Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Visual Story
Arrival

Sounds
- Birds chirping
- Water fountain
- Golf carts
- Wind rustling leaves
- Guests chatting

Smells
- Fresh rain
- Cut grass
- Tropical plants
- Wood
- Clean air

Feel
- Bitumen & concrete surfaces
- Sunlight & shades
- Spacious
- Excitement
- Uneven pathways

Sight
- Timber beams
- Golf carts
- Water feature
- Rainforest
- Landscaped garden
Reception

Sounds
- Water trickling
- Footsteps
- Soft chatter
- Reception bell
- Background music

Smells
- Fresh wood
- Clean air
- Subtle floral
- Coffee aroma
- Mild cleaning products

Feel
- Spacious
- Comfortable seating
- Air conditioning
- Smooth floors
- Relaxed

Sight
- High ceilings
- Chandeliers
- Water features
- Wooden décor
- Large windows
Access to Bar & Restaurant

Sounds
- Footsteps
- Conversations
- Background music
- Coffee machine
- Hand dryer (in the bathroom)

Smells
- Coffee aroma
- Fresh pastries
- Cleaning products
- Wood polish
- Air freshener

Feel
- Comfortable
- Spacious
- Cold handrails
- Excitement
- Smooth floors

Sight
- High ceilings
- Wooden accents
- Pool table
- Metal handrails
- Abstract paintings
Sola Restaurant

Sounds
- Footsteps
- Conversations
- Background music
- Coffee machine
- Clinking dishes

Smells
- Coffee aroma
- Fresh pastries
- Cleaning products
- Food aroma
- Fresh air (when windows open)

Feel
- Comfortable seats
- Breeze from ceiling fans
- Hungry & thirsty
- Close proximity to others
- Warm food

Sight
- High ceilings
- Selection of food items
- Hanging plants
- Modern furnitures
- People eating & drinking
Sola Bar

Sounds
- Clinking glasses
- Background music
- TV audio
- Drinks being mixed
- Chatter

Smells
- Fresh air
- Food aromas
- Beverages
- Faint chlorine
- Floral scents

Feel
- Calm & relaxed
- Breezy outdoors
- Modern ambiance
- Changing floor surface (tile-timber)
- Cold drinks

Sight
- Bright colours
- Geometric patterns
- People ordering drinks
- Pool view
- Timber floors
Pool

Sounds
- Water splashing
- Birds chirping
- Wind rustling leaves
- Distant conversations
- Umbrellas flapping

Smells
- Chlorine from pool
- Fresh cut grass
- Tropical flowers
- Sunscreen scent
- Fresh air

Feel
- Relaxed
- Cool breeze
- Warm sunlight
- Smooth glass railings
- Raised tactile (stairs)

Sight
- Clear blue pool
- White lounge chairs
- Green palm trees
- Glass railings
- Large umbrellas
Walkways to Accommodation

Sounds
- Birds chirping
- Footsteps echoing
- Rustling leaves
- Distant conversations
- Golf buggies moving

Smells
- Fresh foliage
- Damp earth
- Clean linens
- Mild cleaning products
- Floral scents

Feel
- Calm & serene
- Slightly humid
- Cool breeze
- Safe & secure
- Mildly disorienting

Sight
- Lush greenery
- Directional signs
- Covered walkways
- Well-lit paths
- Golf buggies
Accessible Rooms

Sounds
- Soft hum of air conditioning
- Distant chatter from hallway
- Birds chirping outside
- Occasional door closing
- Footsteps on timber

Smells
- Fresh linen
- Clean air
- Mild scent of wood polish
- Subtle floral from garden
- Neutral bathroom scent

Feel
- Calm & relaxing
- Comfortable bedding
- Smooth wooden floor
- Cool air conditioning
- Accessible & inclusive

Sight
- Modern décor
- Large windows with curtains
- Garden view
- Accessible bathroom fixtures
- Outdoor patio with seating
Regular Rooms

Sounds
- Soft hum of air conditioning
- Distant chatter from outside
- Occasional bird calls
- Rustling of leaves
- Footsteps on timber floor

Smells
- Fresh linen
- Mild scent of cleaning products
- Subtle hint of wood polish
- Faint outdoor greenery
- Neutral indoor air

Feel
- Calm & relaxing
- Comfortable bedding
- Smooth wooden floor
- Cool air conditioning
- Inviting & cozy

Sight
- Beach-themed wall art
- King-sized bed
- Balcony with chairs
- Modern bathroom
- Desk & seating area
Beach Activities

Sounds
- Gentle waves
- Birds chirping
- Distant laughter
- Wind rustling
- Splashing water

Smells
- Fresh water
- Sandy beach
- Tropical plants
- Sunscreen scent
- Clean air

Feel
- Warm sand
- Cool breeze
- Sunlight
- Gentle sway (when using the kayak)
- Soft sand underfoot

Sight
- Palm trees
- Kayaks
- Wooden dock
- Green roof
- Sandy shore

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