Marcoola
Sunshine Coast
Popular places to visit
Hastings Street
Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.
Noosa Beach
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Walk along the waterfront, have a barbecue on the grassy parklands, let the kids enjoy the playground and shop in the boutique shops after a swim in the ocean.
Mooloolaba Beach
Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.
Bulcock Beach
Clear ocean waters, a dazzling stretch of sandy shore, warm paddling pools and a beachside boardwalk combine to make this a classic seaside getaway.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.
Things to do
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Sunshine Coast: Mooloolaba River Sunset Cruise
Mooloolaba: Seafood Lunch Cruise
Top hotels in Marcoola
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Better than we expected, beautiful big apartment. Well stocked with plates and beach towels. Beautiful view and pool and great beach access.
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026
Sand Dunes Resort
Great stay, location was perfect and plenty of things to do at the resort. Would be better if there were more cleaning products and the detail of clean was a bit better. However overall would recommend to anyone :)
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
I liked the place that the hotel was situated by the lake. The clean room , the helpful staff and the specious and close by parking, very easy to get into the hotel. Could do with some box of tissues in the room and an extra chair( there was only one chair for 2 people...) Thanks for the gift of ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
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Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Great location close to all the restaurants and bars,lots of secure parking.
Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Everything is Good. Staffs very helpful & friendly. Want to come back next holiday.
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Marcoola
Mount Coolum
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Coolum. You might want to make time for a stop at Mt Coolum Golf Club or Mount Coolum National Park.
Maroochydore
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
Cotton Tree
When in Cotton Tree, you can plan a visit to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Coolum Beach
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Aqua Fun Park or Coolum Beach might round out your trip.
Alexandra Headland
Travellers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
Buderim
Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Headland Golf Club.
