9 Pacific Drive, Blacks Beach, 4740 Mackay, Australia
#13 of 64 hotels in Mackay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 316 apartment reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 April 2024
Don
AustraliaFridge struggled to get cold.
Location, comfortable, presentable, heaps of room! Great place to stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Dawn
AustraliaThere wasn’t any thing not to like about the property.
Close to the beach - plenty of room - comfy bed !
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Sharon
AustraliaGetting alittle old
Bbq and Pool area brilliant. Gardens lovely
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Martin
Czech RepublicWe have spend a month at the Shoeres and it was simply perfect for us as a family of five with small kids - beach just around the corner and above all the pools just a few steps from the house! We were there every day!:) Plus Mackay is a great place for trips to Airlie Beach, the Great Barrier Reef etc.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Jenny
New ZealandThanks for the great stay Terry and Anne. The apartment was spacious; enough for the 4 of us. Great to have the pool and beach access too! Would definitely stay again. Thanks, Jenny
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Deborah
AustraliaCarport very small
Great location and clean spacious unit
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Joanna
AustraliaNothing
Great house, fully stocked with cooking equipment. Lovely pool and BBQ area, right by the beach. Friendly owners, very helpful. We'll definitely stay again
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Paidamoyo
AustraliaRooms were not thoroughly cleaned i.e. fans and dining chairs had dust, dirt underneath sofas. kitchen equipment could be improved i.e. additional pots, bread knife, rice cooker, sharpening of kitchen knives as knives were blunt, high chair for babies.
Proximity to shopping Centre and beach Recreational facilities i.e. swimming pool, basketball court and tennis court comfortable beds
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Letticia
AustraliaThe unit we were staying is in need of an update. The oven door was loose and the oven dishes inside the oven needed a good clean. The bed was comfortable, and the living area was large and spacious for a one bedroom.
Loved the location and ease of exploring the property. The property catered for families and is close to the beach
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Dale
AustraliaGreat location,. Appartment had everthing you need. Great price. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Steve
AustraliaGreat spot and right on the beach
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Jane
AustraliaThe location of the shores to get to our family celebrations for the weekend was fantastic - a 10 minute drive and we were there! The facilities were great, with everything that we needed to make our stay comfortable. The property is right on the beach and we had quite a few good walks there. The greeting at reception was very friendly and informative of the area. I felt very comfortable staying at the Shores with my family. Thank You.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Ian
AustraliaLate Sunday night arrival was managed well. Great beach side location.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Robert
New ZealandI liked the property,
stayed here 4 times before, large two bedroom unit, with laundry, the property backs on to the beach, great location, helpful management, I would recommend it,
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Chantelle
Australia-
Beautiful Townhouse, comfortable beds, great kitchen, basically on the beach.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Lawson
AustraliaBit run down. WiFi was almost nonexistent and cell service out there with Telstra was patchy.
4 pools, god tennis court and right on the beach.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Jenni
AustraliaLots of space and the shower pressure was great.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Megan
AustraliaAs it was winter we wished that there had been the option of a hot spa outside to enjoy. Also our hot water ran out really quickly the first night and we couldn't all shower.
The 2 bedroom apartment or villa was massive and had everything we needed. Right on the beach which was perfect. We only stayed 2 nights as we were heading home from Cairns but we wished we had booked an extra night. We walked almost the whole way around the beach which was beautiful. Pools were lovely also.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Higginbottom
AustraliaInternet speed dismal, less than 2mbps!!
Facilities lovely, close to the beach. Internet awful
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Justin
AustraliaI know Mackay doesn’t get particularly cold, but still prefer proper bedcovers. The light blankets provided were not quite enough.
The tennis court, pools and being so close to the beach enabled us to enjoy a great holiday atmosphere while attending an event in Mackay. The apartments are close enough to Mackay to travel to any events, but offer so much more than a motel in town can. Perfect for our large family.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Margaret
AustraliaNot good access to beach
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Jim
AustraliaThe Shores is right on the beach. Location is very quiet and close to eating venues and supermarkets. Spacious townhouse with great amenities and very comfy bed. Hosts were pleasant and very helpful.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Rhiannon
AustraliaMaybe the only thing I would have liked was somewhere to wash down my Sandy kids before going back inside the unit.
Great proximity to the beach and beautiful facilities for families.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Lana
AustraliaThe bathroom could use a good deep clean to get rid of the mould, the beds are comfy but super soft and the mattresses and mattress protectors are full of stains and could use updating.
It was a standalone house with no neighbours, one level, open plan, next to the pool and hood bbq area and short walk into the GORGEOUS Black’s Beach. If you’re here for a good beach holiday then it’s fabulous, if you’re here to be in Mackay each day, then drive is a bit annoying (we had three kids and getting them in and out of the car was just something extra to factor in). The property is fully self contained, kitchen is well supplied, the bath and shower is great for kids and the TV is fully connected to wifi with all the apps which is great for family movie night. The open living space is excellent for social time, but it’s all concrete and polished tiles (which makes sense coz of the beach location). just bring mats or something soft if you have babies… Terry is fabulously welcoming and very kind. Thanks for a great stay :-)
Stayed in May 2023
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