The Beach Retreat Coolum

Hotels
8.1 (1841 reviews)
1750 David Low Way , Coolum Beach , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Soundproof rooms
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Staff
View
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated room facilities
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Multiple mentions of unclean rooms and litter.
Service
8.6
Staff mentioned positively in several reviews.
Location
9.1
Consistently praised as fantastic and convenient.
Room Quality
7.1
Comments about outdated rooms and furniture.
Amenities
7.6
Facilities were noted as basic and needing upgrades.
Value for Money
8.1
Generally reasonable for the location.
Food and Beverage
8.1
No specific feedback, but breakfast mentioned as unknown.
Overall Experience
8.6
Many favorable sentiments about the overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 04:57

Property Description

Stunning Beachfront Retreat

Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy a heated outdoor pool, 2 spa pools, sauna, children’s pool, and a games room.

Convenience & Comfort: Choose from a selection of fully air-conditioned rooms and apartments, some with ocean views and private balconies. Apartments come with fully equipped kitchens and laundry facilities.

Ideal Location: Located in the heart of Coolum Beach, just a short drive from Sunshine Coast Airport and popular attractions like Mount Coolum National Park and Underwater World.

Book now to experience a perfect beach getaway at The Beach Retreat Coolum!

Important information:

Please note that this property requires a $100.00 credit card pre-authorization upon check in to cover any incidental charges. EFTPOS cards are not acceptable.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MCY

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for AUD 20 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for AUD 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1841 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Nada • couple • au
8
Great stay except for toilet not flushing
Pros:

Proximity to beach.
Very clean and tidy

Cons:

The toilet in the unit did not flush properly.
The tap in the bathroom sprayed water everywhere.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Kathrin • solo_traveller • de
7
Kann man machen, ich würde dort nicht mehr buchen.
Pros:

Die Lage war gut.

Cons:

Die Flure, die Hellhörigkeit und allgemein wird man aufgefordert, sein Geschirr bei Abreise selbst zu spülen. Dafür steht das Waschbecken zur Verfügung und Spüli, Handtuch wird gestellt… aber bei dem Preis ist es einfach nicht okay. War auch ziemlich abgewohnt, insbesondere das Bad.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Kirstie • couple • au
10
Amazing
Pros:

Views, clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • solo_traveller • au
6
Average
Cons:

Not clean. No plug for the spa bath. No power to PowerPoints. When i rang afterhours I had to go to the fuse box outside and check it wasn't tripped.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Clay • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Exceptional ocean view with everything you need

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Brider • solo_traveller • au
10
I love staying at the Beach Retreat and I will be back. I have been coming to stay with you for deca
Pros:

I loved the view from my room. My room was modern and fresh.

Cons:

Having to open door and windows when cooking. Nothing major but people can see into your unit and windows above the sink.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Thornley • solo_traveller • au
7
Lovely but won't stay in school holidays again.
Pros:

The staff were phenomenal! So accommodating, they let us park early and were so sweet to me & my son. He loved the pools & spa.

Cons:

It was $300 for the night because of school holidays. The room was small with a smelly bath. But worth it for location and amenities for what we needed. Also we lost any parks in a 20 min trip out. This was forewarned.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Absolutely everything, balcony view, friendly staff, spa, sauna, pool. Walking distance to local shops

Cons:

Our holiday had to end.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Kylie • family_with_children • au
7
Pros:

It was a nice spot.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • au
6
Ok
Pros:

Location d staff

Cons:

Sticky floor nd uneven floor level entry to bathroom Potential trip hazard
No change of towels daily

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Charley • couple • au
1
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • au
8
have stayed at Beach Retreat many times over the years, so love staying at Beach Retreat
Pros:

close to restaurants, shops and beach

Cons:

everything up to standard

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Steven Mark • couple • nz
8
Great location
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm & Amanda • couple • au
9
Relaxed and pleasant.
Pros:

Good location.
Easy to get to where you want to be.
Staff gave good advise.
Cleaning staff friendly.

Cons:

Access to accommodation, pool etc is up & down every trip.
Hot water in tub very slow.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • au
9
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Leonie • solo_traveller • au
8
We had a great time beach was lovely n food was amazing
Pros:

It was close to everything, clean n comfortable

Cons:

we couldn’t work the TV no instructions how to change channels or tv guide. Would have like to use spar but couldn’t work out how to get it started

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Jess • couple • au
7
Pros:

Location was great, gardens and pools were lovely

Cons:

Rooms need updating, but everything was clean and come.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • au
5
A great location but the unit could do with some maintenance and cleaning.
Pros:

Location close to beach, shops and restaurants

Cons:

Poorly maintained. Aircon barely works, with rusted ac unit on balcony and dirty filter that hasn’t been cleaned for sometime. Bathroom had dirty wall tiles and grout around bath. Bath/shower is difficult to use for older and shorter people with a high step over height with no grab rail.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • au
9
Good accomodation and would definitely stay here again.
Pros:

Great location, clean, good facilities, over looking the beautiful ocean. Easy to book and friendly staff.

Cons:

Sorry to say we found the pillows a little lumpy and uncomfortable.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee