The Sunshine Coast’s beating heart

The cultural capital and ‘beating heart’ of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore is the place to enjoy a dip during the day and a cocktail at night, not to mention work on your tan while relaxing on one of the region’s most popular beaches. Located between Alexandra Headland and Cotton Tree, bustling Maroochydore has something for everyone, with outstanding surf breaks at Maroochydore Beach for surfers and bodyboarders, and family-friendly swimming at the estuary at the Maroochy River. And with myriad accommodation options to suit all types of travellers, from hotels and motels to self-contained apartments and the camping and caravan parks at Cotton Tree, you’re sure to find the perfect digs for your Maroochydore holiday. 

Maroochydore Hotels and Motels 

There’s no shortage of Maroochydore hotels and motels to take your pick of when holidaying in this vibrant stretch of the Sunshine Coast, with some of the most popular options the self-contained apartments that provide everything from luxury to budget options. Some of the many popular Maroochydore accommodation options include Key Largo Holiday Apartments with its one, two and three-bedroom self-contained apartments that place world-class shopping and fine dining right at your doorstep. For a more affordable choice of holiday accommodation in Maroochydore that’s also a stone’s throw from the beach and some of the most popular restaurants and bars, the self-contained apartments at Kalua Holiday Apartments, each with a sunny, north-facing outlook, are a top option. 

Maroochydore Caravan Parks and Camping 

For absolute beachfront camping and caravanning on the Sunshine Coast, you won’t be disappointed with what you find along the beautiful sandy stretch of coastline that’s Maroochydore. Set on 1.6 hectares of stunning beachfront, Maroochydore Beach Holiday Park and Campground is a family holiday haven with beach access that ensures you’re only ever a few minutes’ stroll at most from the sandy shores of Maroochydore Beach. Along with powered camping and caravan sites, there are also six one and two-bedroom fully self-contained deluxe cabins. If you’re looking to stay a little further north on the sandy banks of the Maroochy River, Cotton Tree Holiday Park — the only caravan park at Cotton Tree and one of the most popular caravan parks on the Sunshine Coast — offers an outstanding selection of powered and unpowered sites, along with self-contained cabins.