Sunshine Coast Accommodation

WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY SUNSHINE COAST ACCOMMODATION

CALOUNDRA REGION:

 Belaire Place, 34 Minchinton Street, Bulcock Beach (5491 8688) – One bedroom apartment on the first floor, (we have lift access to all floors), and has a view over the pool and onto Minchinton St. There is a double sofa bed in the lounge area so it can accommodate up to four people comfortably. It has a king sized bed in the bedroom, (which can be split into two single beds if required). Wider doorway to the apartment. Wider car park space in our secure underground car park. Large bathroom which can accommodate a wheelchair and has grab rails around the toilet and in the shower area. No-lip shower with removable showerhead. Shower/toilet chair can be provided. Ramp access onto a large balcony.

 Norfolks On Moffat, 32 Queen of Colonies Parade, Moffat Beach (5492 6666) – We have a three bedroom apartment on the ground floor which has a wheelchair accessible shower and toilet. We also have what we call disabled friendly units, one on the 2nd level, one on the 3rd and one on the 4th level. These are all two bedroom one bathroom units with handrails in the shower and toilet, but the toilets are not wheelchair accessible. Note: Also the Moffat Beach Newsagency has a special wheelchair, which can be used on the beach, free of charge for use.

 La Promenade, 4 Tay Avenue, Bulcock Beach (5499 7133) – The Two Bedroom Apartment has wheelchair ramp onto waterfront balcony, wide entry door, hand rails in toilet and shower and has wheel-in shower. There is a lift from basement to all floors, direct access to café, as well as a disabled/handicap toilet on the ground floor.

 Monaco Caloundra, 12 Otranto Avenue, Caloundra (5490 5490) - We currently don’t have any disabled units in our holiday letting pool, however we have had people stay in wheelchairs before. The doorways in the apartments are wide enough to fit around each corner and the showers are also walk in showers so there is no need to step over any baths or lips. Also throughout the whole complex there is no stairs (except for fire stairs of course) and there is even wheelchair access into the swimming pool. Strictly ramps and lifts.

 Rydges Oasis Resort, Cnr North Street & Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach (5491 0333) – We have 7 hotel disabled rooms which are fully set up for disabled people. We have 2 disabled rooms in our sunset wing which have 1 queen bed, tea and coffee facilities and the bathroom with the walk in shower. We then have 5 disabled rooms in the boomerang wing which have 1 queen bed and 1 single bed, these rooms also have tea and coffee facilities and a bathroom with the walk in shower. These rooms are specially designed for disabled access having the light switches lower, room for wheel chairs and also a chair for the shower is available. The walk in shower doesn't have any lip over the shower as it is just a walk in bathroom.

 Windward Passage, 35 Landsborough Parage, Golden Beach (5492 3666) – Two apartments specifically designed for the disabled on the fifth floor. They have hoists, electric beds, etc. and pool access for those that want to swim. The apartments accommodate up to 7 people in each.

 Mint Shearwater Resort, The Esplanade, Kings Beach (5491 5355) – 2 bedroom apartment (1 bathroom), no steps into the apartment (lift access), toilet with hand-rail, and wheel-in shower with hand rail. Wheel chair accessible public toilet on ground floor.

Please use information as a guide only and check with the relevant operator for exact details Page 1 of 5  Caloundra Central Apartments, Corner Browning Boulevard & Nicklin Way, Dicky Beach (5490 2400) – 2 and/or 3 bedroom apartment built specifically for wheel chair access, with lower benches, shower and toilet with rails, automatic door controls, lift access in building and disabled parking.

 Riviere on Golden Beach, 72 Esplanade Golden Beach (5492 3200) – access and facilities for disabled persons in most apartments.

 Portobello By the Sea, Beerburrum St Dicky Beach (5491 9038) - Just letting you know about two of our apartments that are set up for deaf people and for the disabled: Two Bedroom for Deaf Guests: 2 bed + 2 bath, Fax, Caption TV, DVD player, Cable TV, Air-conditioned Special discounted rates for deaf people One Bedroom Disabled Apartment: Qn Bed, 1 x bathroom. Ground floor overlooking pool with large outdoor deck area with café umbrella, table & chairs. Full wheelchair access into the apartment and into the shower, Handrails in the bathroom, Air-conditioned

 The Entrance, 13 Westaway Parade. Currimundi – 3 bedroom apartment on 8th floor with views of the ocean and lake. The ensuite is setup for disabled.

