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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 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 (High Floor, Free Breakfast)

  • 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

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

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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)
  • 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 Queen Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast)

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

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

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

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

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

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

Suite (Free Breakfast)

  • 26 sq m
  • 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
(74 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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 Beach 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) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪John Kyle Espresso - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boost Juice - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Giddy geisha - ‬2 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
  • 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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  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
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includes taxes & fees
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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

  • 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

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
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

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 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
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. 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

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 845 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 845 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 845 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 845 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 845 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised by this hotel, reception area always smelt lovely and the room was surprisingly quiet, no noise from other guests at all. Staff incredibly helpful, really can’t fault it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. Good number of pillows Reception staff wonderful!👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very nice - lots of different things to eat- Bed was great comfortable - pillows was 2 different 1 was soft and 1 more firm Parking was across the road in a multi story The hotel paid for the parking Would recommend it if anyone need to stay up that way Everything is within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi

Business traveller
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

Gillian

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

10/10 Excellent

David, The Gap

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

6/10 Okay

Ollo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

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

8/10 Good

Juliet

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was modern and had a great bathroom, the area itself was very commercial and there was difficulty for parking, but a parking station closeby had parking by the hour up to a maximum of $15. I did find the aircon blowing on the bed made it difficult to sleep and pillows were strange. Free wifi was very handy and a nice free breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, great location. Great pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff where very good on prompt check in and very helpful when we had expressed disappointment With the rooms bed comfort. We were given another room which resolved the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SARAH

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Paid $500 for a suite. King bed, separate lounge area with T, large alfresco area, kettle and pod coffee machine, sink. No washing up supplies, dish cloth, tea towel and small dish liquid would have been handy. NO WINE GLASSES!!! Minimal milk. I’ve had more tea/coffee selection for a lot less per night. Large outdoor area with a tiny plastic table and 2 chairs. Bathroom amenities were beautiful. My room 105 was right opposite the lift. Buffet breakfast was standard. Not worth the price tag.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Na

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wait too long for the room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

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

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is a little dated but well maintained and very clean. The standout feature was undoubtedly the reception and breakfast staff, they were absolutely outstanding, and I couldn’t commend them more. As for the bed and pillows, they were… interesting. Don’t expect a particularly comfortable night as the mattress was quite firm, the pillows were more like half-size/cot pillows, and there was no top sheet. That said, we managed and still got through the night. Despite this, we would stay again, as it does seem to be one of the better accommodation options in the area though we’re still a little puzzled as to why the bedding is like it is!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JENNIFER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in and comfy bed. Bar service was extremely slow with only one member on at the time. Ordered dinner and was missing accompaniment when it came out. When asked, the staff member said there's only one. So she knew we ordered it but seemed like she hoped we didn't notice that it was missing. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room service pizza was excellent. I love staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet , Safe , Breakfast & Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great for a short stay. Room was clean and quiet - only thing I didn't like were the silly little pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025