Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters

Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters is a four-star hotel in Birtinya, within the Kawana Waters area of the Sunshine Coast. At 9 Florey Boulevard, it sits beside Sunshine Coast University Hospital and close to the region’s medical, sporting and entertainment precincts. Sunshine Coast Stadium is around five minutes away by car, while Mooloolaba and Caloundra are each about 15 minutes away, making the hotel a practical base for both local appointments and coastal stays.

Accommodation ranges from Standard and Superior King Rooms to accessible rooms and larger suites. The 28-square-metre rooms sleep up to two people, with the Standard King Zip Plus room accommodating up to three. For more space, the 56-square-metre Superior Suite sleeps two and the Deluxe Family Suite sleeps up to four, with king and single beds. The suites offer lake or panorama views, and most include a balcony. Rooms also feature air conditioning, Wi-Fi and large TVs with casting from a personal device.

Wildflower Kitchen and Wildflower Bar provide the hotel’s main dining spaces. The restaurant is positioned at the edge of the lake, with views across the water, and serves breakfast and dinner every day. Breakfast is available as an à la carte service, while the adjoining bar has a relaxed alfresco lounge and deck opening towards the lake. It is a useful setup for guests who want to dine onsite after a day out, as well as for a quiet drink or meal without leaving the hotel.

The property also caters for meetings, weddings and other functions, with lakeside function rooms and four meeting rooms. The largest room covers 131 square metres, with seating for up to 130 people and banquet capacity for up to 80. Complimentary parking is available to registered hotel guests, and the hotel lists wheelchair accessibility, room service, a shuttle on call for an additional charge, and non-smoking accommodation among its services. With its mix of room sizes, accessible accommodation, family-suitable suites and event facilities, it can suit couples, solo travellers, families and business guests. The hotel has a 4.1 Google rating from 943 reviews.