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 Noosa National Park.

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
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 Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Keyser Island Conservation Park.

Noosaville
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 Aqua Fun Park or Coolum Beach might round out your trip.

Coolum Beach
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is SAR 364 per night from May 12 to May 13
SAR 364
SAR 401 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
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! (656 reviews)
"Nice hotel Good breakfast, and close to everything in Maroochydore I wasn’t a fan of the pillows."

Reviewed on 24 April 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
The price is SAR 468 per night from May 21 to May 22
SAR 468
SAR 514 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Close to the beach"

Reviewed on 26 April 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 430 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
SAR 430
SAR 473 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
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 Location, friendly staff. The crockery was great, view good. generous products to use."

Reviewed on 25 April 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, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,615 reviews)
"This is our second stay at Mantra Mooloolaba but this time we were slightly disappointed. I thought I had booked the same type of room as last time (ocean superior)for the start of our stay upgrading to 3 bed after 4 days. but apparently I had not booked the superior room. The difference between ..."

Reviewed on 24 April 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
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, air conditioning, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Mooloolaba Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
"We loved our stay at this apartment. It looked new, well furnished, spacious and clean. The staff was helpful. The best part about the apartment was that it’s right next to the shopping mall and the beach. Easy access to everything! We had an amazing time at sunny coast and we really enjoyed this ..."

Reviewed on 21 April 2025

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective
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! (1,981 reviews)
Excellent Stay
"Peaceful central location. Facilities well appointed and staff friendly, courteous and promptly accommodating."

Reviewed on 24 April 2025

Landmark Resort
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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 spas and top-notch restaurants in this romantic 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 relaxing area.

Mooloolaba Beach
Underwater World Sea Life featuring marine life and interior views as well as a couple

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Make time to visit the sea life at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium during your trip to Sunshine Coast. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
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 romantic area.

Bulcock Beach