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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Coolum Beach

11 stays · 1 aparthotels and 10 serviced apartments

Coolum Beach is a surf town on the northern Sunshine Coast of Queensland, on the Sunshine Coast, which lies about 100 km north of central Brisbane, and south of Noosa. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Coolum Beach suit the pace of the place: families who want a kitchen and laundry within reach of a patrolled beach, couples staying a week or more, and golfers or walkers who plan their days around the coast and the mountain rather than a city itinerary.

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Where to stay in Coolum Beach

Coolum Beach town centre

  • beach
  • families
  • first-time visitors

The town centre sits behind the main beach, close to the surf club, whose lifesavers have been patrolling the water since 1919. Cafés, bakeries and family restaurants line the beachfront, and the Coolum Boardwalk follows the coast to Point Perry, the rocky headland that marks the southern boundary of Coolum Beach. It is the easiest base for a stay without a car.

Stays in or near Coolum Beach town centre

Peregian Beach

  • couples
  • beach
  • quiet stays

Peregian Beach is a small coastal town of about 5,000 residents just north of Coolum, with continuous residential development along the sandy coastal strip and Noosa National Park behind it. The David Low Way passes through the town from north to south.

Yaroomba

  • walkers
  • golf
  • quiet stays

Yaroomba is a coastal suburb south of the town with a long sandy beach, a golf course that occupies about half of the suburb and the rest given over to housing. Its name is a Kabi word meaning surf on the beach. Heading south from Coolum surf club, the coast leads towards Point Arkwright.

Marcoola and the airport

  • airport access
  • families
  • beach

Marcoola has a long sandy beach on the Coral Sea, and Sunshine Coast Airport is in the south of the locality, which makes it the shortest transfer on this coast. Part of Mount Coolum National Park lies within its bounds, and the Sunshine Motorway runs through its western side.

Getting around Coolum Beach

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is in Marcoola, about 10 km north of Maroochydore and around 90 km north of the centre of Brisbane. It has direct flights to Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney and several Queensland destinations, and it is the only jet-capable airport serving the urban area. Brisbane Airport, about 100 km south, also serves the region.

TransLink route 620 runs between Maroochydore and Noosa Heads via Peregian Beach, using the David Low Way along the coast. Away from the main road, a car makes the surrounding beaches, golf courses and inland attractions much easier to reach. The nearest railway station is at Yandina, on the line to Brisbane, rather than in Coolum itself.

Living in Coolum Beach for longer

Coolum has the basics of everyday life within the town: a public library on Park Street, primary and secondary schools, and the beachfront cafés that locals use daily. Stays of a week or more fit the area well, with a kitchen letting you shop for yourself and eat in between the cafés and restaurants.

The daily routine tends to revolve around the coast. Walkers have the rockpools, bays and boardwalks to headlands, golfers have several courses nearby, and surf lessons are available from a local school. If you are weighing options, our guide to aparthotels versus hotels explains what the apartment format adds, and what an aparthotel is covers the basics.

When to visit Coolum Beach

The Sunshine Coast has a humid subtropical climate, with warm summers and mild winters. There is no dry season and rainfall is generally high. Sea temperatures at nearby Mooloolaba and Noosa Heads range from about 21°C in August to about 27°C in February.

Summer suits swimming, while the cooler months are more comfortable for climbing Mount Coolum or walking the coast. The summit track is steep, rough and dangerously slippery when wet, so the walk is best left for dry days. Allow at least two hours for the full experience, and note that the hill is about 208 m high.

The town has a small centre by the beach, with the volcanic dome of Mount Coolum on its southern side and a string of quieter beach suburbs on either hand. Most visitors choose between the town itself, the beaches to the north and south, and the area near the airport. For the neighbouring resort towns, see Noosa Heads and Maroochydore.

Long-stay tips for Coolum Beach

Of the 11 properties here, 11 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 6 include some form of housekeeping. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

11 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

Where is Coolum Beach?

Coolum Beach is on the northern Sunshine Coast in Queensland, south of Noosa. The Sunshine Coast region lies about 100 km north of central Brisbane. Sunshine Coast Airport is in the neighbouring locality of Marcoola.

What is the best area to stay in Coolum Beach?

The town centre is the most convenient for the beach, cafés and the surf club. Peregian Beach and Yaroomba are quieter, and Marcoola is nearest to the airport.

How do I get from the airport to Coolum Beach?

Sunshine Coast Airport is in Marcoola, south of Coolum Beach. TransLink route 620 runs along the David Low Way between Maroochydore and Noosa Heads via Peregian Beach and also serves Coolum and Marcoola.

How long does the Mount Coolum climb take?

The track is 1.6 km up and back and takes around 30 to 40 minutes according to the park description, though Visit Sunshine Coast suggests allowing at least two hours overall. It is steep and slippery when wet.

When is the best time to visit Coolum Beach?

There is no dry season, so rain can fall at any time. Summer suits swimming, with sea temperatures peaking around February and coolest in August.

How many aparthotels are there in Coolum Beach?

We currently list 11 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Coolum Beach.

Do aparthotels in Coolum Beach have kitchens?

11 of the 11 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Coolum Beach have a washing machine?

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

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