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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4.0 star property

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Relax by the pool, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stunning view of the surrounding landscape.
Relax in our stylish lobby with a seating area, reception desk, and lush greenery.
Enjoy a panoramic city view from the large window in this stylish room, featuring a comfortable chair, a small table, and a floor lamp.
Enjoy a drink at the central bar with comfortable seating for four.
Enjoy a city view from the large window in this stylish room, featuring a comfortable bed, desk, and chair.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD, 4558
  • Sunshine Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Maroochydore Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

Enjoy a city view from the large window in this stylish room, featuring a comfortable bed, desk, and chair.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable sofa, a bedside table, and a neatly made bed.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and armchair, featuring a flat-screen TV and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Free Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in a clean and minimalist space with a comfortable bed, desk for work or leisure, and a large window with a view.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Free Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Enjoy a city view from the comfort of a spacious bed with a flat-screen TV and large window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Relax in a serene space with a comfortable bed, flat-screen TV, and separate bathroom.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and wardrobe.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, separate seating area, and bench.

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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite (Free Breakfast)

Relax in a clean and minimalist space with a comfortable bed, desk for work or leisure, and a large window with a view.

Suite (Free Breakfast)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Relax in a serene space with a comfortable bed, flat-screen TV, and separate bathroom.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

Relax in a serene space with a large bed, bedside table, and comfortable chair.

Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Relax in a clean and minimalist space with a comfortable bed, desk for work or leisure, and a large window with a view.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Hotel in Sunshine Coast with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a meeting room and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG offers 181 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Sunshine Coast hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sunshine Plaza. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Mooloolaba Esplanade and 10 minutes from Mooloolaba Beach
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG also features a vending machine, a front desk safe, and a lift. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Sunshine Coast hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (AUD 12.50 per day)
  • Secured, covered 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

  • Free cot
  • 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

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.9 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 759 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Business traveller
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

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only disappointment was no printed map for area. Otherwise very pleasant stay, would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No protection from inclement weather, double rooms quite small for families
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities. Failed to do a room service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent some time in the pool on the roof. The atmosphere was very good, and the staff answered my questions politely and also gave me some extra, helpful information. I would certainly like to stay there again when next in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely great value for the money. Will be back again for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to lots of restaurants and Sunshine Plaza. Easy parking. Room was clean and modern.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zalan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel Good breakfast, and close to everything in Maroochydore I wasn’t a fan of the pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phongsri

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kendell

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joh-Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay parking is terrible. Just because you “book” parking when booking your stay doesn’t mean you will get on site parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chaminda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 star accomodation Clean friendly comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025