Shire of Maroochy

Travel Guide

Hills and pasture of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Hills and pasture of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Sunrise at the beach at Cotton Tree.
This was a cloudy morning but sunrise is always beautiful from this spot looking out to sea over the Maroochy river. #weekendgetaway
Sunset over the Maroochy river looking out to sea. Always beautiful. #weekendgetaway #colorful

Where to stay in Shire of Maroochy

Maroochydore featuring tropical scenes, landscape views and a sandy beach

Maroochydore

Travelers come to Maroochydore for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.

Maroochydore
Coolum Beach which includes a sandy beach and landscape views as well as a couple

Coolum Beach

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Coolum Beach or Peregian Beach might round out your trip.

Coolum Beach
Alexandra Headland showing landscape views, general coastal views and a coastal town

Alexandra Headland

Travelers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Alexandra Headland
Montville featuring a house

Montville

Montville is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kondalilla Falls and Kondalilla National Park.

Montville
Cotton Tree Caravan Park

Cotton Tree

When in Cotton Tree, you can plan a visit to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cotton Tree
Marcoola beach on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia #beachbound

Marcoola

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Marcoola. A stop by Marcoola Beach or Mount Coolum National Park might round out your trip.

Marcoola
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast Twin Waters QLD
The price is NT$4,306 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
NT$4,306
NT$4,737 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Stayed here for a special occasion weekend away recently, but what a rip-off! The resort was extremely run-down both inside and out. The 'beach lagoon' was unswimmable due to being full of thick and foul smelling weed. The room quality was old and basic with the king bed being just two beds pushed ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/10

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way Marcoola QLD
The price is NT$4,081 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
NT$4,081
NT$4,489 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Ours was a very basic motel room. No biscuits to have with cuppa.

Reviewed on 2026/3/7

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive Maroochydore QLD
The price is NT$3,260 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
NT$3,260
NT$3,587 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (957 reviews)
Wow, this has to be one of the cleanest, friendliest and most well organised place ive stayed in ever. Great complimentary full breakfast i would have been happy to pay for as well. $1 parking. Awesome stay and late checkout accomodated. Thanks guys. Outstanding place and service.

Reviewed on 2026/3/7

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St Mooloolaba QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,756 reviews)
Great location with lovely views. Special mention to Darian at the front desk with the care taken to ensure we had a nice stay and his communication overall. Thank you

Reviewed on 2026/3/10

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Landmark Resort

Landmark Resort

4 out of 5
11 Mooloolaba Esplanade Mooloolaba QLD
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,114 reviews)
Ocean visible from room

Reviewed on 2026/3/10

Landmark Resort
BreakFree Alexandra Beach

BreakFree Alexandra Beach

3.5 out of 5
Cnr. Alexandra Parade & Pacific Terrace Alexandra Headland QLD
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,215 reviews)
n/a could not use our free night due to emergency hospital stay but haf booked 3 nights and did stay the 2nd and third night

Reviewed on 2026/3/6

BreakFree Alexandra Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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