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1. Motel Sunshine Coast

Motel Sunshine Coast
2.5 star property
Caloundra, 1.7 mi from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (399 reviews)
"Amazing staff beautiful safe clean place to stay. Thank you"
Australia
William
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Motel Sunshine Coast

2. Ocean Views Resort

Ocean Views Resort
4.5 star property
Caloundra, 1.3 mi from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay, great room, very cute octopus towel decoration. Wish we could’ve stayed more than 1 night as it’s in a great location for exploring!"
Australia
Robbi
The price is £120
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ocean Views Resort

3. Moffat Beach Motel Caloundra

Moffat Beach Motel Caloundra
3.5 star property
Moffat Beach, 0.7 mi from Shelly Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (355 reviews)
"Easy check-in Room very clean and in good condition"
United States
Stephen
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Moffat Beach Motel Caloundra

4. Currimundi Hotel Motel

Currimundi Hotel Motel
3.0 star property
1.7 mi from Shelly Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice spot, enjoyed our 2 nights exploring & catching up with family."
Australia
Helen
The price is £76
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Currimundi Hotel Motel

5. Golden Beach Motor Inn

Golden Beach Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Caloundra, 1.8 mi from Shelly Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (372 reviews)
"Everything it was nice an close to everything"
Australia
Kylie
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Golden Beach Motor Inn

6. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Golden Beach

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Golden Beach
4.0 star property
Golden Beach, 2.3 mi from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,785 reviews)
"Excellent location, very comfortable room with beautiful view, helpful and friendly staff."
Australia
Bruce
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Golden Beach

7. Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4.5 star property
Golden Beach, 1.6 mi from Shelly Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,811 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff, nice breakfast and grounds, great family stay with the mini golf and water park."
Australia
Jessie
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

8. Nightcap at Golden Beach Tavern

Nightcap at Golden Beach Tavern
3.5 star property
Caloundra, 1.7 mi from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (296 reviews)
"Great hotel, very clean and comfortable, great food at the tavern, check-in by Chloe was super easy, definitely stay again✅"
Australia
Terrance
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Nightcap at Golden Beach Tavern

9. Motel Caloundra

Motel Caloundra
2.0 star property
Caloundra, 1 mi from Shelly Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (186 reviews)
"Good location to walk to the beach and markets. Very clean and the apartment was lovely."
Australia
Katharine
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Motel Caloundra

10. Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel

Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel
4.0 star property
1.8 mi from Shelly Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,318 reviews)
"So kind and helpful we had a small camper trailer and they aloud us to park it in a safe place for our one night stay."
Australia
Amy
The price is £83
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel

11. Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters

Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
4.5 star property
4 mi from Shelly Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Close to the University Hospital nice little restaurants just around the corner good sized rooms"
Australia
Nick
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters

12. Watermark Resort Caloundra

Watermark Resort Caloundra
3.5 star property
Caloundra, 1.4 mi from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (864 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Australia
Tamas
The price is £108
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Watermark Resort Caloundra

13. Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective
2.0 star property
Buddina, 6.5 mi from Shelly Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (220 reviews)
"Great spot handy for all local amenities. Room was good"
Australia
NIKKI
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective

14. Rumba Beach Resort

Rumba Beach Resort
5.0 star property
Caloundra, 1.1 mi from Shelly Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,317 reviews)
"Great location and the Customer services was excellent especially during the check-in"
Australia
Mohammed
The price is £229
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Rumba Beach Resort

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
4.0 star property
Maroochydore, 10.2 mi from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean and well maintained establishment. Breakfast was excellent and I felt very safe during my stay."
Canada
Kaylee
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

16. Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel
4.5 star property
Mooloolaba, 8.2 mi from Shelly Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (56 reviews)
"Staff polite and helpful, room was spotless and close to beach and local amenities"
United Kingdom
Adrian
The price is £209
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel

17. Aquarius Kawana

Aquarius Kawana
4.0 star property
3.9 mi from Shelly Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (666 reviews)
"Very close to the hospital"
United States
Nadine
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Aquarius Kawana

18. Clouds Montville

Clouds Montville
4.0 star property
Montville, 16.5 mi from Shelly Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (313 reviews)
"Fabulous place to stay if you want to stay a few days in the area to look at Montville and Maleny without the hassle of Sunday traffic"
Australia
Margaret
The price is £152
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Clouds Montville

