Must-see hotels in Sunshine Coast

  • Narina Bush Camp

    Sunshine Coast

    Situated 27km northwest of the main rest camp, this recommended bush camp has four simple safari tents, each with two single beds. There's a shared…

  • Manor 38

    Port Elizabeth

    This elegant villa in the quiet suburb of Summerstrand is just the ticket for those seeking a cosy home away from home experience in PE. The eight rooms…

  • Aloe Again

    Sunshine Coast

    Aloe Again has clean, fresh rooms and a large open-plan lounge and kitchen. The courtyard and garden area offer plenty of space to chill.

  • Guesthouse on Irvine

    Port Elizabeth

    This refurbished Victorian house a few doors from the Stanley St restaurants offers small but comfortable rooms and a garden with plunge pool. The…

  • St Francis Bay Backpackers

    Sunshine Coast

    Clean, neat and close to shops and restaurants, this hostel is a great choice if you're counting the pennies. The dorms and rooms have been renovated and…

  • Kelly’s

    Sunshine Coast

    These four self-catering apartments, ideally located directly across the street from Kelly’s Beach, are one of the best values in town, though some might…

  • Browns @ 137 High Street Guesthouse

    Sunshine Coast

    This welcoming abode with a central location has seven cramped but comfortable rooms in a 200-year-old house built by Piet Retief, with thick walls and…

  • African Perfection

    Sunshine Coast

    Occupying prime real estate in front of Supertubes (with direct beach access), this luxury option is perfect for surfing voyeurs. Most rooms come with a…

  • Radisson Blu

    Port Elizabeth

    You probably won't fall in love with this modern high-rise, but it has the most dramatic beach views you could ever hope for and all the facilities of an…

  • Richmond House Cottages

    Sunshine Coast

    Three luxury self-catering cottages among lawns and coral trees on the site of a historic homestead atop Wesley Hill. Offers seclusion, privacy and…

  • Medolino Caravan Park

    Sunshine Coast

    This highly recommended tranquil, shaded park has excellent two-bedroom chalets (sleeping four) as well as fully grassed areas for campers and well…

  • Blue Skies Backpackers

    Sunshine Coast

    Despite its odd location on the edge of the airfield, about 4km north of the centre, this low-key venture run by friendly Sean is a good bet, with a…

  • Dreamland

    Sunshine Coast

    This thatch-roofed hand-crafted home has four individually designed units with Oregon pine wooden floors, private decks and direct access to Supertubes…

  • The Hippo Backpackers

    Port Elizabeth

    You're nowhere near the beaches but you're a two-minute walk to the Stanley St restaurants. The Hippo has an inviting backyard pool, a bar and pool table,…

  • Kings Beach Backpackers

    Port Elizabeth

    A small, lived-in house on a quiet street a short walk from the beach. There are cabins in the back garden, including an en-suite family room, plus a…

  • Halyards Hotel & Spa

    Sunshine Coast

    Although the structure is starting to show its age, this riverfront hotel with Cape Cod–style architecture is an acceptable plan B, with unexciting yet…

  • Oasis Lodge

    Sunshine Coast

    Close to the town centre and golf course, this slightly old-fashioned canal-side venue has thatched units opening onto a flowery garden, plus fantastic…

  • Camp Matyholweni

    Sunshine Coast

    Fifteen well-equipped self-catering cottages close to the Matyholweni gate, at the southern end of the park, just 3km off the N2.

  • Kwam eMakana

    Sunshine Coast

    Over 20 homestays are offered by Xhosa women in Grahamstown's townships. Meals are available.

  • Windermere

    Port Elizabeth

    Sure, it's located on a quiet street, only a block from the beach, but the neighbourhood is not that enthralling – think a few high-rises and anonymous…

  • Evelyn House

    Sunshine Coast

    This beautifully renovated 19th-century house right in the thick of things has spacious rooms behind a tranquil garden. Alas, it charges way too much for…

  • Graham Hotel

    Sunshine Coast

    Distinctly unimpressive for the price, the Graham is not quite the three-star heavyweight it thinks it is, but it's right in the thick of things.

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