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.
Bright & comfortable in quiet location
From $121
Coolum Seaside Apartments
From $142
Malibu Apartment - Peregian Beach
From $205
Rumba Beach Resort
From $210
RACV Noosa Resort
From $213
Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas
From $257
Silver Sea on Sixth Resort
From $262
Portsea Mooloolaba
From $270
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
From $339
621 Laguna on Hastings
From $356
117 Laguna On Hastings
From $375
Papillon Coolum
From $414
Da Vinci Sunshine Beach
From $437
Oceans Mooloolaba
From $478
Hidden Oasis - Peregian Beach
From $550
Sea Pearl Resort
From $707
Noosa Beachhouse
From $862
Tingirana Noosa
From $865
24 Cooran Court
From $899
Luxury rainforest retreat Little Cove
From $1125
La Mer Apartments Noosa Heads
From $1199
Stylish Luxury Home to Fit The Whole Family
From $1862
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.
Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel
From $84
Moorings Beach Resort
From $91
King's Row Apartments
From $93
The Sebel Pelican Waters
From $98
BreakFree Grand Pacific
From $99
Belaire Place
From $100
Howie's Place
From $100
Ivory Palms Resort Noosa
From $109
Coolum Beach Resort
From $110
Ocean View Resort Caloundra
From $110
Elouera Tower
From $112
The Beach Retreat Coolum
From $113
Coolum Beach Getaway Resort
From $114
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
From $116
Oaks Oasis
From $116
Catalina Resort
From $117
Newport Mooloolaba Apartments
From $120
Noosa Parade Holiday Inn
From $123
Atlantis Marcoola
From $125
Anchor Motel Noosa
From $126
Excellsior Apartments
From $127
Endless Summer Resort
From $127
Paradis Pacifique
From $127
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
From $128
Beachside Mooloolaba
From $128
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Golden Beach
From $129
ULTIQA Shearwater Resort
From $129
Seacove Resort
From $130
Beachfront Towers
From $130
Aspect Caloundra
From $131
Meridian Caloundra
From $131
Seachange Coolum Beach
From $133
South Pacific Resort Noosa
From $135
Rolling Surf Resort
From $135
Clubb Coolum Beach Resort
From $136
Portside Noosa Waters
From $136
Landmark Resort Mooloolaba
From $137
Raffles Mooloolaba
From $138
10 Hastings Street Boutique Motel
From $139
Portobello By The Sea
From $141
Aegean Mooloolaba
From $142
Argyle on the Park Maroochydore
From $142
Belvedere Apartments Caloundra
From $142
Merrima Court Holidays
From $144
Noosa River Palms
From $144
Just Perfect
From $144
Pandanus Mooloolaba
From $144
Coolum At The Beach
From $144
At The Sound
From $145
Sundancer Holiday Apartments
From $148
Glen Eden Beach Resort
From $148
The Esplanade Holiday Apartments
From $148
La Promenade Caloundra
From $148
Watermark Resort Caloundra
From $148
Centrepoint Apartments Caloundra
From $152
San Marino by the Sea Apartments
From $153
Beachport Apartments
From $153
Horton Apartments
From $155
Noosa Harbour Resort
From $156
Sails Lifestyle Resort
From $157
Riviere on Golden Beach
From $157
Twin Quays Noosa
From $158
Salerno On The Beach
From $158
Mantra Zanzibar
From $160
Monaco Caloundra
From $160
Verve on Cotton Tree
From $161
Noosa Sun Motel
From $161
Malibu Apartments
From $161
Myconos Resort
From $162
White Shells Luxury Apartments
From $162
Chateau Royale Beach Resort
From $163
Mariners Resort
From $165
First Light Mooloolaba
From $166
Kings Bay Apartments
From $166
Seamark On First
From $168
Villa Aqua Noosaville
From $170
Sailport Mooloolaba Apartments
From $170
Noosa River Retreat
From $170
Marcoola Beach Resort
From $171
Aqua Vista Resort Maroochydore
From $171
Verano Resort
From $171
Rovera Apartments
