In April 2026, Minor Hotels will open 12-storey, 180-room Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel, to be developed, owned and operated by KPAT Hotels under a franchise agreement with Minor Hotels.

Located on the corner of Brisbane Road and First Avenue, the hotel is 15 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport and just 100 metres from Mooloolaba Beach.

The hotel will feature spacious rooms and one-bedroom suites ranging from 27 square metres to 45 square metres, as well as a dedicated events floor.

“Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel represents a key milestone for Minor Hotels Australasia,” says Craig Hooley, chief operating officer, Minor Hotels Australasia.

“The Avani brand’s modern, connected and design-led approach perfectly complements the Sunshine Coast’s laidback, 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.”

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel will feature three dining venues, including a signature restaurant and bar located on its 12th floor, offering views across Mooloolaba Beach, Point Cartwright and Glass House Mountains.

It will also feature a rooftop pool and bar, a lobby bar and a modern Australian restaurant.

The dedicated events floor will feature four flexible spaces hosting up to 250 guests and offering views of Mooloolaba River.

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel will also be home to AvaniSpa with its private treatment suites and sauna, as well as AvaniFit fitness centre.