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Sand Dunes Resort

Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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Outdoor spa tub
Pool
Exterior
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Balcony view

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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130 Mudjimba Esplanade, Marcoola, QLD, 4564
  • Marcoola Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Maroochydore Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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One Bedroom Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury 3 Bedroom House with Hot Tub

  • 3875 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom Villa Poolside

  • 1948 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom Apartment Ground Floor

  • 914 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Luxury 4 Bedroom House with Private Pool

  • 6975 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Trundle Beds

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4 Bedroom Villa with Pool Access

  • 2067 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom Apartment (no elevator only stairs)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Sunshine Coast

Located in Marcoola, a neighbourhood in Sunshine Coast, Sand Dunes Resort is near the airport and on the beach. Twin Waters Spa and Twin Waters Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ex-HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park and Aqua Park Bli Bli. The Wharf Mooloolaba and Aqua Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Marcoola Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Twin Waters Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Sunshine Plaza - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Maroochydore Beach - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 15 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Nambour Station - 17 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loose Goose - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Seafoods - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marcoola Surf Club - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Swell Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sand Dunes Resort

Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Spend the day on Sand Dunes Resort's beach or relax by one of the aparthotel's 2 outdoor swimming pools. Each apartment has 3 bedrooms and offers WiFi and a Select Comfort bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Sand Dunes Resort offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4.5-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with Access to hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking included

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay

Property 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 that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Dunes Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Sand Dunes Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sand Dunes Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand Dunes Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand Dunes Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Sand Dunes Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Marcoola aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Yaroomba Beach and Marcoola Beach. Mudjimba Beach and Ex-HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Sand Dunes Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 261 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Marina

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent check in and lovely property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chenoa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful pool and relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I would definitely stay here again, staff was so amazing and accommodating, beach houses are huge and beautiful and value for money was fantastic!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great family friendly destination - nice central pool with various heat options
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely stay!

Loved it. Lovely apartment, great pools and spa. Close to restaurants. Very nice staff and great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
This place exceeded my expectations. Great location, very clean. Perfect for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service when arrived and the room was wonderful. The pool and bbq area was the best I have been to on the east coast of Australia.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely staff who let us check out late which was so helpful as we had a late flight and lots of luggage. Big apartment on the ground floor and well worth the extra money especially if you have children. Some shops and restaurants are walkable. Lovely large pools
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
4 bedroom luxury beach house had plenty of room to accommodate our family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The staff was very cooperative. The location is close to the beach. The pool was fantastic. It had a spa as well which was a bonus. We would recommend if you want to have a resort like environment.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Manager was very help and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen G

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Whilst we love our weekend trips to the Sunny Coast, we didn’t realise that it was a walk up stairs property. We had a great time all the same but prefer a lift for more than 2 floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gwynneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sand Dunes Resort. The pool and view from the balcony were both fantastic and staff were friendly. The apartment was spacious and in fair condition but looked a bit unloved in some places with scuff marks and dents on the walls, nicks out of the bath tub and sinks not scrubbed throughly etc. Curiously neither of our bathrooms had a fan which meant the entire room got very misty. But otherwise a great place to stay and especially good for families with kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting was perfect for a fan of 3 who loves their big space. Note the mw oven is not working but this didn't have any impact on our stay Great heated pool and spa and we were lucky to have picky very few other people around
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic Pools. Lovely to have pool outside our door. Spacious 2 bedroom apartments. Well appointed. Decent sized kitchen and storage. Good to have laundry facilities. Friendly staff and cleaners.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024