Beachfront hotels in Caloundra

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Caloundra. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Rumba Beach Resort Caloundra, Australia

  

  Resort. 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 Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 410 AUD.

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• 2 Moorings Beach Resort Caloundra, Australia

  

  Resort. Situated in Caloundra, 400 metres from Golden Beach, Moorings Beach Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. Built in 2000, this 4-star resort is within 19 km of SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium and 24 km of Australia Zoo. 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 an oven. At the resort every room includes bed linen and towels. Moorings Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna. Big Pineapple is 32 km from the accommodation, while Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sunshine Coast Airport, 30 km from Moorings Beach Resort. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 3 Gemini Resort Caloundra, Australia

  

  Resort. 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 Guest review score 8.4

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• 4 ULTIQA Shearwater Resort Caloundra, Australia

  

  Hotel. 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 Guest review score 7.7

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• 5 Belvedere Apartments Caloundra, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. 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 panoramic or partial ocean views overlooking the Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island. Belvedere Apartments is ideal for families, being across the road from a children's playground, picnic, BBQ area and beach. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 6 Sandy Shores Holiday Units Caloundra, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. 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 Guest review score 9.0

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• 7 Waterview Resort Caloundra, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. 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 Guest review score 8.8

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• 8 Belaire Place Caloundra, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Located in the heart of Caloundra, 50 metres from the beach and overlooking Pumicestone Passage and the magnificent Glasshouse Mountains, Belaire Place offers spacious and bright motel apartments with large balconies. Free WiFi is available at the property. Each apartment at Belaire Place has a bedroom, private bathroom and a living area including a kitchenette, dining area and a lounge area. The apartments have either garden, street or partial ocean view from the apartments. The swimming pool allows you to enjoy a refreshing dip without even leaving the complex. When you do, you will find a variety of cafes and restaurants within a short walking distance of Belaire Place. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 278 AUD.

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• 9 Cerulean Apartments Caloundra, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Set opposite Bulcock Beach, these apartments feature a private balcony or patio offering views of Pumicestone Passage, Bribie Island and the Hinterland. Guests enjoy an outdoor heated swimming pool and a spa pool. Caloundra’s shops, restaurants and cafes are just a 10-minute walk away. It is a 25-minute drive from Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo. Sunshine Coast Airport is a 30-minute drive away. All apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a dining setting. Each includes a lounge area with a sofa, flat-screen TV and DVD player. There is a tour desk which books trips to theme parks, skydiving and water skiing. There are shared barbecue facilities and an outdoor dining area. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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• 10 Joanne Apartments Caloundra, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Featuring two swimming pools and a garden, Joanne Apartments offers self-catering accommodation just across the road from Bulcock Beach, Happy Valley and a 10-minute walk from King's Beach. Each apartment has a private balcony and views of the Coral Sea. The air-conditioned apartments all come with an open-plan dining area and a fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher. The lounge includes a TV with cable channels, DVD player and free unlimited WiFi. Each apartment is also provided with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Guests can relax in the swimming pools or on the sun loungers. One of the swimming pools is heated during the winter. Free private parking is available on site. Joanne Apartments is located within a 5-minute walk of Ben Bennett Park and a variety of shops and restaurants. Caloundra Airport is a 10-minute drive away and Underwater World is 20 minutes' drive from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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• 11 Tripcony Quays Caloundra, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Tripcony Quays is situated along Sunshine Coast, across the northern tip of Bribie Island. This waterfront property offers free parking on site and a large heated pool in a tropical garden setting. Apartment offers views of the Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island. Air-conditioned apartments are fitted with laundry facilities, a DVD player and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each has a full kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge. The staff at the tour desk can assist in booking trips to the Australia Zoo and the Frazer Island. The property offers a sheltered barbecue area with seating. Tripcony is located next to a boat ramp and has its own private wharf and jetty. Quays Tripcony is a 5-minute walk from Sunland Shopping Centre and a 10-minute walk from Bulcock Beach. The Sunshine Coast Airport is 28 km away. Guest review score 8.5

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• 12 Kings Row Apartments Caloundra, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Just 100 metres from beautiful King’s Beach, Kings Row Apartments feature a heated swimming pool and a hot tub. The self-contained apartments have a large balcony and some have stunning ocean views. Each spacious, air-conditioned apartment has 2 bathrooms, with a spa bath in the en suite bathroom. Every fully equipped kitchen has an oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. Laundry facilities, ironing facilities and cable TV are provided. The apartments include either air conditioning or ceiling fans. Free secure, covered parking is provided. Luggage storage and BBQ facilities are available. Kings Row Apartments are a 15-minute walk from the centre of Caloundra. It is a 20-minute drive to Underwater World and a 25-minute drive to Australia Zoo. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 13 Merrima Court Holidays Caloundra, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Featuring a private balcony with ocean views, Merrima Court is just 100 metres from Kings Beach. It offers an outdoor pool, a garden area and free undercover parking. Portable BBQs are provided for guests to enjoy on their balconies. Merrima Court Holidays are only 10 minutes’ walk from Caloundra Surf Club and Caloundra Bus Station. Caloundra Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away. A laundry and a full kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave are standard in all apartments. The apartment has a spacious seating area with flat-screen cable TV, a DVD player and a CD player. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace, or enjoy the ocean views from the poolside deck. The tour desk can book trips to Australia Zoo and the Glasshouse Mountains. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 440 AUD.

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• 14 Sea Point Ocean Apartments Caloundra, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Offering a heated swimming pool and free secure parking, Sea Point Ocean Apartments are just 10 minutes’ walk from Shelly Beach. All apartments feature a balcony or patio, a fully equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV. Relax with an outdoor meal in the BBQ area, or unwind on the sun loungers by the pool, surrounded by lovely tropical gardens. All apartments offer laundry facilities, a dining setting and a lounge area with a sofa, cable TV and a DVD player. Each apartment has 2 bathrooms and is individually decorated using casual coastal themes. Kings Beach Sea Point Apartments are 15 minutes’ walk along the Caloundra Headland to the heart of Kings Beach. Moffat Beach’s popular dining options, boutique shops and art galleries are 5 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.0

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• 15 Just Perfect Apartment with Ocean Views Caloundra, Australia

  

  Apartment. Set in Golden Beach, 3 km from central Caloundra, this air-conditioned apartment features a garden with a year-round outdoor pool and a barbecue. Guests benefit from magical views day and night from the balcony. The apartment has a dining area and a fully self contained kitchenette complete with a fridge, a microwave and toaster. A flat-screen TV and a DVD player are provided. Other facilities at Just Perfect Apartment with Ocean Views include a spa centre, fitness centre and tennis courts. Noosa Heads is 47 km from Just Perfect Apartment with Ocean Views, while Mooloolaba is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Airport, 24 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 16 Prime Position – Dream Holiday Unit in Caloundra!! Caloundra, Australia

  

  Apartment. Situated in Caloundra, Prime Position – Dream Holiday Unit in Caloundra!! offers a balcony with pool and garden views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre and sauna. Set 300 metres from Bulcock Beach, the property features a garden and free private parking. This apartment features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The apartment offers a hot tub. A terrace and a barbecue are featured at Prime Position – Dream Holiday Unit in Caloundra!!. Golden Beach is 800 metres from the accommodation, while Kings Beach is 1.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sunshine Coast Airport, 29 km from Prime Position – Dream Holiday Unit in Caloundra!!. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 110 AUD.

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• 17 By The Sea Unit 4, 13 Esplanade, Kings Beach Caloundra, Australia

  

  Apartment. Situated in Caloundra, By The Sea Unit 4, 13 Esplanade, Kings Beach features accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and sea views. The property has lake views and is 500 metres from Shelly Beach and 600 metres from Kings Beach. The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a washing machine. A TV and a DVD player are available. Bulcock Beach is 1.5 km from the apartment, while Moffat Beach is 1.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sunshine Coast Airport, 29 km from By The Sea Unit 4, 13 Esplanade, Kings Beach. Show full description Guest review score 6.9

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