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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
26 reviews
1.0km from downtown
300+ people booked
14,817.69
Based on rates from 22 Sep
1/5
4.4/5
Great
1K+ reviews
500m from Alex Skate Park
Swimming pool
Fitness
29K+ people booked
13,410.54
Based on rates from 13 Sep
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
455 reviews
6K+ people booked
38,699.63
Based on rates from 11 Sep
1/5
4.3/5
Great
402 reviews
600m from Coolum Beach
6K+ people booked
5,314.66
Based on rates from 5 Oct
1/5

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
4.4/5
Great
1K+ reviews
500m from Sunshine Plaza
Fitness
15K+ people booked
12,680.48
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.4/5
Great
2K+ reviews
400m from Mooloolaba Esplanade
Fitness
Business center
41K+ people booked
21,296.47
Based on rates from 6 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
275 reviews
200m from SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
4K+ people booked
67,512.28
Based on rates from 8 Sep
1/5
4.0/5
Great
446 reviews
2.7km from Sunshine Coast Airport
6K+ people booked
12,439.33
Based on rates from 22 Sep
1/5
4.3/5
Great
29 reviews
1.0km from Alex Skate Park
400+ people booked
11,516.36
Based on rates from 22 Sep
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
45 reviews
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
600+ people booked
18,194.68
Based on rates from 5 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
636 reviews
900m from Alex Skate Park
Business center
9K+ people booked
23,397.75
Based on rates from 6 Oct
1/5
4.2/5
Great
49 reviews
1.9km from Sunshine Coast Stadium
700+ people booked
19,988.61
Based on rates from 7 Sep

Top rated hotels in Sunshine Coast

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
102 reviews
1.2km from Kondalilla Falls
Business center
31,874.73
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
124 reviews
Clean and tidy
30,321.00
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
141 reviews
1.4km from Sunshine Castle
Clean and tidy
22,718.76
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
3 reviews
Clean and tidy
23,349.52
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
9 reviews
Clean and tidy
Well-equipped facilities
24,072.96
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
30 reviews
Fitness
26,605.46
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
100 reviews
1.6km from Sunshine Castle
Business center
Hospitable service
13,116.43
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
97 reviews
1.7km from Maleny Manor
16,607.84
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
110 reviews
300m from Gardners Falls
Clean and tidy
43,731.53
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
95 reviews
900m from Glass House Mountains Lookout
Clean and tidy
Well-equipped facilities
33,451.16
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
146 reviews
Business center
32,056.30
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
26 reviews
1.0km from downtown
14,817.69

Luxury hotels in Sunshine Coast

1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
257 reviews
200m from Eumundi Market
Clean and tidy
Well-equipped facilities
15,353.89
1/5
Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
4.4/5
Great
1K+ reviews
500m from Sunshine Plaza
Fitness
12,680.48
1/5
4.4/5
Great
1K+ reviews
500m from Alex Skate Park
Swimming pool
Fitness
13,410.54
1/5
4.3/5
Great
347 reviews
500m from Moffat Beach
10,688.90
1/5
4.3/5
Great
2K+ reviews
2.4km from Caloundra Airport
37,067.40
1/5
4.2/5
Great
522 reviews
1.6km from Sunshine Coast Stadium
14,692.86
1/5
3.9/5
Good
1K+ reviews
900m from Sunshine Coast Airport
Fitness
13,793.53
1/5
4.3/5
Great
1K+ reviews
1.7km from Sunshine Coast Stadium
Business center
10,513.95
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
102 reviews
1.2km from Kondalilla Falls
Business center
31,874.73
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
639 reviews
200m from Bulcock Beach
23,567.97
1/5
3.9/5
Good
313 reviews
200m from Alex Beach
15,603.54
1/5
4.2/5
Great
1K+ reviews
1.7km from Coolum Beach
16,261.73

Sunshine Coast at a glance

When are Sunshine Coast hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
$500
$400
$300
$200
$100
$0
Avg $200 Priciest $421 Cheapest $94
Jul Aug Nov Dec Jan Feb Apr May Jun

Nightly rates tend to peak in December and dip in May: May is the cheapest month at around USD 94 per night, roughly 78% below December’s peak (about USD 421). Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Sunshine Coast hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$300
$200
$100
$0
$94
Standard
$161
Premium
$234
Luxury

Premium-class rooms offer the best balance of price and comfort at about USD 161 per night; rates jump most from premium to luxury by USD 73, with top-tier rooms roughly 2.5× the bottom tier. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

7 daysLast-minute
24 daysTypical
31 daysEarly

Travellers from the Philippines typically book about 24 days ahead, which gives decent flexibility rather than urgency and suggests booking earlier for December when prices peak. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Sunshine Coast hotels

Quick snapshot of staying in Sunshine Coast

Stays on the Sunshine Coast range from reasonably affordable to distinctly upscale, with the top end roughly two and a half times the bottom end. The best balance between comfort and value typically sits in the premium tier.

How the hotel classes compare and whom they suit

Economy options sit below the premium and are the most budget-conscious choice for travellers who prioritise price. Standard properties step up from economy into a more comfortable mid-point, while premium offers the best-value midpoint where many travellers find the balance between amenities and cost. The biggest price jump comes when moving from premium to luxury, so deciding whether that extra spend for a luxury stay is worth it is the main trade-off.

When travellers from the Philippines should book

Rates peak in December and hit their low in May; a budget-led trip is best planned for May when nightly rates are much lower than the priciest month. Rooms here are typically reserved about three to four weeks in advance, so if you have specific dates in December consider locking them in earlier, while shorter-notice plans can work outside the priciest period.

FAQs about Sunshine Coast hotels

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