Noosa is a haven for family holidays, where little ones can roam freely, the ocean is warm enough to spend long, sandy days on the beach any time of the year, and you can make memories to last a lifetime. First up, you´ll want to source some perfect family-friendly holiday accommodation for your Noosa getaway, and with the array of options on offer, we´re here to help narrow down your options so you can get on with planning your perfect Noosa family holiday.
RACV Noosa Resort is a family haven in central Noosa, set in the heart of Noosa Heads, just over the hill from the bustling Noosa Junction neighbourhood and a short 5-minute drive from iconic Hastings St. With spacious villa-style rooms, a giant lagoon swimming pool with a maze of twisty water slides, and colourful splash park, and arcade-style games room. The resorts´ little yellow bus will shuttle you around Noosa and surrounds or you can hire a bike or e-scooter and explore the nearby villages. The on-site wood-fired pizza restaurant will please even the pickiest eaters and the kids club takes little guests (between 4 -14 years) during the adult-pleasing hours of 4:30 – 8:30pm during school holidays (hello kid-free dinners).
Find the ideal budget-friendly family resort experience at Ivory Palms Resort, with the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and family-friendly facilities for your Noosa getaway. Located just moments from the Noosa River foreshore, the resort’s on-site features include multiple swimming pools, a kid’s jumping cushion, playground, bike hire, outdoor BBQ spaces, a tennis court, games room, restaurant, and bar – making it the perfect base for an extended family holiday to explore the best of the Noosa region! There’s a range of spacious, self-contained villas, apartments, and two-and-three-bedroom townhouses to choose from, all equipped with the comforts of home, so you can stay a little longer.
If location is key, it is hard to beat this sprawling, absolute riverfront holiday resort, which offers family-friendly villas that open directly onto flat grassy areas and long stretches of private sandy beach lining the Noosa River. The Noosa Sound position means you´re just an easy 15-minute stroll from Hastings St, and the Noosa River Foreshore, and right next door to local dining institution Ricky´s. Sunset views and afternoon family barbecues are the winners here, where everyone can relax and enjoy the fact that the kids are happy. There´s also a 20m lap pool, a children’s wading pool, a gym, tennis court and onsite kayak and stand-up paddle hire, all set within the three acres of tropical landscaped gardens wrapping around a bend in the Noosa River.
Set along the bustling Noosa River Foreshore, The Islander Noosa Resort offers comfortable, budget-friendly villa-style accommodation, with flexible bedding arrangements that can be curated to suit large and small families. There are three lagoon-style pools onsite here, as well as just about anything else you might need for a happy family holiday, including spas, saunas, tennis courts, a gym, games room and multiple barbecue areas to choose from. Just a few steps away along the foreshore, you´ll find an array of water sports, boat hire, playgrounds, and restaurants to choose from, as well as ferry stops where you can jump aboard the Noosa Ferry for the quick trip to Hastings Street. Accommodation options range from poolside or river view apartments to breezy coastal villas, with single-level accessible options available.
It’s hard to imagine a more family-friendly holiday hotspot than Ingenia Holidays Noosa. You won’t be able to pull the kids away from the jumping cushion or the games room and the parents will love nothing more than sitting back around the BBQ while enjoying cocktails with newly made friends. Along with the jumping cushion, there’s a camp kitchen, WiFi, a games room and a kiosk plus a swimming pool. All this is set just moments from the vibrant town of Tewantin and within easy reach of Noosa River, Hastings Street and the Noosa National Park. Pets are also very welcome on the caravan and camping sites, meaning no one will have to stay at home and miss out on all the fun.
For location and family-friendly facilities, it´s hard to go past this long-time Noosa favourite, where the tropical green landscape will have you feeling serious beach holiday vibes. Tucked behind a strip of restaurants, morning coffee spots and upscale retail stores, at the chic eastern end of Hastings St, Mantra French Quarter Resort offers self-contained villa and apartment-style rooms, dotted throughout the tropical resort surrounds, all set around the oversized central lagoon pool. From here, you´re just a one-minute walk to Noosa Main Beach and everything Hastings St has to offer, and at the foot of the winding timber boardwalk leading to the green expanse and sandy cove beaches of the Noosa National Park. There´s also a 24-hour onsite concierge, and free parking – not an easy find in the heart of Hastings Street.
Perched at the top of Noosa Hill, Noosa Blue Resort offers family-friendly stays with modern-coastal interiors and views over the neighbouring Laguna Bay and the hilly peaks of the Noosa Hinterland. Within just a few minutes’ walk, find the bustling dining and nightlife hub of Noosa Junction, or take the quick wander down the winding boardwalk to the heart of the iconic Hastings Street precinct, with beaches, restaurants, and the Noosa National Park on offer. Accommodation options range from breezy one-bedroom deluxe suites, with generous balconies, up to penthouse suites with panoramic rooftop decks and hot tubs. Onsite facilities include a tennis court, a popular Pilates and hot yoga studio, and a poolside café.
Stay overnight at the Noosa Everglades in glamping tents at Habitat Noosa Everglades Ecocamp. Located on the banks of Lake Cootharaba, there are a range of activities to keep the kids busy while you sample local brews at the onsite microbrewery. Expect to see hundreds of kangaroos in the wild, while listening to the calls of the kookaburra, and you may also spot an echidna.
Rest, relax and rejuvenate at one of the many holiday houses sprinkled across our beautiful Noosa region. Find your Noosa accommodation for your next Noosa holiday, with prestige home rentals and holiday houses for rent in Noosa.