 Crown Plaza Pelican Waters, 38 Mahogany Drive, Pelican Waters (5437 4666) - 6 wheelchair access rooms, they are all located within easy reach of our 3 guest elevators, each room has ‘wheel in’ showers, support bars for toilet, ramps for personal balconies and the furniture is all placed sensitively for complete wheelchair maneuverability.

 Ocean Views Resort, Cnr Bulcock Street & Centaur Street (5491 1788). OVR has 2 x 1 bdrm wheel chair friendly units. These units are purpose built wheel chair units with no lips etc and larger door ways.

 Breakfree Grand Pacific Resort, 100 Bulcock St Caloundra (5436 4444) - We have a fantastic disabled unit available for rent in BreakFree Grand Pacific that has great equipment for carers/families with disabled persons. It has a hospital bed with a specialled mattress for people who are susceptible to bed sores etc, a hoist, reclining shower chair, rails, wide doorways, ramps to access balconies, IV stand, and a bedside table that has a food stand that comes out…all equipment has been bought in especially to cater for disabled needs as the owner herself is a carer and needs these facilities. The unit is a 3 bedroom rooftop apartment with ocean views. The unit is fully self contained, double carpark but the clearance on the carpark entry is 2.1M so high vehicles will not fit. Min 3 night stay.

MAROOCHYDORE, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND & BUDERIM:

 Sunshine Towers Holiday Apartments – 33 Sixth Ave Maroochydore (54431722) We have wheel chair access ramp into building, lift to all levels, disability parking

 Silver Sea On Sixth Resort, 106 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore (5451 1200) - We have a lovely 3 bedroom ground floor apartment at Silver Sea Resort. This one is specifically dedicated to Disabled and wheel chair guests. It has wide corridors, shower rails, hand held shower rose. Large opening one level shower.

 Space Holiday Apartments – 41 The Esplanade Maroochydore (5430 0000) - We have wheel chair access from the street, elevators to each level. The apartments are very spacious with very open areas, including the balconies and bedrooms. The showers are open (no doors) also. We have a few repeat guests in wheelchairs now. They love being able to just come down and cross the road to the park.

Please use information as a guide only and check with the relevant operator for exact details Page 2 of 5  Maroochy River Coach House – 46 David Low Way Bli Bli (5448 4344) – 1 room with extra large shower, shower chair, hand held shower, rails – wheelchair accessible. 2 single beds, bar fridge, tea / coffee making facilities, reverse cycle air con. Entrance to building has stairs and ramp. There is also a couple more ramps around the building. Common toilets also have a disabled toilet in them.

 The Arabella Guest House on Buderim – 297 Mooloolaba Rd, Buderim (5478 1339) – wheelchair accessible

 Wunpalm Motel & Holiday Cabins – 137 Duporth Ave, Maroochydore (5443 4677) – 1 x self contained cabin which has wheelchair access and is suitable for a disabled guest. Sleeps up to 5.

 Eloura Tower – 81 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore (5443 5988) – we have one 2 bedroom unit that is wheelchair friendly.

MOOLOOLABA

 Nautilus Resort Mooloolaba – 30 – 32 River Esplanade Mooloolaba (5444 3877) - we have two apartments that are wheelchair friendly. We do not call them disabled rooms as someone in a wheelchair would require assistance for certain things such as reaching the dryer & microwave so as such could not stay alone, but they have no steps, a walk in shower with seat and all bars required in the bathroom. They are two bedroom apartments with one queen and one single bed.

 Pacific Beach Resort – 95 The Esplanade, Mooloolaba (5444 4733) – a couple of apartments suitable for the disabled – ring for details.

 Cilento Holiday Resort – 19 First Ave, Mooloolaba (5457 9100) – wheel chair friendly unit on level 2. Large wheel – in shower with a shower curtain and rails in the bathroom. Ramps onto the patio.

