Element on Coolum Beach
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Element on Coolum Beach
1808 David Low Way, Coolum Beach, Queensland 4573 Australia
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Element on Coolum Beach is 300 metres across the road from the award winning Coolum Beach and is the ultimate in stylish recently renovated accommodation. The resort features 49 spacious one, two and three-bedroom apartments including 4 very large deluxe apartments. All of the apartments have at least one balcony and are fully self contained with full laundry facilities, air conditioning in all living areas, free Wi-Fi, SMART televisions, Foxtel channels, expresso coffee machines, free BBQ facilities. A Day Spa, shops and restaurants are downstairs at street level with some discounts available to our guests. Our large, heated, saltwater pool is in use year-round. Our guests LOVE our location and often comment how they never needed their car during their whole stay.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Beach
Boating
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children's television networks
Car park
Wifi
Paid internet
Pool / beach towels
Swimming pool toys
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Saltwater pool
Fence around pool
Complimentary tea
Canoeing
Hiking
Windsurfing
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Patio
Water park offsite
Highchairs available
Taxi service
Photo copier / fax In business centre
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Massage
24-hour security
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shops
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Additional bathroom
Dining area
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Private balcony
Seating area
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
On-demand films
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Mountain view
Ocean view
Landmark view
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Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Modern
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Location
1808 David Low Way, Coolum Beach, Queensland 4573 Australia
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Good for walkers
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Element on Coolum Beach boasts a reputation for exceptional service, with many guests highlighting the staff's helpfulness and the welcoming vibe. The hotel's value is often praised, offering modern amenities and cleanliness, despite some isolated cleanliness concerns.
Its prime location is a draw for those looking to explore the nearby beaches, shops, and restaurants. Amenities, including a heated pool, receive acclaim for enhancing guests' stays, and the spacious, well-maintained rooms contribute to the hotel's modern and inviting atmosphere.
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We had a lovely week stay in Coolum Beach, check in @ Elements was easy and the resort is in a great location everything you need is within walking distance including coffee, endless brekkie/lunch/dinner options, pharmacy, Coles and the beach across the road. The apartments are very spacious, comfortable and come fully equipped. The pool was heated and we enjoyed a few swims even being winter it wasn't too cold. The resort is very well kept and maintained and it doesn't go unnoticed, the Managers clearly take pride in their work and are passionate about providing a memorable stay for their guests! We will definitively be back again and hopefully for longer next time.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Our room was on the south side and backed onto Elizabeth St and the Maccas drive thru so could be...
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Response from Guest Services Manager, Marketing at Element on Coolum Beach
Responded 20 Jul 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, your apartment, the Resort facilities and our location. We look forward to welcoming you back when you next travel to Coolum Beach.
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We had the most wonderful stay at Element on Coolum. Our apartment was fantastic - spotless, very well equipped, beautifully furnished with modern decor with incredibly comfortable beds, pillows and sofas. We appreciated the thoughtful additions of quality body products and ample supply of household products for guest use. The pool was one of our favourite spots this holiday and we made good use of the pool pillows - what a luxury! The whole complex, including the gardens were very well maintained and we also appreciated that guests seemed respectful of the space and others. The staff that we encountered at the front desk and cleaning team were incredibly helpful and were focused on ensuring we had a great holiday. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Guest Services Manager, Marketing at Element on Coolum Beach
Responded 8 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your 5 Star review Jenny. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, your apartment, the Resort facilities and our location and will pass on your kind words to our Team here at Element on Coolum Beach. We look forward to welcoming you back when you next travel to the Sunshine Coast..
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Great location in the main street of Coolum so walking distance to all the cafes, shops and the Beach. Even though its positioned in the main street our room like most was positioned to the rear of the complex so it was very quiet. The apartment (3 bedrooms) was huge as were the bedrooms with a very classic, stylish and modern fitout. Very Impressive.. The presentation was great as was the cleanliness. The apartments large balcony over looked the bowling club, main street and towards the beach so perfect spot for drinks before heading out for dinner which was always just a walk up the street. The hotels pool was very delightful as were the surrounds enjoyed a few early morning splashes which was very relaxing and refreshing.. The hotel parking underneath was very well organised with easy access to the rooms making that part of process very easy to deal with. But with where the hotel is located you can easily enjoy everything Coolum has to offer and not need a car.. This hotel is certainly one that l would stay again and strongly recommend to family and friends..
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Guest Services Manager, Marketing at Element on Coolum Beach
Responded 26 Nov 2022
Thank you for your 5 Star review and recommendation Rowan. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, your apartment, the Resort facilities and our location. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Resort in the near future.