19. BreakFree Grand Pacific Resort

BreakFree Grand Pacific Resort
4.0 star property
Caloundra, 1.2 mi from Shelly Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (873 reviews)
"Plenty of space, spa on the balcony! Reasonable kitchen and bathroom / laundry. Comfy beds. Partial view of the beach. Easy walk to lots of shops and cafes."
Australia
NICHOLE
The price is £137
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
BreakFree Grand Pacific Resort

20. Belaire Place Motel Apartments

Belaire Place Motel Apartments
3.5 star property
Caloundra, 1.1 mi from Shelly Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (641 reviews)
"The room was spotless and the staff nice."
Australia
Stephen
The price is £183
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Belaire Place Motel Apartments
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Compare popular hotels in Shelly Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A kitchen counter with a cutting board, a knife, and various fruits and vegetables.
Motel Sunshine Coast
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
399 reviews
View
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a covered outdoor area with chairs, and a building with a sign that reads "Café Bar".
Golden Beach Motor Inn
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
372 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with large windows offering a view of the beach and buildings.
Ocean Views Resort
4.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,002 reviews
View
A neatly made bed with white linens and beige pillows with black stripes, a bedside table with a gold-colored object, and a window with sheer curtains.
Motel Caloundra
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
186 reviews
View
A beach with a sandy shore, a wooden fence, and a large tree.
Moffat Beach Motel Caloundra
3.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
355 reviews
View

Where to stay in Shelly Beach

Find the best Shelly Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Noosa Heads

Some of the east coast's best beaches, beautiful hinterland and stylish restaurants make this upmarket, ocean-front town one of Australia's favourite destinations.

Mooloolaba

Picturesque beaches, stylish shops, elegant dining and a serene beachside atmosphere make this an ideal Sunshine Coast destination.

Caloundra

Choose from six different beaches and a range of watersports including surfing, Jet Skiing and kayaking at this friendly coastal city.

Maroochydore

Swim in the surf, fish from the Maroochy River, dive a sunken warship, or just relax with the pelicans at this laid-back beach town.

Coolum Beach

Play a round of golf on world-famous courses and gaze across the coastline from the top of a mountain at this resort town south of Noosa.

Top Shelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels in Shelly Beach that travellers recommend?
Two of the best hotels in Shelly Beach that receive consistently high recommendations from travellers are Monaco and Motel Caloundra.

The 4.5-star Monaco, with an impressive 9.4 rating, offers magnificent ocean views and is conveniently located near the beach. Guests frequently praise its secure parking and clean rooms. It is just 0.4 km from Caloundra Street Fair and 0.5 km from Tripcony Jetty.

Another highly recommended option is Motel Caloundra, which has a 9.2 rating. This motel is praised for its modern amenities, comfortable beds, and nice rooms. It is situated in a quiet location and is 0.5 km from Caloundra Street Fair, 0.7 km from Tripcony Jetty, and 1.8 km from Moffat Beach.

For a hotel with excellent facilities, consider the 4.5-star Ocean Views Resort, rated 8.8. This hotel provides spacious accommodation with kitchens, premium bedding, and free covered self-parking. Guests often highlight the nice, clean rooms and friendly staff. It is conveniently located 0.3 km from Tripcony Jetty and 0.7 km from Caloundra Street Fair.

The 4-star Portobello By The Sea, with an 8.8 rating, is another great choice. It features air-conditioned accommodation with kitchens and is close to designer stores and a grocery store. Guests appreciate the comfortable and clean beds. It is just 0.6 km from Ballinger Beach and 0.7 km from Moffat Beach.

Finally, the 3.5-star Watermark Resort Caloundra, rated 8.6, offers comfortable, clean rooms and attentive staff. Many rooms provide ocean views, and there are private outdoor or indoor hot tubs available. It is excellently located just 0.1 km from Tripcony Jetty and 0.8 km from Caloundra Street Fair.
What are the best family hotels in Shelly Beach?
For excellent family-friendly hotels in Shelly Beach, consider Portobello By The Sea, Watermark Resort Caloundra, Ocean Views Resort, and Monaco.

The 4-star Portobello By The Sea, with an 8.8 rating, is a great option for families, offering amenities such as cribs, highchairs for children, and sofa beds. Its location is praised by guests, and it's conveniently close to Moffat Beach (0.7 km) and Shelly Beach (1.5 km).

