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Sand Dunes Resort

4.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Outdoor spa tub
2 outdoor pools
Exterior
2 Bedroom Apartment (no elevator only stairs)
Luxury 4 Bedroom House with Private Pool | Balcony view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
130 Mudjimba Esplanade, Marcoola, QLD, 4564
  • Yaroomba Beach
    2 min walk
  • Marcoola Beach
    8 min walk
  • Mudjimba Beach
    15 min walk
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    3 min drive

Room options

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury 3 Bedroom House with Hot Tub | View from room

Luxury 3 Bedroom House with Hot Tub

  • 360 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

3 Bedroom Villa Poolside

  • 181 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

2 Bedroom Apartment Ground Floor

  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury 4 Bedroom House with Private Pool | Private pool

Luxury 4 Bedroom House with Private Pool

  • 648 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

4 Bedroom Villa with Pool Access

  • 192 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Apartment (no elevator only stairs)

2 Bedroom Apartment (no elevator only stairs)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Pool
Hot tub
Kids pool
Parking included
3.8 out of 5, Good, (1002)
The price is NZ$435
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

About the area

Sunshine Coast

With a stay at Sand Dunes Resort in Sunshine Coast (Marcoola), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba Beach. .This beach aparthotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Yaroomba Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Marcoola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Marcoola Beach - 8 min walk
  • Twin Waters Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Sunshine Plaza - 9 min drive
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 10 min drive
  • Maroochydore Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Nambour Station - 17 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loose Goose - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Seafoods - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marcoola Surf Club - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Swell Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sand Dunes Resort

Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Sand Dunes Resort offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) is available for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered weekly and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a spa tub. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 75 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. Additional features at this aparthotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Wi-Fi available, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) (fee applies)

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort bed
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: AUD 40.0 per day

Bathrooms

  • Combined shower/bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • In-room massages

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near the boardwalk
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Security system
  • Window guards

General

  • 75 rooms
  • 3 floors
  • 34 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Individually decorated

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - noon)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 0 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Sand Dunes Marcoola
Sand Dunes Resort Marcoola
Sand Dunes Resort Marcoola
Sand Dunes Resort Aparthotel
Sand Dunes Resort Aparthotel Marcoola

Sand Dunes Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 248 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen G

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Whilst we love our weekend trips to the Sunny Coast, we didn’t realise that it was a walk up stairs property. We had a great time all the same but prefer a lift for more than 2 floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely stay!
Loved it. Lovely apartment, great pools and spa. Close to restaurants. Very nice staff and great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decided on a short winter break with our 2 young boys. Pool was heated and it also had a large spa. Apartment was a good size for the 4 of us and had a decent sized kitchen with washer and dryer. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gwynneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sand Dunes Resort. The pool and view from the balcony were both fantastic and staff were friendly. The apartment was spacious and in fair condition but looked a bit unloved in some places with scuff marks and dents on the walls, nicks out of the bath tub and sinks not scrubbed throughly etc. Curiously neither of our bathrooms had a fan which meant the entire room got very misty. But otherwise a great place to stay and especially good for families with kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop patio area was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was very enjoyable and the facilities available were excellent and the access available directly from our room to the pools and spa was fantastic and was enjoyed very much by our kids. The facilities appeared to be excellent and well maintained, will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nadine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool and relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unit was comfortable and pool outside balcony gate was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting was perfect for a fan of 3 who loves their big space. Note the mw oven is not working but this didn't have any impact on our stay Great heated pool and spa and we were lucky to have picky very few other people around
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sand Dune surprise
Sand Dunes Resort is located in fairly quiet part of Sunshine Coast away from the hustle and bustle. Great if you love planes as it so close to the airport. The pool is fabulous and close to the beach. We were disrupted by the painting of the property which was very obtrusive however once we complained we were compensated. I was also disappointed by cleaning - the upper floor wasn’t vacuumed and walls and doors need a good clean. Despite the negatives I would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again, staff was so amazing and accommodating, beach houses are huge and beautiful and value for money was fantastic!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very cooperative. The location is close to the beach. The pool was fantastic. It had a spa as well which was a bonus. We would recommend if you want to have a resort like environment.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service when arrived and the room was wonderful. The pool and bbq area was the best I have been to on the east coast of Australia.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zafia, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at Sand Dunes. This property is very neat and tidy. Love the pool and spa. Only thing that I didn’t like was it was abit too noisy at night. People were partying till late.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This place exceeded my expectations. Great location, very clean. Perfect for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kit

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family friendly destination - nice central pool with various heat options
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ken

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022