Marcoola Travel Guide
Sunshine Coast
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
Sunshine Coast Adventure Park TreeTop Challenge
Noosa Heads: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Sunshine Coast
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
Top hotels in Marcoola
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Staff was very efficient.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Sand Dunes Resort
We had a wonderful stay in a spacious four bedroom house with a private pool, roof top spa and much more. House number 1 has it all for those that want to be near the beach and accommodating up to 10 guests and want a relaxing break. Please note for those that struggle with mobility to go up and ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Comfy bed. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Staff are so friendly and keen to help. We had an issue with our room and it was sorted immediately and then someone called the next day
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
Great family holiday destination, accommodating to little ones and able to keep them entertained all day.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Marcoola
Twin Waters
Twin Waters is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Twin Waters Golf Club and Yaroomba Beach while in the area.
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
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to 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
Travellers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
