Palmwoods Travel Guide
Sunshine Coast
Popular places to visit

Hastings Street
During your visit to Sunshine Coast, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Hastings Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Noosa Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Noosa Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sunshine Coast. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Mooloolaba Esplanade
During your visit to Sunshine Coast, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mooloolaba Esplanade. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Mooloolaba Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mooloolaba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sunshine Coast. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Bulcock Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bulcock Beach during your travels in Sunshine Coast? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea life at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium during your holiday to Sunshine Coast. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Top hotels in Palmwoods

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Great location. A short walk to shops and Sunshine Plaza. Paid $20.00 for on site overnight parking. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast provided was a great start for the day :)
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Everyone and everything excellent
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Friendly staff, gym, beautiful pool area, restaurant on site. Only complaints were broken hair dryer and no complimentary coffee.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Great location and price. Unfortunately the bed sheets were not clean and has what looked like blood on the sheets and quilt. The staff at the front desk were fantastic. Once I reported the dirty sheets, they were up straight away and remade the bed. The seating wa also heavily stained and looked ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
Water park was fun for the kids. Pool area was relaxing. Buffet breakfast and dinners were also a highlight.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Landmark Resort
Great room - clean tidy and all amenities needed Checkin was quick and easy The position was perfect and central to everything xx We will be regulars ❤️❤️
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palmwoods

Montville
Montville is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kondalilla Falls and Kondalilla National Park.

Buderim
Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Buderim Pines Bushland Conservation Reserve.

Twin Waters
Twin Waters is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Twin Waters Golf Club and Yaroomba Beach while in the area.

Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mountain Creek Conservation Area Nature Refuge and Mooloolah River National Park.

Alexandra Headland
Travellers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Marcoola
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Marcoola. A stop by Marcoola Beach or Yaroomba Beach might round out your trip.
