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
Beachside Resort
Bright apartments with balconies and free Wi-Fi, plus an outdoor pool, a tennis court and a sauna.
Montville Country Cabins
Rustic option offering country-style wood cabins with kitchens, plus continental breakfast hampers.
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.
Coolum Beach Holiday Park
Where to Stay in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Pacific Palms Motor Inn
Low-key rooms with kitchenettes in a down-to-earth motel offering an outdoor pool.
Amore on Buderim Rainforest Cabins
Where to Stay in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
Saltwater Villas
Informal collection of waterfront villas, some with private pools, plus a spa.
At the Sound
Airy studios with kitchenettes in a laid-back all-suite hotel offering an outdoor pool & a BBQ area.
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
Airy quarters in a casual resort with a kids' water park, an outdoor pool & gardens, plus dining.
The Sebel Maroochydore
Casual apartment hotel offering ocean views, an outdoor pool & a hot tub, plus a sauna & tennis.
Noosa Harbour Resort
Understated apartments in an elegant resort featuring a private beach & a jetty, plus outdoor pools.
Altitude On Montville
Polished apartment lodging featuring sweeping coastal views, plus an airy restaurant with a terrace.
Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Laid-back hotel offering a rooftop pool, a lobby bar & a 24-hour exercise room, plus breakfast.
Coolum Beach Getaway Resort
Where to Stay in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Oceans Mooloolaba Beach
Polished apartment hotel offering chic units with ocean views, plus an outdoor pool & a steam room.
Moffat Beach Motel Caloundra
Understated budget lodging offering free Wi-Fi, plus an outdoor pool and a barbecue area.
Santorini Twin Waters
Airy apartments with balconies & kitchens in a high-rise building, plus an outdoor pool and BBQs.
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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.