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Located in Mackay, within 500 metres of Far Beach and 600 metres of Town Beach, Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star motel offers free shuttle service and room service. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Illawong Beach.

Great location, clean and in great condition.

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9.1
Superb
214 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

Set in Mackay, within 1.2 km of Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre and 3.2 km of BB Print Stadium Mackay, Bel Air Motel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is located 8.4 km from Mackay Marina, 8.4 km from Port of Mackay and 35 km from Port of Hay Point. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8.3 km from Mackay Marina.

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9.3
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

Guests can enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or dine at the onsite bar and restaurant when they stay at Mackay Resort Motel. All rooms feature a satellite flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a spa bath or a balcony with pool views.

Fantastic stay. Very comfortable new beds, cool air conditioning, extremely quick internet speed. Meals (Breakfast and dinner) at the restaurant on site were great. Friendly and helpful staff. Perfect for work trips, and will be staying again.

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8.4
Very good
1,000 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Featuring an outdoor pool, Shakespeare Motel is centrally located just a 5-minute walk from Mackay Entertainment and Convention Center. Guests at this renovated motel enjoy free WiFi, free onsite parking and free continental breakfast.

Nice location near Asian grocer across the street, not far from walk along river and bay. It was a great value and a better place than I was expecting. Friendly staff. No complaints. It was super comfortable

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8
Very good
1,445 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

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.

Clean, spacious and cool rooms perfect for our family. The restaurant was fantastic. Best food we have had in ages. We will definitely go back again to spend more time in Mackay and enjoy a great meal. Thanks to everyone who made our stay so lovely.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,221 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Situated in Mackay, Mid City Motor Inn is just a 5-minute walk from Bluewater Lagoon and near Caneland Shopping Centre. Overlooking the Pioneer River, it features spacious rooms with free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

The bed was very comfortable 🙂 Good breakfast 🙂 Everything was clean. Good amenities.

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8.1
Very good
2,351 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Mackay town centre, Windmill Motel & Events Centre boasts a tennis court and an outdoor pool. Enjoy lovely lake views from the lake deck.

As a guest of the Windmill Motel & Events Centre you have access to free WiFi, a swimming pool, tennis court, covered parking and a guest laundry. Truck, caravan and motor home parking is available.

Very good room with everything you need. Great location.

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8.3
Very good
1,099 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Just 2 minutes' drive from Mackay City Centre, White Lace Motor Inn features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and free on-site parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with free cable channels. A guest laundry and BBQ are provided on-site. A selection of beer and wine is also available.

everything was perfect. exactly what you need in a roo.m

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8.1
Very good
1,472 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Situated in Mackay, 2.4 km from BB Print Stadium Mackay, Shamrock Gardens Motel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 3-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.8 km from Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre.

Good position and very clean and tidy.

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8.9
Fabulous
658 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

Located in Mackay, 4.9 km from Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre, Motel Northview Mackay provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 7.2 km from BB Print Stadium Mackay, 10 km from Mackay Marina and 10 km from Mackay Marina. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

Our hosts made us feel a part of the family. We even received a courtesy call once we'd checked out, advising us of a road closure due an accident ahead of us and to take an alternate route. Our bed was sooo comfortable too. 😴

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8.5
Very good
280 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Shakespeare Motel
    Breakfast options
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,445 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor pool, Shakespeare Motel is centrally located just a 5-minute walk from Mackay Entertainment and Convention Center.

    Close to everything, comfy beds, clean and friendly

  • Mid City Motor Inn
    Breakfast options
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,351 reviews

    Situated in Mackay, Mid City Motor Inn is just a 5-minute walk from Bluewater Lagoon and near Caneland Shopping Centre.

    Smashing Pool. Staff hospitality above and beyond.

  • White Lace Motor Inn
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,472 reviews

    Just 2 minutes' drive from Mackay City Centre, White Lace Motor Inn features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and free on-site parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with free cable channels.

