Rainbow Beach was an unexpected destination for me, so much to see and do and the beach drive was fantastic too! I highly recommend the Rainbow Beach Horse Rides for bareback ocean swimming tours! I loved it. :)

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Freedom Backpackers Hostel

Rainbow Beach

$120 nightly

Dec 21 - Dec 22

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Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel

Tin Can Bay

Kirsten

$93 nightly

Dec 21 - Dec 22

Total with taxes and fees

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Amamoor Lodge

Amamoor

Jonathan

$114 nightly

Dec 18 - Dec 19

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Verandah Motel

Gympie

Paul

$109 nightly

Dec 19 - Dec 20

Total with taxes and fees

Victory Hotel Motel Gympie

Gympie

Matthew

$85 nightly

Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026

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Stay Motel - Formerly Room Motels Gympie

Gympie

Timothy

$103 nightly

Dec 30 - Dec 31

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Family 2Bd Studio (No Pets) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Great Eastern Motor Inn

Monkland

Sharon

$92 nightly

Dec 20 - Dec 21

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park

Rainbow Beach

Kevin

$129 nightly

Dec 17 - Dec 18

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Best tips to find a cheap hotel in Shire of Cooloola

If you're looking to travel to Shire of Cooloola on a budget, you'll be happy to know that you can find hotels for as low as $94. Of course, that price is affected by amenities, star rating, and even the time of year you visit. At most, hotel prices can be as high as $143. Staying a short amount of time in Shire of Cooloola is an effective way to reduce hotel costs.
When you cut your vacation down to just a few days, you don't have to worry as much about hotel prices since you don't have that many nights to stay. For budget hotels in Shire of Cooloola, 3 to 4 days should be all the nights you need. That's generally enough to enjoy the city's top attractions, though there's certainly enough to do to warrant a week-long trip.
When booking cheap hotel rooms in Shire of Cooloola, it's typically best to book about 3 weeks in advance. Book further in advance than that and you could be paying too much for your room, as hotels will often overestimate future demand. However, if you wait too long, you might find that the hotel has been completely booked.
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Top Shire of Cooloola Hotel Reviews

Chez Noosa Holiday Apartments

10/10 Excellent

" Our stay at Chez Noosa in Sunshine Beach was nothing short of exceptional. Mark and Gary are truly top-tier hosts who completely redefine what great hospitality looks like. From the moment we arrived, their warmth, generosity, and genuine care made us feel instantly at home. It was the kind of welcome you never forget. We stayed for over a week while getting settled in Noosa, and they went above and beyond to make the transition easy and enjoyable. They were incredibly helpful, thoughtful, and kind, always happy to offer local advice or lend a hand. The room itself was spotless, beautifully maintained, and incredibly comfortable, calm, relaxing space to come home to each day. The amenities were excellent, and the location is unbeatable, perfectly positioned to enjoy everything Noosa and Sunshine Beach have to offer. If you’re coming to Noosa and want a stay that combines comfort, cleanliness, a prime location, and truly outstanding hosts, Chez Noosa is the place to stay. We couldn’t recommend it more highly."