The Beach Houses Maroochydore
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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Maroochydore
30 stays · 4 aparthotels and 26 serviced apartments · from €194/night
Maroochydore is a major commercial area of the Sunshine Coast, and aparthotels and serviced apartments suit it well: many visitors come for a week or more, families want a kitchen and a second bedroom, and people on business trips need somewhere more practical than a single room. With the region's largest shopping centre on hand and the river and the surf beach close by, it is an easy place to keep house for a while.
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Where to stay in Maroochydore
Cotton Tree
- families
- river activities
- markets
Cotton Tree sits on the sandy banks of the Maroochy River mouth, with a popular playground, picnic spots and barbecue areas along the shore. The river is used for stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing and fishing, and the Cotton Tree Markets run on Sunday mornings. A coastal path leads south towards Alexandra Headland.
Stays in or near Cotton Tree
- The Beach Houses Maroochydore · about 600 m away
- Trafalgar Towers · about 1.1 km away
- Horton Apartments · about 1.1 km away
- Rovera Apartments · about 300 m away
Maroochydore Beachfront
- beach
- first-time visitors
- couples
The strip behind Maroochydore Beach puts you on the open surf beach, between Cotton Tree to the north and Alexandra Headland to the south. Maroochydore hosts surf sport carnivals, and the coastal path makes evening walks along the shore easy. Ocean Street's restaurants and the town centre are a short walk inland.
Stays in or near Maroochydore Beachfront
- The Sebel Maroochydore · about 400 m away
- The Beach Houses Maroochydore · about 400 m away
- Sundeck Gardens · in the area
- The Burlington Holiday Apartments · about 200 m away
Town centre and Ocean Street
- business travel
- long stays
- shopping
The central business district around Horton Parade and Ocean Street holds most of the town's shopping precincts. Sunshine Plaza, the Sunshine Coast's largest shopping centre, is here, and the bus interchange outside it is the hub for routes along the coast. This is the most practical choice for work trips and longer stays without a car.
Stays in or near Town centre and Ocean Street
- Trafalgar Towers · about 400 m away
- Horton Apartments · about 500 m away
- The Duporth Riverside · about 300 m away
- Waves Maroochy River · about 300 m away
Alexandra Headland
- surfing
- quieter stays
- couples
Just south of Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland occupies the coast between the town and Mooloolaba. The coastal path runs between here and Cotton Tree, which makes it a good compromise if you want the beach without being in the middle of town.
Stays in or near Alexandra Headland
- The Sebel Maroochydore · about 800 m away
- Maroochy Sands Holiday Apartments · about 1 km away
- Elouera Tower · about 1.1 km away
- Verve on Cotton Tree · about 1.1 km away
Twin Waters and Mudjimba
- families
- nature
- golf
North of the river, Twin Waters is a canal suburb bordered by the Maroochy River Conservation Park, which protects much of the river frontage. It has a golf course, lagoons and a sandy surf beach, and neighbouring Mudjimba continues the coast towards the airport. It suits families who prefer space and quiet over town-centre convenience.
Stays in or near Twin Waters and Mudjimba
- Reflections Holiday Apartments · about 1.2 km away
Getting around Maroochydore
Sunshine Coast Airport is at Marcoola, about 10 km north of Maroochydore, with direct flights to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and several Queensland destinations, plus services to Auckland. Car hire companies are in the arrivals hall, and door-to-door transfer shuttles can be pre-booked. Translink buses link the airport area with Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore, though some services stop on David Low Way rather than at the terminal. Many visitors also fly into Brisbane Airport, about 100 km to the south, and coaches run from Sunshine Plaza to Brisbane Airport.
From Brisbane the drive usually takes about an hour, mostly on motorways. By rail, Queensland Rail's North Coast line runs to Nambour, Woombye and Landsborough, from where connecting buses reach Maroochydore. Locally, Kinetic runs Translink buses from the interchange outside Sunshine Plaza to Buderim, Coolum, Kawana Waters, Caloundra, Nambour and Noosa Heads. Translink's go card and contactless bank cards work on South East Queensland buses. Cotton Tree, the beachfront and the town centre are all walkable, and the riverside paths suit cycling.
