Global hospitality group Minor Hotels has confirmed the opening of its Avani brand hotel in Mooloolaba Beach, Queensland for April 2026.

KPAT Hotels is responsible for the development, ownership, and operation of the 12-storey, 180-room hotel under a franchise agreement with Minor Hotels.

Avani Mooloolaba Beach hotel will be the first internationally branded new-build hotel on the Sunshine Coast in almost 40 years.

Located at the intersection of Brisbane Road and First Avenue, the hotel is situated 100 metres (m) from Mooloolaba Beach, which is currently undergoing major foreshore improvements.

Sunshine Coast Airport is approximately 15 minutes by car, while several local attractions, including Australia Zoo, are accessible within 30 minutes.

The hotel will offer a range of accommodation options, including rooms and one-bedroom suites measuring between 27m² and 45m².

Many rooms will provide interconnecting options to accommodate families and groups. The design incorporates contemporary style with coastal materials.

Facilities in each room will include 24-hour in-room dining and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Three dining venues are planned, comprising a restaurant and bar on the 12th floor with views of the surrounding area.

The hotel is also going to include a lobby bar, a rooftop pool with a bar, and an Australian restaurant focusing on regional produce.

An events floor on the third level will include four adaptable venues capable of hosting up to 250 guests, said Minor Hotels.

Minor Hotels Australasia chief operating officer Craig Hooley 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.”

The hotel will also feature wellness amenities such as a spa with private treatment rooms and a sauna, as well as a fitness centre with both gym equipment and in-room wellbeing programmes.

Avani Mooloolaba Beach hotel forms part of Minor Hotels’ broader expansion plans, as the company aims to reach over 850 properties globally by the end of 2027.

Recently, Minor Hotels formed a joint venture with Sunrise Resorts & Cruises to create a new company focused on growing Minor Hotels’ portfolio of brands in Egypt.