Name: Sand Dunes Resort Accommodation
Address: 130 Mudjimba Esplanade, Marcoola, Queensland, Australia, Marcoola, Queensland, AU
Rating: 8.98

What guests think

At Sand Dunes Resort Accommodation, travellers consistently praise the extensive pool and spa areas, friendly and accommodating staff, and spacious, well-equipped apartments, making it a popular choice for families and beachgoers seeking a relaxed Sunshine Coast getaway.

Many mention easy beach access and some cafés and shops within walking distance, though a few felt the location was a bit far from central attractions. Cleanliness is generally strong, but several reviews note worn items, occasional mold, and missed housekeeping details. Some guests experienced noise from other guests at night. Overall, expect a relaxed resort stay.

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Facilities

The pool and spa facilities are a standout, with multiple pools including heated options; several units offer direct pool access.

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Marina

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to the beach and an excellent swimming pool.

10

Rachel

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Charles

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Unit was comfortable and pool outside balcony gate was excellent.

8

Mohamed

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The pools and spas are outstanding. Clean and secure environment. Friendly reception and helpful information.

10

Aleisha

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

Cathy

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Decided on a short winter break with our 2 young boys. Pool was heated and it also had a large spa. Apartment was a good size for the 4 of us and had a decent sized kitchen with washer and dryer. Enjoyable stay.

8

James

Mar 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall our stay was very enjoyable and the facilities available were excellent and the access available directly from our room to the pools and spa was fantastic and was enjoyed very much by our kids. The facilities appeared to be excellent and well maintained, will stay again.

8

Sam

Feb 19, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place . Amazing pool !!!

10

Kit

Jan 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great family friendly destination - nice central pool with various heat options

10

Scott

Mar 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean throughout, though some reviews mention chipped crockery, minor mold, scuffed walls, and occasional missed vacuuming or bathroom cleaning.

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Mohamed

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The pools and spas are outstanding. Clean and secure environment. Friendly reception and helpful information.

10

Emma

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This place exceeded my expectations. Great location, very clean. Perfect for a family.

10

Tahlia

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

Shirley

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This property was clean and within walking of the beach

10

Michael

Jan 27, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, very friendly staff, early check in

8

Gwynneth

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

8

Jane

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Sand Dunes Resort is located in fairly quiet part of Sunshine Coast away from the hustle and bustle. Great if you love planes as it so close to the airport. The pool is fabulous and close to the beach. We were disrupted by the painting of the property which was very obtrusive however once we complained we were compensated. I was also disappointed by cleaning - the upper floor wasn’t vacuumed and walls and doors need a good clean. Despite the negatives I would return.

10

Jill

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent for the price. Ground floor was perfect for my elderly parents Every plate and cup had a chip in it which was a little disappointing and there was the expected Sunshine Coast mould on the back of the curtains but but the pool so so nice a touch warmer for those of us that are used to heated pools would also have been nice but fabulous once in

10

Merina

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a great stay in this amazing clean apartment. Thank you.

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Anthony

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Rooms

Apartments are spacious and comfortable with well-equipped kitchens and some offering balconies or direct pool access; a few note minor maintenance issues, occasional noise from other guests, and limited privacy or bathroom ventilation in some units.

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Rachel

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Charles

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Unit was comfortable and pool outside balcony gate was excellent.

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Tahlia

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

Catherine

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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

8

Ngaire

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Room and amenities were great. Noisy guests in the nearby spa pool was a pain.

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Patricia

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great accommodation with pool right next to veranda. We’ll be back.

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Gwynneth

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

10

Natalie

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooftop patio area was amazing

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Zafia

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed my stay at Sand Dunes. This property is very neat and tidy. Love the pool and spa. Only thing that I didn’t like was it was abit too noisy at night. People were partying till late.

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Alexandra

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

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

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly and accommodating, with smooth check-in/out and helpful touches like early check-in, late checkout, and responsive management when issues arise.

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Rachel

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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melanie

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Another great mini stay at Sand Dunes. Always greeted with a smile when checking i

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Aleisha

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

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Catherine

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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

10

Michael

Jan 27, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, very friendly staff, early check in

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Jane

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Sand Dunes Resort is located in fairly quiet part of Sunshine Coast away from the hustle and bustle. Great if you love planes as it so close to the airport. The pool is fabulous and close to the beach. We were disrupted by the painting of the property which was very obtrusive however once we complained we were compensated. I was also disappointed by cleaning - the upper floor wasn’t vacuumed and walls and doors need a good clean. Despite the negatives I would return.

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Chenoa

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely stay at Sand Dunes! Check in/ out was easy. The pools were awesome! Will be back for sure

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Marcus

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent check in and lovely property

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Barbara

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved it. Lovely apartment, great pools and spa. Close to restaurants. Very nice staff and great service.

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Monica

Apr 21, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

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Location

Close to the beach with some cafés and shops walkable; a few guests felt it’s a bit far from central attractions and the area is quieter.

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Marina

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to the beach and an excellent swimming pool.

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Aleisha

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

Shirley

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This property was clean and within walking of the beach

10

Steve

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly and great location.

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Courtney

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

To far away from everything, not very private rooms with large uncovered glass windows and dirty floors, besides that everything was great

10

Daryl

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Always enjoy staying here, close to the beach and very relaxing.

8

Jane

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Sand Dunes Resort is located in fairly quiet part of Sunshine Coast away from the hustle and bustle. Great if you love planes as it so close to the airport. The pool is fabulous and close to the beach. We were disrupted by the painting of the property which was very obtrusive however once we complained we were compensated. I was also disappointed by cleaning - the upper floor wasn’t vacuumed and walls and doors need a good clean. Despite the negatives I would return.

10

Melissa

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Unbelievable- what a stunning property. Highly recommend as it was like staying in a 5 star hotel - wonderful! Brilliant beach and shops acces.

10

James

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great venue located an easy walk to most things, especially the beach and cafes

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Monica

Apr 21, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

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3 Bedroom Villa Poolside

4 Bedroom Villa with Pool Access

One Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedroom Apartment Ground Floor

2 Bedroom Apartment (No Elevator Only Stairs)

Luxury 4 Bedroom House with Private Pool

Luxury 3 Bedroom House with Hot Tub

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