The Sunshine Coast is a fabulous stretch of coastline north of Brisbane which attracts millions of visitors every year. Long stretches of golden sands line the coast with ones such as Coolum Beach, Noosa and Alexandra Headland pure delight. The latter is noted for its ace surfing.
There are lots of hotels on the Sunshine Coast which cater to the annual influx of domestic and international holidaymakers. The area does not have a true downtown area and accommodation is found in various locations that include Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Maroochydore. With more than 50kms of shoreline, the accommodation is spread out and visitors rarely feel the region is overdeveloped.
The locality still offers a chilled atmosphere and contrasts pleasantly with popular but busy Aussie beaches around Sydney or at Surfers Paradise. Hotels on the Sunshine Coast are available to suit all budgetary constraints. Visitors can also choose ones close to groups of eateries and nightspots or more peaceful ones in less inhabited locations.
Coolum is one of the quieter beach towns and gives a taste of Australia in years gone by. The half-hour trek up Mt Coolum makes a change from spending days surfing or basking in the sun. Maroochydore is the heart of the region and only a short distance from Alexandra Headland. There is a profusion of hotels in this vicinity.
The Sunshine Plaza Mall and Underwater World SEA LIFE are situated in Maroochydore. Attractions at the park include the opportunity of snorkelling with sharks. Maroochydore is also the interchange for TransLink bus services which travel to most destinations in this part of Queensland.
Sunshine Coast dive shops offer trips to sites such as the wreck of the HMAS Brisbane and Mudjimba Island. If you fancy trying your hand at deep-sea fishing there are boat operators in the main towns more than willing to oblige. Glass House Mountains is one of a number of great daytrips for visitors. Majestic peaks, walking trails and unique flora are the highlights here. See a full list of over 400 Hotels in Sunshine Coast where you can check availability and compare pricing.
Luxury Hotels on the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast occupies a vast stretch of the coast of Queensland and is easily reached via Brisbane. Alexandra Headland and Caloundra’s Kings Beach are among regional beaches which draw in countless tourists every year with their opportunities for sunbathing, surfing and other watersports.
People looking for accommodation on the Sunshine Coast will soon discover there are plenty of options ranging from campsites to hotels as elegant as any global holiday hotspot. Luxury 5 star hotels on the Sunshine Coast offer a home-away-from-home for discriminating tourists. The Palmer Coolum Resort is a perennial favourite and among its many bonuses are an 18-hole golf course and a collection of vintage cars.
Offering an attractive wetland setting close to Noosa Heads, the RACV Noosa Resort features 5 star suites and amenities. This resorts runs shuttle services to Hastings Street, the esplanade running behind the town’s main beach. Spicers Clovelly Estate is another firm favourite that features opulent cottages and suites in colonial-style buildings with colourful jacaranda trees providing shade.
Alternate Luxury 5 star hotels on the Sunshine Coast are dotted around the area. Beaches are never far away and concierges are usually happy to arrange transport. Mooloolaba Beach is on a cosy bay and ideal for families with children in tow. Kings Beach and Point Cartwright are two of the ace surf spots in the area.
Hotel guests can book themselves dive tours out to sites that include Mudjimba Island and HMAS Brisbane. A highlight of a day at the Underwater World SEA LIFE at Mooloolaba is snorkelling with sharks. There are several national parks in this part of Queensland. Mapleton Falls is one of these and home to stunning 120-metre cascades. There are walking trails in the park and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk passes through it.
Riverside Apartments Mooloolaba
From $93
Bright & comfortable in quiet location
From $138
Coolum Seaside Apartments
From $140
Portsea Mooloolaba
From $141
Rumba Beach Resort
From $170
Malibu Apartment - Peregian Beach
From $176
Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas
From $181
Kirribilli
From $191
Da Vinci Sunshine Beach
From $218
RACV Noosa Resort
From $226
Tingirana Noosa
From $284
117 Laguna On Hastings
From $296
621 Laguna On Hastings
From $310
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
From $322
Oceans Mooloolaba
From $379
Silver Sea on Sixth Resort
From $401
Papillon Coolum
From $502
24 Cooran Court
From $540
Noosa Beachhouse
From $546
Hidden Oasis - Peregian Beach
From $586
Sea Pearl Resort
From $619
28 Park Crescent
From $702
La Mer Apartments Noosa Heads
From $1114
4 Star Hotels on the Sunshine Coast
Those looking for a little comfort and luxury on their vacation have a great choice of 4 star hotels on the Sunshine Coast. The de facto hub of the region stretches from Maroochydore down past the beaches at Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba. Sunshine Plaza shopping and entertainment centre and the eclectic species at Underwater World are highlights of this area.