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We loved our stay at Element on Coolum Beach. The 3 bedroom deluxe suite was impressive and the furnishing and decor were well selected. The suite was spacious and the ease of the underground carparking for two cars was just what we needed.
The location of the property is superb. We were assisted at check in and the service we received was fantastic. I would recommend staying here and we will be back. I suggest booking directly as this saved some money and you can speak to the people who look after the property.
We had a lovely stay. Thank you.
The location of the property is superb. We were assisted at check in and the service we received was fantastic. I would recommend staying here and we will be back. I suggest booking directly as this saved some money and you can speak to the people who look after the property.
We had a lovely stay. Thank you.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Guest Services Manager, Marketing at Element on Coolum Beach
Responded 6 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your 5 Star review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, your apartment, the Resort facilities and our location. We will pass on your kind words to our Team here at Element on Coolum Beach. We hope to see you again when you next visit the Sunshine Coast.
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We've just got back from a three-day midweek break with our two young kids. It was just the break we needed.
Element is a beautiful resort, centrally located in a great spot at Coolum Beach. We stayed in a two-bedroom, four sleeper apartment. It was spacious, clean and comfortable, beautifully decorated and laid out. The kitchen was perfect for guests like us who like to cook, with everything provided. We especially liked the luxurious soaps and washes supplied around the apartment from elouraaustralia.com, using native Aussie fragrances and essential oils. The apartment had plenty of space for a family of four.
The only downside was the northern balcony, which overlooked a servo! Hardly a dealbreaker though.
The pool was just the spot to relax and play with the kids. The pool pillows were a nice touch to float around, and thoughtfully provided pool toys and spare hats were a nice touch.
The resort is an easy walk to excellent restaurants right downstairs, plenty of local takeaways, the local tavern, or to a supermarket. You could easily walk to the beach, but we drove so we could take all our gear.
Management and staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. We look forward to going back!
Element is a beautiful resort, centrally located in a great spot at Coolum Beach. We stayed in a two-bedroom, four sleeper apartment. It was spacious, clean and comfortable, beautifully decorated and laid out. The kitchen was perfect for guests like us who like to cook, with everything provided. We especially liked the luxurious soaps and washes supplied around the apartment from elouraaustralia.com, using native Aussie fragrances and essential oils. The apartment had plenty of space for a family of four.
The only downside was the northern balcony, which overlooked a servo! Hardly a dealbreaker though.
The pool was just the spot to relax and play with the kids. The pool pillows were a nice touch to float around, and thoughtfully provided pool toys and spare hats were a nice touch.
The resort is an easy walk to excellent restaurants right downstairs, plenty of local takeaways, the local tavern, or to a supermarket. You could easily walk to the beach, but we drove so we could take all our gear.
Management and staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. We look forward to going back!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Guest Services Manager, Marketing at Element on Coolum Beach
Responded 2 May 2023
Thank you for your 5 Star review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay, your apartment, the resort facilities and our location. I will pass on your kind words to our team and look forward to welcoming you back very soon.
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This has been our third stay at Element. The site is at the heart of Coolum Beach with very good access to local shops, cafes, restaurants and a wine bar; car parking is spacious and convenient. The grounds are very attractive. The rooms were once again clean and well maintained. The staff at the front desk were courteous, helpful and delightful. There are cheaper places to stay in Coolum Beach but with Element it is well worth the extra.
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I attended a wedding at Yandina Station and Element was the ideal place to stay. Close to the venue, close to the beach, plenty of places to eat. The Element had all the facilities needed. In addition to large well furnished rooms the kitchen contained crockery, cutlery, microwave, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, cleaning products. There were TVs, ironing board, washing machine, dryer. There was a lovely pool. Everything you could want.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: I was only there for 3 nights and was out most of the time with wedding related activities so I...
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Response from Guest Services Manager, Marketing at Element on Coolum Beach
Responded 5 Sept 2023
Thank you for your lovely 5 Star review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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With each visit to Element at Coolum Beach, we like it better. The location between the relaxed David Low Way parallel to the beach and the neat cafes and food stores behind Element appeal to us as much as the quality accommodation. The care for guests’ needs are evident — from the convenient secure parking, the tropical garden paths, the pool and the functionally comfortable apartments where the contemporary decor is cheerful. We will be back.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Remember sunscreen and a good hat.
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Response from Guest Services Manager, Marketing at Element on Coolum Beach
Responded 5 Sept 2023
Thank you for your lovely 5 Star review and for returning to stay with us Carolyn and Michael. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay, your apartment, the Resort facilities and our location. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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We are just back from another excellent beach holiday - thanks to the team at Element on Coolum Beach. We stayed in a sea-view 3 bedroom apartment this time as our group included family visiting from overseas. Unit 2309 is light-filled, plenty of room for everyone, has beautiful sea views, is sparkling clean and comes stocked with everything you need for a family holiday. The beach is across the road, the pool was toasty warm, there are many great restaurants in an easy walk and the supermarket is less than 5 mins walk away. We are coming back again later this year.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Guest Services Manager, Marketing at Element on Coolum Beach
Responded 15 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely 5 Star review Sarah. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay, your apartment, the Resort facilities and our location. We look forward to welcoming you back later this year!
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I recently spent 8 weeks in Elements apartment 4216. A sunny 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom apartment, a large covered balcony with trees and sea view. The apartment is well supplied, modern, light and sunny, with 3 big bedrooms, (and blockout curtains). It also provides 3 car spaces.
The grounds and premisis are very well kept, in fact it was not unusual to see maintenance team daily (being supervised by the GM)
Also, the pool is mildly heated (during summer) very comfortable for lap swimming.
Just a few minutes walk to the surf lifesaver patrolled magnificent Coolum Beach..
This is a first class property.
All the staff (including the managment) are highly attentive, It is 15 minutes from the convenient Sunshine Coast airport, and with ready access to a good range of restaurants, coffee shops and other retail facilities.
Highly recommended..
The grounds and premisis are very well kept, in fact it was not unusual to see maintenance team daily (being supervised by the GM)
Also, the pool is mildly heated (during summer) very comfortable for lap swimming.
Just a few minutes walk to the surf lifesaver patrolled magnificent Coolum Beach..
This is a first class property.
All the staff (including the managment) are highly attentive, It is 15 minutes from the convenient Sunshine Coast airport, and with ready access to a good range of restaurants, coffee shops and other retail facilities.
Highly recommended..
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Susannah Hart, General Manager at Element on Coolum Beach
Responded 9 Apr 2021
Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us, your apartment, the Resort facilities and our location. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon.
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Hi JPDancer,
thank you or your enquiry.
Unfortunately we do not offer room service as we have fully self contained, self catering apartments.
For your dining needs, there are within our complex: Harvest Restaurant, Ma Boulange Patisserie, Coolum Thai Spice and The Coffee Club.
There is also the award winning Gelato Mio, as well as banks and other shops.
We are 100 metres from the beach (across the road) and about 200 metres from the Coles supermarket and local shopping.
Being probably the most central accommodation in Coolum, we are ideally placed for all the local cafes, clubs and the Coolum Beach Hotel.
Once you have checked in, you will have full lift access available to the apartments, pool area and street level.
All apartments are wheelchair accessible if needed, but we do not currently have any with built in bars or rails.
I hope that this answers your questions.
Lizzy | Reception
We had a 2 bedroom apartment. There was aircon in the living room/dining room only...not in the bedrooms. However, I think that there was a portable fan in the 2nd bedroom. The main bedroom had large windows that could be left open due to security louvres outside the windows. We were cool in that room in November and it was quite hot then. There is no free wifi. We used our own connection so I do not know the cost of rental wifi. McDonald's across the road has free wifi but it was extremely slow. Also, several coffee shops on the main strip offered free wifi.
HI Vikki
I did answer a few days ago, but somehow didn't get posted.
No our BC by-laws have a no pet policy.
Thank you for your enquiry.
Regards
Shirley, Manager
"Our room was on the south side and backed onto Elizabeth St and the Maccas drive thru so could be quite noisy at night. "Read full review
"Limited places to eat in the evenings within walking distance and many close by 21:00."Read full review
"Very spacious units with comfy large beds & well appointed ... everything you need for a relaxing holiday."Read full review
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$349 - $499 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Element on Coolum Beach
Which popular attractions are close to Element on Coolum Beach?
Nearby attractions include Coolum Beach (0.2 km), MassageMyo Coolum Beach (0.4 km), and Les Artisans & Co (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Element on Coolum Beach?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Element on Coolum Beach?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Element on Coolum Beach?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Element on Coolum Beach?
Yes, free parking, a parking garage, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Element on Coolum Beach?
Conveniently located restaurants include Yiani's Greek Restaurant Coolum, Ma Boulange Cafe Patisserie, and Coolum Surf Club.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Element on Coolum Beach?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Element on Coolum Beach located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Coolum Beach.
Are any cleaning services offered at Element on Coolum Beach?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Element on Coolum Beach?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Ballarat (11.5 km).
Does Element on Coolum Beach have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.