Sunshine Coast

Travel Guide

A coastal marina with boats, a beach, and a mountain in the background.
A river with boats, a house, and a mountain in the background.
A mountain range with two prominent peaks during sunset.
A person paddleboarding on turquoise water with a beach and mountains in the background.
A herd of cows grazing on a grassy hillside with a clear sky and distant mountains.

Sunshine Coast Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Sunshine Coast

Find the best Sunshine Coast areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Noosa Heads

Travelers to Noosa Heads praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Hastings Street and Noosa National Park.

Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Caloundra

Caloundra is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Caloundra Events Center and Bulcock Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Sunshine Coast.

Maroochydore

Travelers come to Maroochydore for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.

Noosaville

Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights in the area like Lake Weyba and Noosa National Park.

Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive Maroochydore QLD
The price is SAR 453 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
SAR 453
SAR 499 total
5 Sep - 6 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! The complimentary breakfast was absolutely delicious and such a lovely addition. The accommodation is excellent value for money — comfortable, clean and very well presented. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. We would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 10 August 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10 Brisbane Road Mooloolaba QLD
The price is SAR 962 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
SAR 962
SAR 1,058 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mooloolaba Esplanade and ...
7.8/10 Good! (33 reviews)
"Two problems with this expensive room.. 1) Design and layout of the bathroom .. open to the room, 2 cupboards with frosted glass doors for toilet and shower. Once out of the shower you are open to the whole room! No privacy at all. Dumb and stupid design. 2) TV channels .. no sport, no decent channels. ..."

Reviewed on 12 August 2026

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way Marcoola QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 503 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
SAR 503
SAR 554 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Lovely pool and pub / restaurant on the premises. Bus service at the door if required. Had a hotel room overlooking the beach. Absolutely 💯."

Reviewed on 11 August 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
2 Landsborough Parade Golden Beach QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
RACV Noosa Resort

RACV Noosa Resort

5 out of 5
94 Noosa Drive Noosa Heads QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,817 reviews)
"We quite simply cannot find anything we would improve about it our stay in this hotel. Beautiful, spacious, calm, clean and friendly, we didn’t want to leave! Brilliant facilities, great pool for kids (ours are 6&4) and the accommodation was spectacular! We will be recommending to our friends and ..."

Reviewed on 12 August 2026

RACV Noosa Resort
Noosa Lakes Resort

Noosa Lakes Resort

3.5 out of 5
3 Hilton Terrace Tewantin QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Noosa Lakes Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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