From $171
Mooloolaba/Breeze Mooloolaba
From $171
Terrapin Apartments
From $172
Spinnaker Quays
From $172
Direct Hotels - Sea Breeze Mooloolaba
From $173
Beach Club Resort Mooloolaba
From $173
The Norfolks on Moffat Beach
From $175
The Dunes Cotton Tree
From $176
Noosa River Sandy Shores
From $178
The Point Coolum Beach
From $178
M1 Resort
From $179
Coolum Caprice
From $181
Space Holiday Apartments
From $182
Waterview Resort
From $183
Element on Coolum Beach
From $187
Pumicestone Blue Resort
From $189
Macquarie Lodge
From $189
Seaview Resort Mooloolaba
From $191
Rimini Holiday Apartments
From $195
L'Auberge Apartments Noosa
From $196
Lahaina Apartments
From $196
Asiatic Suite at Nautilus Mooloolaba
From $196
Sand Dunes Resort Accommodation
From $197
84 The Spit Holiday Apartments
From $200
Sandcastles Mooloolaba
From $200
The Sebel Maroochydore
From $202
Skippers Cove Waterfront Resort
From $203
Cilento Mooloolaba
From $205
Colonial Resort Noosa
From $206
Noosa Hill Resort
From $210
Regatta Noosa
From $210
The Duporth Riverside
From $210
Andari Holiday Apartments
From $213
Noosa Place Resort
From $215
Munna Beach Apartments
From $215
Pacific Beach Resort
From $215
Bella Casa Noosa
From $219
Coco Mooloolaba
From $220
Noosa Outrigger Beach Resort
From $220
Osprey Apartments
From $221
Offshore Noosa Resort
From $221
Noosa Blue Resort
From $222
Sunshine Vista
From $226
Sails Resort on Golden Beach
From $226
Horizons At Peregian
From $227
Beach on Sixth
From $232
Cerulean Apartments
From $235
Beachcomber On The Spit
From $235
Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort
From $235
Noosa Pacific Riverfront Resort
From $235
Bali Hai Apartments Noosa
From $237
Noosa Tropicana
From $240
Surf Club Apartments
From $242
Nova Mooloolaba Beach
From $248
The Sebel Noosa
From $251
Sandy Beach Resort Noosaville
From $251
Noosa Entrance Waterfront Resort
From $254
Sound Villa No 6 - Noosa Getaways
From $257
Culgoa Point Beach Resort
From $257
Waves Maroochy River
From $258
The Retreat Beach Houses
From $258
2 Hastings Street
From $259
Hotel Laguna Holiday Apartments
From $260
Peninsular Beachfront Resort
From $268
Costa Nova Holiday Apartments
From $270
The Lookout Resort Noosa
From $287
Mantra French Quarter
From $295
Emerald Noosa
From $297
Apartment Beaches at Maroochy 5/1
From $299
Noosa Crest Resort
From $302
Allure Mooloolaba
From $310
Cove Point
From $314
Mirra Chana
From $328
Mantra Sirocco
From $332
Noosa Shores Resort
From $337
Como Noosa
From $339
SandCastles Noosa
From $342
Saks on Hastings
From $345
Laguna On Hastings
From $354
Allambi
From $358
Picture Point Terraces
From $373
Caribbean Noosa
From $376
Noosa Luxury Apartment
From $378
Barefoot Bungalow - Castaways Beach
From $390
Noosa Villas
From $392
Little Cove Court
From $405
Lazy Days Noosaville
From $412
Contemporary & luxurious Little Cove
From $416
Sunset Cove Noosa
From $419
Palm 95 - Modern 4 BDRM Home with Pool
From $426
Cosmopolitan Exclusive Rental Apartments
From $430
Seahaven Noosa Resort
From $436
Kareka
From $437
Oceans 201 by G1 Holidays
From $441
Riverdance Apartments
From $448
The Pod
From $459
Jacaranda Noosa
From $459
Netanya Noosa
From $480
Endless Summer Beach Retreat
From $486
Maison Noosa - Luxury Beachfront Resort
From $501
Zanzibar 905
From $502
The Rise Noosa
From $513
Hastings Park Apartment 7
From $584
Sirocco 506 by G1 Holidays
From $610
On The Beach Noosa Resort
From $681
The Cove Noosa
From $703
Headland Views Apartments
From $706
Peregian Beach Acres
From $722
Noosa Residences
From $811
Fairshore Noosa
From $1001
La Mer 8
From $1715
Hastings Park Apartment 5
From $3048
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.
