Luxury hotels in Sunshine Coast

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Sunshine Coast. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Rumba Beach Resort Caloundra, Australia

  

  Resort. Overlooking the pristine environs of the Pumicestone Passage with the famous Glass House Mountains as a backdrop, Rumba Beach Resort is located in the heart of Caloundra on the beachfront and surrounded by a variety of restaurants, cafes and retail outlets. Free undercover parking on site. Offering elegant one, two and three - bedroom apartments with fully-equipped kitchens the Rumba Beach Resort is perfect for couples, families and friends getting away to the coast for some fun in the sun. Complimentary tea/percolated coffee and muffins provided to all inhouse guests from 7am - 10am daily at 26 Degrees Bar. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 410 AUD.

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• 2 Altitude On Montville Montville, Australia

  

  Hotel. Offering free WiFi, a restaurant and bar, Altitude On Montville is located in Montville, 2.4 km from Kondalilla Falls. This 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Certain rooms at the property feature a balcony with a sea view. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. Selected rooms also feature a kitchenette with a dishwasher and a microwave. At Altitude On Montville, rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.The studio rooms feature a 2-person hot tub on their private balcony. The nearest airport is Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Airport, 22 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 248 AUD.

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• 3 Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort Noosa Heads, Australia

  

  Hotel. Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort features a central location on Hastings Street, just 1.6 km from Noosa National Park. It offers an on-site restaurant, a day spa and a heated outdoor pool. All studios have a private balcony with views of either Noosa Village, the resort’s pool, Noosa River or the beautiful Laguna Bay. All studios have a kitchenette with a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Each also comes with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Aqua Day Spa boasts an extensive range of services with over 60 beauty and body treatments. The outdoor pool is surrounded by beautiful landscaped tropical gardens. You can approach the concierge team to assist you with dining recommendations and travel tips. Experience modern European flavors with Noosa's flair for seasonal produce and local ingredients at Noosa Beach House Restaurant. Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort is 3 km from Noosa Springs Golf Course and a 25-minute drive from the Eumundi markets. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 498 AUD.

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• 4 Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas Noosa Heads, Australia

  

  Resort. The 5-star Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas offers luxurious accommodation with a private balcony. Guests enjoy a restaurant, a bar, 2 swimming pools, a fitness centre, a games room, and a day spa. The property is just 500 metres walk from Laguna Bay beach. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Situated next Noosa National Park, Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas offers free transfers to and from the cosmopolitan dining and fashion centre of Hastings Street. Free onsite car parking and a 24/7 reception desk are also provided. Each of the air-conditioned apartments and villas feature a lounge area, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. All include a dining setting and a lounge area with cable TV. Some villas offer views over Laguna Bay and exclusive access to a private pool. The day spa offers massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. View Restaurant boasts a relaxing and welcoming environment, and an extensive international menu. Breakfast is available between 07:00-10:00. After a day of luxury at the day spa, you can relax alongside the pool with a cocktail. Peppers Noosa is idealy located for visiting the rainforest canopies of the National Park and you can explore the area with onsite rental of an electric bike. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 338 AUD.

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• 5 The Country House at Hunchy Montville Montville, Australia

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Offering an outdoor pool and wrap around balconies with tree top views, this luxury accommodation is located in Hunchy, Queensland right next door to Montville. The property offers views along the rainforest valley to the coast and the surrounding Blackall Ranges. The Country House at Hunchy Montville is within a 9-minute drive of Montville, via a quiet country road. Montville boasts a range of restaurants, shops and cafes. All air-conditioned king spa suites feature a private bathroom with a spa bath, bathrobes and free toiletries. For your convenience there is a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a sound bar system which streams music via Bluetooth and a Blu Ray DVD player. The property includes a fridge, a kettle with tea and locally produced milk, and a coffee machine with a variety of coffee capsules. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the dining room, which includes cooked bacon and eggs, pastries, juice, fruit and tea/coffee. Lunch and dinner meal options are available on request, prior to arrival. Show full description Guest review score 9.9, rooms from around 365 AUD.