The Mantra Mooloolaba Beach offers penthouses and suites with seaviews, yet is right at the heart of the village’s dining and shopping precinct. There are a number of other 4 star hotels on the Sunshine Coast in various locations with a good concentration on the north side of the Mooloolaba River and in easy range of Sunshine Coast Airport.
The Novotel Twin Waters Resort boasts private beach frontage and diverse facilities. It is close to Mudjimba Beach which is noted for its sparkling surf-breaks. The Santorini Twin Waters is another 4 star option nearby. The Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre Marcoola Beach sits in the shadow of Mt Coolum and is a great choice for the discerning tourist.
XYL Seaside Homestay
From $63
Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel
From $84
Moorings Beach Resort
From $86
The Beach Retreat Coolum
From $90
Watermark Resort Caloundra
From $90
Howie's Place
From $93
Colonial Resort Noosa
From $94
Portside Noosa Waters
From $96
Ocean View Resort Caloundra
From $98
Sails Lifestyle Resort
From $100
Coolum Beach Resort
From $100
Beachside Mooloolaba
From $100
Beach Club Resort Mooloolaba
From $100
Portobello By The Sea
From $101
The Islander Noosa Resort
From $102
The Sebel Pelican Waters
From $105
At The Sound
From $105
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
From $106
King's Row Apartments
From $106
Merrima Court Holidays
From $107
Landmark Resort Mooloolaba
From $107
Belaire Place
From $109
Meridian Caloundra
From $111
Noosa Parade Holiday Inn
From $115
Oaks Oasis
From $115
BreakFree Grand Pacific
From $116
Twin Quays Noosa
From $116
Lahaina Apartments
From $116
Noosa River Sandy Shores
From $117
Excellsior Apartments
From $118
Catalina Resort
From $118
Noosa River Retreat
From $118
Noosa River Palms
From $119
Noosa Harbour Resort
From $119
Ivory Palms Resort Noosa
From $120
Anchor Motel Noosa
From $120
Noosa Place Resort
From $121
First Light Mooloolaba
From $121
Malibu Apartments
From $121
Osprey Apartments
From $123
Newport Mooloolaba Apartments
From $124
Clubb Coolum Beach Resort
From $125
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Golden Beach
From $126
Beachport Apartments
From $126
Seamark On First
From $129
Montpellier Boutique Resort Noosa
From $130
Raffles Mooloolaba
From $130
ULTIQA Shearwater Resort
From $134
Rimini Holiday Apartments
From $134
Terrapin Apartments
From $135
Riviere on Golden Beach
From $135
10 Hastings Street Boutique Motel
From $136
Coolum At The Beach
From $136
Andari Holiday Apartments
From $137
Bermuda Villas
From $139
Sailport Mooloolaba Apartments
From $139
Bayz on the River
From $139
Seacove Resort
From $140
Macquarie Lodge
From $140
South Pacific Resort Noosa
From $141
L'Auberge Apartments Noosa
From $141
Peninsular Beachfront Resort
From $142
Windward Passage
From $142
84 The Spit Holiday Apartments
From $143
Coolum Beach Getaway Resort
From $146
Direct Hotels - Sea Breeze Mooloolaba
From $148
La Promenade Caloundra
From $149
Centrepoint Apartments Caloundra
From $149
Endless Summer Resort
From $150
Noosa Pacific Riverfront Resort
From $150
Noosa Sun Motel
From $150
Verve on Cotton Tree
From $151
Monaco Caloundra
From $151
Just Perfect
From $151
Regatta Noosa
From $151
Sundancer Holiday Apartments
From $152
Aspect Caloundra
From $152
Cockleshell Sands
From $153
Aegean Mooloolaba
From $154
Verano Resort
From $154
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
From $156
The Dunes Cotton Tree
From $157
Belvedere Apartments Caloundra
From $157
Villa Aqua Noosaville
From $158
Mantra French Quarter
From $159
Marcoola Beach Resort
From $160
