Where to Stay in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast

A midsized beach town midway between Noosa and Maroochydore. It has a long, family-friendly beach and a modest shopping area.

✦ The vibe

Unfussy, family-oriented, with a touch of old-school charm.

👤 Best for

Families, surfers and those who want a balance of amenities and quiet.

🏨 Where to stay

Apartments, resorts and a golf resort; mid-range overall.

🚇 Getting around

Walkable in the village; about 15 min drive to airport, 20 min to Noosa.

📍 Nearby

Coolum Beach, Mount Coolum (walking track).

Best hotels in Coolum Beach

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Coolum Beach

★★★ 📍 306 m

Coolum Beach Resort

306 m from Coolum Beach

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★★★ 📍 9.6 km

Pacific Paradise

9.6 km from Coolum Beach

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★★★ 📍 11.5 km

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

11.5 km from Coolum Beach

270 Ocean Dr, Twin Waters QLD 4564, Australia

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★★★ 📍 12.9 km

River Sands

12.9 km from Coolum Beach

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★★★ 📍 12.9 km

Wunpalm Maroochydore

12.9 km from Coolum Beach

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★★★ 📍 13.1 km

Loea

13.1 km from Coolum Beach

361 Bradman Ave, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia

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★★★ 📍 13.3 km

Nightcap at Waterfront Hotel

13.3 km from Coolum Beach

2/46 David Low Way, Diddillibah QLD 4559, Australia

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★★★ 📍 13.3 km

Maroochy Waterfront Conference Centre

13.3 km from Coolum Beach

42 David Low Way, Diddillibah QLD 4559, Australia

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★★★ 📍 13.4 km

Riverside Holiday Home

13.4 km from Coolum Beach

Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia

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★★★ 📍 13.7 km

Top Spot Motel

13.7 km from Coolum Beach

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★★★ 📍 14.0 km

Longboard Lodge

14.0 km from Coolum Beach

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★★★ 📍 14.2 km

The Beach Houses

14.2 km from Coolum Beach

43, Sixth Avenue, Sunshine Coast, 4558

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★★★ 📍 14.3 km

Catalina

14.3 km from Coolum Beach

47 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia

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★★★ 📍 14.8 km

The Sebel

14.8 km from Coolum Beach

20 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia

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★★★ 📍 14.8 km

Key Largo

14.8 km from Coolum Beach

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★★★ 📍 15.0 km

Oaks Seaforth

15.0 km from Coolum Beach

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★★★ 📍 15.4 km

The Mirage Alexandra Headland

15.4 km from Coolum Beach

6 Mari St, Alexandra Headland QLD 4572, Australia

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★★★ 📍 15.5 km

Alex Seaside Resort

15.5 km from Coolum Beach

146, Alexandra Parade, Sunshine Coast, 4572

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★★★ 📍 16.3 km

Motel Nambour

16.3 km from Coolum Beach

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★★★ 📍 16.6 km

Nambour Centrepoint Motel

16.6 km from Coolum Beach

26-28 Coronation Ave, Nambour QLD 4560, Australia

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★★★ 📍 16.6 km

Breeze Mooloolaba

16.6 km from Coolum Beach

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★★★ 📍 16.7 km

Amytis Gardens

16.7 km from Coolum Beach

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★★★ 📍 17.1 km

Nambour Heights Motel

17.1 km from Coolum Beach

4 Nambour - Mapleton Rd, Nambour QLD 4560, Australia

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★★★ 📍 17.1 km

Nambour Lodge

17.1 km from Coolum Beach

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