The first Internationally Branded Hotel on Queensland's Sunshine Coast in Four Decades
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, confirms that Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel is on track to open in April 2026, introducing the Sunshine Coast's first internationally-branded new-build hotel in nearly four decades. Developed, owned and operated by KPAT Hotels under a franchise agreement with Minor Hotels, the 12-storey, 180-key property will set a new benchmark for premium coastal hospitality in one of Australia's fastest-growing regions.
"Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel represents a key milestone for Minor Hotels Australasia," said Craig Hooley, Chief Operating Officer of Minor Hotels Australasia. "The Avani brand's modern, connected and design-led approach perfectly complements the Sunshine Coast's laid-back yet sophisticated lifestyle. This project fills a long-standing gap in new hotel development for the region and positions Mooloolaba for its next phase of tourism growth."
Strategic Location and Design
Occupying a prime corner site on Brisbane Road and First Avenue, the hotel lies just 100 metres from Mooloolaba Beach - itself undergoing a major foreshore revitalisation with expanded parkland, enhanced access and new community spaces. Sunshine Coast Airport is only 15 minutes away, with key attractions such as Australia Zoo within a 30-minute drive.
Designed and built by KPAT Hotels, the property features spacious rooms and one-bedroom suites ranging from 27 to 45 sqm, many of which offer interconnecting options, making them ideal for families and groups. Each accommodation seamlessly blends contemporary design with coastal-inspired materials, offering 24-hour in-room dining and high-speed WiFi connectivity.
Elevated Experiences and Facilities
Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel will feature three distinctive dining venues, including a signature restaurant and bar located on the 12th floor, offering views across Mooloolaba Beach, Point Cartwright and the Glass House Mountains. The property will also feature a rooftop pool and bar, a vibrant lobby bar and a modern Australian restaurant that celebrates local produce and coastal flavours.
The hotel's dedicated events floor will set a new benchmark for celebrations on the Sunshine Coast, featuring four flexible venues that can host up to 250 guests. Positioned on the third floor with soaring views of the Mooloolaba River, the spaces blend natural textures and contemporary finishes with advanced audiovisual technology and Avani's intuitive, detail-driven service.
Wellness is integral to the guest experience, with AvaniSpa, a serene sanctuary featuring private treatment suites and a sauna for complete relaxation, and AvaniFit, a contemporary fitness concept that pairs high-performance training facilities with in-room wellbeing programmes designed to energise, restore and bring balance to every stay.
A Milestone for Minor Hotels' Growth Strategy
The launch of Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel aligns with Minor Hotels' global expansion strategy, supporting the group's ambition to surpass 850 properties by the end of 2027.
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