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Coolum Beach is pet friendly with sites for caravans and camping and self contained villas. The park has direct access to the patrolled surf of Coolum Beach making it one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular camping and caravan destinations. Located next to the Surf Club, Coolum Beach Holiday Park is set on ten acres of pristine beachfront land. Wander along the soft white sand and listen to the sounds of the waves or find a shady spot to relax and unwind under the Pandanus trees and Casuarinas. The park is in easy walking distance to shops and restaurants, as well as the Surf Club and the Coolum Beach Bowls. Stroll along the headland boardwalk, cycle along the designated bike paths, take your pick of two nearby golf courses or walk to the top of Mt Coolum and take in the spectacular views across the Sunshine Coast. There is plenty of excitement for everyone.
David Low Way, Coolum Beach, Queensland 4573 Australia
Coolum Beach Holiday Park
4 reviews
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Somewhat walkable
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Dissapointing as we travel with our dog and used this park regularly to find that they have now decided to charge 5 dollars per night for your dog Other than free poo bags supplied from council, there is no reason for this other greed The lady in reception said they may put on a dog wash facility When enquire more I was told if you don't like it don't bring your dog
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Room Tip:Site in dog area tight, you used to get a complimentary assistance with small tractor, now...
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Response from Guest Relations, Guest Services / Front Office at Coolum Beach Holiday Park
Responded 29 Sept 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your recent experience didn’t meet your expectations, especially regarding the new dog fee. We understand that this change can be frustrating for our valued guests, and we appreciate your perspective. The fee helps us maintain the park and ensure a comfortable environment for all visitors, including our four-legged friends. We appreciate your feedback about our reception staff. We strive for a welcoming atmosphere, and we’ll address this to ensure everyone feels heard and valued. We hope you’ll consider visiting us again, and we can make your next stay more enjoyable.
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What an amazing park! I first had a site I wasn't able to fit in then, driving around the park, I noticed that there was a couple trying to make their site work for them. After a quick discussion, we decided to head down to the office and make a swap, which the staff were most accommodating. (I think they enjoyed the fact that I'd brought my solution with me!)
Then, for the rest of the stay I completely enjoyed myself. The park was clean, unlike I'd seen for a long time. Not a blade of grass was out of place! And the amenities were top rated.
At night, the pub across the street would fire up but, promptly at 10pm, they shut the music down and you could hear a pin drop in the park.
There was a large group there, who I was told were charged a surcharge of $5 extra per site, which I though was a bit rough. They were a caravan group (that wasn't a club) but they all kept to themselves and were out of the way 99% of the time.
And, as far as the location: Well. In the four days I was there, I never started my car. Everything you would need was within an easy walk. Cafes, restaurants, fast food & takeaway, Swimwear shops a couple of banks, Coles, the pub (including a MASSIVE bottle shop) and Surf Club. I was impressed.
Access to the beach was easy and there seemed to be two patrolled areas, one outside the van park and one 200m to the south, outside the surf club.
We have already booked for Easter for my wider family (My wife and I; Mum and Dad; My sister, brother-in-law & niece; and my cousin and his family) on their annual Easter pilgrimage. To say I'm excited to return is an understatement.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Guest Relations, Owner at Coolum Beach Holiday Park
Responded 26 Nov 2023
Wow! This is so great to read and many future travellers will appreciate the detail you have gone into. Thanks for saying our park is amazing and many of our new and returning guests will agree with you that everything is within walking distance. Now that's a holiday! We love that your extended family are returning here at Easter - this demonstrates we are doing everything possible to ensure a wonderful stay. We look forward to seeing you all then. Thanks again for your support.
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Coolum Holiday Park is the best park that we have stayed at, this is our 7th visit and will continue to book each year for a relaxing holiday. The staff are friendly when checking in at the front desk. Once you have your camp site all set up, you can walk to any convenience store to grab any last-minute food or drinks. Everything is at walking distance, so no need to take the car, there is the surf club right next door for meals if heading out, there is a Coles store and bottle shop, also chemist across the road. There are souvenir stores for keepsake shopping.
The best part is being having the beach at your front door, with surf lifeguards on duty every day for safety when enjoying a swim.
The amenities and grounds are always kept clean at all times. The caravan park is also pet friendly in allocated areas.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Guest Relations, Guest Services / Front Office at Coolum Beach Holiday Park
Responded 3 Nov 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave this amazing review! Coolum is such a special place, and we are very glad you enjoyed your holiday with us. We look forward to seeing you in the future!
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The location of this park is fantastic, if you’re in the top part of the park is sites are a good size(all be it at $77 per night). The sites down the bottom are tight, the fact that they charge $10 for their tractor to help you get into their tight sites is disgraceful. What happened to old fashioned customer service, very very poor. The camp kitchen is ok but no paper towel, no detergent, no utensils and no sink plugs. The room next to the kitchen is large and bland, not ever a TV on the wall. The toilets are dirty and smelly. Some of the hygiene pads in the urinals are disgusting(see photos). Overall this park other than the location really needs to give better value for money in light of the prices charged.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:If you can afford it book top sites.
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Response from Guest Relations, Guest Services / Front Office at Coolum Beach Holiday Park
Responded 29 Sept 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you found the location appealing, but we apologise for the issues you experienced during your stay. We understand your concerns about the tight sites and the fee for tractor assistance. Your comments regarding the camp kitchen amenities and cleanliness are also noted, and we’re committed to addressing these issues to enhance our guests' experience. We appreciate your insights and are dedicated to making improvements. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and we hope to welcome you back for a better experience in the future.
