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Address: 7 Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD 4557

Phone: 131 517 or 07 5665 4450

Email: mooloolaba.res@mantra.com.au

Web: www.mantra.com.au

Rooms: Room types include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments; apartments come in standard and deluxe versions; spa rooms and penthouses available.

Price: from about $230 per couple per night.

Rooms for disabled: Yes.

Sleeping configuration: king-sized bed; can be reconfigured to two king singles; room can accommodate third person at extra charge.

Room makeup: Mantra Mooloolaba Beach is a non-service property. Fresh linen and service is charged from $35 per room per night. Towels are automatically replaced free of charge.

Wifi: Available in guest rooms at additional charge. Free to members of Accor Club.

Parking: Yes, free off-street self-parking available for first vehicle. Valet parking available at extra cost.

Dining & drinking: no on-site drinking or dining venue is available, but there is plentiful choice within strolling ditance in the adjoining arcade, and within a short — and I do mean short — hop at the new wharf development. A particular favouite there is the Greek fare at Spirao’s. I haven’t had so much fun and authentic food since Con and Coralie Astrinakis were running the Aegean in Hobart. Try the tarama dip and the spanakoppita (visit www.sperogreek.com.au). More nearby the hotel, Lemon & Thyme offers a great dining experience (visit www.lemonandthyme.com.au). Try the calamari or a healthy ‘Tempeh Bliss’ bowl of stir-fried vegies and brown rice.

Swimming pool & gym: Yes, heated indoor and outdoor pools available; sauna; recreation deck; fully equipped exercise room; games room.

Laundry & dry-cleaning: Clothes-washing-and-drying facilities available in-room, dry-cleaning at extra charge.

Cooking facilities: Yes, rooms come with kichenettes.

Individually controlled air conditioning: Yes.

In-room safe: Yes.

Iron and ironing board: Yes.

Cable channels: Yes.

Tea- and coffee-making facilities: Yes.

Comfort level: High.

Gown/slippers: No.

Bathroom: Ensuite with walk-in shower.

Hot water: Plentiful, good pressure.

Towels: Good quality; plentiful.

Storage space: Adequate.

Desk & lighting: Adequate desk, plenty ofnatural light.

X-factor: Beachfront location in one of the Sunshine Coast’s premier locations. A true resort.

Try it out: Stay thrr nights abd save up to 20 per cent..

Note: Unless otherwise stated or assumed, comments apply to the writer’s room.