Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.5 (4480 reviews)
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive , Maroochydore , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.

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 4480 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
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Fatima solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Raffin solo_traveller au
4
Pros:

you might be Eco friendly but you definitely aren't disability friendly and elderly friendly when it comes to parking, I think that should change.
We didn't have a choice to be disable, it's hard enough for us, parking across the road is not good enough.
You should have parking for disability and elderly with accommodation.
You pay that amount for the accommodation not expecting you to walk to your accommodation at 7.45pm at night, with a disability, luggage and to take my daughter to the hospital at 6am in the morning.

Cons:

Parking needs to be changed
more for disability with your accommodation

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple au
8
Enjoyable and had a great view - 7th floor.
Pros:

Ideal position for visiting relatives and close to Sunshine Plaza for other incidentals. Coffee shops nearby and walking distance to Cotton Tree.

Cons:

The pillows were rated firm but weren't - they were just as soft as soft ones. Breakfast is now not included in room hire - that was why I went through Booking.com as it was included on there.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Cassie couple au
5
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Michelene solo_traveller au
10
Very comfortable, friendly staff,
Pros:

Pool and outdoor seating on pool deck

Cons:

Parking, room faced construction site

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple au
10
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
C
Chuckles69 extended_group au
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
C
Chuckles69 solo_traveller au
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
D
DALEEN solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Location of the hotel

Cons:

Not enough pillows, and they could add mattress topper for extra comfort.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Edward solo_traveller au
6
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller au
9
Great central hotel in Maroochydore
Pros:

Lovely hotel in centre of Maroochydore, lovely decor. Close to restaurants, shops, transport and breakfast Waa very enjoyable.

Cons:

Pillows were very soft maybe a choice of soft and firm would have been great.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Lauree solo_traveller au
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Gary couple au
6
Up market backpackers not worth the money you pay for it.
Pros:

Breakfast was great.

Cons:

Having to stand around and wait for the staff to come and serve you when wanting to get a coffee. 4 members were standing around looking at the computer screens. Then one walked off looked straight at me and ignored me. I finally went to the front desk and asked for coffee. NOT good enough.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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jessica extended_group au
9
Pros:

Clean, comfy, + room service & Breakfast buffet were both awesome

Cons:

Parking

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Alan couple au
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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faith couple au
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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peter solo_traveller au
8
a really enjoyable stay , would stay again
Pros:

breakfast was great. room kept nice and tidy .staff very friendly

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Edwina solo_traveller au
7
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Elliot couple au
10
Great spot, great breakfast, great staff
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
C
Chantal family_with_children au
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee