Nestled between the Noosa River and Munna Park lies Noosa Tropicana, a collection of one, two and three bedroom self-contained apartments that have been a prominent feature of Noosaville’s tourism scene for decades. With the charm of a Sunny Coast local, Noosa Tropicana offers an affordable hideaway from the modern worlds’ hustle and bustle. A hop, skip and jump away from the area’s two main streets - Gympie Terrace and Hasting Street - the apartments and their surrounds offer comfort and convenience. Each unit comes with a carpark, and for those with a Tesla, you’ll not have to stress about finding your next charging station as there are a number of chargers available in the visitor car-park area. There is also ample visitor and street parking for any drop-ins. Each of the apartments is managed by a different owner, who are responsible for its individual upkeep whilst maintaining an overall uniformity. In their physical absence, Noosa Tropicana’s management are incredibly accommodating and responsive to any request thrown their way, and you’ll notice their attention to detail is noticeable through the cleanliness of the common areas.
Situated in the centre of the complex sits a lagoon-esque heated pool complete with barbecue facilities, the odd pool tool left by previous guests and a number of lounge chairs including one that’s shaped like an egg - my personal favourite. Lining the outside of the pool area are a number of tall palm trees, the biggest with bright fairy lights wrapped around it which really work to give that tropical 80’s vibe. Just beware of the fronds as you move about the complex, they make a rather loud bang when they crash to the ground which I’m sure would equate to an injury of sorts if you happen to be underneath it. For those wanting to consume snags and lamb chops in private, a number of the top-level apartments are equipped with a rooftop area that is decked out with a BBQ, outdoor furniture and, if you have the extra cash to splash, a hot tub. If you do decide to make use of these facilities, make sure to keep a steady grip on the spiral external staircase that takes you between your apartment’s levels - it can pose quite the hazard after a few wines and/or wet feet. A member of my party can attest to this.
The level of modernity will depend on which one you’re in, but most fit squarely within the 2020’s with only the odd feature or two which will bring on 2007 flash-backs. The interiors of the apartments themselves are clean and tidy upon arrival, with no evidence of the previous tenants left behind, and the kitchen is equipped with the cooking and serving basics. Though strangely enough we did have a frypan that the stovetop refused to heat-up for. A quick Google search told us the reasoning behind the stovetop’s defiance was that the pan was not suitable for induction cooking…who knew a kitchen appliances could be so intelligent! Overall, the common rooms consist of an open plan kitchen, dining room and living room - each decked out with good quality furniture, and none crowded out another. Each section had plenty of space, and the couch on our latest visit was an easy to clean leather which probably comes in handy for most groups that pass through. My only gripe was with the toilet roll holder in the main bathroom, which sloped downwards rather than horizontal. As you can likely imagine, this angle made it difficult for the roll to maintain its position on the holder, and it was often relocated to a new home on top of the toilet next to the flush button.
Most bedrooms will have an entrance to their own balcony area, and the rooms are spacious in size with comfortable beds and pillows. A warning to my fellow tall and broad-shouldered people though, the single beds do err on the narrow size. You’ll find ample cupboard space, extra blankets for the winter travellers and a wall-hooked TV. If you’re staying in summer, I’d recommend leaving your bedroom door slightly ajar as none have their own aircon unit and you’ll want to allow as much cool air in from the one in the living room as possible. If you prefer the doors to be closed, you can always open the door’s leading out to your room’s balcony area, but the local mozzies will take this as an open invite - not to mention the traffic noise if you’re facing Noosa Parade. You’ve been warned.
Overall, if you’re looking for a convenient and comfortable place to stay during your next trip to the Sunshine Coast, then I’d say look no further than Noosa Tropicana!
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