The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Caloundra

Caloundra, Australia makes for a perfect weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make all the difference. So, if you're looking for where to stay for a weekend in Caloundra, you'll find our researched suggestions below. Whether you're a family looking to explore the city or a couple in need of a romantic escape, we've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria to help you find the perfect place to stay for a long weekend in Caloundra. From affordable rates to luxurious accommodations, Caloundra offers a variety of places to stay for a 2-day or 3-day trip. The hotels we recommend are equipped with amenities that will make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Plus, their convenient locations will allow you to explore all the exciting things to do and see in the area over your ultimate weekend escape. After a long day of sightseeing, you can unwind at a restaurant, enjoy the vibrant nightlife, or simply enjoy the comfort of your room. If you're traveling with family, we recommend hotels that are family-friendly and offer amenities that cater to children. For couples looking for a romantic weekend, we suggest hotels with nice surroundings, good views, and luxurious amenities. With our detailed analysis of the best hotels for a weekend in Caloundra, you'll be sure to find the perfect place to stay for your weekend escape.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Moffat Beach Motel Caloundra

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Caloundra
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 56 Roderick Street, Moffat Beach Motel Caloundra has great rooms from $98 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.2 km from the city center, visitors will especially love golf, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning at this convenient hotel. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Watermark Resort Caloundra

3-star Resort with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Caloundra
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Watermark Resort Caloundra which has nice rooms starting at $112. Offering an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 38 Maloja Avenue. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a spa, a child pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Pumicestone Blue

4-star Resort with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Caloundra
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

We found Pumicestone Blue to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $177. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 111 Bulcock Street. You'll also find child care, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.7 km from the center of town. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Gemini Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Caloundra
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $158, Gemini Resort, at 49 Landsborough Parade provides an outdoor pool, a water park, a restaurant, rooms with kitchens, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a game room, and a spa. It's located just 2.6 km from the city center, too. The kids will love the water park, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Mariners Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Mariners Resort has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $192 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 10/14 Saltair Street. Furthermore, it also offers a spa, free parking, family rooms, a heated pool, and a tour desk, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.7 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Pelican Waters Golf Resort Sunshine Coast

4-star Resort with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Caloundra
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Pelican Waters Golf Resort Sunshine Coast is 8.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $86, and it's located at 38 Mahogany Drive. We also love the rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, free parking, and mini-golf which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 5.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Ocean Views Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Ocean Views Resort because it has great rooms that start at $138. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 115 Bulcock Street. Only 0.7 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love city views, a hot tub, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities at this fun hotel. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Rumba Beach Resort

5-star Resort with prices starting at $195 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Rumba Beach Resort offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and child care which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $195 (before taxes). It's located at Bulcock Beach Esplanade Reception, 10 and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a hot tub, a child pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 km from the city center. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Ultiqa Shearwater Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Caloundra
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Located at The Esplanade, 79, Ultiqa Shearwater Resort has great rooms from $123 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find child care, laundry services, a hot tub, a game room, and a child pool which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Pandanus Shores Kings Beach

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Caloundra
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Pandanus Shores Kings Beach which has nice rooms starting at $174. Offering an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, free parking, air-conditioning, and a microwave, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Dingle Avenue. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers a refrigerator, balconies, outdoor dining areas, and private parking. It's located just 0.9 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Brisbane, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Caloundra, and Mooloolaba.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Brisbane, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Brisbane, Best Luxury Hotels in Brisbane, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Brisbane, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Brisbane, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Brisbane, Best Hotels for One Week in Brisbane, Best Hotels for One Night in Brisbane, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Brisbane, Best Party Hotels in Brisbane, or Best Business Hotels in Brisbane.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Caloundra?

Caloundra Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$140

After analyzing 16 weekend trip hotels in Caloundra, Australia, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $140. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Caloundra.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $195
  • 4-star hotels: $143
  • 3-star hotels: $129


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