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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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, Mooloolaba Esplanade
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪11 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
(34 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Suite (Free Breakfast)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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
(73 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Hotel in Sunshine Coast with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
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 lift
  • 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

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (AUD 12.50 per day)
  • Secured, covered 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

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
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

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 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
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

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 832 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 832 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 832 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 832 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 832 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, nice views from the rooftop pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juliet

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was modern and had a great bathroom, the area itself was very commercial and there was difficulty for parking, but a parking station closeby had parking by the hour up to a maximum of $15. I did find the aircon blowing on the bed made it difficult to sleep and pillows were strange. Free wifi was very handy and a nice free breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, great location. Great pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff where very good on prompt check in and very helpful when we had expressed disappointment With the rooms bed comfort. We were given another room which resolved the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SARAH

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Paid $500 for a suite. King bed, separate lounge area with T, large alfresco area, kettle and pod coffee machine, sink. No washing up supplies, dish cloth, tea towel and small dish liquid would have been handy. NO WINE GLASSES!!! Minimal milk. I’ve had more tea/coffee selection for a lot less per night. Large outdoor area with a tiny plastic table and 2 chairs. Bathroom amenities were beautiful. My room 105 was right opposite the lift. Buffet breakfast was standard. Not worth the price tag.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Na

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wait too long for the room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Clean, modern and functional. Nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is a little dated but well maintained and very clean. The standout feature was undoubtedly the reception and breakfast staff, they were absolutely outstanding, and I couldn’t commend them more. As for the bed and pillows, they were… interesting. Don’t expect a particularly comfortable night as the mattress was quite firm, the pillows were more like half-size/cot pillows, and there was no top sheet. That said, we managed and still got through the night. Despite this, we would stay again, as it does seem to be one of the better accommodation options in the area though we’re still a little puzzled as to why the bedding is like it is!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JENNIFER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in and comfy bed. Bar service was extremely slow with only one member on at the time. Ordered dinner and was missing accompaniment when it came out. When asked, the staff member said there's only one. So she knew we ordered it but seemed like she hoped we didn't notice that it was missing. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room service pizza was excellent. I love staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet , Safe , Breakfast & Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great for a short stay. Room was clean and quiet - only thing I didn't like were the silly little pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean hotel, attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Kind helpful staff. Clean facilities. Newish build. Shopping centre across road. Close to beach and river.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Free breakfast is just the beginning

Free breakfast, fantastic friendly service and a convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rach

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marissa

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

Great quick stay hotel

We always love our stay at the Holiday Inn Express! The location is super convenient to Sunshine Plaza and is a short walk to the Esplanade. Rooms are always so clean and comfortable, perfect for our family’s needs. The hotel was extremely busy over the school holiday time, so they could have done with a few more staff to help manage the reception and bar at happy hour. Otherwise staff were very friendly and welcoming. Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, but the overall service fell short of expectations. Beverage options were limited, and I noticed hidden charges on my card, which I chose not to contest. Room cleaning was only provided upon request, which should not be the standard for this type of accommodation. Chris
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio Vasconcellos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cost / benefit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandeep

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025