--- title: "First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel, Sunshine…" description: "First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Sunshine Coast: rated 8.6 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side…" url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/first-light-mooloolaba-an-ascend-collection-hotel-sunshine-coast/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-15 --- Hotel · ★★★★ · Choice Hotels # First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Australia 8.6 · Very good 88 reviews · #170 #170 of 243 in Sunshine Coast · 3.9/5 on Google, 114 reviews · 9.2 Location score ## About First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a hotel in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Australia. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 88 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, free parking. It is 3.8 km from the centre of Sunshine Coast. The nearest beach is 150 m away. The nearest airport, Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), is 10 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 33 - **Chain:** Choice Hotels - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 48 25 First Avenue ## How First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel scores Better rated than 24% of hotels in Sunshine Coast - Guest rating **8.6** - Location **9.2** - Facilities **4.2** - Families **2.0** - Spa & wellness **1.5** - Beach access **9.8** Sunshine Coast average ## Rating on Google 3.9/5 114 Google reviews - 5★61% - 4★18% - 3★0% - 2★11% - 1★11% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities Swimming poolBarFree parking ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool ### Food & drink - Bar ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Balcony - Coffee or tea maker ### Policies - Smoke-free Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **9.2**/10 - **Walk grade:** **82**/100 Good for walkers - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **115** - **Sights within 1 km:** **6**
Nearest beachMooloolaba Beach150 m2 min walk
Nearest airportSunshine Coast Airport (MCY)10 km23 min drive
Distance to the centreSunshine Coast3.8 km9 min drive
### Sights nearby - SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast270 m - Australia Zoo300 m - Seal Island480 m - Underwater World510 m - SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium520 m - :Hmas Brisbane Monument710 m ## First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel: in detail First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. At First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel, guests can choose from a variety of room configurations, some of which feature separate living room and balcony or terrace. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like television and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using a hair dryer available in select guest restrooms. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hotel at its BBQ facilities. First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hotel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities. ### Compare ## Compare First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 88 reviews, which is better than 24% of rated hotels in Sunshine Coast. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool? Yes, First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel from the airport? The nearest airport, Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), is 10 km away in a straight line. ### Is First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel close to the beach? The nearest beach is 150 m from the hotel. ### How many rooms does First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel have? First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel has 33 rooms. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/first-light-mooloolaba-an-ascend-collection-hotel-sunshine-coast/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/