Sunshine Coast, AustraliaMaroochydore
Loea Boutique Hotel Maroochydore
Whitewashed coastal motel
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast, Australia
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
Whitewashed coastal motel
A classic roadside motel remade with coastal ease, where room keys and morning coffee come straight from a vintage food truck.
What it’s good at
Notable
Whitewashed rooms with woven rattan furniture surround a vintage Citroën reception truck.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
a stylish and low-key escape that’s perfectly placed to make the most of Queensland’s idyllic coast.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The Maroochy River runs right across Bradman Avenue, and Maroochydore's ocean beaches are a short bike ride away.
The rooms
Rooms have whitewashed wall paneling and woven rattan furniture, and Deluxe Kings open onto private walled gardens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The curved magnesium pool sits ringed by timber decking, fringed umbrellas, and a solitary palm tree.
At the table
The vintage Citroën mixes evening drinks and morning espresso, with tables set under umbrellas across the garden courtyard.
How it began
The property spent decades as a red-brick 1980s motor inn before a 2020 renovation stripped it back to the frame.
Sunshine Coast
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.