If you’re looking to take a relaxing beachside holiday, one of the best contenders for location is the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. This beautiful region is best known for being home to a range of stunning beaches, lush forests, and towns lined with boutiques and cafes. When it comes to finding the perfect accommodation for your Sunshine Coast holiday, you’re spoilt for choice. Whether you’re looking for a luxury resort to unwind in, a cosy beachside apartment to call home base, or a secluded rainforest retreat to immerse yourself into, the Sunshine coast has it all. Keep reading for our top picks.
2024’s top Sunshine Coast accommodation
- On The Beach Noosa, $700, Wotif
- Secrets on the Lake, $683, Booking.com
- Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel, $200, Expedia
The best Sunshine Coast accommodation 2024
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On The Beach Noosa
from $700 at Wotif
Best for: a luxurious hotel stay
The best part of a relaxing holiday is staying in a lavish hotel. On The Beach Noosa is a luxurious beachfront hotel located in the heart of Noosa Heads, Queensland. From picturesque ocean views to luxury amenities, this is a truly unforgettable stay. Perhaps the best part of the hotel is that you’re just steps away from Noosa Main Beach with direct private access.
If swimming at the beach isn’t your thing, you’ll have plenty of amenities at the hotel to keep you occupied including a heated outdoor pool, a well-equipped gym, and a barbecue area for leisurely dining. As for location, you’re based right near Hastings Street’s vibrant shopping and dining scene, as well as the beautiful Noosa National Park.
Key features:
- Hot tub
- Parking included
- Pool
- Beach views
- Gym
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Tingirana Noosa
from $326 at Booking.com
Best for: a beachfront stay
When you’re holidaying on the Sunshine Coast, you want to be as close to the beach as possible. Tingirana Noosa is a premier beachfront resort located on the iconic Hastings Street in Noosa Heads, Queensland. When you’re not amongst the waves, take a dip in the hotel’s infinity pool overlooking Noosa Main Beach or unwind at their lavish fitness centre. The hotel itself is steps away from a range of boutique shops, gourmet restaurants, and cafes.
Key features:
- 2 swimming pools
- Fitness centre
- Beachfront
- Restaurant and bar
- Balconies
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Secrets on the Lake
from $683 at Booking.com
Best for: an unforgettable stay
Why stay in a hotel when you could stay in an unforgettable accommodation experience like Secrets on the Lake? Nestled on the shores of Lake Baroon, Secrets of the Lake is a series of handcrafted, luxury treehouses amongst a lush rainforest setting. Each treehouse features floor to ceiling wood motifs, cosy fireplaces, spa baths, and private balconies with serene lake and forest views. Its backdrop amid the Sunshine Coasts’ unparalleled natural landscape makes it the perfect for a romantic couples getaway.
Key features:
- Private balcony
- Onsite bar and restaurant
- In-room spas
- Fireplace in room
- Views of Lake Baroon
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Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel
from $200 at Expedia
Best for: A stylish affordable stay
Going on a relaxing holiday doesn’t have to break the bank. The Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel is just $200 a night and doesn’t sacrifice style and comfort in the name of affordability. Located in Twin Waters on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, this family-friendly resort is equipped with a dreamy pool, a buffet, a gym and modernly renovated rooms. You’re also just a stone’s throw away from some of the Sunshine Coast’s best beaches and most popular attractions.
Key features:
- Pool
- Gym
- Buffet
- Hot tub
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