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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)
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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Free Breakfast)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor, Free Breakfast)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (High Floor, Free Breakfast)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

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 Twin Bed

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

Suite (Free Breakfast)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(71 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 the area

Sunshine Coast

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG in Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba Beach. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Sunshine Plaza and 0.7 mi (1 km) from Maroochy River Conservation Park.

What's nearby

  • Sunshine Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Maroochydore Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Palmwoods Station - 23 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪John Kyle Espresso - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Market Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boost Juice - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Hotel in Sunshine Coast with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG offers 181 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Sunshine Coast hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 181 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.9 percent 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 826 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 826 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 826 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 826 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 826 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are super small. Even a king suite was small. Parking is limited and extortionate.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Feona

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looking forward to visiting again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, fresh and new building made for an excellent experience. The buffet breakfast was also wonderful. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable, modern and very relaxing. The staff were friendly and helpful. The free breakfast included fresh, delicious rock melon and several flavours of Greek yoghurt which were also delicious. The cooked breakfast left a bit to be desired, with tough, dried out bacon and dried, unpalatable scrambled eggs (but it didn't matter as I just stuck to the fresh breakfast after the first morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Was a great place to stay and would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A better fresh fruit option at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shahram

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
housekeeping was not done every day as promised limited food options so be prepared breakfast is very average clean and safe friendly staff parking was awful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, neat and new. There was a bit of construction noise whilst enjoying the pool. However, hotel was great price and convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025