 Mantra Mooloolaba – Cnr Esplanade and Venning St, Mooloolaba (5452 2600) - Mantra Mooloolaba has 4 x 1 bedroom rooms that have wheelchair accessibility. They are complete with lower benches rails in bathroom and shower seats. They have a split King bed and sofa bed.

COOLUM BEACH:

 Coolum at the Beach Resort – Cnr Margaret St & David Low Way, Coolum Beach (5412 2050) – 3 fully disabled compliant apartments – 1 x 2 bedroom and 2 x 1 bedroom.

 Seacove Coolum – 1890 David Low Way, Coolum Beach (5455 7900) – One disabled access ground floor studio room. Queen bed, motel style room.

 Coolum Seaside Apartments – 23 Beach Rd, Coolum Beach (5455 7200 – We have two disabled compliant apartments available in our complex. One is a one bedroom ground floor which has a king size bed, bathroom which has a shower that is accessible by wheelchair. It also has the grab rails beside the toilet. The large north facing courtyard has wheelchair access ramps. We can supply a shower stool if needed. The other apartment is a studio which can be booked with the 2 bedroom spa apartment beside as a dual key apartment. It also has a king bed (the king beds can be separated into 2 singles if required - a $30 one off charge for this). This is also a ground floor apartment and has a courtyard. There is lift access from the secure car park under the buildings.

Please use information as a guide only and check with the relevant operator for exact details Page 3 of 5  The Beach Retreat – 1750 David Low Way, Coolum Beach (5471 7700) - Here at The Beach Retreat we have 1 wheelchair friendly 2 bedroom apartment. It originally was set up as full disabled unit but has now been refurbished with just the wheelchair friendly access - no longer has the seat and extra features in the bathroom. This apartment has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and living area with a standard view. For any enquiries for this apartment you will need to call us at the resort.

 The Point Coolum – 1 Bay Terrace, Coolum Beach (5448 9888) – 4 x Coral Sea villas which are all one level, wheel chair accessible, shower with no steps, ocean views with large balcony. Although these are not fitted out as “disabled rooms” they do get used quite often by returning guests with disabilities.

HINTERLAND: also check www.hinterlandtourism.com.au

 Braeside B&B, 305 Maleny-Stanley River Road, Maleny (5494 3542) – Purpose built wheel chair accessible Queen Room – with rails, seat in shower, access to lounge and deck area with views to Glass House Mountains.

 Curramore Country Cabins / Maleny Cabins , 383 Curramore Road, Curramore Maleny (5435 8300) –The Calm Cabin/Cottage is a purpose built Wheelchair accessible accommodation. The shower room is a wet room with no lips to cross to enter the shower.(we also have a shower chair available upon request free of charge) The Shower & Spa bath have an anti scald device fitted to reduce the risk of scalds. The shower room' s basin is bench mounted so as the wheelchair can go under to get the person closer to the basin. Both the Toilet & Shower have the appropriate wall mounted handles. The toilet pan is of the disabled category (slightly higher than regular) There are no steps or door tracks to cross over into the cabin or out onto the deck with double french doors.The Light switches & electrical sockets have oversize on/off switches to assist people that lack dexterity & are set approx. 1m from the floor ,to make it easy to operate. The rear Bedroom has 2 fully adjustable electrically operated beds, to assist with mobility problems. The main open plan area has a King sized bed that can be split into 2 singles so you have the potential of 4 single beds . The refrigerator is raised approx. 200mm off the floor to make the fridge more accessible from a chair. The Kitchen baseline unit goes right to the floor so with the doors open you can roll forward for easier cupboard access from a chair. The entrances are of the regulatory size for wheelchair accessibility. We also have a back up generator if the power supply is paramount to a client.

 Lyndon Lodge B & B – 3 Benecke Rd, Maleny (5494 3307) – We have limited disabled access and facilities. We have a ramp to enter the house but the doorways are normal size doors. As well in the bathrooms we have no rails. Several disabled guests with limited moving capacity or using walking frames stayed with us, we usually provide our guests if required a plastic chair in the shower then.

 Ewen Maddock Dam Environmental & Recreation Camp, Glass House Mtns Rd, Landsborough (5494 8666) - Day use area & accommodation available. 3 dorms have accessible toilets & showers. Paths link to dam and wooden boardwalk through natural bushland.

