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Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Mooloolaba Beach on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Mooloolaba Beach consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 10 October 2026.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows overlooking a garden.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, a coffee table, and a balcony with a city view.

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a large window overlooking a garden.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop pool, outdoor seating, and a glass-enclosed balcony.

1. Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective

1.5 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Alan

£90

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. A balcony with plants and a building is visible through the glass doors.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a chair, and a potted plant.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of palm trees.

A modern room with a glass table, white chairs, a beige sofa, and large windows with a view of greenery.

2. Kalua Holiday Apartments

Maroochydore, 1.9 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Claire

£234

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of the water with boats in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, wicker furniture, and a view of the street.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a wooden deck, and a railing with a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with curtains, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork above the beds.

3. Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel

1.3 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

ROGER LINDSAY

£84

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a view to the outside.

A modern multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.

4. Pacific Beach Resort

Mooloolaba, 0.6 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Matt

£204

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious living room with a large TV, leather sofas, and a balcony with a city view.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a view of the ocean.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bowl of fruit, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a view of the sea, and a large window.

5. Alexandra on the Pacific

Alexandra Headland, 0.9 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Susan

£319

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a small table.

A modern room with a curved red sofa, a large window with a view of the sea, a wooden floor, and a minimalist bathroom.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a red sofa, a round bathtub, and a wooden partition.

6. Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel

Mooloolaba, 0.4 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Ian

£199

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a white railing, and a view of trees and sky.

A buffet setup with various food items and a floral centerpiece.

A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small vase with flowers.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with a tray of food, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

7. Bli Bli House Riverside Retreat

6.4 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Linda

£180

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a glass table, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the ocean and beach.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a glass table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

8. Beach on Sixth

Cotton Tree, 2.2 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Mitchell

£285

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern two-story house with a balcony on the upper floor, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A beach with waves gently lapping onto the shore under a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a black countertop.

A two-story house with a deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested hill.

9. sunshine coast retreat

8.3 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Chak Ying

£187

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a large umbrella, and a wooden fence.

A person riding a bicycle in front of a modern house with a number 6 on the door.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by palm trees and a white building with 'LOEA' on the roof.

10. Loea Boutique Hotel

Maroochydore, 5 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Mary

£128

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with a glass bottom, surrounded by palm trees and a covered seating area.

A neatly made bed with a straw hat, a book, and a small potted plant by a window with sheer curtains.

A coastal cityscape with a beachfront, high-rise buildings, and a clear blue sky.

A bar area with a bartender preparing drinks, a coffee machine, and a variety of bar tools and glasses.

11. Rumba Beach Resort

Caloundra, 8.6 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Jennifer

£230

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A restaurant with a patterned carpet, wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern building with a covered walkway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A restaurant with a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.

12. Red Bridge Motor Inn

9.8 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Larry

£103

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A patio area with a covered seating area, a pool, and a fenced garden.

A swimming pool surrounded by a white fence, with a sign for Marcola Motel in the background.

A house with a brick exterior, a well-maintained lawn, a parked car, and a white fence.

13. Sunshine Coast Airport Motel

Marcoola, 5.7 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Jock

£96

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach view.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a glass door leading to a kitchen, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a blue countertop, a microwave, and a stove.

14. Belaire Place Motel Apartments

Caloundra, 8.6 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Stephen

£189

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A beach with a sandy shore, clear blue water, and tall buildings in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

A modern interior with a sofa, small tables, and a large potted plant.

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Maroochydore, 2.7 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Glenn

£102

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A building with a sign reading "Palms on Parker Hostel" and a palm tree in front.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by white fences and umbrellas.

A room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, a small wooden cabinet, a mirror, and a window with a view of greenery.

A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden bench, a small table, and a hanging plant.

16. Palms On Parker

Maroochydore, 2.2 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Kyal

£82

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A kitchen counter with a cutting board, a knife, and various fruits and vegetables.

A pool table with billiard balls and a person holding a drink.

A bedroom with a bed, a small white refrigerator, a window with blinds, a potted plant, and a white wall with hooks.

A living room with grey sofas, a white coffee table, a TV, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a painting of a beach scene.

17. Motel Sunshine Coast

Caloundra, 8.5 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Nozibele

£58

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a gazebo, and palm trees.

A modern living room with striped sofas, a small table, and a TV. There is a door with a number sign, and a window with curtains.

A spacious cafe with a modern interior, featuring a counter with baked goods, seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a reception desk, a patterned carpet, a seating area with a sofa and a chair, and a glass wall offering a view of the interior.

18. Nightcap at Golden Beach Tavern

Caloundra, 8.4 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Michael

£76

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, a bridge, and a waterfront.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a kettle on the countertop.

An outdoor patio with a grill and seating area overlooking a river, with buildings in the background.

19. Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters

4.4 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Derick

£90

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting of birds on the wall, and a view of the outside.

A small, compact room with a television on a wooden desk, a microwave, a small table, and two chairs.

A motel sign with a church steeple in the background.

A green sign for a motel with the name 'Motel Nambour' and a 'vacancy' notice.

20. Motel in Nambour

10.9 mi from Mooloolaba Beach

Lawrence

£84

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mooloolaba Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective	9.2 Wonderful 217 reviews	View
Kalua Holiday Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 221 reviews	View
Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel	8.8 Excellent 356 reviews	View
Pacific Beach Resort	8.8 Excellent 437 reviews	View
Alexandra on the Pacific	8.8 Excellent 465 reviews	View

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and dense greenery.

