Popular places to visit
Hastings Street
Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.
Noosa Beach
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Walk along the waterfront, have a barbecue on the grassy parklands, let the kids enjoy the playground and shop in the boutique shops after a swim in the ocean.
Mooloolaba Beach
Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.
Bulcock Beach
Clear ocean waters, a dazzling stretch of sandy shore, warm paddling pools and a beachside boardwalk combine to make this a classic seaside getaway.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
Top hotels in Marcoola
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Clean room, updated room, staff helpful & friendly. Loved the pool, location & bicycles. Wonderful experience!
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Great value. Included buffet breakfast was better than some paid options. Facilities solid for the class of hotel. Reception did feel understaffed when in busy periods of the day. Overall great experience
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Friendly staff. Convenient location. Quiet environment.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
RACV Noosa Resort
Nice villa, lovely pool, friendly staff, fantastic amenities
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Great stay great location will come back
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
Plenty of choice for breakfast . Fresh fruit and yoghurts as well as hot option , tea and coffee
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Marcoola
Twin Waters
Twin Waters is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Twin Waters Golf Club and Yaroomba Beach while you're in town.
Mount Coolum
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Coolum. You might want to make time for a stop at Mt Coolum Golf Club or Mount Coolum National Park.
Maroochydore
Travelers come to Maroochydore for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
Cotton Tree
When in Cotton Tree, you can plan a visit to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Coolum Beach
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Coolum Beach or Peregian Beach might round out your trip.
Alexandra Headland
Travelers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
