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Episode 9: Red Coins in Hotel Lobby's Secret
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Episode 9: Red Coins in Hotel Lobby's Secret

Unlock the secret Shine Sprite in Super Mario Sunshine's Hotel Lobby! This guide walks you through collecting all 8 Red Coins in Episode 9, Sirena Beach.

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Unlock the secret Shine Sprite in Super Mario Sunshine's Hotel Lobby! This guide walks you through collecting all 8 Red Coins in Episode 9, Sirena Beach.

Alright, let's dive into Episode 9 of Sirena Beach in Super Mario Sunshine, titled "The Hotel Lobby's Secret." This is where we'll snag a secret Shine Sprite, and you'll need to have cleared Episode 4 of Pinna Park and beaten Shadow Mario in Delfino Plaza to even get here. You'll access this secret course by heading into the mouth of the Boo statue in the hotel lobby. This time, thankfully, FLUDD is with you!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Once you're in the secret course, make your way forward until you spot a giant red button. Ground Pound it to start the Red Coin hunt.
  2. 2
    Head left along the sandy path. You'll find the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Red Coins here.
  3. 3
    Continue to the end of the path made of melon blocks. Your 4th Red Coin is waiting for you there.
  4. 4
    Now, backtrack to the start of that melon block path. Find one of the first blocks and break it by jumping underneath. This will reveal makeshift stairs.
  5. 5
    Head down these stairs, then turn back around. Use your Hover Nozzle to float to the underside of the stairs – the 5th Red Coin is hidden there.
  6. 6
    Go back to the stair blocks and break one from underneath again. This time, make your way across the rotating cog to reach the sand pyramid.
  7. 7
    The final three Red Coins (6th, 7th, and 8th) are all on this pyramid. You can grab the first one by using a Side Somersault off the wheel and hovering over. The other two are located on either side of the pyramid.
  8. 8
    Collect all eight Red Coins, and a Shine Sprite will appear!
Tips
  • Don't forget to use your Hover Nozzle to reach tricky spots, especially under the stairs.
  • The Side Somersault is key for reaching the first Red Coin on the pyramid. Practice it if you need to!
  • Make sure you've cleared the necessary episodes to unlock this one. If you're having trouble with earlier episodes, check out our guides for those first!

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