Marcoola Holidays & Travel Guide

The hidden gem of the Sunshine Coast, Marcoola is tucked away on a peaceful pocket of beach just over an hour's drive from Brisbane. Just north of Maroochydore, Marcoola and Mudjimba are one of Queensland's best kept holiday destination secrets.

As a growing destination, Marcoola offers a great range of new and recently refurbished accommodation with existing accommodation mainly falling in the predominantly resort-style category with a range of self-catering apartments and units. Set along the pristine beachfronts and coastline, Marcoola's accommodation offers spectacular views and enjoys a unique sense of seclusion while still remaining close to the region's fantastic range of shopping, dining and entertainment options.

All accommodation in Marcoola features an impressive range of amenities and facilities with everything from resort-size pools and gyms to onsite dining options, leisure activities programs, tennis courts, games rooms, day spas and more. There are also some big name accommodation providers in Marcoola offering a familiar standard of quality and service that you can trust. Neighbouring Mudjimba also boasts the famous Novotel Sunshine Beach Resort and 18-hole championship golf course.

The soft sand beaches of Marcoola are perfect for swimming and regular patrols make them safe. They are also far less crowded than those of some of the Sunshine Coast's other destinations, making them ideal for families, particularly with young children. There is also a fabulous range of shops, boutiques, bars, cafes and restaurants located close by ensuring a trip to beach can be enjoyed as a whole day out.

Conveniently located close to the airport, some guests are able to hear the arrivals and departures from their accommodation however most rooms face the beach and therefore noise is not an issue. Marcoola and Mudjimba are also just a quick trip from a range of local attractions including fascinating SEA LIFE Mooloolaba, family friendly Australia Zoo and Aussie World.

For all the fun, adventure and beauty of the Sunshine Coast with less of the crowds from some of the other major destinations, Marcoola provides a peaceful and relaxing beachside holiday.