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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD, 4558
  • Sunshine Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Maroochydore Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 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 King Bed (Free Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 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 (Free Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • 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
(32 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Free Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite (Free Breakfast)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Free Breakfast)

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Sunshine Coast

Maroochydore stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Maroochydore hotel, you'll find Sunshine Plaza and Maroochy River Conservation Park. Maroochydore Beach and Alex Skate Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sunshine Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Maroochydore Beach - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Palmwoods Station - 23 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Market Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boost Juice - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪John Kyle Espresso - ‬4 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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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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG is 7.7 mi (15-min drive) away from the Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 2.6 mi (10-min drive) from Mooloolaba Beach and 1.4 mi (6-min drive) from Maroochydore Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 20 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG features an outdoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG to downtown Sunshine Coast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG is 1.7 mi away from Sunshine Coast.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 780 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 780 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 780 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 780 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 780 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

DEB

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, simple, practical and super stylish. Great Brekky
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ellen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was okay- bed was two singles to make king with noticeable dip in the middle. Breakfast was average with apple juice watered down significantly on day 2. Access was difficult with people staying much longer in 10 min bays
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lydia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Wouldn't stay again

To start with a positive the staff were lovely. That is where the positives end. When it says parking available, unless you pre book, there is no parking. Street parking is very very limited, their is paid public parking, but that is only good if you don't want to come and go. One of our pillow cases had stains when we checked into the room and while I was showing part of the shower just fell off. The free breakfast leaves much to be desired. It appears the hotel was very busy. Breakfast started at 7am, and by 8am there was very little food left. They did refill the hot food but cold breakfast wasnt refilled. The curtains are not block out curtains, so don't expect a sleep on. For the price, I would stay somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solid hotel. Nothing fancy but nothing wrong anywhere. Good shower, quick checkin, clean room And common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danika

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, easily walkable to everything around. Great central place to be in Maroochydore. Excellent facilities:)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary

Our stay was very good except the a/c was quite noisy when it kicked in
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were modern and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my time at this modern and continently located hotel. Will definitely stay again. The only problem is street parking for visitors is non existent !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd stay here again, good location, close to restaurants, shopping centre and a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viaella

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility but the parking is an issue. As a guest we shouldn’t have to pay. If we had to go out numerous times it would add up as well as the $12.50 per night. To enter the hotel was chaotic as Google maps directed us to another street due to construction. It wasn’t easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation and great location. will be back to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and well cared for. The breakfast bar was also terrific. Great value and service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

TRACEY

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Late check in. and when we did check in there was not enough staff on. Line up at reception was out the door. Parking is very poor. Breakfast was poor. Tiny rooms. Overall very Expensive night for what it we got.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a one bedroom which was beautifully clean. The bed was comfortable & it was very quiet & had blackout blinds which made the room wonderfully dark for sleeping. The only thing i did not like was that the bathroom was all printed glass which did not create a feeling of privacy. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Staff were excellent. Walking distance to Sunshine plaza. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025