Last Updated on February 29, 2024 by Natalia
The beachfront town of Mooloolaba has brilliant accommodation options and some of the best places to stay on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. There are plenty of great things to do in Mooloolaba from relaxing on the beach to whale watching to sunset cruises. On top of that, there are some wonderful day trips possible to places like Montville and Maleny in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Although it’s possible to visit Mooloolaba on a day trip from Brisbane, it’s worth spending a few nights in the area to enjoy the beaches and everything the Sunshine Coast has to offer. Fortunately there are some great places to stay in Mooloolaba in terms of hotels, apartments and other accommodation. Find out the best places to stay in Mooloolaba below!
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Best places to stay in Mooloolaba
Mid-Range
Newport Mooloolaba Apartments
The Newport Mooloolaba Apartments are one of the best and cheapest places to stay in this part of the Sunshine Coast. Brilliantly located a few minutes walk from Mooloolaba beach, it’s the perfect place to stay for a beach getaway, and there are a number of restaurants, shops, and bars within walking distance too!
There are several motel-style rooms of the ground floor, which represent great value given the excellent location in Mooloolaba. Rooms are spacious and have everything you need for a comfortable stay, including air-conditioning, a kitchenette with a fridge, a TV and more.
Alternatively, the property also offers a number of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private balcony with lovely views.
There are a number of great facilities in the complex, including a heated outdoor swimming pool, sauna, and barbecue facilities.
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Lillypilly Bed and Breakfast
Lillypilly Bed and Breakfast is one of the best places to stay in Mooloolaba, and is consistently rated as one of the top accommodation options in the area. Located just a 5-minute drive or 25-minute walk from Mooloolaba Beach, the property is in a quiet area whilst still being close enough to restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops.
The property has a lovely garden with a swimming pool and sun loungers, making it a perfect place to relax. Barbecue facilities are also available, as well as free bikes if you want to ride into town.
There are only two rooms at the property, both of which offer air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a kitchenette. The downstairs room has its own private patio and the upstair room has a private balcony. As there are only two rooms at the property, there aren’t many other guests to share the facilities with – so you may even get the pool all to yourself!
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Mantra Sirocco
The Mantra Sirocco Aparthotel is one of the best luxury accommodation options in Mooloolaba. Located practically on the beachfront along Mooloolaba Esplanade, the accommodation is in a great location and has easy access to a number of restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops.
It’s a great place to stay if you want to spend your days relaxing on the beach, and you’ll also have the option to make use of the hotel’s large heated outdoor pool. As well as the amazing pool, this premium hotel offers a fitness centre, barbecue facilities, free private parking, and more!
The property offers two-bedroom apartments featuring a private balcony with beautiful sea views, a kitchen, air-conditioning, cable TV and more. Both the standard and executive apartments are spacious and modern, making them a brilliant base for your stay in Mooloolaba.
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Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach Aparthotel is one of the best places to stay in the area. The property boasts a wonderful beachfront location, as well as having both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool for guests to enjoy.
There are a variety of suites and apartments available to rent at the property, ranging from one-bedroom suites to three-bedroom apartments capable of sleeping up to 7 people. All of the suites and apartments feature air-conditioning, a kitchenette or kitchen, a lounge area with a flat-screen TV, and a private balcony
It takes just a few minutes to walk from the property to Mooloolaba Beach, and there are a number of restaurants, bars, and shops in the immediate area. The property also boasts a rooftop deck with lovely city and sea views, as well as free private parking for all guests.
Click here to book a stay at the amazing Mantra Beach Aparthotel on Booking.com!
Alternatively, VRBO have some fantastic accommodation options if you want to rent a property instead of staying at a hotel during your stay in Mooloolaba! Click here to see the amazing options on the VRBO website!
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