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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Caloundra

25 stays · 3 aparthotels and 22 serviced apartments

Caloundra sits at the southern end of Queensland's Sunshine Coast, and aparthotels and serviced apartments in Caloundra suit the family beach stays it is known for: a kitchen for packed lunches, laundry for sandy towels and separate bedrooms give a family more room than a single hotel room. They also work for longer stays, when a self-catering base is more practical than eating out every day. Our guide explains what an aparthotel is.

25 stays

Where to stay in Caloundra

Bulcock Beach and the centre

  • restaurants
  • families
  • walking

Bulcock Beach is protected, still-water, with boardwalks and restaurants, according to Wikipedia, and Wikivoyage lists it as family-friendly with a boardwalk. The tourism board points to the Caloundra CBD and its public art trail, the Bulcock Street area and the waterfront foreshore. It is the easiest base for walking to shops and cafés.

Stays in or near Bulcock Beach and the centre

Golden Beach

  • water sports
  • families
  • calm water

Golden Beach faces Pumicestone Passage and is protected by Bribie Island, which makes it suitable for swimming and water sports according to Wikipedia. Wikivoyage describes it as a haven for windsurfers and kite surfers, and the tourism board names Pumicestone Passage for paddleboarding.

Stays in or near Golden Beach

Pelican Waters

  • quiet stays
  • families
  • long stays

Pelican Waters is one of the suburbs Wikipedia lists within Caloundra's urban area, south-west of the centre. It is more suburban than the beachfront and suits visitors with a car who want a quieter base.

Getting around Caloundra

The tourism board gives the drive from Brisbane as about an hour, and Wikivoyage names exit 188 on the motorway for Caloundra. Sunshine Coast Airport is 10 km north of Maroochydore according to Wikivoyage, which lists daily flights to Sydney and Melbourne at the time of writing.

By rail, Queensland Rail's line from Brisbane reaches Landsborough station, which Wikipedia places 21 km from Caloundra; Wikivoyage says connecting buses run from the station to Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and Noosa. A car makes the wider coast far easier to explore.

Living in Caloundra for longer

The tourism board mentions the dining and markets of Bulcock Street and events at venues such as The Events Centre Caloundra.

For longer stays, the Bulcock Street area is the most convenient base for day-to-day needs, while Pelican Waters and Moffat Beach are quieter. Anyone planning a longer move can read our notes on serviced apartments for relocation.

When to visit Caloundra

Wikipedia's climate table gives January highs averaging 27.6 °C, July lows of 10.8 °C and annual rainfall of about 1,578 mm, with February and March the wettest months and August and September the driest. The tourism board stresses calm waters for swimming; Dicky Beach, a short way north of Moffat Beach, is patrolled year-round according to Wikipedia.

The tourism board describes Caloundra as having calm waters that suit families and swimming, and it lies about 90 kilometres north of Brisbane. Different beaches have different characters, so the part of town you choose matters. Nearby hubs include Mooloolaba and Maroochydore, and the nearest big city is Brisbane.

Long-stay tips for Caloundra

Of the 25 properties here, 23 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 5 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

25 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 100 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Australia

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Gold Coast, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns, Port Douglas, Mooloolaba and Perth.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Caloundra?

Kings Beach and the Bulcock Beach and Bulcock Street area are the easiest for a first visit. Moffat Beach and Pelican Waters are quieter, and Golden Beach suits water sports.

How far is Caloundra from Brisbane?

The tourism board says about 90 kilometres north of Brisbane, and about a one-hour drive depending on traffic.

Is Caloundra good for families?

The tourism board describes calm waters that suit families and swimming, and Wikivoyage lists Kings Beach as the main patrolled beach with a saltwater pool.

Can I reach Caloundra by train?

Queensland Rail runs to Landsborough station, about 21 km away according to Wikipedia, with connecting buses to the coast.

How many aparthotels are there in Caloundra?

We currently list 25 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Caloundra.

Do aparthotels in Caloundra have kitchens?

25 of the 25 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Caloundra have a washing machine?

23 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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