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.
The Sky Nova @ Landmark Resort 
From $81
Riverside Apartments Mooloolaba From $88
The Shae Luka - Private Apartment From $125
Kirribilli From $128
Coolum Seaside Apartments From $136
Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas From $141
White Shells Luxury Apartments From $147
RACV Noosa Resort From $151
Rumba Beach Resort From $158
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort From $169
Tingirana Noosa From $173
Papillon Coolum From $179
Silver Sea on Sixth Resort From $182
117 Laguna On Hastings From $247
621 Laguna On Hastings From $266
221 Laguna On Hastings From $290
2 Hale Lani From $301
Oceans Mooloolaba From $360
Hidden Oasis - Peregian Beach From $371
Sea Pearl Resort From $388
3/22 Mitti Street From $426
La Mer Apartments Noosa Heads From $922
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.
Pacific Palms Motor Inn 
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King's Row Apartments From $64
Merrima Court Holidays From $68
Coolum Beach Resort From $71
Portobello By The Sea From $71
Pelican Beach Resort Noosa From $71
Noosa River Retreat From $72
Kings Bay Apartments From $72
The Beach Retreat Coolum From $73
Landmark Resort Mooloolaba From $73
Meridian Caloundra From $74
84 The Spit Holiday Apartments From $76
Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel From $77
At The Sound From $77
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach From $77
Excellsior Apartments From $79
Sails Lifestyle Resort From $79
Noosa Parade Holiday Inn From $79
Beach Club Resort Mooloolaba From $79
Belaire Place From $80
Ocean View Resort Caloundra From $80
Seacove Resort From $81
Beachside Mooloolaba From $81
Windward Passage From $81
Anchor Motel Noosa From $82
Beachport Apartments From $82
Watermark Resort Caloundra From $82
Oaks Oasis From $84
Portside Noosa Waters From $84
Cockleshell Sands From $84
Colonial Resort Noosa From $85
Rolling Surf Resort From $86
Argyle on the Park Maroochydore From $86
Sundancer Holiday Apartments From $87
Aegean Mooloolaba From $87
Twin Quays Noosa From $87
Noosa Blue Resort From $87
Moorings Beach Resort From $87
Crystal Waters Picnic Point From $87
Ivory Palms Resort Noosa From $88
Riviere on Golden Beach From $88
The Islander Noosa Resort From $89
Mariner's Reach Apartments 8 From $89
Endless Summer Resort From $89
Sandy Shores Luxury Holiday Units From $90
Mariners Resort From $90
Coolum At The Beach From $91
BreakFree Grand Pacific From $92
Catalina Resort From $92
Noosa Place Resort From $93
Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort From $93
Pacific Beach Resort From $93
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First Light Mooloolaba From $94
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Just Perfect From $96
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Noosa River Sandy Shores From $97
Verano Resort From $97
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Coolum Beach Getaway Resort From $97
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Aspect Caloundra From $98
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Paradis Pacifique From $100
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Sunshine Vista From $101
Rovera Apartments From $101
Pumicestone Blue Resort From $102
Seachange Coolum Beach From $102
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The Dunes Cotton Tree From $102
Elouera Tower From $103
Noosa Outrigger Beach Resort From $103
Horton Apartments From $103
Syrenuse Apartments From $103
Salerno On The Beach From $103
Kings Edge From $104
Monaco Caloundra From $104
The Norfolks on Moffat Beach From $104
Culgoa Point Beach Resort From $104
10 Hastings Street Boutique Motel From $105
Seamark On First From $106
Bermuda Villas From $107
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Cerulean Apartments From $107
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La Promenade Caloundra From $107
South Pacific Resort Noosa From $108
Rimini Holiday Apartments From $108
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach From $109
Centrepoint Apartments Caloundra From $109
Waterview Resort From $110
Noosa River Palms From $110
Direct Hotels - Sea Breeze Mooloolaba From $110
Spinnaker Quays From $110
Malibu Apartments From $110
Metzo Noosa Resort From $111
Osprey Apartments From $112
Sunset Cove Noosa From $112
The Point Coolum Beach From $112
Salt on Kings Apartments From $113
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Parkshores Sunshine Beach From $114
Mirra Chana From $115
Marcoola Beach Resort From $116
The Sebel Pelican Waters From $116
Peninsular Beachfront Resort From $117
Villa Aqua Noosaville From $118
L'Auberge Apartments Noosa From $118
Noosa Harbour Resort From $118
Aruba Noosa on Barbados From $120
Regatta Noosa From $120
Andari Holiday Apartments From $120
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Chateau Royale Beach Resort From $121
Montpellier Boutique Resort Noosa From $122
Sails Resort on Golden Beach From $122
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Noosa Entrance Waterfront Resort From $123
Mantra French Quarter From $125
Bali Hai Apartments Noosa From $126
Minnie's at Maroochydore From $128
2 Hastings Street From $129
Clubb Coolum Beach Resort From $130
Noosa Shores Resort From $130
Skippers Cove Waterfront Resort From $131
Sandcastles Mooloolaba From $132
Noosa Pacific Riverfront Resort From $132
Horizons At Peregian From $133
