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
Sails Lifestyle Resort
Bright townhouses in a laid-back property featuring an outdoor pool, a hot tub & gardens.
Noosa Hinterland Retreat
Where to Stay in Eumundi, Sunshine Coast.
Alexandra on the Pacific
Modern apartments with ocean views, plus an outdoor pool & a hot tub, a sauna & a lounge bar.
Aquarius Kawana
Streamlined rooms & apartments in an informal lakeside hotel offering an outdoor pool & free Wi-Fi.
The Beach Retreat Coolum
Relaxed lodgings featuring kitchens and balconies with sea views, plus pools, a sauna & dining.
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Sleek quarters with lagoon views in a modern resort offering an outdoor pool & a private beach.
Netanya Noosa Beachfront Resort
Contemporary apartments with balconies or terraces, plus an outdoor pool & a hot tub with sea views.
Pelican Waters Resort
Chic quarters with scenic balconies, plus a refined restaurant, a choice golf course & a posh spa.
Abode Mooloolaba
Bustling hostel with guest kitchens & free breakfast, plus an outdoor pool and a terrace with BBQs.
Noosa Pacific Riverfront Resort
Individually decorated 2- and 3-bedroom apartments with kitchens, plus a private beach and a pool.
Clouds Montville
Casual rooms, cottages & a house in a Victorian-style resort with an outdoor pool & outdoor kitchen.
Alexandria Retreat
Where to Stay in Eumundi, Sunshine Coast.
Newport Mooloolaba Apartments
Unfussy quarters with balconies in a sea-view hotel featuring gardens and an outdoor pool.
Clubb Coolum Beach Resort
Beachfront option offering modern apartments with balconies and kitchens, plus an outdoor pool.
Mantra Zanzibar Mooloolaba
Polished apartments with ocean-view balconies, a spa and an outdoor pool, plus a fitness room.
Coco Mooloolaba
Airy units with balconies, some with sea views, in an upmarket apartment hotel featuring a pool.
Loea Boutique Hotel Maroochydore
Unfussy rooms in a relaxed hotel offering an outdoor pool, a food truck & loaner bikes.
Mirra Chana Beachfront Apartments Mooloolaba
Where to Stay in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
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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.