Coolum Budget Accommodation
From $52
Caloundra City Centre Motel
From $75
Nomads Noosa Backpackers
From $83
Golden Beach Motor Inn
From $89
Villa Noosa Hotel
From $89
Moffat Beach Motel Caloundra
From $91
Wunpalm Motel & Holiday Cabins
From $93
Top Spot Motel
From $95
Anchorage Apartments Noosaville
From $96
Clearwater Noosa
From $103
Central Motel Mooloolaba
From $103
Caralina Court
From $106
River Sands Apartments
From $107
Banyandah Towers
From $111
Chez Noosa Resort Motel
From $112
Tranquil Shores Holiday Apartments
From $112
Langley Park Apartments
From $113
Sunshine Coast Airport Motel
From $115
Hideaway Noosa Men Only Beach Resort
From $116
Noosa Keys Resort
From $117
Maroochy Sands Holiday Apartments
From $118
Casablanca Beachfront Apartments
From $118
Nightcap at Golden Beach Tavern
From $121
Caloundra Waterfront Holiday Park
From $121
Coco Bay Resort
From $122
Le Court Villas
From $123
Visit the Cote D'Azur in Sunshine Beach
From $123
Kalua Holiday Apartments
From $124
Capeview Apartments
From $127
Camargue Beachfront Apartments
From $129
Surf Dance Apartments
From $129
Windward Apartments
From $130
Kings Way Apartments
From $131
Bellardoo Holiday Apartments
From $131
Key Largo Maroochydore
From $131
The Islander Noosa Resort
From $133
Riverview Two Apartments
From $137
Bay Views & Harbourview Apartments
From $139
Peregian Court Resort
From $141
Dockside Apartments Mooloolaba
From $143
Lindomare Apartments
From $144
Nautilus Mooloolaba
From $147
The Beach Houses Maroochydore
From $149
Noosa Heads Motel
From $149
Cayman Quays
From $151
Mylos 19 by G1 Holidays
From $152
Apartment Maui
From $153
Anjuna 2 - 2 BDRM Budget Stay on Canal
From $153
Raintrees Resort
From $155
Pandanus Coolum Beach
From $156
Coral Breeze Penthouse
From $158
Trafalgar Towers
From $158
Sea Point Ocean Apartments
From $161
La Mer Apartments
From $162
Coral Sea Apartments
From $163
Riverside Apartments Mooloolaba
From $163
The Burlington Holiday Apartments
From $163
Sunshine Towers Holiday Apartments
From $165
Noosa International Resort
From $166
Mooloolaba/Illawong 2
From $167
Noosa Village River Resort
From $168
Joanne Apartments
From $169
The Waterford Prestige Apartments
From $170
Majorca Isle Beachside Resort
From $170
Caribbean Resort Mooloolaba
From $171
Tea Trees Noosa Heads
From $171
40 Culgoa Point
From $172
Noosa Views
From $172
Drifters Apartment
From $172
Tripcony Quays
From $173
Reflections Holiday Apartments
From $175
Family Romance Fun on Kings Beach
From $181
Burgess @ Kings Beach Apartments
From $183
Little Hill 3
From $183
Loea Boutique Hotel
From $184
Park Cove Apartments
From $185
Illawong Apartments
From $187
Northwind Beachfront Apartments
From $188
Sundeck Gardens
From $188
Gemini Resort
From $191
Nautilus Noosa Resort
From $191
Woomba1
From $192
Low Tide on Noosa Sound - Pet Friendly
From $192
Myuna Holiday Apartments
From $202
Park Cove
From $203
Naousa II Noosa Heads
From $210
Mooloolaba/Illawong 4
From $213
Coral Beach Noosa Resort
From $216
Mooloolaba/Pago Pago 4
From $216
Naousa II
From $216
Noosa Sound Resort Noosaville
From $217
Wolngarin Holiday Resort Noosa
From $220
Orangewood
From $223
Little Mountain Retreat
From $224
Alderly Private Apartments
From $228
Bayona Apartments
From $230
HighTide On Noosa Sound
From $232
Rivershores
From $236
Growder Court 3 - Coolum Beach QLD
From $238
Surfcomber on the Beach
From $240
2/22 Stevens
From $246
The Hastings Beach Houses
From $261
Taranaki Apartment
From $262
Cloud Nine Luxury Apartments
From $263
Tea Trees 4
From $280
Sun Lagoon Resort
From $297
Ocean Breeze Resort
From $305
Allambi Rise Apartments A
From $310
The Noosa Apartments
From $330
Mooloolaba/Jedda Unit 5
From $349
Illawong Apartment 7
From $363
Breeze 801
From $370
Noosa Gardens Riverside Resort
From $385
Ludlow
From $401
Weyba Quays
From $435
Fairshore 38
From $489
Yulunga 20 - 4 BDRM Canal Home with Pool
From $492
Noosa Heads/Kananda
From $499
Alderly Terrace
From $595
Fairshore 28
From $615
Fairshore 22
From $615
Commodore Apartments
From $653
Fairshore 12
From $654
Fairshore 15
From $681
Pacific Palms Motor Inn
From $682
20 Wesley Court
From $704
6 Witta Circle
From $735
Aqua Linea
From $807
19 Witta Circle
From $1159
Breakers U4
From $1273
Hastings Park Penthouse 6
From $1533
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.
