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Surfside on the Beach

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8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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143-147 Lowanna Drive, Buddina, QLD, 4575
  • Mooloolaba Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Caloundra, QLD (CUD)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Sunshine Coast

Located on the waterfront, Surfside on the Beach is in Buddina, a neighbourhood in Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Castle and Dularcha Rail Tunnel are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Salt Caves Mooloolaba and Headland Golf Club. NightQuarter and The Wharf Mooloolaba are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Kawana Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunshine Coast Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Palmwoods Station - 20 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kawana Waters Surf Lifesaving Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Surfside on the Beach

Waterfront apartments with kitchens and balconies
3 outdoor pools, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free apartment building. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecues and a picnic area are on-site. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Guests will appreciate conveniences, such as a dining area and an electric kettle, while a TV with cable channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Surfside on the Beach offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Sunshine Coast apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable televisions are provided. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (9:30 AM - 2:30 PM)
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 85.0 per week.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 50.0 per week

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 50.0 per week
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 85.0 per week

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Frequently asked questions

Does Surfside on the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

Is Surfside on the Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Surfside on the Beach?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Surfside on the Beach?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Surfside on the Beach?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Surfside on the Beach located?

Located in Buddina, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kawana Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Mooloolaba Esplanade. Kawana Shoppingworld and Warana Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Surfside on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 134 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

8.0/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JODI-LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfectly located

Conveniently located to sporting event my kids were participating in over 3 days. Just a ahort walk to the beach was a bonus And close to shopping centre
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jorn

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice quiet and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tenille

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The only downfall was lack of parking, we own a large vehicle that wouldn’t fit in underground parking and there were no vacant parks on the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay walk to the beach great pools
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great access to the beach and the pool was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our family holiday at Surfside on the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great rooftop entertaining area. Close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Awesome accommodation

Loved this place! Super roomy and we’ll appointed apartments. Location was perfect for us and beach, pools and local surf club all within a few meters of the back door! We’ll be back next year for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Very nice and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Very Good. Would stay again.

We stayed at Surfside for a family wedding nearby. Surfside was located close to the venue, the beach, Point Cartwright and shopping are all within walking distance. Beautiful views from the balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Double bed was very hard & when we complained they could not do anything to help. Very poor customer service from reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Relaxing short break

Very large well appointed unit. Plenty of storage. Quiet location right on the beach and extremely close to major shopping centre. Anita was very friendly and personally delivered a hairdryer to the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice facility but tired and needed vacuuming behind bed and bedside tables
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Mark Desmond

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The apartment complex was very nice and in a great location. The apartment itself was average to be fair. It needs maintenance and thorough cleaning, one of the couches was not usable and the wifi didn’t work in any of the bedrooms and barely worked in the lounge by modern standards.

4/10 Poor

Paulo

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is perfect located and has all the amenities required. Near to everything. Unfortunately, the apartment was really outdated with very unconfutable beds and poor bed configuration. It was lacking maintenance and cleanness. The apartment was not fully airconditioned. The whole S6 apartment needs to be updated and a good throughout cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was absolutely disgusting. Stains on white bed sheets, air conditioner unable to be used as it hasn’t been cleaned in a very long time. Fans and walls in bedrooms were covered in thick dust. All cooking utensils were dirty. Food left in freezer. Nice unit, however needs a very good clean.

2/10 Terrible

Jaehun

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is very dirty and does not have the lift without notice so you have to carry all heavy luggages and as the property is located on top, very hot so not easy to sleep. Not recommend it at all. The manager is not easy to communicate and not interested in guests circumstance.

4/10 Poor

Gabrielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Booked 2 apartments, only was 1 made available to us. When questioned the blamed Expedia. Their communication was very blunt on all matters. The 1 apartment that we did manage to get was dirty, the microwave did not work and the wifi was patchy at best. When we spoke to the manager or other staff about the issues they told us there was nothing that could be done except to email them with the issues. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Kellie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
- we were not informed that the apartment had limited aircon. Loungeroom aircon and main bedroom aircons could not be used at the same time. Two of the three bedrooms do not have aircon, with 3 children this was a nightmare with the heat and humidity - there were dead and live cockroaches, a cockroach egg sack in one of the single beds (photo proof) - the tiled surfaced in the kitchen area was greasy and slippery - dishes plates cups knives etc were not cleaned properly (we had to wash before use, some had excessive dust and hair on them, some were also wet) - the ensuite toilet had faecal remains in it - the floor in the toilet of main bathroom was sticky, so disgusting - the main bathroom shower was not clean and has mould (photo proof) - the fridge was not cold on arrival - no blackout blinds in the living area to early reduce the morning light/heat - surfaces were not cleaned properly or regularly. Food and water residue on dining table legs. Dust build up on bar chair legs, bedside tables and carpet - carpets not vacuumed properly. Infant crawler found multiple items to put in his mouth - fly screens doors are not secure. Unable to be locked and the screen itself was loose/holes etc. not safe for children - Apartment 23 is NOT a 4 star apartment! - the booking was made for 4 adults and 3 children; only the main bedroom had a double bed; the other bedrooms were made up as 4 singles. What 4 star rated resort would expect adults to sleep in single beds (unless requested)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Pleasant, peaceful & relaxing.

