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Cheap Hotels in Sunshine Coast

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Sunshine Coast on Hotels.com. These Sunshine Coast Cheap Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 7, 2026.
A spacious dining area with wooden beams, plaid carpeting, and green plants hanging from the ceiling.
An outdoor patio area with tables and benches, umbrellas, and palm trees.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A modern building entrance with a covered walkway, potted plants, and a clear sky.

1. Currimundi Hotel Motel

Currimundi Hotel Motel
Battery Hill
CNY590
CNY649 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Currimundi Hotel Motel
A kitchen counter with a cutting board, a knife, and various fruits and vegetables.
A living room with grey sofas, a white coffee table, a TV, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a painting of a beach scene.
A pool table with balls, a sofa, and a television in a room with a ceiling fan and a door leading outside.
A pool table with billiard balls and a person holding a drink.

2. Motel Sunshine Coast

Motel Sunshine Coast
Caloundra
CNY506
CNY557 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Motel Sunshine Coast
A building with a sign reading "Palms on Parker Hostel" and a palm tree in front.
A kitchen with a long countertop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden bench, a small table, and a hanging plant.
A room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, a small wooden cabinet, a mirror, and a window with a view of greenery.

3. Palms On Parker

Palms On Parker
Maroochydore
CNY714
CNY786 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Palms On Parker
A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a person lying on a lounge chair.
A food truck with a menu board displaying items like burgers, salads, and sides.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach and dense forest.

4. Nomads Noosa Backpackers Hostel

Nomads Noosa Backpackers Hostel
Noosa Heads
CNY562
CNY618 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Nomads Noosa Backpackers Hostel
Outdoor dining
Bathroom
A room with a pool table, a piano, and a billiards table. There are chairs and a small table with a lamp.
A wooden sign welcoming visitors to Halse Lodge, established in 1880.

5. Halse Lodge

Halse Lodge
Noosa Heads
CNY1,007
CNY1,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Halse Lodge
A woman in a bikini sitting by a pool with a mural of dolphins and a butterfly.
A group of people gathered around a barbecue grill outdoors, with tables and umbrellas in the background.
A beach-themed mural with a person using a laptop at a table.
A travel agency with a counter displaying brochures and maps.

6. Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel

Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
Sunshine Beach
CNY818
CNY900 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Noosa Flashpackers - Hostel
A swimming pool area with a person walking by, surrounded by white buildings with balconies and palm trees.
A reception area with a white and patterned counter, wooden ceiling, and hanging rattan lamps.
A modern dining area with a long wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a built-in kitchenette.

7. Bounce Noosa

Bounce Noosa
Noosaville
CNY1,469
CNY1,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Bounce Noosa
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area, and a view of a pool and outdoor seating.
A modern building with a colorful mural, a covered outdoor area, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, ceiling fans, and a mounted television.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances and utensils, a wooden floor, and a view of a building and palm trees.

8. Freedom Rainbow Beach

Freedom Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach
CNY841
CNY925 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Freedom Rainbow Beach
A two-story house with a blue staircase leading to a deck.
A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a wooden table.
A room with a wooden floor, white walls, a kitchen area with cabinets and a stove, and a door leading to an outdoor area.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, and grey sofas.

9. Gympie Cottage

Gympie Cottage
Gympie
CNY1,052
CNY1,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Gympie Cottage
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Top neighborhoods in Sunshine Coast

An aerial view of a coastal town with a marina, sandy beaches, and lush greenery.
A coastal town with a wide sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a mountain in the distance.
A beach with people walking along the shore during sunset.
Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland
A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and palm trees.
A sandy beach with palm trees and a wooden boardwalk.
Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland

Noosa Heads

Sunshine Coast's Noosa Heads neighborhood is known for its beaches and restaurants, and entices visitors with attractions including Noosa National Park and Hastings Street.

A modern building with a sign reading "Surf Club" and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A beach with a wooden boardwalk, people sunbathing, and waves crashing onto the shore.
A beach with clear blue water, people walking along the shore, and trees in the background.
A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a city skyline in the background.
A lifeguard tower with an emergency phone on a beach.

Mooloolaba

Sunshine Coast's Mooloolaba neighborhood is known for its beaches and spas, and entices visitors with attractions including The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

A coastal road with vehicles, a beach, and clear blue waters.
A beach with flags, people, and a lifeguard tower.
A coastal city with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a distant mountain range.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, buildings, and clear blue waters.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, residential buildings, and a distant mountain range.

Caloundra

Sunshine Coast's Caloundra neighborhood is known for its beaches and restaurants, and entices visitors with attractions including Caloundra Events Center and Bulcock Beach.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a small island with buildings, and a clear blue sea.
An aerial view of a coastal city with a river, beaches, and urban development.
Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland
A beach with waves at sunset, a person with a dog, and a cloudy sky.
Photo by Leah Hinds
A sandy beach with a wooden boardwalk and palm trees.
Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland
A beach with a wooden fence in the foreground and waves crashing onto the shore.
Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland

Maroochydore

Sunshine Coast's Maroochydore neighborhood is known for its beaches and spas, and entices visitors with attractions including Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza.

A coastal area with a beach, a lake, and buildings on a hillside.
A coastal area with modern buildings, a sandy beach, and a calm lake.
A coastal marina with boats, a beach, and a mountain in the background.
A row of colorful kayaks and a boat with "BOAT HIRE" written on it, docked at a calm lake with other boats and a pier in the background.
A river with boats, a house, and a mountain in the background.

Noosaville

Sunshine Coast's Noosaville neighborhood is known for its restaurants and beaches, and entices visitors with attractions including Lake Weyba and Noosa National Park.

Top landmarks in Sunshine Coast

An outdoor café with tables and chairs under trees, surrounded by buildings.

Hastings Street

8.8/10 (3,842 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Hastings Street in Noosa Heads. Our travelers also like the area for its beaches and parks, so you can spend the afternoon catching a few rays. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
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A beach with clear blue water, people walking along the shore, and trees in the background.

Mooloolaba Beach

9.2/10 (2,090 reviews)
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Mooloolaba Beach, located 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from central Sunshine Coast. Catch the sunset by the shore at Buddina Beach and Briner Beach, located nearby.
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A sandy beach with palm trees and a wooden boardwalk.
Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland

Noosa Beach

9.2/10 (4,367 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, Noosa Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from central Sunshine Coast. Catch the sunset by the shore at Little Cove Beach, just a short walk away.
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A beach with a wooden boardwalk, people sunbathing, and waves crashing onto the shore.

Mooloolaba Esplanade

9.2/10 (3,611 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Mooloolaba Esplanade in Mooloolaba. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?
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A coastal city with turquoise waters, modern buildings, and a clear sky.

Bulcock Beach

9.0/10 (1,897 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, Bulcock Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from central Sunshine Coast. Catch the sunset by the shore at Kings Beach and Golden Beach, located nearby.
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A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and dense greenery.

Noosa National Park

9.4/10 (1,119 reviews)
If you like the great outdoors, you might want to take time to explore Noosa National Park, located 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from central Sunshine Coast. Our travelers also like the area for its beaches and parks, so you can spend the afternoon catching a few rays. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Yunaman Bushland Reserve, just a short walk away.
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A plate of churros with a dipping sauce.
Photo by Afshan Zia

Sunshine Plaza

9.0/10 (3,235 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and cafes, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
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Maroochydore Beach

9.0/10 (1,602 reviews)
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Maroochydore Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from central Sunshine Coast. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Alex Beach, Mudjimba Beach, and Mooloolaba Beach.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a cheap hotel in Sunshine Coast?

In Sunshine Coast, there are 12 budget hotels to choose from. Remember to sort your results by "Price: low to high" when searching for the cheapest Sunshine Coast hotels.

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What is the cheapest area to stay in Sunshine Coast?

Location is important when you are looking for cheap hotels in Sunshine Coast so consider looking at Caloundra and Maroochydore for great budget-friendly choices. Are you looking to stay in another area of the city? Pinpoint low-cost hotels in the another part of town using our map feature.

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