Minor Hotels will open Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel in April 2026, marking the Sunshine Coast’s first internationally branded new-build hotel in nearly 40 years.
Developed, owned, and operated by KPAT Hotels under a franchise agreement with Minor Hotels, the 12-storey, 180-key property will offer premium coastal accommodation.
Located 100 metres from Mooloolaba Beach, the hotel is 15 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport and 30 minutes from Australia Zoo. Rooms and one-bedroom suites range from 27m² to 45m², with interconnecting options, 24-hour in-room dining, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
The property includes three dining venues, a rooftop pool and bar, a lobby bar, and a modern Australian restaurant. The third-floor events space can host up to 250 guests, and wellness facilities feature a spa with private treatment suites and a sauna, and fitness facilities.
Craig Hooley, chief operating officer of Minor Hotels Australasia, said: “Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel represents a key milestone for 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.”
