First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Ascend Collection
8 (930 reviews)
27 First Avenue , Mooloolaba , AU
+61 7 5377 0133

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Easy check-in/out
Clean bedding
Cons:
Dirty apartments
Poor cleanliness
Air conditioning issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.16
Numerous mentions of dirty apartments and insufficient cleaning.
Service
8.63
Staff could have been more welcoming; some issues reported with maintenance responsiveness.
Location
10
Consistently praised as a great location close to main street and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.67
Concerns regarding cleanliness and room condition reported by multiple guests.
Amenities
7.12
Air conditioning issues mentioned; however, clean bedding and some amenities appreciated.
Value for Money
7.15
Relatively cheaper, but quality and cleanliness issues lead to feeling misled.
Food and Beverage
9.11
Not explicitly mentioned; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.16
Mixed feelings; enjoyed the location but faced several issues during stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:27

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Accommodation
First Light Mooloolaba, nestled in the heart of Mooloolaba, offers boutique fully-self contained apartments on the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi during your stay.

Top-Notch Facilities
Indulge in the lap pool, fitness room, BBQ area, and secure undercover parking available at First Light Mooloolaba.

Stunning Apartment Features
Relish in private balconies, air-conditioning, and full kitchen facilities in all apartments. Opt for a higher level apartment to enjoy breathtaking water views.

Experience luxury and comfort at First Light Mooloolaba - Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note there is 1.43% surcharge applies for all credit card transactions.

Please note that the office hours are as follows:
Monday-Friday: 8:30-17:00
Saturday: 9:30-15:30
Sunday: 10:30-15:30

If you expect to arrive after hours, please contact the property in advance to arrange key collection using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

In the event that the Government issue travel restrictions for border closures, lock downs and mandatory isolation that prevent guests from traveling, all cancellation fees will be waived based on proof of evidence provided. This does not cover any flight cancelations or any quarantine procedures upon return from your holiday at First Light Mooloolaba.

The room images displayed are suggestive only. First Light Mooloolaba is strata titled so room furniture varies from room to room.

All clients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or an individual over the age of 18, the property has the right to refuse any booking when the legal guardian cannot provide current photo ID when requested at check-in.

Please note a no party policy strictly applies.

Please note that this property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual "Schoolies Week" period. It does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate guests during this period.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 930 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.16
Service: 8.63
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 7.12
Value for Money: 7.15
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 8.16
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Vitale • couple • au
8
great location. no ocean views
Cons:

no extra blankets.
for a 2-bed apartment there is a 3-seater sofa. Not an issue for us though.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • au
9
Great stay which made everything easy. Price was good in comparison to other options.
Pros:

Proximity to beach and the view.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family_with_children • au
8
Thoroughly enjoyed our 4 days at the First Light Mooloolaba Apartments!
Pros:

Absolutely prime location. A couple of minutes walk to shops, five minutes walk to the beach. Highly recommend doing the pre check-in as on arrival the Check in was a breeze. Reception staff member was lovely and extremely helpful. Definitely will be coming back.

Cons:

The toilet in the ensuite is positioned quite tightly in the corner, which makes access a little difficult.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Gunarajah • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Location is great, close to shops, restaurants and the beach.

Cons:

I did feel the living area was quite small or the furniture was too big for the area and it was difficult to move around with a family.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • au
7
comfortable unit in a good location.
Pros:

location

Cons:

car park was to small

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Kimberley • extended_group • au
6
Cons:

Room 1103 air conditioning unit stinks like fungus and we couldn’t use it cause it smelt so bad

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • au
7
Clean and comfortable unit, located close to the beach
Pros:

The location. It was walking distance to cafes and restaurants as well as the beach

Cons:

The really tight car parks. This was made more difficult as the car parked beside was crooked. Also, we were kept wake most of the night by what sounded like somebody knocking aggressively on a neighboring door.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Dallas • extended_group • au
10
Had a fantastic stay - excellent location & close to restaurants, pubs & shopping. The apartment had everything
Pros:

Location was excellent & everything in the unit was new.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Cinta • couple • au
5
Clean and comfortable but overpriced.
Pros:

Clean and comfortable

Cons:

With a view directly into another apartment and a car park “First Light” was certainly not our experience. We certainly did not receive morning sunshine before we had to check out.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Backhouse • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Courtney • family_with_children • au
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Everything was great highly recommend staying here.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Kerrie • extended_group • au
8
I would definitely book again and highly recommend to family and friends
Pros:

Location fantastic. Staff at reception very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Cleanliness wasn’t very good. Found corn chips in lounge arms and dirty floor in bedroom (some swept under bed on carpet)

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Li Huan • extended_group • au
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Kerry Gold Coast • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Very good location - nice clean room - lovely friendly receptionist - highly recommend

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • au
10
Great stay at Mooloolaba
Pros:

Excellent location, very comfortable and clean room

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Troy • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

Room was very comfortable. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Location was perfect.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee