We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Caloundra, Australia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Highly elegant. Unique. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of sea, The Waterford Prestige Apartments is an aparthotel located in Caloundra, 300 metres from Bulcock Beach. Each accommodation at the 4-star aparthotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot tub. The aparthotel also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. At the aparthotel, all units include air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a walk-in shower and free toiletries. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the aparthotel, each unit has bed linen and towels. Sightseeing tours are available in the area. The aparthotel features a barbecue, garden and sun terrace, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits. Kings Beach is less than 1 km from The Waterford Prestige Apartments, while Golden Beach is a 12-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Sunshine Coast Airport, 29 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as the most well designed, elegant and unique luxury hotel in Caloundra. It also has a great location and outstanding views. WOW!
Nice style. Elegant. Comfortable beds. Overlooking the pristine environs of the Pumicestone Passage with the famous Glass House Mountains as a backdrop, Rumba Beach Resort is located in the heart of Caloundra on the beachfront and surrounded by a variety of restaurants, cafes and retail outlets. Free undercover parking on site. Offering elegant one, two and three - bedroom apartments with fully-equipped kitchens the Rumba Beach Resort is perfect for couples, families and friends getting away to the coast for some fun in the sun. Complimentary tea/percolated coffee and muffins provided to all inhouse guests from 7am - 10am daily at 26 Degrees Bar.Show full description
This resort has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Very stylish. Cool. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Monaco Hotel offers self-contained accommodation in the heart of Caloundra, just 50 metres from Bulcock Beach. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, barbecue facilities and free parking. The air-conditioned Monaco Apartments feature plenty of natural light, flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Full kitchen and laundry facilities are provided. Some apartments have a private balcony with ocean views. Monaco guests can relax in the spa pool. Those who wish to exercise can use the well-equipped fitness centre. The games room is the perfect place to meet new people. Laundry facilities are available for guest use. There are a number of restaurants and cafés within a 3-minute walk of the hotel. Monaco Caloundra is located 85 minutes’ drive from Brisbane. Shopping on Bulcock Street is just a 2-minute walk away. Queensland Air Museum is a 5-minute drive, while Aussie World is 15-minute drive from the hotel.Show full description
This is likely one of the most STYLISH apartment hotels in Caloundra.
Lovely interior design. Great value. Popular among women. Located on Golden Beach, Belvedere Apartments each feature a huge balcony, a fully equipped kitchen and free Wifi. Guests also enjoy a swimming pool, BBQ facilities and free secure parking on site. All apartments have a full-sized lounge area, flat-screen TV with Foxtel and a DVD player. Each also includes laundry facilities, a dining setting and outdoor furniture. All apartments face east and offer partial ocean views through Fraser Park to the Pumicestone Passage. Belvedere Apartments is ideal for families, being across the road from a children's playground, picnic, BBQ area and beach.Show full description
Charming. Beautiful. Great location. Directly opposite Golden Beach, Sandy Shores Holiday Units feature a large private balcony with ocean views. Guests enjoy a heated outdoor swimming pool andhave access to free private parking in a secure garage. All air-conditioned apartments offer Smart TVs and DVD players with free wi-fi. The kitchens include an oven, stove, microwave and a dishwasher and are fully stocked with cooking utensils when you are not out enjoying the local restaurants. You have a washing machine and dryer. You can enjoy a fresh-cooked meal using the communal BBQ facilities or relax on the sunny terrace overlooking the pool. Sandy Shores apartments are a 10 minute walk to the centre of Caloundra township. Underwater World is a 22 minute drive and it is a half hour drive to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING apartment hotel in Caloundra.
Apartment hotel.Great location. Sitting on the Esplanade directly opposite Bulcock Beach, Waterview Resort offers apartments featuring a balcony with sea views. There is a heated lagoon pool and free covered, secure parking. Every apartment features air conditioning and lift access to all levels. Free unlimited high-speed WiFi is available. Each Caloundra Waterview Resort apartment has a fully equipped kitchen and contains 2 bathrooms. All apartments have laundry facilities and feature cable TV. Guests are welcome to relax in the tropical gardens. There are barbecue facilities and an outdoor area for sunset dining. Theme park tickets and tours to the Hinterland can be booked at the resort’s tour desk. Waterview Resort is just 2 minutes’ walk from the Caloundra town centre’s shops and restaurants. Both Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo and The Big Pineapple are a 25-minute drive away.Show full description
Romantic. Rooftop pool. Great views. Popular among women. This resort offers spacious apartments, each with a balcony overlooking Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island. The rooftop area features a sun terrace, fitness centre, heated swimming pool and spa pool. Each self-catering apartment at Pumicestone Blue Resort includes air conditioning, an en suite bathroom and a spacious living/dining room. All fully equipped kitchens include European appliances. Guests have access to the rooftop terrace with a BBQ area, outdoor seating and 360-degree views of the Pumicestone Passage, Bribie Island, Pacific Ocean and the Glass House Mountains. Secure underground parking is provided. Wi-Fi access is available in all apartments. Located in the centre of Caloundra, Pumicestone Blue Resort Caloundra is situated opposite Caloundra’s main beach. It is a 25-minute drive to Australia Zoo and Underwater World.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Great views. Located in the heart of Caloundra on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Aspect Holiday Apartments features 2 heated swimming pools, a spa pool and theatre room with projector and surround sound system. All apartments feature a balcony and a fully equipped kitchen. Each air-conditioned apartment offers views across the property or over Moreton Island, Bribie Island, Pumicestone Passage and the Glass House Mountains. Guests have access to a full-size tennis court, BBQ areas and secure covered car parking. The fully equipped and air-conditioned fitness centre includes a sauna and steam rooms. Aspect Caloundra is a 2-minute walk from Bulcock Beach. The boutique shops, restaurants and cafes of Caloundra are 2 minutes’ walk away. It is a 20-minute drive to Australia Zoo.Show full description
Unique. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Mariners Resort Kings Beach offers self-contained apartments less than 10 minutes’ walk from Kings Beach. All of the contemporary rooms have a balcony. Guests can enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Surrounded by tropical gardens, Mariners includes two barbecue areas next to the pool as well as a sauna. Free parking is available on site. All apartments are air conditioned with large balconies with indoor and outdoor dining settings . Mariners Resort Kings Beach is 1.5 km from the centre of Caloundra. Some of the many attractions within a 20-minute drive include Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo and Currimundi Lake Conservation Park.Show full description
Hip. Romantic. Great views. Each of these spacious apartments has a large private balcony, most with stunning water views towards Bribie Island and Caloundra. Free satellite TV and full kitchen facilities are included in every apartment. Riviere on Golden Beach Apartments features a heated outdoor pool and is located next to a family friendly patrolled beach. Wireless internet access is available in all apartments. All apartments include open-plan living areas with TV, DVD/CD player and ceiling fans. Each master bedroom has an additional TV and an en suite bathroom with spa bath. The fully equipped kitchens include an electric stove, oven and microwave. There is a covered BBQ area and elevator access to every apartment from the secure basement parking area. Guests will find shops and restaurants within a 5-minute walk. Caloundra is a 20-minute walk from Riviere on Golden Beach.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the coolest and most ROMANTIC apartment hotels in Caloundra.
Beautiful. Elegant. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Situated in Caloundra, 400 metres from Golden Beach, Moorings Beach Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. The property is around 19 km from SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium, 24 km from Australia Zoo and 32 km from Big Pineapple. The property is non-smoking and is set 16 km from Aussie World. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen with a dishwasher. At the resort every room includes bed linen and towels. Moorings Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World is 39 km from the accommodation, while The Ginger Factory is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sunshine Coast Airport, 30 km from Moorings Beach Resort.Show full description
Resort.Stylish. Unique. Located across the street from the beach and a 5-minute drive from central Caloundra, The Norfolks on Moffat Beach offers self-contained apartments with stunning ocean views and free WiFi. The complex has a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and barbecue facilities. Free on-site parking is provided. All apartments feature modern interiors and a large balcony or a patio. Each has a full kitchen with a stove, an oven and a fridge. Amenities include laundry facilities, TV and a DVD player. You can swim in the heated pool or relax in the sauna room. The staff at the tour desk can help you book trips to Australia Zoo or Fraser Island. The Norfolks is just 50 metres from Moffat Beach and across the road from various cafes and restaurants. It is a 20-minute drive from Underwater World and a 30-minute drive from Australia Zoo. Central Brisbane is an hour’s drive away.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located on the main street of Caloundra, a 5-minute walk from Bulcock Beach, this resort offers modern rooms and apartments with a balcony. Ocean View Resort Caloundra features a swimming pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a rooftop BBQ area. All air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms include well-equipped kitchens. Ocean View Resort Caloundra features guest laundry facilities and free covered parking is available. It is a 20-minute drive from Sunshine Coast Airport and a 1-hour drive from Brisbane Airport.Show full description