 Lilyponds Holiday Park, 26 Warruga St, Mapleton (5445 7238) - One 2 bedroom holiday cabin has disabled facilities. It has a ramp access, fully disabled bathroom and the master bedroom has wheelchair access.  Maleny Country Cottages, Cork's Pocket Road, Maleny (5494 2744) - All cottages 1 & 2 brms cater for the wheelchair access and their carers. The 2brm sleeps up to 6 people with queen-size & single beds. Specifically wide doors & showers & a level ramp leading from undercover parking area. Slow combustion fire, gas BBQ etc.

 Ocean Views Tourist Park, Landsborough/Maleny Road, Mt Mellum (5494 1171) - Purpose-built wheelchair accessible family cabin with ensuite. Queen bed, double bunks and fold down futon. Ramp for easy access and a large bathroom with a hand held shower and support rails.

Please use information as a guide only and check with the relevant operator for exact details Page 4 of 5  Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge – 198 Barrs Rd, Glasshouse Mountains (5493 0008) - We have one wheelchair accessible bathroom with wheel-in shower. low light switches, grab rails for the toilet, low basin etc. The family forest rooms are wheelchair accessible but their ensuites are too small so wheelchair guests use this bathroom which is spacious. Guests can wheel onto the kitchen verandah to the outdoor dining area but the kitchen itself is not accessible. WE have had a wheelchair guest stay in the bunk room too and he was quite happy there using the accessible bathroom. Guests can wheel from the car park along concrete paths to the rooms.

 Glasshouse Mountains Holiday Village, 778 Steve Irwin Way, Glass House Mountains (5496 9338) - one Disabled Cabin and a Disabled Amenities Block.

 Blue Summit Cottages, 547 Maleny Kenilworth Rd, Maleny (5435 8410) - Cockatiel Cottage has wheelchair access

 CrookNeck Retreat, 2194 Old Gympie Rd, Glass House Mountains (5438 7578) – we have one cabin that has wheelchair access.

 The Spotted Chook Ferme Auberge – 176 – 186 Western Ave, Montville (5442 9242) - The Spotted Chook has a beautiful French cottage with wheel chair friendly council rating. There is also a separate car park and ramped walkway 1:14 to guest lounge, dining and reception areas.

 Montville Mountain Lodge – 282 Western Ave, Montville (5442 9222) – wheelchair friendly with access and amenities to suit.

NOOSA AND OTHER AREAS:

 Lake Weyba Cottages – 79 Clarendon Rd, Peregian Beach (5448 2285) - 2 bedroom cottage that is wheelchair accessible and wheelchair friendly.

 Anchor Motel Noosa, 223 Weyba Rd, Noosaville (5449 8055) – One disability room, wheelchair access, large bathroom, no shower hob, grab rails in shower and beside toilet, shower chair available.

 Lagoon Pocket B & B – 57 Lagoon Pocket Rd, Lagoon Pocket (nr Gympie) ph (5483 2112) – one full disabled access room

 Eumarella Shores Noosa Lake Retreat – 251 Eumarella Rd, Lake Weyba via Noosaville (5449 1738) - 2 lakehouses that have wheel chair access. Deluxe Lakehouse - 2 bedroom fully self contained. Bedding configuration - brm 1 queen, brm 2 king or 2 singles it also has a double sofabed in the lounge. One bathroom plus powder room. This can be booked as a 1 or 2 bedroom. Luxury Lake Pavilion - 3 bedroom fully self contained. Bedding configuration - brm 1 king, brm 2&3 kings or 2 single in each. Two bathroom plus 2 powder rooms. This can be booked as 1, 2 or 3 bedroom.

 Amamoor Lodge – 368 Kandanga – Amamoor Rd, Amamoor (5484 3500) - We have a B&B suite purpose built for disabled access. The Grevillea suite is large enough for a wheelchair and has plenty of room for a lift to be placed on the Queen bed. There is also a single bed in the room for a carer. The bathroom is large enough for a wheelchair and has a wheelchair toilet, tempered water and other disabled facilities.

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