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• 6 Mapleton Springs Mapleton, Australia

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Set in Mapleton, Mapleton Springs is a 5-star ADULTS ONLY property that features a spa, an infinity swimming pool and free WiFi. Guests can learn about caring for the wildlife found on the property. All air-conditioned rooms at Mapleton Springs have a balcony, desk, a seating area and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet and à la carte options. The guest lounge has an open wood fireplace. A cinema room and laundry facilities are also available. Noosa Heads is 33 km from Mapleton Springs. The nearest airport is Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Airport, 21 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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• 7 Gridley Homestead B&B Eumundi, Australia

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Offering rooms with free WiFi, Gridley Homestead B&B is just 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Eumundi Markets. Built over 100 years ago and extended around 1998, it features a wrap around verandah with great views of Mount Cooroy and Mount Eerwah. Gridley Homestead B&B Eumundi is 4 minutes’ drive from Eumundi Train Station, and 25 minutes' drive from Noosa Heads. Sunshine Coast Airport is a 30-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Each room has wooden floors and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. During winter you can relax by the fireplace in the guest lounge, and enjoy the well-stocked library of books and DVDs. Free afternoon tea is served on the day of arrival, offering homemade cakes, freshly brewed coffee and a wide selection of teas. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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• 8 White Shells Luxury Apartments Marcoola, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Just 150 metres from Marcoola Beach, White Shells Luxury features fully self-contained apartments with a modern kitchen. The property offers free parking, free WiFi access and a shared rooftop with an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy views of Mount Coolum, bush or partial ocean views from their stylish apartments. Each apartment has a spacious living area with a DVD player and a flat-screen TV. Other amenities include laundry facilities and barbecue. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities like whale watching and trips to Sunshine Coast. Luxury White Shells is a 5-minute drive from Mount Coolum Shopping Centre, Mount Coolum Golf Club and Sunshine Coast Airport. Sunshine Plaza is a 10-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 9 Breeze Mooloolaba, Ascend Hotel Collection Mooloolaba, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, Breeze Mooloolaba, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is located in the heart of Mooloolaba, less than a 5-minute walk to Mooloolaba beach. Local shops, restaurants and cafes are within a 10-minute walk. UnderWater World Sea Life Aquarium is just a 4-minute drive. Each air-conditioned apartment includes a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, toaster, fridge and a kettle. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each apartment has a flat-screen TV. Some apartments also feature a balcony. Breeze Mooloolaba, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member also includes a barbecue. The property offers grocery delivery. The nearest airport is Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Airport, 8 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 325 AUD.

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• 10 RACV Noosa Resort Noosa Heads, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Surrounded by pristine beaches, rivers, hinterland and national parks, the 5-star RACV Noosa Resort is located just 3 minutes' drive from iconic Hastings Street. Free WiFi, wheelchair access facilities, in-house/DVD movies and complimentary car parking are all included. Indulge in your choice of accommodation with modern appointed suites or 1, 2 and 3-bedroom fully self-contained apartments and 3-bedroom private precinct villas, which include either a rooftop spa or plunge pool. For those who want an exclusive, luxury experience, the 3-bedroom Enclave Luxury Villas are available. All apartments include prestigious fittings and fixtures throughout, including kitchen facilities with European appliances and stone bench tops. Take advantage of your furnished courtyard or balcony. The Resort offers a luxurious day spa with 6 treatment rooms, a heated lagoon swimming pool with man-made beach entry, heated pool with 2 water slides and a splash park, outdoor heated spa, heated toddler’s pool, restaurant and sunset bar with wood-fired pizza. At RACV Noosa Resort there is also a fitness centre, flood-lit tennis court, playground and bike hire. A 24-hour reception, in room dining and a free hourly courtesy bus to Main Beach/Hastings Street are available. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 375 AUD.

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• 11 Spicers Clovelly Estate Montville, Australia

  

  Lodge. This 5-star luxury property is situated in the Sunshine Coast, of Montville, Australia. Spicers Clovelly Estate is just 5 minutes' from Montville Village. Grand figs, shaded jacarandas and groves of magnolias and gardenias frame the stunning French-provincial architecture of the main guest house, which offers a variety of suites that are luxuriously furnished. Spicers Clovelly Estate is home to The Long Apron restaurant, which delivers European-inspired menus. Guests can explore the creative hub of Montville village with a variety of art galleries, craft shops, boutique stores and restaurants. There are also many fabulous waterfall walks and the local wineries to enjoy. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 539 AUD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!