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Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective

2.0 star property
Aparthotel near Mooloolaba Beach in Sunshine Coast

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Front of property
Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Balcony
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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42 Lowanna Dr, Buddina, QLD, 4575
  • Place, Kawana Shoppingworld
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawana Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Buddina Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom Apartment - Dual Key

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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2 Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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3 Bedroom Apartment - Dual Key

  • Sleeps 5

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3 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

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3 Bedroom Apartment Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6

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2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Sunshine Coast

Buddina stay.At this Buddina aparthotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kawana Shoppingworld and Kawana Beach. Buddina Beach and Warana Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kawana Shoppingworld - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kawana Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Warana Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Buddina Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mooloolah River National Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Landsborough Station - 23 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Club Café - Kawana Waters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Urban Lamb - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Zebra - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grill'd - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective

Aparthotel near Mooloolaba Beach in Sunshine Coast
Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective offers its guests an outdoor pool and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Sunshine Coast aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. This Sunshine Coast aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,008 reviews
$97 nightly
The price is $107
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Crib: AUD 15 per night

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 30 per day

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 60 units
  • Banquet hall

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 150 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lowanna By Direct Collective
Lowanna Beach Resort Direct Collective
Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective Buddina
Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective Aparthotel
Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective Aparthotel Buddina

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective to the airport?

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective is 10.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective?

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective on Mar 23, 2026 start from $117, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective.

How close is Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 4-minute walk from Kawana Beach and 13-minute walk from Buddina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective offer free breakfast?

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective have a pool?

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective features an outdoor pool.

Does Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective to downtown Sunshine Coast?

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective is 5.5 mi away from Sunshine Coast.

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 152 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise-Zoe

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
very nice 2 bedrooms apartment, very clean, very modern, very comfortable! Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LI-YI

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very spacious, close to shops and beach! Perfect little quiet getaway with the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean tidy close to shops was great location to Mooloolaba aswell.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarred

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarred

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab location, room was perfect, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
modern, fresh, roomy place. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our third stay here…love the close proximity to patrolled beach, closeness of shops. Our check-in/out seamless and staff welcoming friendly and helpful..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect location for a family getaway. The mall is directly across the road and has a great variety of shops and food options; the beach is a short walk away and there is green space for soccer practice. Plus it’s directly next door to the spa/steam/cold plunge at Core Revival.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leiayna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything about the property it was amazing to stayed there the staffing was amazing and the rooms was so good and cleaned
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. However no onsite parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pascale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice an quiet, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025