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

A motel is an excellent option if you're planning to travel around Shelly Beach. These properties are usually located close to highways and airports, feature ample parking and come with basic services and amenities. Spend your stay at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger choice of rooms and welcome amenities like a fitness centre, lobby and meeting rooms, you can expect to pay extra for hotel accommodation.

Do any 3-star hotels in Shelly Beach have a pool?

Kings Way Apartments and Whitecaps Holiday Apartments are 3-star retreats with a pool around Shelly Beach. The summer months of December, January and February are a terrific time to book a stay in a hotel with this fun amenity. Average temperatures in Sunshine Coast range from 22ºC at night to 27ºC during the day in the warmest month of January.

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

You'll find some excellent choices in or close to Shelly Beach, including Pumicestone Blue Resort . Along with an on-site restaurant, this 3-star property offers individually decorated rooms and mountain views. Alternatively, see what's on the menu at La Promenade . A beach view and a cafe are a couple of other amenities here.

Do any 3-star hotels in Shelly Beach have WiFi?

If you want to keep up to date with your emails or social media when you're away, have a look at our 3-star hotels in or near Shelly Beach. La Promenade and Belaire Place are popular options where you can connect to the WiFi.

What 3-star hotels in Shelly Beach have parking?

Whitecaps Holiday Apartments and Kings Way Apartments are two of our 3-star accommodation around Shelly Beach with this handy amenity. Reserve a room at either of these getaways and you won't have to go in search of parking facilities or a space on the street. Hit the road to Suncorp Stadium and Roma Street Parkland. These are only a few of the places you can experience when the time comes to venture outside Shelly Beach.

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

Yes. You can prepare delicious meals at any time in our 3-star properties with kitchenettes. Belaire Place and La Promenade are popular getaways that feature this useful amenity around Shelly Beach. The first also comes with a furnished balcony and a swimming pool, while the second offers al fresco dining and a beach view.

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1. Bribie Island Hotel

Bellara

Eric

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

2. Currimundi Hotel Motel

Battery Hill

John

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

3. BreakFree Alexandra Beach

Alexandra Headland

Annie

4. Nightcap at Golden Beach Tavern

Caloundra

Mostyn

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

5. 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

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Penthouse #55 Premium Ocean View with Enclosed Roof Top | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

6. Mandolin Beachfront Resort

Alexandra Headland

Brett

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

7. Loea Boutique Hotel

Maroochydore

Jon

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

8. Maroochy River Bungalows

Diddillibah

Jake

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Interior

9. Verve on Sixth

Maroochydore

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

10. Nautilus Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba

Rod

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

11. Tranquil Park Maleny

Maleny

Ian

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas

12. The Mirage Alexandra Headland

Alexandra Headland

Alison

13. Montville Mountain Inn

Montville

Paul

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

14. Northwind Holiday Apartments Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba

Naomi

15. Top of The Hill

Bald Knob

Luke

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

16. Golden Beach Motor Inn

Caloundra

Adam

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

17. Motel in Nambour

Nambour

Janine

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Family Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

18. Maleny Hotel

Maleny

Michelle

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

19. Burlington Holiday Apartments

Maroochydore

Aaron

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

20. The Commercial Hotel Nambour

Nambour

Leanne

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12 Aug - 13 Aug

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Currimundi Hotel Motel

10/10 Excellent

"After my partner was unexpectedly admitted to Sunshine Coast Hospital, I needed urgent overnight accommodation and got the last available room. The 1-night room rate was excellent and online booking through the Expedia app with pre-check-in was easy. The room was spacious and comfortable. The basic breakfast in room (cereal) was much appreciated. I would stay here again if I required accommodation close to SCUH."

Bribie Island Hotel

8/10 Good

"Next door to very noisey people unfortunately with their TV very loud till midnight. Shame that people don’t think of others when staying in shared spaces. Food was good. Very convenient place to stay Staff very friendly & helpful"

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Shelly Beach?

The key difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Shelly Beach will be the quality of service and access to creature comforts. Three-star hotels are typically more economical and offer the amenities and services you need to be comfortable, such as WiFi, breakfast and a gym. You can count on a little bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale interiors, deluxe bathroom products and perks like on-site spa centres.

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14. Northwind Holiday Apartments Mooloolaba

15. Top of The Hill

16. Golden Beach Motor Inn

17. Motel in Nambour

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20. The Commercial Hotel Nambour

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6. Mandolin Beachfront Resort

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11. Tranquil Park Maleny

12. The Mirage Alexandra Headland

13. Montville Mountain Inn

14. Northwind Holiday Apartments Mooloolaba

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