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I recently stayed at Coolum Beach Caravan Park and overall, my experience was enjoyable. The location of the caravan park, nestled near the beautiful Coolum Beach, was stunning. The facilities were well-maintained, offering clean amenities blocks and convenient BBQ areas. The family-friendly atmosphere made it a perfect destination for a relaxing getaway.
However, my stay was marred by the behaviour of some fellow campers, particularly those occupying sites 159 and 160. These individuals seemed to believe that the rules regarding pet ownership did not apply to them. Despite clear regulations stating that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times, they allowed their pets to roam freely, both on the grass area and around other campsites.
As a result, their unrestrained dogs wandered into neighbouring campsites, causing disruptions and making some guests uncomfortable. It was disappointing to see this disregard for the rules and the inconvenience it caused for others. It's unfortunate when a few individuals choose to prioritize their own convenience over the enjoyment and safety of the community as a whole.
I hope that the management of Coolum Beach Caravan Park takes steps to address these issues and enforce the rules more effectively. Clearer signage, increased patrols, and stricter enforcement measures could help prevent similar incidents in the future and ensure a more pleasant experience for all guests.
Despite this setback, I would still recommend Coolum Beach Caravan Park to others seeking a peaceful coastal retreat. With its stunning location and family-friendly amenities, it has the potential to be a fantastic destination, provided that all guests adhere to the rules and show consideration for their fellow campers.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Guest Relations, Owner at Coolum Beach Holiday Park
Responded 7 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying here and for saying our family-friendly atmosphere made for a perfect destination for a relaxing getaway. We are sorry the behaviour of other campers disrupted your stay. If we are made aware of concerns our team will address issues, as it's our goal for all guests to have a memorable stay for the right reasons! This feedback is valuable as it provides us with an opportunity to improve even further - thank you and we hope to welcome you back here soon.
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Park was very nice and staff very helpful, however a bit tight for caravans over 18foot and sand around some slabs has degraded making vans uneven. I have suggested double slabs to avoid all the edges sticking up and becoming hazards. Also more bins would be nice and empty more regularly as after Saturday night most were full.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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We just had our second visit at Coolum Beach RV over a 6 week period for 4 nights. We always bring our pet and have found all the dogs brought to the park and beach are very friendly and well behaved. Our opinion of the RV park is that the whole experience is a pleasure and we will continue to come back every 6 - 8 weeks in our MH. The overall condition and maintenance of the park is remarkable. The staff are very helpful and pleasing to deal with. Shopping and cafes are across the street, making any trip out for anything just a short walk from the camp site. After RV'ing for many years in Australia we think this is the best value for your money and always come away looking forward to our next stay.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Guest Relations, Owner at Coolum Beach Holiday Park
Responded 12 Dec 2023
Thank you so much busybuoy for sharing your fabulous feedback with us and our Tripadvisor community. Its feedback like this that makes it all worth while. We look forward to many more visits and until next time wish you happy and safe travels.
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We had a very thoroughly enjoyable stay at Coolum Beach Holiday Park. The check-in process was very easy, helped by the very professional and courteous staff (and that stayed the same throughout our stay).
The facilities were always spotless and cleaned daily. Our site (caravan) was a good size and clean; whilst the road was a little narrow for reversing (at least for me) the Park provided and prompt tractor service which was much appreciated. The location is excellent, a few minutes stroll to either the town or the beach and, in fact, we did not use our car for the duration of our stay. We had two dogs (Collies) and the site was big enough that they were not crammed in.
Although almost filled to capacity we never felt crowded and everyone respected the rules which is a sure sign of a well run park.
We had to leave early and were well aware of the cancellation policy; even so the staff tried to help us out, offering a credit if the site was resold. This never happened but I did appreciate that they did try to help instead of just quoting the cancellation policy at me.
A great, well-run clean and tidy park and a lovely break for us. We hope to return soon
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Kick back, relax and just enjoy the experience of this lovely Campsite.
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Response from Guest Relations, Guest Services / Front Office at Coolum Beach Holiday Park
Responded 31 Oct 2023
Hi Chris, we are so grateful to you for writing such a detailed and superb review after staying here with us. Thank you for pointing out how easy check-in was and for mentioning our team - we will ensure they are made aware of your lovely comments about them. It's great to know you appreciated having our tractor help out! Thank you again and we hope to see and your beautiful dogs here again one day.
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This is a lovely caravan park, well situated on the beach front at Coolum, and opposite cafes, supermarket and pub close by. It’s very popular and crowded. A friendly staff member helps people back their vans in with his tractor as some sites are close to trees and the roads within the park are narrow. Amenities are very clean and modern. There are a number of BBQ areas, and the camp kitchen is clean, with jug, fridge/freezer and microwave. Admin staff were friendly and helpful. There is a pet friendly area where we stayed with our cousins and their two dogs. All dogs were well behaved! Beach access is easy either straight through the park or the pet gate at the side. Our only recommendation would be not to choose a site too close to the main road and fence- Friday night was noisy with youth throughout the night.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Avoid the sites close to the main road/ fence. It could be noisy
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Don’t waste your time or money staying here. We have stayed in parks all over Australia and this park is so crammed in , it is all about how much can we make rather than comfort to the traveller. At approx $80 night for 2 people for the sardine sites was not justified. Would never recommend this park, I know the response from park to this will be, sorry to hear of your blah blah blah, all I can finish with is the staff were good on checking in, the park is crap.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Disappointing, don’t pay high prices for sardine type sites
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Response from Guest Relations, Guest Services / Front Office at Coolum Beach Holiday Park
Responded 3 Nov 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that our site layout did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide a comfortable experience for all our guests, and we regret that we fell short during your stay. Your input is invaluable as we continually look for ways to improve. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Thank you again for your review.
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There are more places to choose from in the Coolum Beach area.
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandSunshine CoastCoolum Beach
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