4 Best Hotels in Sunshine Coast, Queensland

This family-friendly resort in the heart of Caloundra's Bulcock Beach, offers one- to three-bedroom apartments, many with stunning views over Pumicestone Passage toward Bribie Island, and inland to the Glass House Mountains. Resort Spa Suites include extra conveniences such as Bluetooth speakers, movies on-demand, in-room two-person spas, fully equipped kitchens, free Wi-Fi. The beach is just across the road, and there are a suite of restaurants, cafés, and bars nearby, including the resort's own 26 degrees bar, with its famous happy hour and regular local live music acts. Two beautiful pools, a meandering lagoon pool and heated lap pool, and Jacuzzi heated to 38 degrees, completes the picture.

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.

The stunning white sands of Kings Beach front this modern, airy resort comprised of well-equipped one- to three-bedroom oceanfront and poolside apartments enveloped in tropical gardens. All rooms have hot tubs and full kitchens; many also have large, curved balconies overlooking the beach. There's a well-equipped gym, a sauna and steam room, an arcade-style games room, and a 197-foot heated pool that can be directly accessed from some ground-floor units, or viewed via underwater portholes from the gym and lobby.

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.