Best Where to Stay in Sunshine Coast (2026)
From the everyday to the indulgent, here are 168 of the best where to stay in Sunshine Coast. Each pick is scored on reputation, popularity and how current our information is, so you can choose somewhere brilliant without the guesswork. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, price or features.
Where you stay shapes the trip. Sunshine Coast's options run from central hotels within walking distance of the action to quieter neighbourhood stays and serviced apartments. Book early for peak periods and major events.
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168 spots
Mayfield on Montville
Where to Stay in Montville, Sunshine Coast.
Coolum Seaside
Plush, modern property with free Wi-Fi, 2 pools and a tennis court, plus BBQ areas and a hot tub.
Maleny Hotel
A buzzy bar, brasserie-style dining and relaxed rooms at a century-old pub with a gaming lounge.
84 The Spit Holiday Apartments
Casual apartments including free Wi-Fi & ocean views, plus beach access & a pool.
Lake Weyba Cottages
Rustic-chic cottages with kitchens & whirlpool baths on tropical lakefront grounds.
Ocean Views Resort
Laid-back hotel featuring a restaurant/bar & an outdoor lap pool, plus free parking & sea views.
Golden Beach Motor Inn Motel Caloundra
Where to Stay in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
Watermark Resort Caloundra
Unfussy rooms and 2- or 3-bedroom apartments in a low-key choice offering an outdoor pool and BBQs.
Sea Pearl Mooloolaba
Upscale apartments with kitchens & laundry facilities, plus a heated pool, a spa, a gym & a cinema.
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Golden Beach
Relaxed apartment hotel with a lagoon-style pool, a restaurant & a bar, plus tennis & ocean views.
Motel Sunshine Coast
No-nonsense rooms with shared bathrooms in a humble budget hotel offering a communal kitchen.
The Point Coolum Beach - Holiday Accommodation
Upmarket villas with balconies & ocean views in a chic Mediterranean-style hotel offering 2 pools.
San Marino by the Sea Accommodation
Bright apartments, plus an outdoor saltwater pool, a tennis court & a free airport shuttle.
Offshore Noosa Resort
Elegant apartments with balconies or patios, plus 2 heated pools, a sauna, a BBQ area and a hot tub.
Aqua Vista Resort Maroochydore
Bright, airy apartments, some with ocean views, plus a private cinema and a full-service spa.
Waterview Resort
Bright, modern apartments featuring kitchens & ocean-view balconies, plus a pool & a BBQ area.
Marcoola Surf Club
Restaurants in Marcoola, Sunshine Coast.
The Sebel Maroochydore
Casual apartment hotel offering ocean views, an outdoor pool & a hot tub, plus a sauna & tennis.
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Read guide →Where to Stay in Sunshine Coast — FAQs
What are the best where to stay in Sunshine Coast?+
Our top-rated where to stay in Sunshine Coast are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sunshine Coast where to stay ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter where to stay by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many where to stay are listed in Sunshine Coast?+
We currently feature 168 where to stay across Sunshine Coast and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.