Sandy Shores Holiday Units

Hotels
9.2 (613 reviews)
7 Esplanade, Golden Beach , Caloundra , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Well-maintained property
Cons:
Slightly older features in some apartments
Minor issues with cleanliness due to ants

Categories

Cleanliness
9.44
Rooms were exceptionally spacious, very clean and well maintained.
Service
9.91
Staff were super friendly and extremely accommodating.
Location
9.95
Amazing location with beautiful views and close to activities.
Room Quality
9.4
Rooms were well air-conditioned with stunning views.
Amenities
8.43
Good amenities including a heated pool and BBQ area.
Value for Money
8.39
Good value for the service and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.61
A lovely stay with everything you need for a perfect getaway.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:48

Property Description

Oceanfront Luxury Living

Breathtaking Views: Sandy Shores Holiday Units boast a prime location directly opposite Golden Beach, offering stunning ocean views from a spacious private balcony.

Modern Amenities: Each air-conditioned apartment is equipped with Smart TVs, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi. The fully stocked kitchens feature top-of-the-line appliances, including an oven, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. A washing machine and dryer are also included for your convenience.

Relaxation and Convenience: Guests can unwind by the heated outdoor swimming pool, utilize free private parking in a secure garage, and enjoy a meal cooked on the communal BBQ facilities. With a sunny terrace overlooking the pool, relaxation is guaranteed.

Indulge in luxury and convenience at Sandy Shores Holiday Units - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that Sandy Shores Holiday Units does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 613 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.44
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 9.61
J
Jamm Taifor family_with_children au
8
Good location
Pros:

Good location right on the beach, clean, spacious apartment with great view.
Has secure parking, pool and lovely balcony
Staff are friendly, helpful and kind

Cons:

No tissues in the room, would be good to have a box. The esplanade gets quite busy so traffic noise may disturb your sleep. Bed was too soft for me.
There were no cafe close by for morning coffee

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Katie family_with_children nz
10
Pros:

Super comfortable and well equipped, great location friendly staff had an amazing stay! ❤️

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Rebecca family_with_children au
9
Will book again!
Pros:

Great location, lovely residents, lovely apartment, great communication.

Cons:

No air con in 2 bedrooms but not that big of an issue.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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sharlene extended_group au
9
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Taiya family_with_children au
8
Perfect family accommodation
Pros:

Amazing host. Perfect location, a short walk to a stunning beach and close to shops.
All the amenities you need with secure parking.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
S
Scowcroft solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Lovely facility, loved the views, comfortable beds and pillows

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Pam solo_traveller au
10
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Ian extended_group au
8
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Theresa family_with_children au
10
Absolutely stunning - the beautiful clean apartment, comfy beds, awesome sea breeze blowing through apartment was just f
Pros:

Location was perfect.

Cons:

Nothing - it was all great. Only thing not good was the two chairs on balcony. Otherwise everything was perfect!

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Jamie family_with_children au
10
Fabulous stay , will return
Pros:

Location is great, beds are comfortable

Cons:

My only complaint was the second bedroom had no air conditioning. It was a bit hot

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
M
Mogilevsky family_with_children au
8
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Tee.C family_with_children au
8
Sandy Shores Unit 11
Pros:

My sisters & I enjoyed our stay overall.
To be able to look out at the passage of ships passing out to sea morning & night in front of the units,was interesting & relaxing.
The Unit itself is worthy of a high score for it's space & facilities.
Between us, we only have a few comments for consideration .
The the 2 single beds/ bedroom windows cannot be opened for air flow- through.
There is a ceiling fan but this room is a bit 'air-less' if sleeping without the fan on.
For myself,I don't like sleeping with a fan blowing on me
That's a personal thing & not necessarily an issue for others.
However, although there is a blind on these windows ,it doesn't shut out the very strong bright light from the outside where the lift is situated.
Of course, for matters of security this well lit area is important.
The bed/ mattresses are quite firm & would probably be more relaxing if there were an extra mattress layering such as a light memory foam.
Other than this,the bedroom bathroom & separate toilet are well placed.
The main room/ living room,has a divan that doubles as a fold down bed.
Of course a good idea for a rental unit,but it is extremely
uncomfortable to sit on as the inner padding seems to be very minimal.
So we each were either taking bed pillows to sit on this sofa / divan to minimise the discomfort,or were using the dining table chairs to watch TV.
These really were the only 2 deficits of this particular living space,but in fact they are both important elements of comfort.

I would recommend this rental nevertheless as all other aspects of our stay cannot be faulted.
Also the location really requires driving to cafes & restaurants,as there is no easy walking access.
I do not have a car so this was relevant for me.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Bambi couple au
10
Great for a trip to Australia Zoo & a relaxing day or two after.
Pros:

Very well maintained property. Great views. Good location. Heated pool. Judy was very helpful, and a great communicator.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Emma-Jean extended_group au
10
Perfect
Pros:

It was incredibly tidy and clean- well kept and you could see the lady in the gardens tidying everyday. Was great to see such passion to up keep such a great place

Cons:

Location & cleanliness/ friendly staff

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
K
Kate solo_traveller au
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
M
Michelle family_with_children au
10
Pros:

Great place near everything and onsite assistance . Lifts to all floors . Great location.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Carol family_with_children au
10
Loved it 👍👍👍👍
Pros:

Location and very friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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June couple au
10
Excellent management
Pros:

Location

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Nicholas extended_group au
9
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
B
Bernadine family_with_children nz
10
2026-01-22 via Nuitee