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Surfside on the Beach

4.0 star property
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Aerial view
Beach nearby, beach towels, fishing
Reception
3 outdoor pools
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Top Floor) | Balcony

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
143-147 Lowanna Drive, Buddina, QLD, 4575
  • Kawana Beach
    4 min walk
  • Kawana Shoppingworld
    7 min walk
  • Point Cartwright
    4 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Top Floor )

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Top Floor )

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Top Floor) | Balcony

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Top Floor)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel

Pool
Hot tub
Kids pool
Parking included
3.8 out of 5, Good, (1000)
The price is NZ$438
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel

About the area

Sunshine Coast

With a stay at Surfside on the Beach in Sunshine Coast (Buddina), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba Beach. .This apartment is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Bulcock Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kawana Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Kawana Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sunshine Coast Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 12 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬10 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

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Surfside on the Beach

Waterfront Sunshine Coast apartment in Buddina with 3 outdoor swimming pools
Surfside on the Beach offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Sunshine Coast apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this apartment include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • 3 outdoor pools

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Cots (infant beds): AUD 50.0 per week
  • Pool gate

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: AUD 85.0 per week

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 25 rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 50.0 per week

Payment types

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-authorize 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 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 pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Surfside Beach Aparthotel Buddina
Surfside Beach Aparthotel
Surfside Beach Buddina
Surfside on the Beach Buddina
Surfside on the Beach Apartment
Surfside on the Beach Apartment Buddina

Surfside on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 130 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Steve

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay walk to the beach great pools
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Simon

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

6/10 Okay

Mark Desmond

Travelled with family
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.

8/10 Good

Toni-Maree, brisbane

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
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

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Travelled with family
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.

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
View from bedroom balcony
View from living room balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

SUZANNE

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Paulo

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Jaehun

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice facility but tired and needed vacuuming behind bed and bedside tables
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

Pam

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Very nice and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Gabrielle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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