Shire of Maroochy

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Shire of Maroochy

Maroochydore featuring landscape views, tropical scenes and a beach

Maroochydore

Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.

Maroochydore
Coolum Beach featuring a 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
Alexandra Headland which includes landscape views, a coastal town and general coastal views

Alexandra Headland

Travellers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Alexandra Headland
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Marcoola

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Marcoola. A stop by Marcoola Beach or Mount Coolum National Park might round out your trip.

Marcoola
Montville which includes a house

Montville

Montville is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kondalilla Falls and Kondalilla National Park.

Montville
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Cotton Tree

When in Cotton Tree, you can plan a visit to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cotton Tree
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
The price is €114 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
€114
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"My rooms electrical ports didnt put out enough power for my phone to charge in the room . It didnt matter which port i connected to ."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 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 €105 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
€105
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,010 reviews)
"I can only speak about the room I was given but it was run down. No hot water at kitchen sink had to boil kettle to be able to clean dishes. Bedroom doors dont fully close as they have moved and hit door jam (you can see the rub marks) but worst of all the bathroom was full of black mould (as no ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola 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 €91 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
€91
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (814 reviews)
"Good place to stay, awesome breakfast in the price, great pool, close to beach and restaurants. Only criticism, the shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in the bathroom were all pretty much empty. Would def stay again."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
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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! (2,674 reviews)
"The location near beach & shops,walking distance to a lot of things."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 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! (2,048 reviews)
"Beach & Ocean view. Close to everything."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Landmark Resort
Nautilus Mooloolaba

Nautilus Mooloolaba

3.5 out of 5
30-32 River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mooloolaba Beach and Mooloolaba ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (965 reviews)
"Clean room (28) perfect corner 2 bedroom apartment looking toward surf club and wharf. 4 adults and a 3mth old. Plenty of room. Receptionists very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Nautilus Mooloolaba
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Popular places to visit

Mooloolaba which includes a sandy beach and a coastal town

Mooloolaba Esplanade

Walk along the waterfront, have a barbecue on the grassy parklands, let the kids enjoy the playground and shop in the boutique shops after a swim in the ocean.

Mooloolaba Esplanade
Underwater World Sea Life which includes interior views and marine life as well as a couple

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Maroochydore Beach

Maroochydore Beach

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

Maroochydore Beach
Alex Beach featuring general coastal views and mountains

Alex Beach

Spend the day on this stretch of sun-drenched beach and surf some of the best waves on the Sunshine Coast.

Alex Beach
Big Pineapple

Big Pineapple

Enjoy an outing to Big Pineapple during your stay in Sunshine Coast. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Big Pineapple

Eumundi Market

During your trip to Sunshine Coast, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eumundi Market. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Eumundi Market
Sunshine Coast showing a river or creek, boating and a house

Sunshine Coast