If you are searching for the best family-friendly resorts on the Sunshine Coast, we understand why. Home to long sandy beaches, gorgeous hinterland, strawberry fields, mountains and even Australia Zoo, the Sunshine Coast has long been a favoured destination for Brisbane locals.
If you are looking for a place to stay during your visit, the resorts below are some of the best for family-friendly facilities. With pools, kids club, playgrounds and accommodation options fitting for more than three people, these are some of the best family-friendly resorts on the Sunshine Coast.
Oaks Oasis Resort
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort is top of our list and an ideal Caloundra hotel accommodation choice for families. Featuring sweeping lush tropical grounds, a fun-filled waterpark, resort-style pool, putt-putt golf course, sandpit, climbing frame and giant Kangaroo Jumper, there’s a wide range of activities for kids of all ages close to the beach and the bustling hub of Caloundra. From 1-bedroom apartments to 3-bedroom villas, the resort accommodation caters to families and groups of all sizes and is within walking distance to both Golden and Bulcock Beaches.
Location: 2 Landsborough Parade, Caloundra, 4551
Contact: (07) 5491 0333
Room Sizes: Hotel room with 2 large double beds or villa options
Kids will love: Pool, waterpark, play areas, mini golf, kangaroo jumper, climbing frame, sandpit, volleyball and tennis
Other Facilities: Restaurant
RACV Noosa Resort
RACV Noosa Resort has been voted the People’s Choice for “Best Accommodation in Queensland” for many years and it is not hard to see why. Beautiful, spacious apartment and luxury villas provide ample room for families of all sizes, with the larger options coming with fully equipped kitchens / laundry and even rooftop spas too. But it is the amazing family-friendly activities and facilities here that get our vote. Pools with waterslides, a splash park, games room, tennis and kids club are all there and for the parents, an onsite day spa and gym. What’s not to love?
Location: 94 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads, 4567
Contact: 1300 273 962
Room Sizes: 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments and three-storey villas
Kids will love: Pools, waterslides, tennis, splash park, playground, games room, kids club
Other Facilities: Day Spa, Gym, BBQ, Restaurant, Bar
Novotel Twin Waters
Novotel Twin Waters Resort really is one of the best family friendly resorts on the Gold Coast. Catering for young and old, the resort sits around a central lagoon and offers guests an array of complimentary water sports. Kids will love swimming in the heated outdoor pool. They can also join in the Kidz Cover kids club fun or clock up some hours in the tropical escape games room, complete with all the latest arcade games for the whole family to enjoy. The resort is also moments away from one of our favourite family beaches – Mudjimba Beach.
Location: 270 Ocean Dr, Twin Waters, 4564
Contact: (07) 5448 8000
Room Sizes: 1 bedroom with kitchenette or private houses
Kids will love: Pool, lagoon, games room, private beach & free water sports
Other Facilities: Gym, Restaurant, Deli Cafe
Caribbean Resort
There is just so much to love about the Caribbean Resort and when it comes to being family-friendly this place is one of the best. Families will love the gorgeous heated lap pool, rock pools and shallow, shaded kids pools as well as a fully equipped games room too. Parents can also take full advantage of the rooftop BBQ area, enclosed kids play space, steam room and gym. The resort has one or two-bedroom luxury apartments that come fully self-contained. Still, if you are not keen to cook then the resort is literally a walk away from all your needs, with the beautiful patrolled Mooloolaba beach, shops and restaurants and more all simple stroll away.
Location: 17 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba, 4557
Contact: (07) 5444 7311
Room Sizes: 2 bedrooms, full kitchen & laundry
Kids will love: Heated pool, rock spa, children’s wading pool, games room, enclosed play area,
Other Facilities: BBQ area, Gym, Steam Room
Breakfree Alexandra Beach
Alexandra Beach is the slightly quieter option to neighbouring Mooloolaba and is a fantastic option for families looking for an escape. Breakfree Alexandra Beach have 1, 2 and three bedroom apartments with either a kitchenette or full kitchen and laundry. The resort has two stunning heated pools and spas with waterslides, simply beautiful grounds and a playground that the kids will love. There is also an onsite gym. Situated on the beach and a stroll away from shops, restaurants, bars and more, Breakfree Alexandra Beach is a great option for a family holiday away.
Location: 180 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland, 4572
Contact:1300 092 878
Room Sizes: 2 or 3 bedrooms, kitchenette & laundry
Kids will love: Pool, waterslides, playground
Other Facilities: Gym, BBQ, Spa
Culgoa Point Beach Resort
Nestled on the longest private beach in Noosa, Culgoa Point Beach Resort is the perfect location for your next holiday escape. Set on over three acres of tropical landscaped gardens, the resort offers everything you could wish for on your holiday, including a 20-metre lap pool, children’s wading pool, spa & sauna, gymnasium, kayak and stand-up paddle-board hire, half-size tennis court, BBQ facilities along the beachfront and upper terrace, and wonderful views from the fully self-contained one, two and three-bedroom apartments.
