First Light Mooloolaba, Ascend Hotel Collection (solo trip)

The pictures look better than the actual place. It is small and you only have a two seater couch for a family of four not even extra chairs to sit around the lounge area together. The pool is like a fish bowl so small and no tea place to sit pool side as you have to go up these stairs and straight in the pool. The place is clean but that’s the only positive. Staff are rude and not helpful. We left...

Absolutely love love love this place! It has one of the best beach/ocean views I've ever seen! It's quiet but the kids loved it! They have a pool downstairs which we all loved and enjoyed to go in, the pool was very clean and it was such a great down-time activity for the whole family. The beds are clean, when you lay down on them it feels like you're about to drift off on a cloud and your body fe...

Simply wonderful. Two bedroom and two bathroom with large balcony. Beautiful room and facilities. Beds super comfy. Dishwasher washing machine and dryer. Reception lady was extremely polite and helpful. Superb location only three minutes from beach and all the shops you could ever want. Will definitely be staying here again. Thanks

Despite the name, this is not a hotel. I didn't see on-site staff, and we had to self-check in at 4pm on a Saturday afternoon. There aren't even any parking spots for guests who are checking in. The room was pretty much as expected, but we paid premium rates during a busy period, and this didn't feel anywhere like a premium experience.

W stayed at First Light, and it was okay. The units are large and clean. We had a mountain view, which was great. The location is very convenient. But that's where the good stuff ends! The building is located behind another high rise, so zero beach views. I was told there is a surcharge of $50 on Friday and Saturday nights. Apparently, they usually charge $100 per Friday and Saturday. And they ta...