Shire of Maroochy

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Shire of Maroochy

Maroochydore showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and landscape views

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 which includes landscape views and a sandy 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 Coolum Beach might round out your trip.

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

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 showing 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
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is RM479 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM479
RM527 total
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"I love how close the beach is and the pool is to die for. The room was a bit small and dated and could've done with a plate, knife, fork and iron in the room."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
The price is RM520 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
RM520
RM572 total
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! (1,002 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
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 RM434 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM434
RM477 total
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! (808 reviews)
"Could of been a better selection of pillows as they werent very nice to sleep on. No extra selection of blankets. Service was good and the breakfast was average but would of been nice to have all selections every day and not every 2nd day. The bed was also very hard and when the air con was on was ..."

Reviewed on 3 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! (2,671 reviews)
"We had a lovely view of the beach on one side and the Glasshouse Mountains on the other. There was plenty of space for the 6 of us, and we didn't feel at all cramped. Having Coles within arms reach was great. Easy to get supplies and take them back to our room. Great spot with the beach right across ..."

Reviewed on 3 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! (963 reviews)
"Great location. beach and restaurants nearby."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Nautilus Mooloolaba
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Popular places to visit

Mooloolaba showing a coastal town and a beach

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 showing 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 showing 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
Mapleton showing a lake or waterhole, wetlands and a garden

Mapleton

Aussie World which includes rides and railway items

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