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Rainbow Sands Resort

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Rainbow Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Soundproofing, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Exterior
Property entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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42-46 Rainbow Beach Rd, Rainbow Beach, QLD, 4581
  • Place, Phil Rogers Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooloola Great Walk North Trailhead
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Soundproofing, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Soundproofing, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Rainbow Beach

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Rainbow Beach motel, you'll find Rainbow Beach and Carlo Sand Blow. Inskip Point is 7.5 mi (12 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Phil Rogers Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rainbow Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cooloola Great Walk North Trailhead - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carlo Sand Blow - 20 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Inskip Point - 12 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Deck @ Sea Salt - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Marina and Grill - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Beach Surf Life Saving Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ed's Beach Bakery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Sands Resort

3-star motel near Rainbow Beach
As a guest of Rainbow Sands Resort, you'll find an outdoor pool and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Rainbow Beach motel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Rainbow Sands Resort offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.70 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 30 2025 to January 19 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.70 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Rainbow Sands Resort
Rainbow Sands
Rainbow Sands Resort Motel
Rainbow Sands Resort Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Sands Resort Motel Rainbow Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rainbow Sands Resort to the airport?

Rainbow Sands Resort is 92.3 mi (122-min drive) away from the Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rainbow Sands Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rainbow Sands Resort.

How close is Rainbow Sands Resort to the beach?

This motel is a short 12-minute walk from Rainbow Beach and 0.6 mi (2-min drive) from Carlo Sand Blow. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rainbow Sands Resort offer free breakfast?

Rainbow Sands Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rainbow Sands Resort?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Sands Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rainbow Sands Resort?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Rainbow Sands Resort have a pool?

Rainbow Sands Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Rainbow Sands Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Rainbow Sands Resort to downtown Rainbow Beach?

Rainbow Sands Resort is 0.1 mi away from Rainbow Beach.

Rainbow Sands Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 471 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrea

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

BRUCE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice stay and the accommodation was a nice old property but there were a lot of things that needed repair, such as blinds not closing properly, doors falling off hinges etc. The bed was terrible
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

lay

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

4/10 Poor

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Freyan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Responsive to our messages about late checkin. Easy process to checkin and out. Not much in the town but good to stay for a night before K’gari excursion
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were bery nest and clean. Letty the Manager was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kitchenette was a little lacking, otherwise had a great stay. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service. Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had no blanket forks where dusty but evening else was clean no Netflix on the tv but remote said it did not very happy with the stay but they did so what I ask for I was happy with that thank u
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Inge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The beds were very comfortable. The aging facilities are being progressively renovated.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

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

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All good but no elevators hard for seniors on upper levels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a boat and the staff were very accommodating with parking and access. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Definitely showing signs of wear and tear.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Conor

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

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

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

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional and friendly staff. Easy access to local restaurants and facilities. Clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025