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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, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
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

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

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
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

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
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms (Top Floor) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms (Top Floor)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Water View)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Water View)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

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
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Upper Floor)

Highlights

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (No Air Conditioning)

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Highlights

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Highlights

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

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Three-Bedroom Apartment - Sky Home

  • Sleeps 6

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Bedroom with Water View

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Apartment With Water View

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Apartment Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Efficiency Queen Suite-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Efficiency Suite With Multiple Beds-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Apartment-Upper Floor

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Apartment-Upper Floor

  • Sleeps 4

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (No Air Conditioning)

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in Mooloolaba, a neighborhood 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 snorkeling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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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

  • ‪4 Pines Mooloolaba - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Craft - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Spice Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taps Australia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬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 like laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel feature perks such as furnished balconies and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/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

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 13 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

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 percent 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

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 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
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-authorize 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, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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.

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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 276 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at First Light. It is situated at a perfect place, within walking distance to shopping area, restaurants, beach and supermarket. We also had the perfect room which looked straight out over the beach. Would definitely stay here again
View of beach from the balcony
Main bedroom view
Night time view of street below
Woke to this view one morning
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, convenient and clean throughout .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great hotel and spot. East access to the beach and all other shops
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to access, conveniently located and staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff let us check in early and were so welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing apartment I street back from the ocean. Lota of cafes and places to eat downstairs and a few minutes walk. Reception was amazing and staff were very helpful and organised a late check out for us free of charge. We had a 2 bedroom apartment. Beds were very comfortable. We were allocated 1 parking bay. The only strange thing was the position of the toilet in the ensuite bathroom. It was position facing a wall which gave limited space. We are of average height but would not of been good if you were tall. The main bathroom was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location within walking distance to the main esplanade and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & lovely room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JESS LYNDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious. Washer dryer was a blessing after spending days at the beach. 2 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved all the easy acces to everything, friendly staff they were very kind easy going and explained everything well when we checked in 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

zofia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean, updated and had all the necessary things needed for a self contained unit. I was very happy staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Makehu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and very kind & accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot with easy access to everything Mooloolaba has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is fantastic. The beach is only 50 meters away. The apartment was immaculate. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Excellent, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great place to stay. Everyone was very friendly.

A great place to stay. Olivia was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here twice and I really love it! Feels like home.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location, fine for kids, small narrow pool was great, easy access, clean and new facilities, good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location, excellent apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, one street back but so quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

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