Waterview Resort
From $162
Chateau Royale Beach Resort
From $163
Kings Edge
From $164
Sandy Shores Luxury Holiday Units
From $165
Kings Bay Apartments
From $165
Nova Mooloolaba Beach
From $166
Sandy Beach Resort Noosaville
From $167
Coolum Caprice
From $167
Seaview Resort Mooloolaba
From $168
Pacific Beach Resort
From $170
Metzo Noosa Resort
From $171
Sunshine Vista
From $174
Noosa Shores Apartment 10
From $175
Mariners Resort
From $175
The Norfolks on Moffat Beach
From $175
Spinnaker Quays
From $175
Allure Mooloolaba
From $177
Noosa Outrigger Beach Resort
From $178
Crystal Waters Picnic Point
From $178
Coco Mooloolaba
From $180
Cilento Mooloolaba
From $181
Space Holiday Apartments
From $181
Sandcastles Mooloolaba
From $182
Costa Nova Holiday Apartments
From $182
Beachcomber On The Spit
From $183
Pandanus Mooloolaba
From $184
Noosa Hill Resort
From $185
Culgoa Point Beach Resort
From $185
Laguna On Hastings
From $187
Offshore Noosa Resort
From $188
Rosies Bach
From $191
Sand Dunes Resort Accommodation
From $191
Caribbean Noosa
From $191
Bella Casa Noosa
From $192
Horizons At Peregian
From $192
Noosa Shores Resort
From $192
Seachange Coolum Beach
From $195
Munna Beach Apartments
From $195
Cerulean Apartments
From $196
Rovera Apartments
From $197
The Retreat Beach Houses
From $197
Myconos Resort
From $197
2 Hastings Street
From $197
The Point Coolum Beach
From $197
Noosa Blue Resort
From $198
Mooloolaba/Breeze Mooloolaba
From $200
Bali Hai Apartments Noosa
From $200
Noosa Entrance Waterfront Resort
From $201
Atlantis Marcoola
From $201
Mantra Zanzibar
From $204
Sunset Cove Noosa
From $204
La Mer Sunshine Beachfront
From $206
The Lookout Resort Noosa
From $207
Paradis Pacifique
From $207
Mirra Chana
From $210
Element on Coolum Beach
From $211
Noosa Tropicana
From $213
Pumicestone Blue Resort
From $214
Glen Eden Beach Resort
From $215
Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort
From $215
Bayz Maroochy Waters
From $215
Sails Resort on Golden Beach
From $215
Salt on Kings Apartments
From $216
Hotel Laguna Holiday Apartments
From $219
The Sebel Noosa
From $220
Cloud Nine Luxury Apartments
From $220
Argyle on the Park Maroochydore
From $230
Asiatic Suite at Nautilus Mooloolaba
From $230
Noosa Crest Resort
From $231
M1 Resort
From $233
Riverdance Apartments
From $233
Beach on Sixth
From $235
The Duporth Riverside
From $236
Weyba Quays
From $237
Noosa Shores
From $242
Surf Club Apartments
From $244
Elouera Tower
From $245
Headland Views Apartments
From $247
Saks on Hastings
From $248
Beachfront Towers
From $249
Cove Point
From $252
The Sebel Maroochydore
From $254
Mantra Sirocco
From $263
Allambi
From $266
Apartment Beaches at Maroochy 5/1
From $270
Skippers Cove Waterfront Resort
From $274
Como Noosa
From $291
The Cove Noosa
From $297
Noosa Quays
From $304
Noosa Parade Villa No 6 - Noosa Getaways
From $305
Fairshore Noosa
From $312
White Shells Luxury Apartments
From $323
Horton Apartments
From $325
Maison Noosa - Luxury Beachfront Resort
From $329
Picture Point Terraces
From $349
Endless Summer Beach Retreat
From $358
The Rise Noosa
From $363
SandCastles Noosa
From $371
Little Cove Court
From $373
Rolling Surf Resort
From $376
The Pod
From $389
Kareka
From $392
Artis Noosa Heads
From $393
Peace & tranquillity Little Cove
From $394
Barefoot Bungalow - Castaways Beach
From $419
Aqua Vista Resort Maroochydore
From $428
Emerald Noosa
From $443
Cosmopolitan Exclusive Rental Apartments
From $452
On The Beach Noosa Resort
From $460
Noosa Residences
From $464
Noosa Luxury Apartment
From $468
Oceans 201 by G1 Holidays
From $470
Waves Maroochy River
From $480