    From booking to checkout it was an easy experience

  • Shamrock Gardens Motel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 659 reviews

    Situated in Mackay, 2.4 km from BB Print Stadium Mackay, Shamrock Gardens Motel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    The location,value for money ,food from restaurant

  • Mackay Rose Motel
    Breakfast options
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 583 reviews

    Mackay Rose Motel is ideally located on the Bruce highway within 3-kilometers to Mackay city centre and a short distance to the many beaches within the Mackay Region including Eimeo Beach.

    facilities and location was perfect nice & peaceful..

  • Mycow Accommodation Mackay
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 89 reviews

    Mycow Accommodation Mackay offers BBQ facilities and a shared kitchen. Guests enjoy free WiFi and access to a communal lounge area with a table tennis table.

    Awesome location just off the highway, Sarina end.. awesome price

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  • Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 214 reviews

    Located in Mackay, within 500 metres of Far Beach and 600 metres of Town Beach, Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

    Great value for money. A comfortable and spacious room.

  • Mackay Resort Motel
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,000 reviews

    Guests can enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or dine at the onsite bar and restaurant when they stay at Mackay Resort Motel. All rooms feature a satellite flat-screen TV.

    Friendly service, decent size rooms. Clean and tidy.

  • Alara Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,221 reviews

    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.

    Staff friendly room clean air conditioner was cold good.

  • Windmill Motel & Events Centre
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,102 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ drive from Mackay town centre, Windmill Motel & Events Centre boasts a tennis court and an outdoor pool. Enjoy lovely lake views from the lake deck.

    Staff are always amaxing when we have stayed there.

  • Motel Northview Mackay
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 280 reviews

    Located in Mackay, 4.9 km from Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre, Motel Northview Mackay provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Breakfast was delicious! Very clean & comfortable

  • Cool Palms Motel
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 976 reviews

    Cool Palms Motel is a 5-minute drive from Caneland Central shopping centre and a 6-minute drive from Mackay city centre. It is an 11-minute drive from Mackay Airport.

    It was clean, cheap enough for a family just to sleep and

  • Galaxy Mackay Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 544 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities, Galaxy Mackay Motor Inn is located in West Mackay. Free WiFi and free parking are available.

    Very clean, modern and affordable for a family of 5

  • Lantern Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 269 reviews

    Guests at Lantern Motor Inn can enjoy a lovely day outside swimming in the outdoor pool and preparing a meal using the barbecue facilities available. Free WiFi and free parking are included.

    Perfect location Price comfortable bed cleanliness

Great access to the city centre! Check these motels in Mackay

  • Bel Air Motel
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Set in Mackay, within 1.2 km of Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre and 3.2 km of BB Print Stadium Mackay, Bel Air Motel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi...

  • International Lodge Motel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 250 reviews

    Located in Mackay city centre, International Lodge Motel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen with satellite channels. The Pioneer River is just a 2-minute walk away.

    great location , value for money and the owner is always lovely

  • Country Plaza Motor Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 774 reviews

    Offering outdoor swimming pool, Country Plaza Motor Inn is a 10-minute drive from Mackay Beach. It features an on-site restaurant and free WiFi.

    Kid friendly pool was amazing and bed was comfy as

  • The Marco Polo
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 492 reviews

    The Marco Polo Mackay is 5 minutes’ drive from the Ooralea Racecourse. Mackay Airport, Melaleuca Forest and Central Queensland University Mackay are each a 10-minute drive away.

    Friendly atmosphere, quiet clean rooms. Easy parking

  • Casa Nostra Motel Mackay
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 615 reviews

    Just a 5-minute drive from Mackay city centre, Casa Nostra Motel Mackay boasts an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. Guests enjoy rooms with a flat-screen TV with free cable channels.

    So clean & fresh, comfortable beds & lovely staff

  • Rover Motel
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 120 reviews

    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.

    full kitchen and fridge and position of the property

  • Mackay Motor Inn
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 607 reviews

    Featuring a saltwater swimming pool and a BBQ area with outdoor seating, Mackay Motor Inn is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens.

    the bed was so comfy and the tv was large and modern

  • Tropic Coast Motel
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 410 reviews

    Just a 7-minute drive from Mackay town center, Tropic Coast Motel offers free WiFi, an outdoor, saltwater swimming pool and an onsite bar and restaurant.

