Popular places to visit
Hastings Street
Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Walk along the waterfront, have a barbecue on the grassy parklands, let the kids enjoy the playground and shop in the boutique shops after a swim in the ocean.
Noosa Beach
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.
Mooloolaba Beach
Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.
Bulcock Beach
Clear ocean waters, a dazzling stretch of sandy shore, warm paddling pools and a beachside boardwalk combine to make this a classic seaside getaway.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.
Things to do
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
Mooloolaba: Canal Cruise with Commentary
Top hotels in Marcoola
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Nothing stood out. Quite an old motel due for renovation. My room had a loud air conditioner. The bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Sand Dunes Resort
Great place, great location, we loved bit of our stay there!!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Awesome!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Great location, nice room, loved having a cafe at the bottom.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
RACV Noosa Resort
Great for families Friendly staff Only one restaurant with limited food choices As a couple having an adult only pool would have been more relaxing
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Room was clean and very comfy, staff were lovely.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Marcoola
Mudjimba
Mudjimba is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaroomba Beach and Maroochy River Conservation Park.
Twin Waters
Twin Waters is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Twin Waters Golf Club and Yaroomba Beach while in the area.
Maroochydore
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
Cotton Tree
When in Cotton Tree, you can plan a visit to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Coolum Beach
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Coolum Beach or Peregian Beach might round out your trip.
Alexandra Headland
Travellers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