Location: 5 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, 4567
Contact: (07) 5449 6400
Room Sizes: 1, 2 or 3 bedroom self-contained apartments
Kids will love: Lap pool, wading pool, kayak and SUP hire, tennis court
Other Facilities: BBQ, gym, spa and sauna
Pelican Beach Resort
Something about the quaint Pelican Beach Resort at Noosaville brings us back time and time again. Whilst is is not as fancy as others, it provides everything a family could want for a holiday at the coast for a very reasonable budget too. The resort has two-bedroom, two-storey apartments that are fully equipped and even come with a small little attic room that kids love. They have a central pool and spa area and a tennis court for use as well. The resort is nestled within the lovely Noosaville area, with local fish and chips shops, cafes and supermarkets close by. The Noosa River boardwalk is only moments away and makes for a great destination for the kids to ride their bikes, play on the playground, grab and ice-cream or hire a canoe for a float along the river.
Location: 13-17 James Street, Noosaville, 4566
Contact: (07) 5449 0766
Room Sizes: 2 bedroom apartments, fully self-contained
Kids will love: Pool, spa, tennis courts
Other Facilities: BBQs
Endless Summer Resort
Endless Summer Resort in popular Coolum offers modern and very spacious 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments featuring an east-facing private balcony that perfectly captures the morning sun. Kids will spend all their time in the heated outdoor pool and will love its small cascading waterfall, hidden cave and waterslide. If they can drag themselves away from the pool there is a fun mini putt putt course at the resort for the family to enjoy. There is also a steam room and BBQ area as well. Outside of the resort, Coolum Beach is only 300m away, and an early morning hike up Mt Coolum is always a fantastic family experience too.
Location: 9-21 Frank St, Coolum Beach, 4573
Contact: (07) 5473 9775
Room Sizes: 1, 2 or 3 bedroom fully self-contained apartments
Kids will love: Heated swimming pool and spa, waterslide, mini golf
Other Facilities: Steam room, BBQ area
Mantra French Quarter
Located right in the heart of one of the most well-known streets in Noosa, Mantra French Quarter is perfect for the family that loves Hastings Street and has everything on their doorstep. Stroll out your door and wander through the many cafes, restaurants, shops and art galleries that Hastings Street houses, or walk a little further and explore the Noosa National Park’s many spectacular beaches. Back at the resort, you can enjoy beautiful lagoon-rimmed 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments that nestle peacefully into their tropical surroundings. Families can also enjoy the heated pool, children’s wading pool, spas, sauna, and paddle board hire set up.
Location: 7 Venning St, Mooloolaba, 4557
Contact: (07) 5452 2600
Room Sizes: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, self-contained
Kids will love: Lagoon pool, children’s wading pool, paddle board hire
Other Facilities: BBQ, spas, sauna
South Pacific Resort and Spa
Set in 5 acres of tropical parklands, the South Pacific Resort and Spa is a beautiful holiday escape in Noosaville. Only 5 minutes drive from the bustling heart of Hastings Street, the resort has a complimentary bus service there four times a day – which means you can enjoy the peace and serenity of your resort and Noosaville but also quickly get in to the national park, beaches and shopping at Hastings too – without having to find a park! The apartments are all very generously spaced, and kids will love the many heated lagoon pools and spas, the table tennis and tennis courts. The onsite day spa is a bonus for a parent looking for that added treat while away too.
Location: 179 Weyba Rd, Noosaville, 4566
Contact: (07) 5473 1200
Room Sizes: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom self-contained apartments
Kids will love: 4 lagoon pools (2 heated), 3 spas, tennis court, table tennis
Other Facilities: BBQ, sauna, day spa, complimentary bus to Hastings Street
Portobello By the Sea
Located in the lovely area of Dicky’s Beach, we love Portobello By The Sea as it provides all a family needs to have a wonderful holiday experience and all in a very convenient and popular location. With several beaches nearby, large and comfortable apartments, a heated pool with a lovely wading area for kids and a surf club on site – everything you could need is right where you are! When it’s time to take in the sights, Portobello is only minutes away from the heart of Caloundra and close to all the major tourist attractions on the Sunshine Coast – Australia Zoo, Underwater World, Montville, The Glass House Mountains and much more.
Location: 4-6 Beerburrum Street Caloundra, Shop 1/6 Beerburrum St, Dicky Beach, 4551
Contact: (07) 5491 9038
Room Sizes: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, self-contained
Kids will love: Heated pool with a children’s wading area
Other Facilities: BBQ
The Sunshine Coast is the ultimate destination for families chasing sun, sand, fun and adventure. While at the Sunshine Coast, check out the beautiful hinterland and surrounding attractions.
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