    Most comfy bed in a motel I've slept in for a long time

  • Coral Cay Resort
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 767 reviews

    Just a 5-minute drive from the heart of Mackay, guests enjoy an outdoor pool and a sauna at Coral Cay Resort. You can share a meal using the BBQ facilities or dine at the onsite bar and restaurant.

    The restuarant, the friendly staff and the location

  • Coral Sands Motel
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,159 reviews

    Boasting a large saltwater pool, a restaurant and BBQ facilities, Coral Sands Motel is 5 minutes’ walk from the Bluewater Lagoon.

    Sal and her partner were very friendly and helpful

  • Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel Official
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,143 reviews

    Situated opposite the popular Blue Water Trail and just a 2-minute walk from Town Beach, Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel Official offers an outdoor saltwater swimming pool, complimentary EzyStream with...

    Clean with tea & coffee facilities and great bed

  • Sun Plaza Motel - Mackay
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 714 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, an outdoor pool and free on-site parking, Sun Plaza Motel - Mackay is located in Mackay. All accommodation includes a kitchenette. Some accommodation offers a patio.

    Good location, easy to access after business hours.

  • Miners Lodge Motor Inn
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 494 reviews

    The Miners Lodge Motor Inn is located 6 minutes' drive from Mackay Airport. It offers free WiFi and an outdoor pool area with barbecue facilities.

    The room was nice & clean, beds were comfortable.

  • Reef Resort Motel
    Central location
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 422 reviews

    Boasting an outdoor pool, Reef Resort Motel is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Mackay Botanical Gardens. It offers air-conditioned accommodation with a flat-screen TV.

    Great central location,clean rooms and easy access

  • Paradise Motel
    Central location
    5.2
    Scored 5.2
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 319 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ walk from Bluewater Lagoon, Paradise Motel offers air-conditioned rooms, all with a flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy access to a lovely garden and free on-site parking.

    Eateries and supermarket close-by. Walking distance.

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Motels that guests love in Mackay

  • Avg. price/night: £74.89
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,351 reviews
    Motel is always good each time I stay, this occasion was good but the cleaning standard was dropped a bit. Will stay at the motel again.
    ganizani
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £68.09
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,445 reviews
    The room was comfortable. Motel was easy to find and close to town. The room was clean.
    Wendy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £68.09
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,445 reviews
    On-site free parking.
    luke
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £93.80
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 492 reviews
    The motel room and location.
    Donna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £70.70
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,159 reviews
    The Motel is old but clean and tidy. It is a short walking distance to the City Heart and Caneland Central Shopping Centre. It is next door to the Hot Wok Restaurant.
    Alan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £74.89
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,351 reviews
    The best thing we liked about the motel was the comfortable bed. Complimentary breakfast included. Walking distance to the shopping centre and a nice walk along the river which is beside the motel. Parking on site.
    Brian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £81.18
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 659 reviews
    Staff were friendly and efficient. Check in and check out was easy. Housekeeping were very friendly and accommodating. The room was large, well maintained and clean. A continental breakfast was supplied each morning (free). Free parking undercover. Pool area was lovely. For those who are inclined, there is a restaurant/hotel adjacent to the motel.
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £60.23
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 583 reviews
    It was exactly as advertised. No false expectations for a motel. Was used as an overnight stop on a driving holiday between locations. Breakfast is basic but all you need before getting back on the road
    Shelley
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £62.32
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 976 reviews
    A good motel to stay in. Pleasant, clean, comfortable, with fast Internet, big screen TV, and decent facilities in room. Would stay again if in the area. Owners very accommodating by offering after hours check-in, which was very convenient after a long day on the road. Highly recommended.
    Joseph
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £62.94
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 494 reviews
    Everything was good, might book again when travelling that way in near future, motel is on the road side and easily locate and access drive way
    Eddie Gapi
    Solo traveller

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