3 Best Hotels in Sunshine Coast, Queensland

These sleek and spacious self-contained studios and one- to four-bedroom apartments are just around the corner from Coolum's restaurants, shops, and beach. Each unit has a kitchen, lounge area, entertainment systems, and a large balcony; the ritziest have private rooftop terraces with ocean views, barbecues, and outdoor kitchens. On-site facilities include three swimming pools, four Jacuzzis, a well-equipped gym, a tropical garden with barbecue areas, and a full tennis court.

Located across the road from the beach and surrounded by trendy restaurants and cafés, this popular, upscale apartment complex on Mooloolaba's main drag has spacious, self-contained two- and three-bedroom apartments, an impressive pool and Jacuzzi area, and a large fitness center. Rooms feature sleek modern furnishings, hot tubs, cable TV and DVD players, full kitchens with laundry facilities, and magnificent beach views (spot dolphins and whales from your balcony!).

Each spacious one- or two-bedroom apartment in this stylish, view-rich, 15-level hotel has a curved feature wall and full gourmet kitchen bristling with modern European appliances, and most have separate media rooms. Glass doors lead to spacious, furnished balconies with views over Maroochy River, the beach, or Mt. Coolum and the Hinterland. The rooftop barbecue area (with hot tub and sauna) is the perfect place to unwind. A clutch of cafés and restaurants is a short walk away, as is the beach.  Request an ocean view room on a high level when booking.