Sirocco 506 by G1 Holidays
From $492
Netanya Noosa
From $494
Jacaranda Noosa
From $504
Pura Vida Noosaville
From $509
Seahaven Noosa Resort
From $531
The Esplanade Holiday Apartments
From $539
Salerno On The Beach
From $640
Hastings Park Apartment 7
From $641
Peregian Beach Acres
From $733
Palm 95 - Modern 4 BDRM Home with Pool
From $820
Coorumbong 36 - 6 BDRM Canal Home With Pool
From $1266
La Mer 8
From $1741
Budget Hotels on the Sunshine Coast
Visitors can choose to stay at economical camp grounds through to luxury hotels. There is an enormous choice of budget hotels on the Sunshine Coast which offer value-for-money, but with peerless amenities. The budget options come as traditional hotels, bed and breakfasts or as motels. What most have in common is cleanliness, service with a smile and the occasional unique amenity. The establishments are spread around this sun-kissed part of the world and include ones at Noosa, Caloundra, Maroochydore and even close to Glass House Mountains National Park.
Beaches and proximity to the balmy waters of the Coral Sea are the region’s principal draw. When booking budget hotels on the Sunshine Coast it pays to consider what your activities will be. Caloundra, Kawana and Mudjimba are noted for their surf breaks while calmer waves at beaches such as Bulcock and Mooloolaba Beach are better suited to families with younger children.
Nomads Noosa Backpackers
From $17
Mooloolaba Backpackers
From $50
Coolum Budget Accommodation
From $60
Anchorage Motor Inn
From $61
Noosa Keys Resort
From $69
Caloundra City Centre Motel
From $74
Caribbean Resort Mooloolaba
From $87
Anchorage Apartments Noosaville
From $87
Wunpalm Motel & Holiday Cabins
From $89
Wolngarin Holiday Resort Noosa
From $92
Dockside Apartments Mooloolaba
From $93
Golden Beach Motor Inn
From $93
Casablanca Beachfront Apartments
From $93
Riverview Two Apartments
From $94
Bay Views & Harbourview Apartments
From $98
Caralina Court
From $99
Hideaway Noosa Men Only Beach Resort
From $100
Tranquil Shores Holiday Apartments
From $101
Top Spot Motel
From $102
Chez Noosa Resort Motel
From $102
Beachcomber Peregian Beach
From $103
Coco Bay Resort
From $103
Moffat Beach Motel Caloundra
From $103
Windward Apartments
From $106
Clearwater Noosa
From $107
Cayman Quays
From $110
Villa Noosa Hotel
From $111
Nightcap at Golden Beach Tavern
From $112
Noosa International Resort
From $112
Bellardoo Holiday Apartments
From $113
River Sands Apartments
From $114
Central Motel Mooloolaba
From $114
Caloundra Waterfront Holiday Park
From $115
Illawong Apartments
From $116
Nautilus Mooloolaba
From $118
Joanne Apartments
From $123
Ludlow
From $123
Coral Beach Noosa Resort
From $124
Rivershores
From $125
Illawong Apartment 7
From $128
La Mer Apartments
From $131
Growder Court 3 - Coolum Beach QLD
From $132
Woomba1
From $134
Sunshine Coast Airport Motel
From $135
Noosa Sound Resort Noosaville
From $135
Peregian Court Resort
From $136
Raintrees Resort
From $136
Favourite Get-Away On The Beachfront
From $137
Park Cove Apartments
From $137
Gemini Resort
From $138
Key Largo Maroochydore
From $139
Visit the Cote D'Azur in Sunshine Beach
From $139
Camargue Beachfront Apartments
From $140
Maroochy Sands Holiday Apartments
From $140
Noosa Heads Motel
From $140
Pandanus Coolum Beach
From $142
Sea Point Ocean Apartments
From $142
Surf Dance Apartments
From $143
Capeview Apartments
From $143
Noosa Village River Resort
From $143
Tripcony Quays
From $144
Tawarri
From $144
Nautilus Noosa Resort
From $145
Naousa II
From $146
Lindomare Apartments
From $147
Tea Trees 4
From $147
Le Court Villas
From $148
Burgess @ Kings Beach Apartments