Sand Dunes Resort From $133
Caribbean Noosa From $133
Jacaranda Noosa From $134
Bella Casa Noosa From $134
Beach on Sixth From $134
Noosa Tropicana From $135
Myconos Resort From $135
The Lookout Resort Noosa From $136
Coolum Caprice From $137
Noosa Riviera Resort From $138
Noosa Hill Resort From $138
Noosa Quays From $139
Offshore Noosa Resort From $141
Mantra Zanzibar From $145
Noosa Crest Resort From $146
The Sebel Noosa From $146
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M1 Resort From $146
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The Sebel Maroochydore From $149
Element on Coolum Beach From $151
La Mer Sunshine Beachfront From $151
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Cloud Nine Luxury Apartments From $158
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The Pod From $164
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Saks on Hastings From $170
Sunny Coast Shack Pet Friendly From $171
Noosa De Villa From $173
Laguna On Hastings From $175
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The Rise Noosa From $176
Como Noosa From $178
Aqua Linea From $181
Waves Maroochy River From $189
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Weyba Quays From $192
The Cove Noosa From $192
Noosa Luxury Apartment From $192
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Netanya Noosa From $205
Headland Views Apartments From $213
Jolly Roger's Beach House From $217
Cove Point From $225
Little Cove Court From $226
Barefoot Bungalow - Castaways Beach From $238
Noosa Villas From $246
Taralla Apartments From $281
44 Cooran Court From $292
Noosa Residences From $300
Picture Point Terraces From $302
On The Beach Noosa Resort From $334
Fairshore Noosa From $348
Carter Retreat From $376
Going Coastal On Sunshine From $427
Hastings Park Apartment 7 From $430
Sirocco 201 by G1 Holidays From $578
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.
Mooloolaba Backpackers 
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Nomads Noosa Backpackers From $17
Coolum Budget Accommodation From $43
Caloundra City Centre Motel From $55
Sandy Court Holiday Units From $55
River Esplanade Motel Mooloolaba From $55
Maroochy Sands Holiday Apartments From $58
Anchorage Motor Inn From $59
Reflections Holiday Apartments From $61
Central Motel Mooloolaba From $61
Bay Views & Harbourview Apartments From $64
Mooloolaba Motel From $66
Sundeck Gardens From $67
Nightcap at Golden Beach Tavern From $68
Caribbean Resort Mooloolaba From $68
Bellardoo Holiday Apartments From $69
River Sands Apartments From $69
Villa Noosa Hotel From $70
Sea Point Ocean Apartments From $72
Hideaway Noosa Men Only Beach Resort From $73
Surf Dance Apartments From $73
Chez Noosa Resort Motel From $73
Twin Pines Motel From $73
Noosa Keys Resort From $73
Noosa International Resort From $74
Beachcomber Peregian Beach From $74
Golden Beach Motor Inn From $74
Tranquil Shores Holiday Apartments From $75
Windward Apartments From $75
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The Apartments Caloundra From $78
Casablanca Beachfront Apartments From $79
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Noosa Yallambee Holiday Apartments From $82
Burgess @ Kings Beach Apartments From $82
Nautilus Mooloolaba From $83
Capeview Apartments From $84
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Majorca Isle Beachside Resort From $86
Top Spot Motel From $87
Joanne Apartments From $87
Noosa Gardens Riverside Resort From $87
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Clearwater Noosa From $89
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Coco Bay Resort From $89
Caralina Court From $89
Riverina Beach Villa From $89
Sunshine Coast Airport Motel From $89
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Northwind Beachfront Apartments From $90
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Anchorage Apartments Noosaville From $90
Coral Sea Apartments From $92
Nautilus Noosa Resort From $92
Wolngarin Holiday Resort Noosa From $92
Camargue Beachfront Apartments From $93
Kalua Holiday Apartments From $93
Northcliffe Apartments From $93
Pandanus Coolum Beach From $95
Peregian Court Resort From $96
Cayman Quays From $96
Trafalgar Towers From $99
Unit 2 at Cote d'Azur From $99
Regency Waterfront Noosa From $100
Caloundra Waterfront Holiday Park From $100
Gemini Resort From $101
Tripcony Quays From $101
Coral Beach Noosa Resort From $102
Rivershores From $102
Noosa Sound Resort Noosaville From $102
Banyandah Towers From $103
Noosa Views From $104
Raintrees Resort From $105
Riverpark Maroochy Motel From $106
Lindomare Apartments From $106
Noosa Cocos From $107
Noosa Heads Motel From $107
Le Court Villas From $109
The Hastings Beach Houses From $113
Noosa Village River Resort From $113
Picture Point Apartments Noosa Heads From $115
Low Tide on Noosa Sound - Pet Friendly From $116
Tea Trees Noosa Heads From $123
Spinnaker Apartments From $123
Orangewood From $127
The Noosa Apartments From $129
The Outlook Noosa Heads From $135
Naousa II From $139
Bayona Apartments From $141
HighTide On Noosa Sound From $142
Park Cove Apartments From $144
Ocean Breeze Resort From $145
Palm Court Noosa From $149
Sun Lagoon Resort From $151
Commodore Apartments From $156
The Beach Houses Maroochydore From $176
Alderly Terrace From $176
Las Rias Holiday Apartments From $191
Best Views in Town - 13 Seaview From $311
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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