The hype
The beachfront location and ocean views are spectacular, but the property is showing its age and desperately needs a refresh.
Pacific Beach Resort
$150-250/ νύχτα
Κρατήστε αυτό αν You want a spacious, self-contained beachfront apartment right in the heart of Mooloolaba's dining and shopping strip.
Γιατί Το Αγαπούν
- Unbeatable ocean views from the balconies
- Steps away from Mooloolaba Beach and The Wharf
- Heated pool, spa, and half tennis court on-site
Γρήγορη Ματιά: The location is a 10/10, but the dated decor, hit-or-miss cleanliness, and ongoing reception renovations might leave you feeling like you overpaid.
Αξιολόγηση από @bridgetbeeeee: Our stay at Pacific Beach Resort was exactly the relaxed escape we needed. The apartment was incredibly spacious with a full kitchen, but the best part was being literally steps from the sand. I felt like a kid again just running straight into the ocean. Pure joy!
Ο Επισκέπτης που Έμεινε Εδώ Είπε
Reality check
Housekeeping is severely lacking; many guests report dirty floors, stained sheets, and moldy bathrooms, making the high price tag hard to swallow.
- You prioritize being steps from the beach and restaurants
- You're traveling with family and need a full kitchen and laundry
- You want to wake up to panoramic ocean views
Καθαριότητα & Συντήρηση
5.5
- Housekeeping: Highly inconsistent. Some guests report spotless rooms, while others found dirty floors, uncleaned toilets, and a lack of basic servicing.
- Bathroom hygiene: A major pain point in unrenovated rooms, with multiple reports of dirty grout, mold on the ceilings, and hair left in drains.
- Maintenance: Showing its age. Complaints include loud/leaking air conditioners, broken fixtures, and peeling paint, though renovated rooms fare much better.
- Linens & towels: Generally clean, but some guests have reported stained sheets and worn-out towels.
- Odors & scents: Mixed. Renovated rooms smell fresh, but older units have been described as musty or smelling of dampness.
Ποιότητα Ύπνου™
6ΜΕΤΡΙΟ
0-4ΘΟΡΥΒΕΡΟ
4-7.5ΜΕΤΡΙΟ
7.5-10ΗΣΥΧΟ
- Early morning garbage trucks and street noise on lower floors
- Loud, outdated air conditioning units
- Kids playing in the pool/common areas
Πριν κάνετε κράτηση
Καλό να γνωρίζετε
- Reception is currently under construction, so check-in might be in a temporary location.
- It's an apartment hotel, so don't expect daily housekeeping unless you pay extra.
- Parking is free and secure, but the garage can be tight.
Τι να πακετάρετε
- Earplugs: to block out the loud AC and early morning street noise.
- Beach towels: while the hotel provides pool towels, having your own for the beach is handy.
Δαίμονας Δωματίου
Κορυφαίες επιλογές
- Higher floor Ocean View Apartments for the best panoramic views and less street noise
- Superior 2 or 3 Bedroom Beachfront Apartments for renovated interiors
Δωμάτια που πρέπει να αποφύγετε
- Level 1 or lower floor Courtyard Apartments due to street noise, garbage trucks, and lack of ocean views
- Rooms with unrenovated bathrooms (ask for a recently updated unit)
Δαίμονας Δωματίου – αντιγραφή & επικόλληση
“Hi team, I'm really looking forward to our stay. Could we please request a higher-floor, recently renovated Ocean View apartment away from the street noise? A quiet room with updated air conditioning would be greatly appreciated.”
Συχνές ερωτήσεις & Κρυμμένες συμβουλές
Όλα όσα πραγματικά θέλεις να ξέρεις πριν κάνεις κράτηση.
Is the pool heated?
Yes, the outdoor pool and spa are heated, making them usable year-round.
Do the rooms have kitchens?
Yes, all apartments are fully self-contained with full-sized fridges, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers.
Is there free parking?
Yes, free secure underground parking is included with your stay.
How close is the beach?
You are literally steps away—Mooloolaba Beach is just 50 meters across the esplanade.
Is there a restaurant on-site?
Yes, Bella Venezia, an award-winning Italian restaurant, is located right downstairs.
Are pets allowed?
No, Pacific Beach Resort is strictly not pet-friendly.
Εσωτερικές Συμβουλές
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Skip the hotel breakfast and walk a few minutes to The Velo Project or local cafes on the Esplanade for much better coffee and food.
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If you're a light sleeper, explicitly request a room on level 4 or higher to escape the 7 AM garbage trucks and street noise.
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Take advantage of the communal BBQ area for a cheap, scenic dinner with ingredients from the nearby Coles supermarket.
5 πράγματα που πρέπει να ξέρετε πριν φύγετε
💡The reception area is currently a construction zone, and you might have to enter through a restaurant or nail salon.
💡The air conditioning units in some of the older rooms are notoriously loud and can leak onto the balconies.
💡While it's advertised as a luxury resort, it operates more like a self-service apartment building with minimal staff interaction.
💡The 'Courtyard' apartments often just look out onto a concrete slab or back street, completely missing the ocean views.
💡The light switches in some unrenovated rooms are confusingly placed, and power outlets can be scarce.
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