Another excellent choice is the 3.5-star Watermark Resort Caloundra, rated 8.6. This resort provides cribs, child-friendly window designs, highchairs for children, and a dedicated children's pool. Guests consistently highlight its excellent location, comfortable and clean rooms, and attentive staff. It's just 0.1 km from Tripcony Jetty and 1.0 km from Golden Beach.

The 4.5-star Ocean Views Resort, boasting an 8.8 rating, offers connecting rooms and kitchen facilities, along with free self-parking and accessible van parking. Guests frequently praise the nice, clean rooms and the friendly staff. It's located 0.3 km from Tripcony Jetty and 0.7 km from Caloundra Street Fair.

Finally, the 4.5-star Monaco, with an outstanding 9.4 rating, is highly recommended for families. It features a children's pool, water and ocean views, and is located near the beach. The hotel also provides kitchen facilities and an outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the secure parking and clean rooms. It's just 0.5 km from Tripcony Jetty and 0.4 km from Caloundra Street Fair.
What are the best spa hotels in Shelly Beach?
For a superb spa experience in Shelly Beach, the Monaco is an excellent choice.

This 4.5-star hotel, with an impressive 9.4 rating, offers a full-service spa on-site, including massage treatments which can be booked in advance. Many guests appreciate the ocean views and water views available from the hotel. The Monaco is also conveniently located, being just 1.2 kilometres from Golden Beach and 1.9 kilometres from Caloundra Golf Club. Guests frequently praise the secure parking, clean rooms, and friendly staff.
What are the top pet-friendly hotels in Shelly Beach?
For a top pet-friendly hotel in Shelly Beach, the Moffat Beach Motel Caloundra is an excellent choice.

This 3.5-star motel, with an 8.6 rating, is highly regarded by guests for its comfortable and clean rooms and convenient location. Pets are permitted, making it ideal for travellers with animal companions. Each room includes a kitchen for self-catering, and guests can enjoy free WiFi and complimentary self-parking. It is conveniently located just 0.3 km from Moffat Beach and 1.0 km from Shelly Beach, offering easy access to the coast. Guests often praise the comfortable beds and the lovely staff.
What are the best budget hotels in Shelly Beach?
For a highly-rated budget hotel in Shelly Beach, the Motel Caloundra is an excellent choice.

This motel has an impressive 9.2 rating and is praised by guests for its modern and great amenities. Each room includes a kitchen, a balcony, air conditioning, and premium bedding for a comfortable stay. Guests frequently mention the comfy and super comfortable beds, as well as the quiet and great location. Complimentary self-parking and free WiFi are also provided, adding to the convenience. The Motel Caloundra is well-situated, being just 1.8 km from Moffat Beach, 1.5 km from Golden Beach, and 2.0 km from Shelly Beach.
What are the most romantic hotels in Shelly Beach for couples?
For a romantic stay in Shelly Beach, the Monaco or Ocean Views Resort are excellent choices for couples.

The 4.5-star Monaco, with an outstanding 9.4 rating, offers lovely ocean and water views, superb for a romantic getaway. Many rooms include a balcony, and the hotel features a full-service spa with massage services that can be arranged with advance notice. It is also conveniently located near Golden Beach, just 1.2 km away.

Another great option is the 4.5-star Ocean Views Resort, rated 8.8. This hotel provides rooms with beautiful ocean views and features a hot tub, ideal for relaxing evenings. Guests have praised its clean rooms and friendly staff. It is also close to Golden Beach, at a distance of 1.2 km.
When is the best time to go to Shelly Beach?
The best time to visit Shelly Beach, Queensland, is generally during the dry season, from May to October, as this period offers the most consistently pleasant weather.

During these months, you'll experience warm, sunny days with lower humidity and very little rainfall, which is ideal for enjoying the beach and water activities. The average daytime temperatures sit comfortably around 22-28°C (72-82°F), making it superb for swimming, snorkelling, or simply relaxing on the sand. This time of year is also outside of the jellyfish season, which typically runs from November to May, ensuring a safer swimming experience.

For couples looking for a romantic and undisturbed getaway, visiting in late May or early September can be particularly appealing. These shoulder months often see fewer crowds than the peak school holiday periods, allowing for a more tranquil experience while still offering excellent weather.
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