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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Property class: 4

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Free daily buffet breakfast
Point of interest
Meeting facility
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD, 4558
  • Place, Sunshine Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Maroochydore Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Alex Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Free Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast)

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (High Floor, Free Breakfast)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite (Free Breakfast)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a meeting room and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG offers 181 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Sunshine Coast hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sunshine Plaza. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Mooloolaba Esplanade and 10 minutes from Mooloolaba Beach
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 a lift. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Sunshine Coast hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (AUD 15 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.9 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 72 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 15 per day(886 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 992 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 992 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 992 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 992 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 992 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel for a short trip and found it to be a decent budget option in a fantastic location. The room was quite small, but it had everything you would need for a basic stay. One downside was the bedding, the pillows were very thin, so I’d recommend bringing your own if you’re particular about comfort. The bed was advertised as a queen, but it felt closer to a double, which was a bit disappointing. Unfortunately, another issue was that our room was not cleaned during our stay, which was disappointing and took away from the overall experience. Breakfast was included and, while fairly basic, it was still a nice bonus. There were options like eggs, bacon, and fresh fruit, which was enough to start the day. Overall, while I probably wouldn’t stay here again, it’s a good choice for travellers looking for an affordable place in a great spot close to shopping centres and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veeninder

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yongqiang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly stuff. ckean room. good breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei-Wei Marinda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great service and good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous facility
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Viv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Millen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Limited breakfast but it was included so not going to complain. There was enough for what you would need. Nice clean room, very nice hotel. Great spot, no complaints at all. If anything the only small complain is the pool could have been a little cooler. We went in to cool down but it was rather warm
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

ahsan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are very tiny but tidy. Included breakfast was very ordinary. end of ditching it and going to a cafe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SULU

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a good location. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was was lovely.it was roomy light and cool.it was very clean and modern. It was a grwat stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
NicI hotel, free breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall comfortable experience. Would have been good to see more food variety at buffet breakfast though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Spring Mountain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to shops, restaurants, the river walk and further on the beach. Carpark is building right next to hotel, $15 overnight or $20 multiple entry. Nice and modern, good staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Pool and seating area on top floor. Good shower and size room. Handy location, breakfast a bonus. Lots of large construction jobs on 2 sides so was woken both mornings early with noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, modern and spacious room. Great amenities and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darryl Martin

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They had a wield check in. The girl who checked us in was also mixing drinks at the attached bar. It made for a longer process than was necessary. I noticed later that more staff were present. The short term parking area was small and very busy. I drove around the block 3 times before getting a spot. I then had to pay $15/night to park in a parking garage. The room was very clean but small. You also had to put a towel on the floor to prevent the water from going all over the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Midori

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean and having a pool at the top floor was entertaining for my children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A reasonable express hotel. The free breakfast was good, top floor had good views, and top floor facilities such as the pool / fitness room / $2 laundry were much appreciated. WiFi issues were sorted quickly when asked. However, there was also some confusion from staff around the process for parking next door. Kept getting inconsistent responses on how to get our parking next door registered. But didn't get unduly ripped off here so okay in the end.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026