First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Mooloolaba Beach

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Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms (Top Floor) | Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Flat-screen TV
Balcony
Outdoor pool
Close to Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba Beach, First Light Mooloolaba, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a vibrant retreat. Unwind in the outdoor pool or gym, connect with in-room WiFi, and enjoy barbecue grills or tour/ticket assistance – all while appreciating the helpful staff praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £153
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Upper Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Upper Floor)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (No Air Conditioning)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms (Top Floor)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Apartment)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Water View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Water View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two-Bedroom with Water View

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Three-Bedroom Apartment - Sky Home

  • Sleeps 6

One-Bedroom Apartment With Water View

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Apartment Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Efficiency Queen Suite-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Efficiency Suite With Multiple Beds-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Apartment-Upper Floor

  • Sleeps 4

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms (Top Floor)

  • Sleeps 6

One-Bedroom Apartment-Upper Floor

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located near the beach, First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in Mooloolaba, a neighbourhood in Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Castle and Dularcha Rail Tunnel are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Salt Caves Mooloolaba and Ripple Sunshine Coast Massage Day Spa and Beauty. The Wharf Mooloolaba and NightQuarter are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Map
25/27 First Avenue, Mooloolaba, QLD, 4557

What's nearby

  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alex Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Point Cartwright - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Landsborough Station - 21 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mooloolaba Beach Cafe
  • ‪4 Pines Mooloolaba - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taps Australia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gelatissimo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Augello's Ristorante & Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk

About this property

First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Upscale hotel near Mooloolaba Esplanade
Close to Mooloolaba Beach, First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a lift
  • Tour/ticket information and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel feature thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and kitchens

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 13 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.43 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Accommodations are self catering and unserviced. Initial provisions are supplied but not replenished during the stay. A mid-week housekeeping service is provided for bookings of 8 nights or more.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.43 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

First Light Mooloolaba Apartment
First Light Apartment
First Light Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast
First Light Mooloolaba
First Light Mooloolaba Ascend Hotel Collection
First Light Mooloolaba, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
First Light Mooloolaba, Ascend Hotel Collection Mooloolaba
First Light Mooloolaba, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Mooloolaba

Frequently asked questions

Does First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 7 Oct 2025 start from £152.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Located in Mooloolaba, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Salt Caves Mooloolaba, Mooloolaba Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade. The Wharf Mooloolaba and Ripple Sunshine Coast Massage Day Spa and Beauty are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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