Aparthotel

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
Reception
Balcony
Outdoor pool
Standard Studio Room | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
42 Lowanna Dr, Buddina, QLD, 4575
  • Mooloolaba Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Two Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

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

Three Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

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

Three Bedroom Apartment - Dual Key

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

Standard Studio Room

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

Two Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

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

Two Bedroom Apartment

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

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Three Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

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

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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).

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

  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kawana Waters Surf Lifesaving Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬4 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.

Languages

English

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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
  • Smoke-free property

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 Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective on Jun 26, 2025 start from $104.76, 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. 48 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 80 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful brand new property that was in fantastic location, easy to access, grocery shopping nearby for cooking in the highly appointed kitchen, luxurious bed and bedding, superb ensuite, close to great beaches & restaurants perfect stay highly recommend this property - we will be back for sure next visit to Sunshine Coast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goran

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic ammenities, well furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous stay at Lowanna Beach Resort. Very clean & tidy and walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shopping. Well appointed and super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, well presented and appointed property with spacious abundance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue and Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent location and hotel staff were very helpful with any questions and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic location! Easily accessible being only a block back from Kawana beach & surf club, across the road from well equipped shopping centre with plenty of majors to keep you busy on a rainy day, quiet & safe. Generously proportioned apartment with good natural light yet private and perfectly clean. New building with some minor teething issues, but would have no hesitation in recommending these apartments as a place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

grant

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place would not hesitate recommending or booking again. Unit i had had full kitchen able space. Well done guys
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was beautiful and spacious it was also very clean. We loved everything except for us a big reason why we wouldn’t rebook is there was no aircon in bedroom two and three in the three bedroom apartment and they were uncomfortably hot. Such a shame for a property of this high standard
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartments are brand new & set out beautifully. Designed smart & very spacious. Beds are super comfy. Everything that we needed for our stay was provided & even the skincare / toiletries provided are nice natural products with organic ingredients. Groceries & restaurants are very close & accessible. Looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Handy location to shops and bus stops. Nice staff. Fresh and new building, some minor teething problems but nothing that greatly affects the stay (eg. The dryer shorted when turned on so was unable to be used and the bathroom sink was a little slow draining. Would be more than happy to stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ben

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disorganized management not even a chair in the room TV not set up for any news channels or any other thing no Wi-Fi
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic place to spend a holiday. We had a lovely 2 bedroom apartment that was incredibly spacious. The beach was a short walk and it was quite empty every day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

WANNIPA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan Renato

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. Its location is excellent—close to the beach and a shopping centre. However, the service was disappointing. At check-in, the receptionist barely smiled, making us feel unwelcome. Later, some guests were smoking marijuana, and the smell forced us off our balcony while we were with our 12-year-old daughter. At 1:30 AM, we called reception because those same guests were playing loud music and shouting. The staff left us on hold and never even apologized. The next morning, after a sleepless night, we requested a late check-out, explaining the situation. The hotel was visibly empty, yet they asked us to leave on time without any acknowledgment or apology. The staff was not rude, but the service was far from acceptable. Disappointing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect location, great accomodation and service. On a selfish note would have been nice to have spa. But otherwise perfect in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

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

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Room comfort
Beautiful brand new units lovely pool toilet needed a better clean and there was the last guests bin so in the bin. We did ask for early check in but didn't expect to find this. Will go back to the place though. Awesome unit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful unit, loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justyna, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

For a brand new property their was a lot of builders defects plus intercom was smashed and not working. Could only get 1 key. Unit was very loud as situated over the pool area with a lot of concrete and other guests were using the facilities after pool hours. Unit wasn't cleaned to a professional standard, things were still left in the dishwasher??? Housekeeping definitely needs training. Staff just walked straight into our room without knocking on the door. I would stay at the property again but not in this room type. I think it was expensive for the fact it is still a semi-building site! Location was excellent and in close proximity to Kawana Sporting Complex.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhamish

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros Property was close to shops/beach and driving/walking distance to eatery. Cons Swimming pool needs to be heated as it only get 1-2hrs of sun per day and is cold
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025