Resort.Cosy rooms. Located in Pumicestone Passage along the Golden Coast, Ramada Resort by Wyndham Golden Beach 4-star resort features a heated lagoon-style swimming pool, a spa pool and a full-size tennis court. Guests also enjoy a restaurant, a bar and a games room. All accommodation at Ramada Resort Golden Beach features a private balcony, some offering lovely city, ocean and beach views. Each apartment offers a kitchenette, a TV and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy an outdoor meal in the BBQ area, work-out in the fitness centre or just relax on the sun loungers by the pool. Surrounded by tropical gardens, Ramada Resort Golden Beach is just 10 minutes' walk from Golden Beach. There is an array of arts and crafts shops, cafes and dining options within 15 minutes' walk.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Trendy. Watermark Caloundra offers absolute waterfront and non-smoking accommodation with free unlimited WiFi. Guests enjoy 3 outdoor heated swimming pools including 1 heated year-round, a hot tub, a BBQ area and a private boardwalk for fishing and other water activities. This accommodation options include air-conditioned self-contained apartments and private motel-style rooms. Each apartment features a balcony offering water views, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Motel rooms include tea/coffee making facilities and garden (but not water) views. All accommodation offers a flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. Each floor is accessible via elevator. Free domestic phone calls are included. Located in the heart of the city centre, Watermark Caloundra is 10 minutes’ walk from Bulcock Beach. Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo and Sunshine Coast Airport are each a 30-minute drive away. Guests can relax in the BBQ area, or seek travel advice at the tour desk. Caloundra Watermark also offers free on-site parking and luggage storage facilities.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Historic property. Great location. Centrepoint Apartments Caloundra is located just a 5 minute stroll from Bulcock Beach and boasts a heated swimming pool, a sauna, hot tub and Infra Red sauna. Guests enjoy an on-site café and balcony views over the Pumicestone Passage, Glass House mountains and out across the Ocean. All apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen, a dining setting and laundry facilities. Each has a lounge area offering a sofa and a flat-screen TV with free cable channels and limited Wi-Fi. Apartments are individually owned so fixtures and fittings will vary. Located in the heart of Caloundra, Centrepoint Apartments are a short stroll from The Esplanade’s shops, restaurants and weekly Caloundra Street Fair market. The Glasshouse Mountains, Steve Irwin Australia Zoo and Eumundi Markets are all within a 30 minutes’ drive away. Many other activities including water sports, hiking, fishing, boat trips are all close by.Show full description
This might be the most historic luxury hotel in Caloundra.
ULTIQA Shearwater Resort is located a short 50 metres from Kings Beach, and a 3-minute drive from the Bulcock Patrolled Beach. It offers 2 restaurants, a heated outdoor pool and free undercover parking. Air-conditioned guest rooms are fitted with a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Rooms feature a large balcony. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can work out at the gymnasium or unwind in the sauna room. The staff at the tour desk can assist in arranging trips to the Australia Zoo, Underwater World and the Fraser Island. Local dishes can be enjoy at the on site restaurants. Resort Shearwater is within a 30-minute drive of the Underwater World, the Australia Zoo and the Sunshine Coast Airport.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Charming. Popular among women. Gemini Resort features a beachfront location, and is a short 100 metres from Golden Beach shopping precinct. Overlooking Pumicestone Passage and the Caloundra, it offers a lagoon-style heated pool, a tennis court and free parking on site. Self-contained apartments have a full kitchen with a stove, a microwave and a fridge. Amenities include laundry facilities, a DVD player and a TV with in-house movies. The en suite bathroom comes with shower and a hairdryer. The property has a barbecue area set beside the tennis court. Other facilities include a sauna room. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered. Resort Gemini is a 2-minute drive from Caloundra's main shopping centre. It is within a 15-minute drive of Aussie World Pub and the Aussie World Theme Park. The Maroochydore Airport is a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Popular among couples. Just 3 minutes’ drive from Golden Beach, La Promenade features apartments with a spa bath and private balcony. Guests enjoy an on-site swimming pool. Most accommodation offers views over the Pumicestone Passage. All accommodation features a living area with a dining setting, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Each bathroom includes a hairdryer and free guest toiletries. Laundry facilities are also provided. Caloundra La Promenade Apartments is within 10 minutes’ walk of several shops, cafes and restaurants. It is 25 minutes’ drive from both Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Coast Airport.Show full description
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Home of a Greg Norman designed championship golf course, Pelican Waters Golf Resort offers a bar, 2 tennis courts and 2 pools. Free WiFi is available in all room types. All accommodation features a balcony offering views of the golf course, pool or gardens. Pelican Waters Golf Resort is located 15 minutes’ drive from Caloundra Beach. Popular attractions, Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo and The Big Pineapple are within 30 minutes’ drive. All accommodation features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a desk and a small refrigerator. Some rooms offer cooking facilities or a spa bath.Show full description
I think this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND RELAXING resorts in Caloundra. It also has A HIGHLY RATED BREAKFAST.
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