Lake Macdonald
Sunshine Coast
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Popular places to visit
Hastings Street
Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.
Noosa Beach
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Walk along the waterfront, have a barbecue on the grassy parklands, let the kids enjoy the playground and shop in the boutique shops after a swim in the ocean.
Mooloolaba Beach
Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.
Bulcock Beach
Clear ocean waters, a dazzling stretch of sandy shore, warm paddling pools and a beachside boardwalk combine to make this a classic seaside getaway.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.
Lake Macdonald Hotel Deals
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
"Room was comfy enough with distant water views when lying in bed but when sitting on verandah looked out to a massive white wall and massive white tiled plain verandah. Restaurant was great though and a very close walk to the beach."
Reviewed on 2026/5/25
Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
"Room was clean and sufficient to needs of stay. Very convenient regarding the location- is within walking distance to major shopping centre. Daily breakfast is a good draw card. Plenty of coffee and eating places close by too. Bathroom is roomy and positive with having the body wash/shampoo/conditioner/ ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/29
RACV Noosa Resort
"We booked a one-bedroom unit as a couple with two small children. The one bed plus a cot would have suited us perfectly, but instead the living/kitchen area was taken up by a second large double bed (sofa bed). It occupied most of the space (around 70%), making it difficult to cook, dine, or properly ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
"We had to change from a better room and downgraded ourselves to a smaller room as the previous was in a horrible condition. Hotel staff was happy to change us but did not refund for any downgrade. Can i please request for a refund of the downgrad"
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
"We enjoyed our stay but had to move room initially due to loud droning noise from plant/equipment in the carpark beneath. This was addressed helpfully by the staff next day. It's a good hotel in a lovely rain forest setting about 500m from Hastings Street. Quite a big hill down/up but the buggy service ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/22
Royal Mail Hotel
"Room was great. Service from staff excellent."
Reviewed on 2026/5/28
Other neighborhoods around Lake Macdonald
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights in the area like Keyser Island Conservation Park and Lake Weyba.
Noosa North Shore
Travelers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Noosa North Shore Nature Refuge is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Noosa Heads
Travelers to Noosa Heads praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Noosa National Park and Hastings Street.
Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Dolphin Bay Drainage Reserve while you're in town.
Peregian Beach
Peregian Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Peregian Beach and Lake Weyba while in the area.
Coolum Beach
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Aqua Fun Park or Coolum Beach might round out your trip.
