The 9 best hotels in Noosa

It’s all coastal European charm at Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort. Staff greet you with a friendly ‘bonjour’ and colourful striped umbrellas line the pool area. If you can snag one of the mini shaded cabanas, you’ll be set for a sunny day by the pool, otherwise five-star luxury awaits at the Aqua Day Spa and award-winning Noosa Beach House Restaurant. Located on Hasting Street, you’re just a hop skip and a jump away from all the action.

Seahaven is home to one- and two-bedroom apartments, studios and suites, so whether you’re travelling as honeymooners or family holidayers, there’s accommodation to suit your style. If you’re really in the mood for luxury, the penthouse apartments have private rooftops and heated spas overlooking the beach. This boutique hotel is so close to the beach that the only thing separating you from the sand is a tiny strip of grass. Did we mention the pool overlooks the sea?

Relax in an apartment with a fully equipped kitchen right by the sand of Laguna Bay. Living up to its name, the beachfront and beachview apartments at On The Beach have azure views from private balconies. With modern kitchens and living areas, they might just become your home away from home. Although with easy access to Hasting Street’s smorgasbord of cuisines, you might prize the resort more highly for its fabulous location than its kitchen.

When you can’t decide between a beach day or a pool day, an infinity pool overlooking the beach might just be your happy compromise. The decor at Tingirana is Hamptons-inspired, so expect luxury in 50 shades of blue. For a fresh way to start the day, pop into the guest lounge for nibbles like pastries and fruit cups. Choose between studios looking over Hastings Street or one and two-bedroom apartments with beach views.

This five-star resort is mega. The pool area is massive and boasts waterslides and a teeny tiny water park play area for tots. Breakfast is taken poolside at the buffet, and for lunch or dinner, chow down on pizzas from Dazza’s Nar. There is plenty to entertain you at the resort, including a day spa, tennis courts, gym and games room, but there’s also a free resort shuttle bus that runs into town every 30 minutes. 

Noosa gets its main wrap for the crystal clear waters, but there’s a tropical wonderland to be discovered too – and South Pacific Resort and Spa is all about celebrating the fact. The resort is set across two hectares of lush gardens and the timber apartments will remind you of tropical bungalows. The resort has four mighty lagoon-style pools, but there’s a shuttle bus that will cart you between the greenery and the beachfront. 

The Mantra has classic one- and two-bedroom rooms or newly refurbished deluxe one-, two- and three-bedroom options. There’s a lagoon pool lined by plenty of tropical palm trees, two heated spas and barbecues around for some summer soiree fun. There’s also the option to rent stand-up paddleboards for your journey to the beach, and with the Mantra being right across from Main Beach, you won’t have to carry them far. 

For the more self-sufficient travellers, The Sebel’s one- and two-bedroom apartments are complete with fully equipped kitchens and laundry amenities. The resort’s pool is heated for endless dips and there’s a wading pool for the little ones. When you’re not swimming, you can enjoy The Sebel's lush gardens, or take a super short stroll to Hastings Street’s main attractions.

This tier of two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments has sprawling views of both the tropical greenery and Noosa’s beautiful water thanks to its location back in the hinterland. The apartments have an open living space, barbecues and a jacuzzi or spa. You can level up by booking the four-bedroom penthouse that sleeps up to eight people, so you and your friends can enjoy the rooftop deck with its own jacuzzi, outdoor area and sun loungers.