Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.5 (4582 reviews)
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive , Maroochydore , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Good location
Cons:
Poor cleaning standards
Issues with breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
Reports of uncleanliness in the rooms and issues with maintenance standards.
Service
9.25
Overall friendly and helpful staff, prompt response to requests.
Location
9.25
Conveniently located close to the beach, shops, and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms are described as clean but some issues with odor and maintenance.
Amenities
8.75
Facilities like the rooftop pool and breakfast service received positive remarks.
Value for Money
9.25
Good value for a comfortable stay in a central location.
Food and Beverage
7.25
Breakfast quality and availability received mixed feedback.
Overall Experience
8.75
A mix of positive and negative experiences but overall a satisfactory stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:47

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and a restaurant and bar. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Comfortable Rooms
Experience air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities including a desk, kettle, fridge, safety deposit box, and a flat-screen TV. Each room features a private bathroom with a refreshing shower, along with plush bed linen and towels for ultimate comfort.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day right with a buffet, continental, or gluten-free breakfast served every morning at the property. Indulge in a variety of options to suit your taste and dietary preferences.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel for a perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience.

Important information:

On-site parking is limited and cannot be guaranteed. All spots are subject to availability. Parking spots are not able to be reserved or guaranteed for guests at the hotel.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 20 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 4582 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 7.25
Overall Experience: 8.75
J
Jean couple au
10
Staff were friendly, facilities were great and breakfast was fantastic
Pros:

It was very central

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
M
Mrs Renai solo_traveller au
10
Clean, friendly, elegant
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Parking is always a bit painful.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
J
Jessica couple au
1
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
W
Warren solo_traveller au
10
Very nice place to stay good value and great staff.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Paying for parking

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
L
Lauren family_with_children au
6
It was ok but the money we paid was total $400 for ONE NIGHT!!! 5 days later still no refund?
Pros:

Convenience

Cons:

The beds were so uncomfortable, and the noise above us was so loud all night. Neither me nor my daughter slept at ALL. And the bond, comes straight out but takes up to 10 days to go back? And no one told us about it before we got there…

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
T
Tinashe couple au
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
R
Rachael solo_traveller au
7
Pros:

Always love staying here for the location!

Cons:

Pillows were dreeeeadful and so 3 nights of very little/poor sleep 😵

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
S
Susan family_with_children au
10
It was a great hotel. I would definitely book again.
Pros:

The staff were super friendly. So helpful and hard working.
Always happy to help. It is probably one of the few hotels I have been to in Australia where the staff are generally great.

The location is perfect for those who don’t want to hire a car. So close to public transport and shops.

Cons:

The family rooms could be bigger. It was a bit of a small space for myself and 3 kids. But made it work

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
L
Les solo_traveller au
10
Would go back anytime
Pros:

Staff were so polite my only mistake was not staying there longer

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
T
Trevor solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Good service
Breakfast was good
I paid a little more this time as last time I travelled I was not happy with the state of the room - I made the right decision to pay a little extra.

Cons:

The breakfast picture in the lift didn't match the breakfast that was available
- the sausages weren't as nicely cooked as the pic
- no mushrooms
- only scramble eggs


But I enjoyed breaky

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
T
Trudie solo_traveller au
10
Feeling top of the world in Maroochydore
Pros:

The location was a short walk from Altitude Nine. There were restaurants and many shops close by. Our room had seaviews and was exceptionally clean. Chips as a late snack were tasty.

Cons:

I personally prefer a room with a bath, but I booked this room to accommodate four people. If I had anything to fault, it was that the coffee at breakfast was very bitter.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple au
10
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
T
Tina family_with_children au
10
Great location great views great staff great breakfast
Pros:

Clean , well quipped

Cons:

Nill

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
J
Julie solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Great customer service

Cons:

Pillows were too soft need to provide firm ones.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller au
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
M
Margaret couple au
9
Over night stay
Pros:

Great staff, walking distance to shopping, cafes & beach

Cons:

Children running up & down hallways

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
T
Tenille solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

It was in great location, easy access. Very affordable. Couldn't fault the place! Friendly staff and the buffet breakfast was perfect!

Cons:

The bed could be upgraded, and more coffee/tea supplied, but overall, a perfect stay! The buffet breakfast helped with the morning coffee.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
V
Vertika family_with_children au
7
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
G
Glenys couple au
3
I won't be returning to Holiday Inn.
Pros:

Hotel is close to shopping centre.

Cons:

Parking was one block away, not at hotel. Parking was an extra cost. Staff at check-in didn't speak clear English and weren't clear with explanation of parking and breakfast. It seemed that everything was an extra cost.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
M
Meagan couple au
3
We were very disappointed with our stay. For a new hotel it’s going to be a trashy hotel in no time as the rooms are not
Pros:

The location was fantastic.

Cons:

Bed was rock hard. Not enough parking.Didn’t like having two men come to our room doing a welfare check because we didn’t have our room made up.(We stayed 3nights total and on day 2 this happened) Breakfast was very ordinary. Pastries (including the little muffins)were rock hard. Chicken sausages were boiled and looked and tasted raw! Bacon was like plastic and tasted disgusting. Haven’t taken any photos however I wished I did now!!

2026-06-28 via Nuitee