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Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective

2.0 star property
Aparthotel near Mooloolaba Esplanade in Sunshine Coast

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Beach
Balcony
Reception
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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42 Lowanna Dr, Buddina, QLD, 4575
  • Kawana Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mooloolaba Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

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

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Three Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

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

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Three Bedroom Apartment - Dual Key

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

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Studio Room

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

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

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

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

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

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment

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

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Three Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

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

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 Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Point Cartwright - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective

Aparthotel near Mooloolaba Esplanade 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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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

  • 3 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)

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

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
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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 Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective on Sep 16, 2025 start from $128.16, excluding 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 106 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 night stay in a 2 bed apartment with my family of 4. Perfect stay. Location excellent, cleanliness, excellent, space, amenities, price excellent. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kisha

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not happy

The receptionist was very rude even made us pay a security deposit and not one other person that checked in when we did they even came and told us that they didnt have too pay a security deposit.. she made us feel uncomfortable judging us by the way we look as we are experiencing a rough time in our lives going through homelessness as my partner had accident at work and cut his arm severely with a grinder so we wanted a warm cossy place for a night. Instead we were made to feel like lower class citizens. Also would not accept a clear photo of my license or Proof of Age card that I had saved on my phone for moments when I don't have my physical id on hand which were both valid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great apartment in fantastic location. I hope I can stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, well stocked rooms that were spotless. The mattress was very firm tho (and I usually like a firm mattress but this was a bit much). Fabulous location and the restaurant downstairs was wonderful. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good morning experience. Staff tried to help wherever they could. Close to shops and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was awesome. Though we were not happy with EXPEDIA. Expedia falsely showd the rooms view as ocean although there are NO ocean views for guests only residents. We booked this due to the advertising pictures of the room and view displayed by expedia and was really let down by the fact we had a view of a carpark!!! , the staff were great in upgrading our room for us so we could atleast see over the carpark but explained that the views shown in the pics were completely expedias fault
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and new holiday apartments!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice unit
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee-anne, BUDERIM

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great appartment and handy to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mahe

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
They advertise a free Wi-fi but we had none thanks for nothing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is terrific..can see the water in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srivasa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this apartment. It looked new, well furnished, spacious and clean. The staff was helpful. The best part about the apartment was that it’s right next to the shopping mall and the beach. Easy access to everything! We had an amazing time at sunny coast and we really enjoyed this beautiful apartment!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and room clean . safe love to back again in future
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, close to beach and shopping centre. At check in time, no one at reception, 2 others waiting also to check in. Called number but no response. Carparks very tight, signage or a map of location of allocated space be provided would be helpful. Construction materials - fenced off.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chloe

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible communication, will never stay there again, absolutely rude behaviour and in a disrespectful manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Great resort. Close to everything. Ben not so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely amazing Couldn’t flaut anything wrong
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful modern apartments with helpful and kind staffing. The room I stayed in was amazing. Great amenities, close to the beach, shopping, and food . Highly recommend 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet like the place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flexibility
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartments are aesthetically pleasing, and their location across from shops and cafes is highly convenient. Recently constructed, the development is nearing completion of its on-site restaurant, which will hopefully enhance the modern, minimalist aesthetic. I eagerly anticipate returning to experience the restaurant and its high-quality offerings. Exciting times Lowanna!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue and Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean and comfortable and well equipped apartments. A great location for walking and groceries. Beautiful area
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable accommodation!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. We were is a studio which was quite small but lovely barhroom. Very clean and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025