Point Cartwright

9.2/10 (37 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Point Cartwright – just one of the monuments in Buddina. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is family-friendly and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and cafes, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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A beach with a wooden boardwalk, people sunbathing, and waves crashing onto the shore.

Mooloolaba Esplanade

9.2/10 (3,611 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Mooloolaba Esplanade in Mooloolaba. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

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The Wharf Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba is home to The Wharf Mooloolaba, so why not stop by during your stay in Sunshine Coast? If you have fun at The Wharf Mooloolaba, you'll love NightQuarter, located nearby.

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Salt Caves Mooloolaba

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life at Salt Caves Mooloolaba in Mooloolaba. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want more pampering, Ripple Sunshine Coast Massage Day Spa and Beauty and Twin Waters Spa are both nearby.

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Point Cartwright Lighthouse

Buddina is home to Point Cartwright Lighthouse, so why not stop by during your stay in Sunshine Coast?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Mooloolaba Beach?

Guests love staying at Pacific Beach Resort, which is a hotel near Mooloolaba Beach.
Also highly rated is Newport Mooloolaba, which is just steps away.
With 4,314 hotels, holiday rentals, and other accommodation in the area, you'll have plenty to choose from.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Mooloolaba Beach?

You can find a variety of room prices on Hotels.com depending on where you plan to go and when. To see the lowest rates available, filter by your preferred criteria and sort by price.

Search for the lowest price per night from £57

What cheap hotels are close to Mooloolaba Beach?

For a wallet-friendly hotel close to Mooloolaba Beach, Motel Sunshine Coast is a good option and offers free parking, free bicycle rentals, and free in-room WiFi.

Can I find hotels close to Mooloolaba Beach that are fully refundable?

Yes, many hotels offer refundable room reservations if you cancel prior to the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both Aqua Vista Resort and Myconos Resort are highly rated hotels near Mooloolaba Beach that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near Mooloolaba Beach?

For travellers looking for a romantic stay, Pacific Beach Resort offers a beachfront restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's steps from Mooloolaba Beach.
Another great option is Saltwater Villas, which is just steps away.

What are the best hotels close to Mooloolaba Beach with free breakfast?

Start your day nourished with a free continental breakfast at Lillypilly Bed and Breakfast, which is a short 3-minute drive from Mooloolaba Beach.
Noosa Valley Manor B&B Retreat is also a recommended place to stay with a free cooked-to-order breakfast, and it's located 31 minutes away by car.

Which hotels near Mooloolaba Beach have rooms with great views?

Travellers can enjoy rooms with ocean or courtyard views at Pacific Beach Resort, which is steps from Mooloolaba Beach.
Also recommended is Newport Mooloolaba, which has rooms with ocean or garden views.

What are the best family hotels close to Mooloolaba Beach?

The entire family will enjoy a stay at Twin Pines Motel which offers a children's pool and an outdoor pool. Mooloolaba Beach is just steps away.
Also consider Sunset Cove Noosa as another great choice for your family's trip.

What are the best luxury hotels near Mooloolaba Beach?

Indulge yourself when you stay at Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel, which is steps from Mooloolaba Beach and offers an outdoor pool and spa services.
Another luxurious option is Aqua Vista Resort, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near Mooloolaba Beach with free parking?

Travellers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at Pacific Beach Resort, which offers free parking. You'll be steps from Mooloolaba Beach.
Newport Mooloolaba also has free parking and is just steps away.

What are the best hotels near Mooloolaba Beach with a pool?

Travellers can enjoy the outdoor pool at Pacific Beach Resort. Mooloolaba Beach is steps from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Newport Mooloolaba.

What cheap motels can I book close to Mooloolaba Beach?

To stay economically near Mooloolaba Beach, you can book Central Motel Mooloolaba, which offers an outdoor pool and parking.
Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel is another affordable motel to consider in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Mooloolaba Beach?

You can spend the day relaxing by the water at Mooloolaba Beach, though you might also want to see nearby sights like Maroochydore Beach and Bulcock Beach.
Moffat Beach, Aussie World, and Sunshine Plaza are other places to visit in the area.

What are the best lodges close to Mooloolaba Beach?

Get back to nature with a stay at Rise Sunshine Coast, which is a short 6-minute drive from Mooloolaba Beach. The lodge offers an outdoor pool.
Aqua Vista Resort is a second lodge located 6 minutes away by car.

What are the best cabins close to Mooloolaba Beach?

Maroochy River Park: Enjoy peace and quiet and an outdoor pool when you stay at this cabin, which is a short 7-minute drive from Mooloolaba Beach.
Maroochy River Bungalows: Here's another cosy cabin to consider, which is 9 minutes away by car.

What are the best campsites near Mooloolaba Beach?

Starry Nights Luxury Camping - OPENING SPECIAL: Experience a rural setting when you stay a 22-minute drive from Mooloolaba Beach. This campsite offers guests a sauna.
Mapleton Cabins & Caravan Park: This is another option 32 minutes away by car where you can enjoy nature.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Mooloolaba Beach?

Bring your cherished pet with you to Saltwater Villas, which is steps from Mooloolaba Beach.
Amore On Buderim Luxury Rainforest Cabins is another pet-friendly option.