Sunshine Coast

Travel Guide

Sunshine Coast featuring boating, a house and a river or creek
Noosaville featuring general coastal views and boating
Glasshouse Mountains National Park featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and landscape views
Noosa National Park featuring landscape views and general coastal views
Maleny which includes farmland, landscape views and tranquil scenes

Sunshine Coast Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Sunshine Coast

Noosa Heads showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes

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 Yunaman Bushland Reserve.

Noosa Heads
Mooloolaba which includes landscape views, a beach and views

Mooloolaba

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

Mooloolaba
Kawana Beach which includes a sandy beach and landscape views

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.

Caloundra
Maroochydore featuring tropical scenes, landscape views and a sandy beach

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.

Maroochydore
Coolum Beach which includes a sandy beach and landscape views as well as a couple

Coolum Beach

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Coolum Beach or Peregian Beach might round out your trip.

Coolum Beach
Noosaville which includes general coastal views and a coastal 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.

Noosaville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is SAR 414 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
SAR 414
SAR 456 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (609 reviews)
"Hoilday in was a great convenient hotel, staff was nice and rooms were clean"

Reviewed on 25 February 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
The price is SAR 456 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
SAR 456
SAR 501 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Oldish, sliding doors didn’t work, no safe , missing bed side lamp , spoon , vanity light didn’t work, broken hanger - very disappointed . However the bed and pillow were very comfortable and clean"

Reviewed on 15 February 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is SAR 423 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 423
SAR 465 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great resort facilities but the room we stayed in needed a repaint. Great location and only a short drive to all the Sunshine Coast attractions"

Reviewed on 25 February 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
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Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,601 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 26 February 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Landmark Resort
Landmark Resort
4 out of 5
11 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba, QLD
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,952 reviews)
"The location is amazing! Right near the beach and all the dining options. Friendly staff and great facilities, would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 24 February 2025

Landmark Resort
Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective
Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective
2 out of 5
42 Lowanna Dr, Buddina, QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Mooloolaba Esplanade and Kawana Shoppingworld ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (40 reviews)
"The apartments are brand new & set out beautifully. Designed smart & very spacious. Beds are super comfy. Everything that we needed for our stay was provided & even the skincare / toiletries provided are nice natural products with organic ingredients. Groceries & restaurants are very close & accessible. ..."

Reviewed on 25 February 2025

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective
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Popular places to visit

Hastings Street showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Hastings Street

4.5/5(28 reviews)

You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Hastings Street, a popular shopping spot in Sunshine Coast. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Hastings Street
Mooloolaba featuring a beach and a coastal town

Mooloolaba Esplanade

4.5/5(9 reviews)

During your visit to Sunshine Coast, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mooloolaba Esplanade. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Mooloolaba Esplanade
Noosa Beach which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a family

Noosa Beach

4.5/5(51 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Noosa Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Sunshine Coast. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Noosa Beach
Mooloolaba Beach showing a bay or harbor and a beach as well as a large group of people

Mooloolaba Beach

4.5/5(39 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Mooloolaba Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Sunshine Coast. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

Mooloolaba Beach
Bulcock Beach which includes a beach

Bulcock Beach

5/5(4 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Bulcock Beach during your travels in Sunshine Coast? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Bulcock Beach
Sunrise at the beach at Cotton Tree.

Maroochydore Beach

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Maroochydore Beach during your travels in Maroochydore? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Maroochydore Beach