Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.3 (4605 reviews)
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive , Maroochydore , AU
+61 7 5220 8000

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Paid
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
Comfortable beds
Friendly/helpful staff
Great central location
Good/bountiful breakfast
Reasonable rates / good value
Modern hotel and close to restaurants
On-site bar/restaurant and parking (when available)
Cons:
No on-site parking or expensive external parking
Occasional cleanliness issues (dirty sheets, left items)
TV app difficult for some guests
Feather pillows preferred by hotel (not adjustable)
Limited evening menu
$100 deposit with delayed refund reported
Small rooms for some bookings
A few instances of abrupt or unexplained front-desk interactions (alarms, mistakes)

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Many guests describe rooms as very clean and tidy, though a few reports of dirty sheets and a portacot left in a room reduce this slightly.
Service
8.6
Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and welcoming; a small number of mentions of abrupt reception or unexplained issues lower the score a bit.
Location
9
Repeatedly praised as a great, central location close to shops, restaurants and key areas; one note about not being close to the beach but overall very positive.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms are generally comfortable, clean and modern; occasional comments about small rooms and unwanted feather pillows reduce the rating slightly.
Amenities
7.4
On-site bar/restaurant and parking noted, but multiple complaints about lack of on-site parking/expensive external parking, a tricky TV app and a limited evening menu lower this category.
Value for Money
8.4
Several guests call it good value with reasonable rates and included breakfast value; isolated negatives include a $100 deposit and extra parking costs.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast receives strong praise (excellent buffet, fresh food), though limited evening menu and occasional drink/ingredient issues are noted.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall stays are enjoyable with friendly staff, clean comfortable rooms and great location; recurring issues with parking, deposits or small service/amenity hiccups balance out to the target rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:29

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 4605 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.6
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Ben • family_with_children • au
8
Great for one night
Pros:

Clean, comfy

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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stacey • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

The beds and the shower along with breakfast

Cons:

There was no information booklets, pen or anything.
Also pay an extra $100 deposit only to have to wait 5 day for it to be deposited back.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • au
9
Convenient stay, rooms were nice and quiet, delicious breakfast
Pros:

Rooms were quiet, breakfast was really good!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Location, good breakfast. Staff were helpful

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Nataliia • family_with_children • au
10
Хороший сервис, чистый номер, приветливый персонал.
Pros:

Все было замечательно, очень рекомендую.

Cons:

Не хватало плотных занавесок в ночное время.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Mildred • couple • nz
10
Very comfortable.
Pros:

Very clean. Great friendly staff. Great location as quick walk to the shopping plaza. Good breakfast.

Cons:

It’s not close to the beach.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Masaya • extended_group • jp
7
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Cheryle • couple • au
9
Great staff and comfortable stay
Pros:

Convenient, great staff, parking

Cons:

I don’t like feathered pillows that’s all we get even when I put a note on my booking

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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noble • solo_traveller • au
3
Cons:

Cleanliness, dirty sheets

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Marissa • couple • au
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Reasonable rates and modern hotel close to nice restaurants

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Sesilia • solo_traveller • nc
10
Un rapport qualité prix imbattable, très confortable.
Pros:

Un bel emplacement, une réception claire et un coin petit-déjeuner très bien.

Cons:

Rien

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • au
7
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Steph • couple • nz
8
We had a nice stay here. Parking was an issue for us.
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was lovely.

Cons:

No parking on site. Parking building across the road with a large cost.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • au
9
very good
Pros:

best buffet breakfast ever , loved the hot fresh food , had every morning for all the stay and fresh fruit all provided in the $25 daily fee was great value

Cons:

the app to use tv was new to older Lady so took time and consideration before down loading but worked well once I got used to it

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Alia • couple • au
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Mitchell • couple • au
5
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Dakota • couple • au
10
Pros:

Room was clean good value for money

Cons:

That is was close to all

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Dana • couple • au
6
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Karla • family_with_children • au
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee