The Beach Retreat Coolum

Hotels
8.1 (1920 reviews)
1750 David Low Way , Coolum Beach , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Staff
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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Outdated room facilities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Comments about outdated rooms and furniture.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1920 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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Peter couple au
7
Super location in Coolum but a dated apartment.
Pros:

Great location across the road from the beach.

Cons:

Dated. Stained. Chipped tiles.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Brett solo_traveller au
7
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Dan couple au
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Mandy solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

Amazing views and great staff ! Highly recommend

Cons:

Nothing - great place to stay

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
J
judith couple au
10
Beautiful weather and views made it most enjoyable
Pros:

The views from our balcony were brilliant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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fabio couple au
5
Not worth the price
Pros:

Decor of the room, location, in house secure parking.

Cons:

Small room. “Queen Room” with a tiny double bed, not enough towels for the stay, the only sink is in the bathroom and the kitchenette was so small and over crowded.
Refilling the kettle was a mission.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple au
8
A lovely little spot to stay. Beautiful oven views, great size appartment with a large balcony to sit out on to enjoy th
Pros:

Loved the property, beautiful location with stunning ocean views.

Cons:

The tv reception was terrible. The internet connection kept cutting out making it impossible to watch anything on tv.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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sthomas93 solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Skye solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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KateDC couple au
8
Very clean, nice room, great location, friendly staff.
Pros:

Perfect location, close to surf club and shops.

Cons:

No hand soap in the bathroom, only 1 small cake of soap for shower and hand washing. A bit expensive for the room.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Jan solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Donna couple au
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Kim couple nz
7
Was overall good
Pros:

Great location. Toilet floor a tad dirty or tired. Main spa a bit cold and gate broken

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Jana Malia solo_traveller au
1
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple au
3
Need option when booking to book 'room with no stairs' or be clear cheaper room HAS stairs
Pros:

Location to beach and shops is why we booked here.

Cons:

The bathroom light and fan did not work, the wall box to the plumbing was all rusty, the towel rails were bent and paint peeled off, the basin tap was almost ceased. Shower over high walled Spa bath was not safe to climb over and the shower head just dribbled instead of spraying. Overall bathroom needs a full renovation! Also we could not access the room without going up and down multiple stairs even though there was a lift from the basement to the upper levels - the room we were in had me trying to pull my suitcase up about 10 stairs.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Katrina couple au
8
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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TRUDY solo_traveller au
8
stay was still good
Cons:

staff member told another person that they had a better room than us in front of my wife ..we upgraded our room but did not get the view we were told..the other people did..ants on kitchen bench each night..

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Bleye couple au
8
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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MIRANDA couple au
7
Pros:

Location is great

Cons:

The bedding was a dirt blanket. I didn’t like it. The lighting was really dull and dim. You couldn’t keep the sliding door open as there was no screen and bugs would fly in. No fan in the bathroom.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Alan couple au
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee