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Coolum Beach is a beautiful part of the Sunshine Coast and Coolum Baywatch Apartments sit on the absolute beachfront , adjacent to the Surf Life Saving Club and patrolled beaches. Coolum Beach has become a sought after destination for couples and families alike, offering a variety of water based activities as well as the stunning, lush hinterland in close proximity to explore and enjoy. Nestled between Maroochydore and Noosa Heads, Coolum Baywatch is a small boutique complex with 1 and 2 bedroom options to enjoy for both short and longer stays. Fully self contained and each with their own private balcony, Coolum Baywatch offers the perfect place to base your next holiday. Cafes , restaurants and a variety of shops and boutiques are all within walking distance, so you can leave your car in the secure underground car park if you choose.
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HOTEL STYLE
Romantic
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Languages Spoken
English, Estonian, German
Location
1768 David Low Way, Coolum Beach, Queensland 4573 Australia
Coolum Baywatch Resort
20 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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The view and location are great, big balcony overlooking the beach and in walking distance to cafes and restaurants. The manager, Gene, was also very friendly. Unfortunately if we’d have known the pool was closed due to refurbishment we wouldn’t have booked here as we could have stayed somewhere with better facilities for the same price. I think people should be advised of this when booking as the apartments are advertised as having a pool so it is expected. Parking is also an issue. We ended up in 3 different parks throughout our stay. Not sure why we weren’t allocated the right spot from the beginning. The room we stayed in could use some work. Tables in the dining and living rooms were rusty and the door frames also show rust. The second bedroom also didn’t have a fan controller. The apartment was quite small compared to other 2 bedroom apartments we’ve stayed in. We still had a nice weekend however.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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We were 3, including my 2 years old. The manager monica was great with my partner and the another manager Gene was the best. He was so servicial and making sure we were comfortable and happy. The units are beach front so be ready for the best ocean view. There is a swimming pool and a spa. The place is very clean. We were in unit 6 OMG the best view ever from this unit. The balcony is massive. U won't regret. The unit is small but so comfy, modern, u get all u need. The shops are 20 steps from the unit. There is a restaurant under the building. It's good. We r leaving feeling happy and thank u to the managers for being such amazing people. We highly recommend this place... 2 weeks ago we were in a hotel in Tugun the Gold Coast and the managers were so aggressive .. and in here the managers are amazing ..
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Date of stay: April 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from MoniKutt, Manager at Coolum Baywatch Resort
Responded 1 May 2017
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our complex. We are so pleased you were happy and enjoyed your stay so much. We are working hard to ensure this experience is one that everyone enjoys when they come here.
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View was nice. Basic room. Very outdated and not very clean. We phone reception twice before our arrival to ask for early check-in and left messages and no one phoned us back despite us asking them too. Very overpriced for what is offered.
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from ManagerBaywatch, Manager at Coolum Baywatch Resort
Responded 31 Oct 2017
Thank you for your feedback, we are always disappointed if one of our guests is not satisfied with their experience. The room that you stayed in is priced according to similar offerings within the area for one bedroom apartments, which we monitor closely. We strive to ensure all our rooms are value for money within the market. We ensure that all rooms are cleaned before arrival and update features and appliances when the owners give us permission ( we manage on behalf of owners). For example, we noticed that all the teapots in the rooms needed to be updated, and they all have lovely new one's! We always respond to telephone calls, but if we did not in this instance, we are extremely sorry and do not understand why we did not! When we get negative feedback, it does prompt us to communicate to owners, so they too are aware of our guests expectations. If you would kindly email us about your concerns directly, we would appreciate it.
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The website promised so much but the reality was very different: pool was under renovation, with the jack hammer going in the morning. Significant trip hazard in the main thoroughfare (photo). No sauna, no WiFi. As for new appliances see the photos. For the off peak rate of $290 this was poor value. Check in required 4 phone calls on arrival and another to discuss check out. To their credit, they discounted the room after complaining. The outdated room was warm however and situated in an excellent area.
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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so annoyed my review was deleted... truth should be told so ill write it again... stayed here for one night last year after paying for 3 nights.... we had to leave because it was unsafe and so dirty and they never refunded our money or gave us another room.. thieves!!!! bed was from the 80s..springs scratched me on my back. aircon had black mould through it. dishawasher broken. foxtel didnt work. spa bath leaking water on power point. dust everywhere. tiles give u black feet coz they are so filthy.....useless mangement. worst hotel experience ever. rather stand on lego forever then stay here again.... AVOID
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Date of stay: November 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from MoniKutt, Manager at Coolum Baywatch Resort
Responded 13 Oct 2017
Dear Shelley , This complex was taken over by NEW MANAGEMENT on the 1st February 2017. Lots of changes have occurred since then including updates and renovations in ALL apartments (as the individual unit owners are really happy with the new direction of this complex) and an extremely high standard of cleanliness and customer service that would NEVER EVER allow such an experience as you had, to occur. We actually asked Tripadvisor to remove the old , negative reviews as we were entitled to a clean slate . We are thrilled that we are building up and improving a fantastic little complex that sits rights opposite the patrolled beach , with views from every apartment that our guests are happy and content to return to. It is so sad that your experience was so bad last year that you felt compelled to re write your review. It seems the previous managers did not care enough about their business when it was for sale. All I can say is that if you came back now , it would not be the same at all.
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Myself with 2 kids stayed here for two nights. We had an ocean view room which gave us a great view over the beach from both the living areas and the main bedroom. Living area not huge but big enough for the 3 of us. We had two bathrooms and they had everything we needed although the kids' bathroom didn't have a bath which wasn't a big deal for us. The main had a spa bath anyway. The balcony was a really good size. Beautiful furnishings and I slept at night with windows open so I could hear the sound of the ocean. Very relaxing. Lifts in this place too which is easier with luggage although a few steps to negotiate near the entrance to the apartment. Again, no biggie for us. As the place is on a main road it does get a bit busy but the location is great. And, right underneath is a very popular cafe - great for coffees!! I would stay here again.
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Date of stay: November 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from facts2016, Owner at Coolum Baywatch Resort
Responded 11 Apr 2017
Thank you for the positive feedback. We were not in charge at this time, just weeks away from taking over the business. We look forward to welcoming your family back as the NEW onsite managers and will ensure you get that same lovely room.
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Very clean outdated spa bath shower I had trouble getting in out so high wouldn’t stay again some rooms got ocean views must ask it’s location best in town only 30 m to beach surf club bowls club around 150 m do lunch special mon fri 10 $ choice 4 meals
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Room Tip:Â Ask ocean views and normal shower
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This is the 2nd time we’ve stayed here and enjoyed it again. Directly across the road from the beach, with secure parking underneath, it is a great place to stay. The rooms are spacious and tidy. We’ve stayed in the double room (room 6) which has a queen bed in one room and 2 singles in another. The room is fully self contained with a kitchenette too.
The balcony looks straight over the beach & there’s a bar / restaurant on the ground floor. Shops and other restaurants are just around the corner.
A great place to stay.
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Stayed here for 3 nights this week in Unit 17, a one bedroom unit. This block is just across from the beach, close to shops and restaurants and is clean and quiet. However, at $600 for the 3 mid week nights, not cheap. The wi fi is terrible and keeps dropping out and the bed was so cheap and hard I didn't sleep much at all, my body is still aching. A couple of sun lounges on the balcony instead of the hard little chairs would have been great to lounge on and admire the view.
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Had a lovely 5 night stay recently.The apartment has everything you could need.Two bathrooms,laundry and a large servicable kitchen.The views from Apartment 6 are magnificent, and the large outdoor area was perfect for relaxing.Close to the beach,shops and surf club.The restaurant downstairs was a bonus.The best thing was the wonderful staff,friendly,welcoming and professional.Thanks for a fantastic experience.
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Apartment 6 has stunning view's and a large outdoor area.
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LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandSunshine CoastCoolum Beach
NUMBER OF ROOMS
19
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