From $149
Mooloolaba/Pago Pago 4
From $150
Coral Breeze Penthouse
From $151
Kings Way Apartments
From $151
Mooloolaba/Illawong 2
From $152
Trafalgar Towers
From $155
Tea Trees Noosa Heads
From $156
Family Romance Fun on Kings Beach
From $156
Loea Boutique Hotel
From $156
Sundeck Gardens
From $157
Bayona Apartments
From $161
Banyandah Towers
From $162
Little Hill 3
From $163
Reflections Holiday Apartments
From $164
Palm Court Noosa
From $165
40 Culgoa Point
From $167
Noosa Views
From $167
Drifters Apartment
From $170
Naousa II Noosa Heads
From $173
The Waterford Prestige Apartments
From $175
Park Cove
From $177
Sun Lagoon Resort
From $181
The Hastings Beach Houses
From $182
Myuna Holiday Apartments
From $184
Ocean Breeze Resort
From $185
Northwind Beachfront Apartments
From $187
Alderly Terrace
From $190
2/22 Stevens
From $192
Mooloolaba/Illawong 4
From $205
The Beach Houses Maroochydore
From $205
The Noosa Apartments
From $205
Alamode Apartments
From $208
Marola
From $209
Noosa Heads/Kananda
From $210
Commodore Apartments
From $214
The Shae Luka - Private Apartment
From $216
Coral Sea Apartments
From $222
Low Tide on Noosa Sound - Pet Friendly
From $233
Alderly Private Apartments
From $233
Surfcomber on the Beach
From $236
Unit 4 'Coolum Sands' Coolum Beach
From $243
HighTide On Noosa Sound
From $275
Mooloolaba/Jedda Unit 5
From $282
Jungle River Home
From $283
44 Cooran Court
From $288
Breeze 801
From $289
Aqua Linea
From $299
Anjuna 2 - 2 BDRM Budget Stay on Canal
From $313
Noosa Gardens Riverside Resort
From $334
Zanzibar 404 by G1 Holidays
From $351
Kalua Holiday Apartments
From $356
Mylos 19 by G1 Holidays
From $368
Apartment Maui
From $382
Yulunga 20 - 4 BDRM Canal Home with Pool
From $388
Fairshore 38
From $440
Fairshore 28
From $491
Majorca Isle Beachside Resort
From $508
Fairshore 12
From $536
2115 Viridian
From $565
19 Wesley Court
From $602
20 Wesley Court
From $638
Langley Park Apartments
From $640
6 Witta Circle
From $645
Fairshore 15
From $648
Sunshine Towers Holiday Apartments
From $720
19 Witta Circle
From $948
Breakers U4
From $1181
24 Mossman Court
From $1244
The Sunshine Coast
Beaches are the region’s real attraction and vary enough to suit individual tastes. Kings Beach at Caloundra, Mudjimba and Point Cartwright are among surfing spots. Noosa National Park is better for families and its Alexandria Bay allows those who enjoy sunbathing au naturel to do so. Alexandria Bay at Noosa National Park is the unofficial naturists’ beach in the locality.
Dive shops and boat operators in the main settlements on the coast offer sightseeing cruises as well as dive and snorkelling trips. Underwater World and Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo allow visitors to view species normally only found in the wild.
The Sunshine Coast is a real mecca for people who enjoy activities. As well as swimming and surfing, holidaymakers can join dive tours to sites that include the famous HMAS Brisbane. Strolls along the aerial walkways at O’Reilly’s Tree Top Walk in Lamington National Park or getting up close to the creatures in Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo are essential activities for visitors.
At Lamington National Park, the lofty position of the walkways in O’Reilly’s Tree Top Walk provides magical vistas. The delights of the Sunshine Coast are not restricted to beaches and activities as there is a veritable choice of nightlife and shopping venues. Sunshine Plaza is in Maroochydore and boasts 200-plus specialty stores, a cinema, and pubs and cafés on the Riverwalk.
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