Shire of Maroochy

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Shire of Maroochy

Maroochydore showing landscape views, a sandy beach and tropical scenes

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 showing landscape views and a beach 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 Noosa Resources Reserve might round out your trip.

Coolum Beach
Alexandra Headland which includes a coastal town, landscape views 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
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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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
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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
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 S$140 per night from 12 May to 13 May
S$140
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! (652 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly"

Reviewed on 20 Apr, 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 S$180 per night from 22 May to 23 May
S$180
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 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)
"Overall it was a lovely stay. However, the food was very disappointing, cheap and inedible, but charged at expensive prices. Outside of this we’d be happy to visit again. Seemed like a very family friendly resort."

Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
Fully refundable
The price is S$230 per night from 15 May to 16 May
S$230
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
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 Apr, 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba 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 Apr, 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! (1,979 reviews)
"I liked everything but especially the day pass on th"

Reviewed on 22 Apr, 2025

Landmark Resort
BreakFree Alexandra Beach
BreakFree Alexandra Beach
3.5 out of 5
Cnr. Alexandra Parade & Pacific Terrace, Alexandra Headland, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,135 reviews)
"Our room and the property had much more than we expected. We really enjoyed our time here. The pools are especially great and the bus stop out the front gave us easy travel to so many places. Only major thing we didn't like were the cockroaches that kept appearing in our kitchen."

Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2025

BreakFree Alexandra Beach
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Popular places to visit

Mooloolaba showing a beach and a coastal town

Mooloolaba Esplanade

5/5(10 reviews)

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

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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

Maroochydore Beach
Big Pineapple

Big Pineapple

1/5(1 review)

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

Big Pineapple
Alex Beach which includes mountains and general coastal views

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

Coolum Beach

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Coolum Beach, a popular beach in Sunshine Coast. Make time for the spas and surfing spots in this family-friendly area.

Coolum Beach
Sunshine Coast featuring a house, boating and a river or creek

Sunshine Coast

Mapleton which includes a park, a lake or waterhole and wetlands

Mapleton