What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Caloundra?

A motel is a good choice if you're planning to road-trip around Caloundra. These escapes are usually located near major roads and airports, offer on-site parking and come with basic amenities and services. Book a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a wider choice of rooms and more amenities such as a fitness centre, lobby and free WiFi, you can expect to pay more for hotel lodgings.

Do any 3-star hotels in Caloundra have a pool?

Enjoy some poolside recreation at La Promenade . Or switch from touring attractions to lazy days by the water at Belaire Place . Both these 3-star getaways with pools are situated in Caloundra, where the summer months are December, January and February. Average temperatures range from 22ºC at night to 27ºC during the day in January, the warmest period of the year.

What 3-star hotels in Caloundra have an on-site restaurant?

Reserve a room in one of Expedia's Caloundra getaways with an on-site restaurant and you won't have to venture far beyond your room when you're hungry. La Promenade and Pumicestone Blue Resort are two 3-star properties with this handy perk on the menu. The first also has amenities such as a nearby waterfront and a beach view, while the second includes an ocean view and a sauna.

Do any 3-star hotels in Caloundra have WiFi?

Sign in to the WiFi at La Promenade and easily share your fabulous photos of Caloundra. Belaire Place is another 3-star hotel where you can get connected during your break. WiFi may be included in the room rate or available for an additional fee, so don't forget to check before you book.

What 3-star hotels in Caloundra have parking?

Our top recommendations are La Promenade and Pumicestone Blue Resort . Both these 3-star properties in Caloundra come with parking, making it a breeze for you to jump behind the wheel and explore. Step out of the city for a day and explore farther afield. Suncorp Stadium and Roma Street Parkland are two excellent attractions that are easy to get to by car from Caloundra.

Do any 3-star hotels in Caloundra have rooms with a kitchenette?

Belaire Place is a popular pick where you can whip up and eat home-style food. Located in Caloundra, this 3-star getaway has a kitchenette, an ocean view and a swimming pool. Or take advantage of the in-room cooking facilities at La Promenade while saving on eating out all the time. A cafe and al fresco dining are a couple of the other amenities here.

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1. Currimundi Hotel Motel

Battery Hill

John

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

Two Bedroom Apartment | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2. North Shore Kawana and Waterline

Birtinya

"Great 2 bedroom place for an excellent price. Check-in confused us a little as the keys were at the building next door. The apartment was nice, beds were comfortable and views were stunning. The property could use some maintenance, toilet roll holder was loose and roll kept falling off, the shower screen binds, the cord for the lamp on one side of the bed stretched to a GPO on the opposite side making the switch unusable. I would recommend a thinner blanket in the room, I was far too hot with...

Andrew

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2 Sept - 3 Sept

3. Nightcap at Golden Beach Tavern

Caloundra

Mostyn

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

4. Golden Beach Motor Inn

Caloundra

Adam

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Absolute Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartment | Beach/ocean view

5. Watermark Resort Caloundra

Caloundra

John

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Executive 1 Bedroom Waterfront | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6. La Promenade Absolute Waterfront Apartments

Caloundra

Dawn

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

7. Moffat Beach Motel Caloundra

Moffat Beach

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

8. Casablanca Beachfront Holiday Apartments

Kings Beach

Leigh

9. Moorings Beach Resort

Golden Beach

Chris

10. XYL Pets Friendly Seaside Boutique Guesthouse

Caloundra

Destiny

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

11. Capeview Apartments Caloundra

Kings Beach

Yvette

12. Tranquil Shores Holiday Apartments

Caloundra

Doug

13. Belaire Place Motel Apartments

Caloundra

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, pool umbrellas

14. Pumicestone Blue

Caloundra

Jodie

15. Salt at Oceanside

Birtinya

Alana

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

3 Bedroom Apartment - Penthouse | Terrace/patio

16. The Waterford Prestige Apartments

Caloundra

Helen

Standard Studio | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

17. Golden Beach Holiday Park

Golden Beach

Kevin

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront | Living area | TV

18. Tripcony Quays Apartments

Caloundra

Linda

3 Bedroom Ocean View | Living area | 30-inch TV with digital channels, streaming services

19. Joanne Apartments

Caloundra

Christina

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View (2 Queen & 2 Singles) | Living area

20. Burgess @ Kings Beach Apartments

Kings Beach

Thomas

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Expedia guests highly recommend Belaire Place. It comes with an ocean view and a swimming pool, and is around 0.2 mi south of the centre of Caloundra. La Promenade is another popular 3-star hotel. Located approximately 0.3 mi west of downtown, it offers a beach view and al fresco dining.

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The principal difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Caloundra is the standard of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are typically lower priced and offer the services and amenities required to be comfy, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can look forward to a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket furnishings, luxury bathroom products and perks like on-site day spas.

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