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Alara Motor Inn is a 4-star motel situated on the Bruce Highway in Mackay and features a licensed restaurant. It is 5 minutes' drive from Mackay's town centre, Mackay Airport, beaches and amenities. The Sea Winds is a fully-licensed restaurant offering an a la carte menu with daily specials and meal deals available. You can enjoy a drink and dinner at The Sea Winds Bar and dine alfresco on . the verandah, overlooking the pool and tropical surrounds. Room service is also available should you wish to relax in your room. Each air-conditioned room offers a refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities and bed linen. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, ironing facilities and complimentary toiletries. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV. Some Queen rooms offer the option of a spa bath or bath instead of a shower.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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2 large double beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Mackay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Shona
    Australia Australia
    Always very clean, can have my dogs, central, good restaurant. 👍
  • Tracy
    Australia Australia
    Dinner at the restaurant on Saturday was amazing!! Meals came out quick and were definitely delicious. Meal size was great.
  • Vika
    Australia Australia
    The room was very clean and comfortable, loved the Milo satchels and the beds were so comfortable we will be back most definitely.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Sea Winds
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Alara Motor Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Alara Motor Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash is not accepted Alara Motor Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Alara Motor Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Alara Motor Inn

  • Alara Motor Inn is 1.2 miles from the centre of Mackay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Alara Motor Inn include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Alara Motor Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Alara Motor Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Sea Winds

  • The prices at Alara Motor Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Alara Motor Inn is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.