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Sand Dunes Resort

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Luxury 4 Bedroom House with Private Pool | Living area
Luxury 3 Bedroom House with Hot Tub | Terrace/patio
On the beach
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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130 Mudjimba Esplanade, Marcoola, QLD, 4564
  • Place, Marcoola Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Yaroomba Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Coolum National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury 3 Bedroom House with Hot Tub | View from room

Luxury 3 Bedroom House with Hot Tub

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

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Luxury 4 Bedroom House with Private Pool | Private pool

Luxury 4 Bedroom House with Private Pool

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

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

4 Bedroom Villa with Pool Access

  • 192 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Single 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 Single 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 Single Beds

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Yaroomba Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Marcoola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Marcoola Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yaroomba Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ex-HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mount Coolum National Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mudjimba Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Palmwoods Station - 21 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swell Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Florentina's Trattoria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪North Shore Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marcoola Surf Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Daily Dose - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sand Dunes Resort

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 hot 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 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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 40 per day
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the airport
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 floors
  • 34 buildings
  • 75 units
  • Built in 2006
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. 208 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 289 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay in a spacious four bedroom house with a private pool, roof top spa and much more. House number 1 has it all for those that want to be near the beach and accommodating up to 10 guests and want a relaxing break. Please note for those that struggle with mobility to go up and down stairs this may not be for you but having found out since the staff were more than happy to accommodate my elderly mum with a fold out bed option down stairs in the lounge area. The staff are welcoming and friendly along with offering extra assistance if needed. Restaurants and Coles are within a short drive away and the beach is only a two minute walk. I would hight recommend sand dune resort for a long or short stay get away and look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MR JAMES A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great location, we loved bit of our stay there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation with pool right next to veranda. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodating of an early check in. Beautiful pool, with two different temperatures plus the spa pool so something for everyone. Convenient to take a walk on the beach each morning too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Sandy Bay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for the price. Ground floor was perfect for my elderly parents Every plate and cup had a chip in it which was a little disappointing and there was the expected Sunshine Coast mould on the back of the curtains but but the pool so so nice a touch warmer for those of us that are used to heated pools would also have been nice but fabulous once in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
To far away from everything, not very private rooms with large uncovered glass windows and dirty floors, besides that everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay in this amazing clean apartment. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahlia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, beautifully clean. Couple of very minor wear and tear issues like jammed locks and broken curtain but nothing that impacted our stay. Pool is amazing too! We plan to book again and for longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean and within walking of the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karishma

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with a family…highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable- what a stunning property. Highly recommend as it was like staying in a 5 star hotel - wonderful! Brilliant beach and shops acces.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and an excellent swimming pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying here, close to the beach and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Wet weather blues 😞

We planned a weekend away well in advance of our daughters 14th birthday. Her birthday surprise was for her to swim with the seals at Sea Life which she was able to do but the rest of the weekend was a washout with heavy rain. Not the resorts fault but we werent able to enjoy the resorts facilities at all. The staff were lovely, the apartment was superclean and beds comfy. That pool looked inviting as did the beach that was footsteps away and we'll definitely be back again in future and hopefully better weather next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at Sand Dunes! Check in/ out was easy. The pools were awesome! Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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