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Sand Dunes Resort

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Room
Balcony view
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa pool on site
  • Self-parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer

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130 Mudjimba Esplanade, Marcoola, QLD, 4564
  • Place, Yaroomba Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marcoola Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Coolum National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Luxury 3 Bedroom House with Hot Tub

  • Partial ocean view
  • 360 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom Villa Poolside

  • 181 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Private pool

Luxury 4 Bedroom House with Private Pool

  • Partial ocean view
  • 648 sq m
  • 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

  • 192 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom Apartment Ground Floor

  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom Apartment (no elevator only stairs)

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

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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.
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What's nearby

  • Yaroomba Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marcoola Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mount Coolum National Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mudjimba Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Maroochy River Conservation Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Palmwoods Station - 21 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Shore Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Florentina's Trattoria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Daily Dose - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swell Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bulli - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sand Dunes Resort

Spend the day on Sand Dunes Resort's beach or relax by one of the aparthotel's 2 outdoor swimming pools. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment, and guests will also find comforts, such as a Select Comfort bed and premium bedding. 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 a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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. 218 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 300 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place, great location, we loved bit of our stay there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was very well presented and the pool is spectacular. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Clean room, very friendly staff, early check in
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay with a family…highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ngaire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Room and amenities were great. Noisy guests in the nearby spa pool was a pain.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great accommodation with pool right next to veranda. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

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

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Accommodating of an early check in. Beautiful pool, with two different temperatures plus the spa pool so something for everyone. Convenient to take a walk on the beach each morning too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was clean and within walking of the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unbelievable- what a stunning property. Highly recommend as it was like staying in a 5 star hotel - wonderful! Brilliant beach and shops acces.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a great stay in this amazing clean apartment. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great venue located an easy walk to most things, especially the beach and cafes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
To far away from everything, not very private rooms with large uncovered glass windows and dirty floors, besides that everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nadine

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

6/10 Okay

Rosanna

Liked: Communication
The tapware and sinks were in much need of attendance or replacing. The vacuum cleaner appeared to not have been emptied for weeks! Everything else was great and we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tahlia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely staff, beautifully clean. Couple of very minor wear and tear issues like jammed locks and broken curtain but nothing that impacted our stay. Pool is amazing too! We plan to book again and for longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rooftop patio area was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Clean family friendly resport

Staff were so helpful and friendly, we are planning to go back with the rest of the family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024