Living in Maroochydore for longer
Sunshine Plaza, the region's largest shopping centre, has hundreds of retail stores, restaurants and cinemas under one roof, and the Sunday Cotton Tree Markets add local produce, crafts and live music. The council's public library is in Cotton Tree, which is handy for a quiet place to work or borrow books during a longer stay.
The Sunshine Coast is a chain of separate towns rather than a single city, so a hire car is worth considering if you plan trips to the hinterland or the Glass House Mountains, which Wikivoyage places about 30 minutes south-west of Maroochydore. For errands within Maroochydore, the buses, coastal path and riverside cycle routes are usually enough. If you are moving to the region for work, our guide to serviced apartments for relocation covers what to look for.
When to visit Maroochydore
The climate is humid subtropical with no dry season: summers are hot but tempered by the sea, and winter days stay warm while nights turn cooler. Sea temperatures off nearby Mooloolaba range from about 21°C in August to 27°C in February. The Sunshine Coast also gets some of the weather events more usual in the tropics, such as cyclones.
The whale-watching season runs from June to the end of October, with tours leaving from Mooloolaba, a short drive away. Summer is the main beach season, and the Sunshine Coast's sporting calendar includes the Mooloolaba Triathlon, the Noosa Triathlon and the Sunshine Coast Marathon.
The town sits where the Maroochy River meets the Coral Sea, roughly in the middle of the Sunshine Coast, with the airport about 10 km to the north. It makes a sensible base for the whole coast: Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland are next door, and Noosa Heads is reachable by bus. See all our Australia destinations for more.
Long-stay tips for Maroochydore
Of the 30 properties here, 28 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 4 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 11 include some form of housekeeping. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.
30 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 116 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Aparthotel prices in Maroochydore
We checked prices for 4 properties on 7 October 2026 (2 adults, 2 nights, about two weeks ahead). The lowest "from" price was €194 per night, the median €240 and the highest €327. The cheapest at that time was Argyle on the Park. Prices change daily, so use the search box for your own dates.
Other cities in Australia
Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Gold Coast, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns, Port Douglas, Mooloolaba and Perth.
| Price per night (from) | Properties |
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| €180–€209 | 1 |
| €210–€239 | 1 |
| €240–€269 | 1 |
| €300–€329 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Maroochydore?
Cotton Tree suits families who want the calm river mouth, playgrounds and Sunday markets. The town centre near Sunshine Plaza is the most practical for business trips and long stays, while the beachfront puts you on the surf beach.
How do I get from Sunshine Coast Airport to Maroochydore?
The airport is about 10 km north of Maroochydore at Marcoola. You can hire a car, pre-book a door-to-door shuttle or take a Translink bus to the Sunshine Plaza interchange.
How far is Maroochydore from Brisbane?
Brisbane Airport is about 100 km to the south, and the drive from Brisbane usually takes around an hour on motorways. Coaches run from Sunshine Plaza to Brisbane Airport, and trains reach Nambour, Woombye and Landsborough with connecting buses.
Can I get around Maroochydore without a car?
Yes, for the town itself: Translink buses run from Sunshine Plaza to Kawana Waters, Caloundra and Noosa Heads, and the main areas are walkable. A car helps for hinterland day trips.
When is whale-watching season near Maroochydore?
The Sunshine Coast whale season runs from June to the end of October, with tours departing from Mooloolaba.
How many aparthotels are there in Maroochydore?
We currently list 30 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Maroochydore.
How much does an aparthotel in Maroochydore cost?
On 7 October 2026, "from" prices ranged from €194 to €327 per night, with a median of €240.
Do aparthotels in Maroochydore have kitchens?
30 of the 30 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Sources
- Maroochydore – Visit Sunshine Coast
- Cotton Tree – Visit Sunshine Coast
- Whale watching on the Sunshine Coast – Visit Sunshine Coast
- Maroochydore – Wikipedia
- Sunshine Coast – Wikivoyage
- Sunshine Coast Airport – Wikipedia
- Sunshine Coast, Queensland – Wikipedia
- Twin Waters, Queensland – Wikipedia
- Contactless payments – Translink
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