Portobello By The Sea  

Opposite Dicky Beach on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, this Caloundra beachfront spot puts surf and sand at your doorstep. Minutes from Moffat Beach and Shelly Beach, it’s a family-friendly base close to Caloundra’s shops and major attractions like Australia Zoo, Underwater World and the Glass House Mountains.

Choose one-, two- or three-bedroom resort apartments set among landscaped tropical gardens. Rooms are air-conditioned and open-plan with kitchens (stovetops, microwaves), private balconies or timber decks for sea-breeze mornings, plus DVD players, cable TV and separate sitting areas. The vibe is relaxed coastal with roomy layouts and beachside views.

Lounge by a lagoon-style heated pool with a wading area for kids, or grab a towel and stroll to the patrolled beach out front. Onsite features include gardens, picnic and BBQ areas, shopping, tour/ticket assistance and even a diving club—golf is nearby within 3 km. Free self-parking and a tour desk make day trips around the Sunshine Coast easy.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. The hotel also offers luggage storage, fax/photocopying and express check-in/check-out; elevators and accessible facilities are available.

An on-site restaurant serves local cuisine and there are poolside BBQ facilities for casual bites. Local cafes and seafood restaurants are just a short walk away for more Queensland flavors.