We stayed for 5 nights & the apartment was well appointed with everything we needed. It was spacious, airy & a relaxing atmosphere. I enjoyed morning swims at the nearest of the 3 pools. The temp was comfortably cool to do some short laps. The bed was a little firm but ok. Having an overhead fan really helped during the humid nights. We enjoy SBS TV series so needed the wifi connection which worked most of the time. The apartment was 2 bedroom averaging about $200p night so basically value for money. The key system was frustrating at times being required for the lift & entering/exiting the parking garage. made the mistake of trying to enter the central building & not the northern one as it was night & the entrances look similar. Some signage on the garage & the main apartment doors might help avoid this. we were not the 1st to end up trying to "break into" the wrong area. If you go to the top deck of your apartment you get some sea views. All in all it was a relaxing time& peaceful location to take a break. Sonia & Rob were friendly & helpful managers.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our recent stay at Surfside on the Beach was disappointing. Despite booking a top-floor three-bedroom room with promised ocean views, the reality was vastly different. The room lacked the advertised views, and its condition was subpar. Old, stained curtains, dirty floors, and musty bathrooms greeted us. Bedding configurations didn't match what was promised, despite confirmation. Props to Ebony for helping with an extra bed, but it didn't salvage the experience. The sole air conditioning unit in the lounge was inadequate, making west-facing rooms unbearably hot on warm days. On the upside, the grounds were well-maintained, offering a pleasant alternative to missing ocean views. Underground parking was convenient, though the lack of elevators made hauling luggage up multiple floors unexpected. Overall, our stay fell short. Despite commendable staff efforts, the disparity between promised amenities and reality was disappointing. With hopes for a fulfilling stay dashed, we left unsatisfied. We will not return to this hotel. Expedia also need to ask the property to update the photos and descriptions on the Expedia website, as this is NOT what the property looks like inside anymore
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Toni-Maree

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. Direct beach access was incredible. The view from the balcony and sound of the waves at night I loved. One of the pools was heated which the kids loved as we stayed in winter. The unit we stayed in was spacious, 3bdrm. Had books and games for kids. Kitchen was well equipped. Tiles in all areas inside apartment were hard on feet though. Cockroach bait traps were left throughout which was a hazard for my toddler and I also had a big live cockroach on the bench surprise me one night. Glass Sliding door to balcony had no safety sticker and one of my kids walked into it thinking door was open and got hurt. Washer dryer combo machine took a very long time to dry clothes.We had a power cut while we stayed for 4 hours which wasn’t great. Designated parking spot for each unit underground but the spaces and area underneath is so small so I couldn’t park down there with my imax despite it being under the height restriction, definitely for small cars only. There is some street parking though which we used. Lady at front office was lovely. You Have to use a key to open every single door/ use lift etc. means everything is super safe but it was a pain with kids and the key gets stuck in the locks. Trying to hold a kids hand and turn the key and the door handle at the same time was difficult. I’d probably stay again purely for the location and the lovely staff, but the interior could definitely do with being updated/refreshed a bit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Simon

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property’s aircon was not working in the bedroom and the ceiling fan wasn’t working properly either. Conditions were stifling. The unit had not been cleaned very well with a thick layer of dust on the tv unit in the bedroom and the floor! The TV screen in the bedroom was damaged. There was a loaf of mouldy bread in the pantry. The frying pans looked disgusting as was the cupboard where they were stored. The office was closed on the public holiday so we had to endure the stifling conditions in the bedroom or sleep on the couches in the lounge. We reported everything to the front office on the Sat morning and received a call from the on-site manager. It was easy to tell he wasn’t happy. We were told the aircon was to be fixed that coming week. So they had rented the unit knowing the aircon wasn’t working. The manager attended the apartment while we were out. He cleaned the three pans and put a pedestal fan into the unit. This was so disappointing. The washing machine was absolutely filthy. We don’t go on holiday to start cleaning up after other people. There was no further communication with the manager either. No offer of compensation. The standards of Surfside on The Beach have slipped dramatically.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

bernadette

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025