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Mandolin Beachfront Resort

3.5 star property
Suburban apartment with a sauna and an outdoor pool

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Near Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mandolin Beachfront Resort provides a terrace, mini golf, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a library.

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Furnished patio
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Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
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Air conditioning
Heating
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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Furnished patio
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Air conditioning
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Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Alexandra Headland, a neighborhood in Sunshine Coast, Mandolin Beachfront Resort is in a shopping district and near the beach. Sunshine Castle and Dularcha Rail Tunnel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mooloolaba Beach and Maroochy River Conservation Park. Traveling with kids? Consider The Wharf Mooloolaba, or check out an event or a game at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
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174 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland, QLD, 4572

What's nearby

  • Maroochydore Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Alex Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Palmwoods Station - 19 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chomp Burgers - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Alex Surf Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪RayJays Fish & Chips - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zarraffa's Coffee - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mandolin Beachfront Resort

Suburban apartment with a sauna and an outdoor pool
This smoke-free apartment building features an outdoor pool, a sauna, and an outdoor tennis court. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a children's pool, laundry facilities, and a computer station. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a furnished patio. Guests can enjoy a deep soaking tub, and other amenities include a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Housekeeping is not available.
Mandolin Beachfront Resort offers 54 accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and hair dryers.

This Sunshine Coast apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Plasma televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib: AUD 35 per stay

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 25 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 1-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer station

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • No housekeeping service
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the suburbs
  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 54 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.43 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), 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 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 35 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 35 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.43 percent

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Mandolin Resort Alexandra Headland
Mandolin Resort
Mandolin Alexandra Headland
Mandolin Resort Apartments Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Coast
Mandolin Resort
Mandolin Beachfront Apartment
Mandolin Beachfront Resort Apartment
Mandolin Beachfront Resort Alexandra Headland
Mandolin Beachfront Resort Apartment Alexandra Headland

Frequently asked questions

Does Mandolin Beachfront Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Mandolin Beachfront Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Mandolin Beachfront Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mandolin Beachfront Resort?

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

What time is check-out at Mandolin Beachfront Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Mandolin Beachfront Resort located?

This family-friendly Sunshine Coast apartment building is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade. Maroochydore Beach and Alex Skate Park are just steps away.

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Mandolin Beachfront Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 185 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was clean, comfortable and so easily proximated to the beach, dinning and walking distance to mooloolaba.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Good location. Unit was a bit dated but nice enough
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Great place and hosts. Very clean and tidy. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property location is catch 22, a very quick walk to the beach but right across from the surf club that gets rowdy on Fri and Sat nights, wasn't the best for our kiddos who are a bit more sensitive to noise. Our recliner lounge didnt recline and would connect so the 3 seater kept sepeating. great food options around and within walking distance, nice views. decent parking
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with good facilities and everything within easy walking distance. Easy parking under the building and excellent on-site management who communicated clearly and promptly. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Everything was perfect!

Small details taken care of - clean and well equipped. Awesome staff - helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great staff, great view and central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Neha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good and clean property near beach and good for going on walks in the morning and evening. Food options near by and good view from the property if you book beach facing room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely stay. Excellent facilities with 2 pools, spa, sauna and bbq area. The kids loved the games room, tennis and mini golf. The people running it were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again. Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great for kids. Layout of the room made itnfeel very pokwy though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ulrika

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views! Apartment very run down and in need of makeover but liveable. Great communication from owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Communication
The property is showing it’s age and the rooms are definitely in need of renovation especially the bathrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved the Mandolin, family friendly, very spacious rooms, with everything you need to cook if you didnt want to go out. Great facilities for the kids, with the headed pool being the perfect temp, the splash pad, games room, (pingpong and the claw machines) a tennis court and putt putt whats not to love..keeps the kids entertained, definitely a our new favourite 😍 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Isabella

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dated and tired property. Good location and easy check in/out processes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was such a fantastic place to stay with my young family. The on-site amenities were great - especially the heated pools and putt putt - and it was just a hop, skip and a jump away from the beach. Bonus points for being close to cafes and restaurants, too. Communication was prompt and helpful at all times. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and ammenities with pool, games room, mini golf and beach access. The previous clean was not completed in full with some a towel from the previous occupancy left behind a door and some placemats left dirty but otherwise good with the bathrooms and bedsheets well prepared.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Most of it was perfect, I like having the pool, spa, tennis… I was very tempted to give 5 stars, I’m just a bit reluctant as there’s always minor details to improve. Very recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Facilities and sporting recreational features were amazing, great location, 12th floor views and privacy of rooms and balcony was nice surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Problematic check in however great locality & service after that
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Stay on holidays for a family.

Had a great stay at the Mandolin. No bath tub or TV in bedroom though. Good pool and tennis court and putt putt. Very helpful staff.

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good and central

8/10 Good

dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The accommodation was excellent. The only negative I can mention is that the bedrooms do not have air conditioning. The fans kept us cool enough for a good nights sleep, however as the weather heats up, that may not be sufficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness
some kitchen hardware is out dated. Need an airfryer. New range hood. Non stick frying pans.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Temeca

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Paid for a superior ocean view room, the room was by no means superior or updated. Old furniture and the ensuite bathroom was un-usable due to its faul smell. Only good thing was the pool area (specifically toddler pool for our 2yo) and the balcony view was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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