Vacation rentals in Rainbow Beach

Find and book unique accommodation on Airbnb

Top-rated accommodation in Rainbow Beach

Guests agree: these stays are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

Superhost

Guesthouse in Rainbow Beach

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews

The Coolberry

Gorgeous little bnb/converted shed, located separate from the main dwelling with parking. Ideal over-nighter for those not looking to stay long. Open plan unit has a double bed and a king single bed, extra bedding can be allowed for the couch/single day bed upon request (child). Ensuite bathroom. Kitchenette with kettle, toaster, tea,coffee and sugar provided. Wifi is available, plus there’s Netflix! For dining, the town is a short 2 minute drive where you will find pubs, restaurants and cafes.

23 – 30 June

$952 AUD total
Guest favourite

Guest suite in Boonooroo

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 186 reviews

Amethyst Cove Guest Suite Executive Stay

Escape & relax! Amethyst Cove Guest Suite is a private executive accommodation awaiting you! Attached to our new architecturally designed home, with its own entrance & full seperate amenities including kitchen & bathroom. Offering the sights & sounds of the Great Sandy Straights and overlooking K’Gari (Fraser Island), be serenaded to sleep & peacefully awakened by the lapping of the waves and birdsong this unique area offers. Enter through the private electric gate, park, unpack and relax.

31 Aug – 7 Sept

$1,222 AUD total
Guest favourite

Apartment in Tin Can Bay

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviews

Idyllic Relaxing Unspoiled Tin Can Bay

This delightful modern villa has everything to make your stay in Tin Can Bay totally enjoyable. The furnishings & appointments as well as the spacious verandah deck will not disappoint. The location is perfect, right on the water at the Marina, bring your boat or hire one. The unit is free standing with a double carport surrounded by lush landscaping in a small gated complex. The pool is fabulous with a waterfall and a gazebo which houses the barbecue & dining setting. A Surprise Package!

11 – 18 May

$1,298 AUD total

Popular amenities for Rainbow Beach accommodation

Stay near Rainbow Beach's top sights

Rainbow Beach Surf Life saving Club13 locals recommend
Carlo Sand Blow36 locals recommend
The Deck @ Sea Salt12 locals recommend
Epic Ocean Adventures15 locals recommend
Rainbow Beach Hotel25 locals recommend
Arcobaleno on the Beach25 locals recommend

Other great accommodation in Rainbow Beach

Guest favourite

Home in Tin Can Bay

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews

Toolara House Tin Can Bay - Dog Friendly

26 Aug – 2 Sept

$896 AUD total
Guest favourite

Apartment in Rainbow Beach

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviews

"Ocean Whispers in the Tree Tops"

23 – 30 Aug

$864 AUD total
Superhost

Apartment in Rainbow Beach

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 81 reviews

BEACH! Best Escape Anyone Can Have!

24 – 31 May

$922 AUD total
Superhost

Apartment in Rainbow Beach

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviews

Airy one bedroom apartment@Rainbow Beach

22 – 29 Oct

$1,034 AUD total
Guest favourite

Holiday home in Rainbow Beach

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 93 reviews

Bright and spacious 2-Bed beach resort apartment

29 Oct – 5 Nov

$1,289 AUD total
Guest favourite

Apartment in Rainbow Beach

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 83 reviews

Modern boho retreat in Rainbow Beach

27 June – 2 July

$748 AUD total
Guest favourite

Home in Rainbow Beach

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviews

Tranquil holiday home on the water’s edge.

13 – 20 Oct

$1,148 AUD total
Guest favourite

Loft in Rainbow Beach

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

Rainbow Beach Dream Studio Apartment

27 Aug – 3 Sept

$1,350 AUD total
Guest favourite

Apartment in Rainbow Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews

Bright & Airy with High Ceilings & Balcony BBQ

14 – 21 May

$1,438 AUD total
Guest favourite

Apartment in Rainbow Beach

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Aloha Rainbow Beach

3 – 10 Aug

$1,575 AUD total
Guest favourite

Home in Rainbow Beach

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

New coastal townhouse with ocean views and balcony

15 – 22 Aug

$2,038 AUD total
Guest favourite

Guest suite in Cooloola Cove

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews

"Banksia Cottage" - Discover Cooloola Coast

5 – 12 May

$698 AUD total

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Rainbow Beach

Total rentals

220 properties

Rentals with a pool

110 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

50 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

190 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

6.7K reviews

Nightly prices starting at

$77 AUD before taxes and fees

Your guide to Rainbow Beach

All About Rainbow Beach

Named for its beautiful, multicoloured sand dunes, Rainbow Beach straddles a narrow peninsula in Queensland’s Wide Bay-Burnett region. With the sheltered waters of Tin Can Bay on one side, and the vast Coral Sea on the other, Rainbow Beach offers a pretty, low-key town and a varied coastline to explore. The area is also part of the famed Great Beach Drive, which stretches from Noosa’s North Shore up to Fraser Island. You can’t help but stop off and admire this breathtaking stretch of coastline along the route of a quintessential Australian four-wheel-drive road trip. Rainbow Beach’s 23-kilometre shore is bordered by renowned colourful cliffs and a small town that offers plenty of options for dining and shopping. It’s also perfectly situated for exploring nearby parks including Toolara Forest and beaches like Cooloola Beach.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Rainbow Beach

Average temperatures in Rainbow Beach vary little throughout the year. Temperatures are pleasant for most of the year, except for a few weeks in the summer, when it can get especially hot. During summer, Rainbow Beach plays host to music festivals including Country Beach and an art festival called Brushes by the Sea. Autumn is a lovely time to visit as the temperatures are cooler, but the water is still warm. Seasonal events include the Anzac Day Parade in April and the Bay to Bay yacht race in May. The winter months are also an excellent time to visit as temperatures are mild, and humpback whales are migrating along the coast. There’s also Spring Fest and the Tin Can Bay Run in September.


Top things to do in Rainbow Beach

Horseback Riding

After you’ve explored Rainbow Beach on four wheels, you can swap your vehicle for a horse to ride along the beach. Spot crabs, birdlife, birds of prey, and, if you’re really lucky, maybe even a whale from the saddle. All levels of experience can ride, and country and moonlit routes are also available.

Fraser Island

Located just a short ferry trip away, Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island, stretching for 123 kilometres. The island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 250 kilometres of sandy beaches, coloured sand cliffs, and spectacular dune blowouts. Inland, there’s towering old-growth rainforest, and over 100 freshwater dune lakes. There’s even a shipwreck, the SS Maheno, which was blown ashore by a cyclone in 1935.

Great Sandy National Park

The south end of Rainbow Beach extends into the Cooloola Recreation Area, which lies within Great Sandy National Park. Here you can explore walking trails such as the Cooloola Great Walk with its beautiful views of coloured sand reaching toward Double Island Point, the towering Double Island Point Lighthouse, and Inskip Point.

Destinations to explore

  1. Airbnb
  2. Australia
  3. Queensland
  4. Gympie Regional
  5. Rainbow Beach