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 Eenie Creek Bushland Reserve - Walter Hay Drive and Lake Weyba.

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 470 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
SAR 470
SAR 517 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Staff were average except for the guy in the bar and the woman in the restaurant at breakfast. Check in staff were very average. I chose this hotel because I wanted parking on site. To then find I had to park in a public car park across the road because they only have 20 spots for guests was extremely ..."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way Marcoola QLD
The price is SAR 470 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
SAR 470
SAR 517 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"The ocean noise and proximity to the airport were perfect."

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10 Brisbane Road Mooloolaba QLD
The price is SAR 805 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
SAR 805
SAR 886 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (16 reviews)
"Everything was great and the staff were amazing"

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel
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.
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! (1,809 reviews)
"Free games for kids"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

RACV Noosa Resort
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,764 reviews)
"I stay here often always a lovely experience.. the staff are very friendly as well as professional and the facilities and grounds are immaculate"

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St Mooloolaba QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,787 reviews)
"Very good all round"

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Mantra Mooloolaba 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.

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