Minor Hotels has confirmed that Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel will open in April 2026, introducing the Sunshine Coast’s first internationally-branded newbuild 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 plant its flag in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.
The hotel will occupy a corner site just 100 metres from Mooloolaba Beach – itself undergoing a major foreshore revitalisation with expanded parkland, enhanced access and new community spaces.
Designed and built by KPAT Hotels, the property features spacious rooms and one-bedroom suites ranging from 27-45m2, each blending contemporary design with coastal-inspired materials.
Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel will feature three 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.
The hotel’s dedicated events floor will feature four flexible venues that can host up to 250 guests. Positioned on the third floor with views of the Mooloolaba River, the spaces blend natural textures and contemporary finishes with advanced audiovisual technology.
With wellness an integral part of the guest experience, AvaniSpa will offer a serene sanctuary featuring private treatment suites and a sauna, while AvaniFit, a contemporary fitness concept, will pair high-performance training facilities with in-room wellbeing programmes.
“Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel represents a key milestone for Minor Hotels Australasia,” says 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.”
