Boasting a saltwater pool, children’s playground and 3 BBQ areas, Rover Motel offers guests free Wi-Fi. It is 10 minutes’ drive from Mackay Main Beach. All rooms feature a microwave, refrigerator and a 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some rooms have a DVD player. Mackay Apartments is less than a 5-minute drive from both Mackay Base Hospital and Mackay Showgrounds. Mackay Airport is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stewart
    Australia Australia
    Great location, spacious room, very obliging staff and rooms have everything you could need for an extended stay.
  • Jo
    Australia Australia
    We were looking for a quick overnight stay before my family flew out of Mackay. This was definitely budget in price, but lovely and clean with everything we needed. Area was quiet and although the outside looks quite dated but the rooms were...
  • Jo
    Australia Australia
    Great size, location, and it had everything we needed.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rover Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Rover Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 08:00 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 250 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 131. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Rover Motel 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

Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Mackay Apartments The Rover in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'.

Please inform Rover Motel 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 accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of AUD 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Rover Motel

  • Room options at Rover Motel include:

    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Rover Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Rover Motel is 1.8 miles from the centre of Mackay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Rover Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Swimming Pool
    • Walking tours

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

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