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
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Marcoola
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
The amenities are exceptional
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Room clean, nice staff and decent breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
Well setup for families with great pool area, games room, soft play etc. Buffet breakfast was nice, otherwise the food was average. King suite was comfy and spacious, but kitchen was too basic to cook in. Overall great for families and staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Room was spacious and ready when we arrived. Breakfast was good but not much selection of cooked items. Staff were great. Only complaint is that the toilet in our room hadn’t been cleaned from the previous person.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Amazing amenities and great staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Landmark Resort
Very friendly staff and well equipped room
Reviewed on 3 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.
