Cotton Tree
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
Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket
Top hotels in Cotton Tree
Catalina Resort
"Room with a fabulous sea view. Great pool/spa areas with access to both areas so we could choose the one that suited our needs. The direct connection to the beach was also convenient. Staff were chatty whether it be 5 am on our way to watch the sunrise when he was cleaning the pool or in the evening ..."
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
"Really enjoyed our stay here"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
"Great accommodation. Clean room, easy breakfast and dinner. Front desk were great and super helpful."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
"Holes in the sun shade curtains,no shower curtain, Rusty toilet paper holder,no microwave and the door had a gap that funneled the wind right under the door. Ordered the executive garden apartment and I got a room with no garden. As far as I was concerned that I had actually ordered the room with ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
"Nice hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
"Close to beach and variety of cafes and restaurants"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cotton Tree
Maroochydore
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
Alexandra Headland
Travellers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Suncity Tenpin and Alex Beach.
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.
Mooloolaba
A noteworthy feature of Mooloolaba is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mountain Creek Conservation Area Nature Refuge and Mooloolah River National Park.
Buderim
Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Headland Golf Club.
