Name: M1 Resort Maroochydore
Address: Sunshine Coast, AU
Price range: From $253

M1 Resort Maroochydore, Sunshine CoastM1 Resort Maroochydore in Sunshine Coast, Australia has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 15 of 27 hotels we score in Sunshine Coast. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction. Rooms from about $253 a night (cached, not a live quote).M1 Resort is an aparthotel at 1 Duporth Ave in Maroochydore, Queensland, set on the water along Cornmeal Creek near the Maroochy River, about 5 km from Mooloolaba Beach. It offers one, two and three bedroom air-conditioned apartments with fully equipped kitchens, washers and dryers, espresso makers, open-plan living areas and furnished private balconies. Facilities include an outdoor pool, children's pool, fitness centre, barbecue grills, secure parking and free in-room Wi-Fi, and children are welcome. Rates start around $253 a night. It suits families and longer stays where self-catering space matters more than hotel service. Check-out is early, at 10:00, which may not suit everyone.What stands out

Spacious, well-equipped apartments with kitchens

Waterfront setting on Cornmeal Creek

Outdoor pool plus children's pool

Secure on-site parking

Watch out for

Early 10:00 check-out

Some housekeeping and bedding complaints

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