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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Mooloolaba Esplanade

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Meeting facility
Point of interest
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD, 4558
  • Place, Sunshine Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Maroochydore Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Alex Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(37 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Queen Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast)

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

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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)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Suite (Free Breakfast)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Sunshine Coast

Maroochydore stay.With a stay at this Maroochydore hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sunshine Plaza and 2 miles (3 km) of Maroochydore Beach. Alex Skate Park and Suncity Tenpin are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sunshine Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Maroochydore Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Suncity Tenpin - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Alex Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Alex Skate Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Palmwoods Station - 23 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yakiniku Hibiki Sunshine Plaza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Giddy geisha - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4-star hotel near Mooloolaba Esplanade
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 an elevator. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Sunshine Coast hotel is smoke free.

  • 181 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG offers 181 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Sunshine Coast hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (AUD 15 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 72 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 15 per day(886 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 percent

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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. 579 out of 971 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 971 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 971 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 971 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 971 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, modern and spacious room. Great amenities and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darryl Martin

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They had a wield check in. The girl who checked us in was also mixing drinks at the attached bar. It made for a longer process than was necessary. I noticed later that more staff were present. The short term parking area was small and very busy. I drove around the block 3 times before getting a spot. I then had to pay $15/night to park in a parking garage. The room was very clean but small. You also had to put a towel on the floor to prevent the water from going all over the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Midori

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean and having a pool at the top floor was entertaining for my children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A reasonable express hotel. The free breakfast was good, top floor had good views, and top floor facilities such as the pool / fitness room / $2 laundry were much appreciated. WiFi issues were sorted quickly when asked. However, there was also some confusion from staff around the process for parking next door. Kept getting inconsistent responses on how to get our parking next door registered. But didn't get unduly ripped off here so okay in the end.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

robert, Lara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok for overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, nice staff and decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher, Runaway bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very clean but quite small. Shower was nice and powerful. Staff were very friendly on check in and check out. Convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adeola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, helpful and kind staff, breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and clean. The only thing we didn’t like was room was a little bit small. Couldn’t swing a cat but it was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ameya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and staff. Hotel’s close to most tourist attractions, cafes, and malls.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful staff and a good roof top pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place. Close to the beach and Sunshine plaza just around the corner
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria R

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room was opposite the elevators and very noisy. The hotel hotel stairs to the 2nd floor are accessible ( except in emergency). Room bath design was inconvenient and there was no privacy between bedroom and bath.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rahim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikkel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trang

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Included buffet breakfast was better than some paid options. Facilities solid for the class of hotel. Reception did feel understaffed when in busy periods of the day. Overall great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanaka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clen room good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025