Must-see hotels in Sunshine Coast

  • Glass House Mountains Ecolodge

    Sunshine Coast

    The sign at the entrance sums it up: 'Trespassers will be impressed'. Overseen by a keen environmentalist and close to Australia Zoo, this novel retreat…

  • Oceans

    Sunshine Coast

    Cascading water greets guests at this superlative five-star apartment resort, directly across from the beach and in the heart of Mooloolaba. Ocean views…

  • 10 Hastings

    Noosa

    A rarity along Noosa's Hastings St, this renovated boutique motel is a refreshing alternative to the resorts. Clean, fresh, beach-chic rooms come as…

  • Rumba Resort

    Sunshine Coast

    This sparkling white playground is one of the slickest slumber pads in town. Studio rooms are light, spacious and modern, each with high-quality…

  • Glass on Glasshouse

    Sunshine Coast

    Stylish, architecturally designed cottages that live up to their name with floor-to-ceiling glass walls: the views to Mt Beerwah and Mt Coonowrin are…

  • YHA Halse Lodge

    Noosa

    This splendid, colonial-era Queenslander is a legendary backpacker stopover and well worth the clamber up its steep drive. There are four-, six- and 16…

  • Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas

    Noosa

    Backing onto Noosa National Park, this discreet resort offers three pools, an award-winning day spa, well-equipped gym and choice of studio rooms,…

  • Eumundi Dairy

    Sunshine Coast

    Expect to leave yearning for your own escape from the city at this 60-acre property, complete with grazing cows, Monet-style lily ponds and two self…

  • Altitude on Montville

    Sunshine Coast

    Bucking the twee style Montville is (in)famous for, Altitude delivers sleek, sexy studios and both two- and three-bedroom apartments, all in muted hues…

  • Secrets on the Lake

    Sunshine Coast

    On lush grounds flanked by rainforest and Lake Baroon, Secrets on the Lake is a handcrafted tree-house kingdom, with cosy, comfortable, rustic-style…

  • Fairshore

    Noosa

    A smart, family-friendly apartment resort with direct access to Noosa Main Beach and buzzing Hastings St, Fairshore comes with a magazine-worthy, palm…

  • Freshwater

    Sunshine Coast

    Located 8km south of Double Island Point along Teewah Beach, this popular campground in Great Sandy National Park offers formalised camping with defined…

  • Habitatnoosa

    Sunshine Coast

    Flanked by the warm, shallow waters of Lake Cootharaba, this spacious camping ground includes powered and unpowered sites, plus roomy, basic tents that…

  • Noosa River Retreat

    Noosa

    Your buck goes a long way at this orderly complex of spick, span and spacious units. While individual apartment styles vary, all are clean and include…

  • Noosa North Shore Retreat

    Sunshine Coast

    They've got everything here, from camping and permanent 'safari tents' to motel rooms and cottages. Ditch your bags, then head out for a paddle around the…

  • Fig Tree Point

    Sunshine Coast

    Located at the northern end of Lake Cootharaba, this is one of the most popular (and best-equipped) camping grounds in Great Sandy National Park…

  • Noosa River Holiday Park

    Noosa

    This park is especially appealing for its location on the banks of the Noosa River, right between Noosa Heads and Noosaville. The latter's cafes and bars…

  • Noosa Sun Motel

    Noosa

    Uninspiring from the outside, but what lies within is most unexpected: clean, spacious, smart apartments with kitchenettes, contemporary bathrooms and…

  • Harry's

    Sunshine Coast

    A popular campground in Great Sandy National Park, Harry's is set among fringes of open forest and woodland on the upper Noosa River. The site is about 11…

  • Chez Noosa

    Noosa

    Right by Noosa National Park and set in aptly bushy gardens, the Chez is fantastic value for money. The revamped, self-contained units (for two) are…

  • Maleny Tropical Retreat

    Sunshine Coast

    Set on 85 acres of rainforest and pasture, this leafy, Balinese-themed retreat offers several slumber options: comfortable B&B rooms with two-person spas;…

  • Peregian Court Resort

    Sunshine Coast

    It's just a minute's walk to the beach from these airy, resort-style apartments. Each is uniquely furnished, meaning that some look more contemporary than…

  • Bribie Island National Park Camping

    Sunshine Coast

    On the island's west coast, Poverty Creek is a large, grassy campground; facilities include toilets, a waste disposal facility and cold showers. Just…

  • Coral Beach Noosa Resort

    Noosa

    A good-value option, these double-storey apartments are individually furnished and feature their own kitchen, laundry facilities and patch of grass, plus…

  • Hotel Laguna

    Noosa

    Neatly wedged between the river and Hastings St, Hotel Laguna consists of self-contained apartments and smaller studios. While all are privately owned and…

  • Monaco

    Sunshine Coast

    Modern, good-sized apartments one block from Bulcock Beach. They're individually owned, so styles vary; the more expensive apartments offer full water…

  • Maleny Views Motel

    Sunshine Coast

    Previously known as the Morning Star Motel, all the rooms at this welcoming place have outstanding elevated views to the coast. Standard rooms are…

  • Flashpackers

    Noosa

    Flashpackers challenges the notion of hostels as flea-bitten dives. Thoughtful touches to its neat four- and six-bed dorms include full-length mirrors,…

  • Kyamba Court Motel

    Sunshine Coast

    Although this motel is on a busy road, the side fronts the canal and the clientele is not of the party-hardy kind. The motel's owners take pride in the…

  • Islander Noosa Resort

    Noosa

    Set on 1.6 hectares of tropical gardens, with a central lagoon-style pool area and wooden boardwalks meandering through the trees, this is a good family…

  • Element on Coolum Beach

    Sunshine Coast

    Coolum Beach's smartest digs features a heated pool, central location and 49 huge, stylish apartments. Each apartment is individually owned, so interiors…

  • Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort

    Noosa

    The Sofitel's 176 rooms are refreshingly spacious. In a calming palette of grey and salmon, all come with balcony, kitchenette, sublime bedding and…

  • Seahaven Noosa

    Noosa

    A polished beachfront property with contemporary interiors and smart kitchenettes. The beach-facing units are light and spacious and perfect for endless…

  • Dockside Apartments

    Sunshine Coast

    The fully equipped apartments here are all privately owned, meaning that decor and appeal can vary significantly. That said, you can expect neat, clean,…

  • Boreen Point Camping Ground

    Sunshine Coast

    On shallow Lake Cootharaba, this bucolic little camping ground dominated by large gum trees is usually crowd-free and provides your own secluded patch of…

  • Mooloolaba Beach Holiday Park

    Sunshine Coast

    A well-maintained property fronting beautiful Mooloolaba Beach, with powered caravan sites with concrete slabs as well as powered tent sites backing on to…

  • On the Beach Resort

    Sunshine Coast

    This place out-luxes anything else on the island, with reliable service and great facilities, including a saltwater pool. Apartments are modern, bright…

  • Pomodoras on Obi

    Sunshine Coast

    These smart, modern cabins are located on the banks of the Obi Obi River (look out for platypuses), yet are a stone's throw from the main street…

  • Emerald

    Noosa

    The stylish Emerald offers spacious, sophisticated rooms bathed in ethereal white and sunlight – expect clean, crisp edges and tasteful furnishings. All…

  • Rainbow Beach Ultimate Camping

    Sunshine Coast

    This outfit takes all the hard work out of camping by providing most of the equipment and setting it up for you, from the tent, mattresses, stretchers and…