Malibu Mooloolaba

“Amazing location”

This was our first stay at Malibu Apartments, and while January is generally an expensive time to visit Mooloolaba, we found Malibu to be reasonably priced compared to other accommodations on the same street. That said, at $400 a night, it still feels a bit steep for what’s offered. We chose Malib… more

This was our first stay at Malibu Apartments, and while January is generally an expensive time to visit Mooloolaba, we found Malibu to be reasonably priced compared to other accommodations on the same street. That said, at $400 a night, it still feels a bit steep for what’s offered. We chose Malibu for its prime location, stunning view, and spacious balcony. While there are more modern apartments just a block behind, the view was a key factor for us, and it didn’t disappoint. Each apartment is uniquely decorated, and we stayed in Unit 13. The couch was comfortable, and the apartment was clean, though it did feel a little dated in some areas. One downside that other reviews mention is the lack of air conditioning in the bedrooms. It can get quite hot at night, and while opening the windows helps with ventilation, it also brings a fair amount of street noise. We were woken up a few times by loud pedestrians and the early morning bin collection. The reception staff were lovely, and the service was friendly throughout our stay. However, we did notice the common areas, such as the elevator and hallways, had a somewhat stuffy smell. Overall, Malibu offers great value for its location and views, but it could use some updates.

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“Dated building but great location”

It was a toss betewen 3 and 4 stars We arrived early and were met by the friendly owner (?) who was really helpful. We intended to just park up and wander around until check in time, but we were able to check in early which was helpful, and even though the lifts were not going at the time they stil… more

It was a toss betewen 3 and 4 stars We arrived early and were met by the friendly owner (?) who was really helpful. We intended to just park up and wander around until check in time, but we were able to check in early which was helpful, and even though the lifts were not going at the time they still took our bags up! This place is in a great location, you just go downstairs and head to the Esplanade. No need to drive around Mooloolaba and find a park. The view was good too. The room didn't feel overly clean but it was a generous size, and although felt slightly dated it appears to have been somewhat revamped. We were unfortunately quite cold overnight as the bedroom was at the far end where the heat couldn't reach as the windows were smaller so didn't light up the room too well either. There were a couple of spare blankets but they were also thin (and unfortunately dirty). The building itself is very outdated. In places it looked like it was in the midst of being refreshed maybe, but it was hard to tell. Unfortunately, the lifts being out of order made for a bit of a hike to the room, but we were told way in advance before we arrived that this was the case, so we knew to expect that and were given a discount accordingly which we really appreciate as well. Hopefully it does get a bit of a revamp, but I think it's fair to say we'll be back :)

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