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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel in Sunshine Coast with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor, Free Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast offers upscale comfort with practical amenities. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, modern gym, outdoor pool, deli snacks, in-room WiFi, and attentive 24-hour front desk service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor, Free Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor, Free Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Free Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Free Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Patio (Free Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Free Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (High Floor, Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (High Floor, Free Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Free Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor, Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor, Free Breakfast)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite (Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite (Free Breakfast)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Maroochydore, a neighborhood in Sunshine Coast, is home to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG. Suncity Tenpin and Ripple Sunshine Coast Massage Day Spa and Beauty are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Wharf Mooloolaba and Aqua Park Bli Bli. Ex-HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park and Wildlife HQ Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Map
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD, 4558

What's nearby

  • Sunshine Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Maroochydore Beach - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Palmwoods Station - 23 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Market Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boost Juice - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪John Kyle Espresso - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Upscale hotel near Mooloolaba Esplanade
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a 24-hour gym, and a snack bar/deli at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 181 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (AUD 12.50 per day)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.9 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 20 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 12.50 per day(886 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Sunshine Coast An Ihg Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG Maroochydore

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG?

Self parking is available for AUD 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG located?

Located in Maroochydore, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sunshine Plaza and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Mooloolaba Esplanade. Maroochy River Conservation Park and Maroochydore Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 788 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff and the breakfast was amazing. Included with the room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean with standard breakfast. The staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, nice views from the rooftop pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. The free breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd stay here again, good location, close to restaurants, shopping centre and a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Small rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - parking in the area is a bit challenging but there are options. Unfortunately I didn’t find the bed or pillows comfortable but the property itself was good value
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, easily walkable to everything around. Great central place to be in Maroochydore. Excellent facilities:)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it there, love the staff and all of the amenities. Great walking distance and very central to everything in maroochydore there is to do :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs a restaurant but apart from that, its a fantastic little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation and great location. will be back to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Amenities
Clean, modern and functional. Nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a great value hotel. Staff were great, room was nice, location is good, parking was easy. For the price point, this is a brilliant little option.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very helpful check in staff and a decent free breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free parking would be better
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place, nice and clean, top floor pool was great and breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely stay here.

It was clean, well appointed and breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a small family, was close to everything, felt safe at night and the hotel was clean and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower was good but a bit grubby. Pillows were ridiculously small & uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of construction in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really good, friendly and went further than expected to meet needs
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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