Marcoola Travel Guide
Sunshine Coast
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.
Noosa Beach
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.
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.
Mooloolaba Beach
Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.
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.
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.
Things to do
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
Mooloolaba: Canal Cruise with Commentary
Top hotels in Marcoola
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Ours was a very basic motel room. No biscuits to have with cuppa.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Sand Dunes Resort
Great place . Amazing pool !!!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Friendly staff at both reception and in the restaurant. Room was clean, bed was super comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Stayed here for a special occasion weekend away recently, but what a rip-off! The resort was extremely run-down both inside and out. The 'beach lagoon' was unswimmable due to being full of thick and foul smelling weed. The room quality was old and basic with the king bed being just two beds pushed ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Great location with lovely views. Special mention to Darian at the front desk with the care taken to ensure we had a nice stay and his communication overall. Thank you
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Breakfast was great. Parking across the Rd was a pain, next time I would prefer to park in hotel parking, but none available.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Marcoola
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.
Mount Coolum
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Coolum. You might want to make time for a stop at Mt Coolum Golf Club or Mount Coolum National Park.
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.
