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Our top choices for South Mackay hotels

A bar area with shelves of wine bottles and a rack of wine glasses.

1. ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (615 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean ,right beside airport and staff were so helpful! Good restsurant that did room delivery!all you need after a long day travelling!"
Australia
gail
The price is ￥14,334
￥15,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
ibis Mackay
A two-story hotel with a white facade, balconies, and a sign indicating a motor inn with free fast check-in and 24-hour check-in.

2. White Lace Motor Inn

White Lace Motor Inn
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 1.8 km from South Mackay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"Nice property for a one night stop."
Australia
Desmond
The price is ￥12,062
￥13,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
White Lace Motor Inn
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

3. Mackay Resort Motel

Mackay Resort Motel
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from South Mackay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Tidy rooms, helpful staff, nice breakfast and good coffee."
Australia
Darryl
The price is ￥13,360
￥14,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Mackay Resort Motel
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Marco Polo Hotel," a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

4. The Marco Polo

The Marco Polo
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 2 km from South Mackay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (725 reviews)
"This place was great! The staff were very helpful"
Australia
Casey
The price is ￥14,444
￥15,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
The Marco Polo
A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

5. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay, 1.5 km from South Mackay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (174 reviews)
"Lovely motel in great location run by some very kind people!"
Australia
Justin
The price is ￥13,087
￥19,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a prominent sign.

6. Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 star property
City Centre, 2.3 km from South Mackay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (497 reviews)
"Value for money. Good place to stay."
Australia
Veronica
The price is ￥17,982
￥20,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Quest Mackay on Gordon
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

7. Coral Cay Resort

Coral Cay Resort
4.5 star property
West Mackay, 2 km from South Mackay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"Great staff and clean room comfortable bed and pillows"
Australia
Angela
The price is ￥13,741
￥15,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Coral Cay Resort
An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, a table, and chairs.

8. Mackay Rose Motel

Mackay Rose Motel
3.0 star property
West Mackay, 2 km from South Mackay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (187 reviews)
"Very clean rooms..pool area excellent & great parking space"
Australia
Dwayne
The price is ￥13,022
￥14,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Mackay Rose Motel
A two-story building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

9. Shakespeare Motel

Shakespeare Motel
4.0 star property
1.9 km from South Mackay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (437 reviews)
"Nice property."
Australia
Joanne
The price is ￥13,117
￥14,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Shakespeare Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

10. Country Plaza Motor Inn

Country Plaza Motor Inn
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 2 km from South Mackay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (338 reviews)
"Ideal location"
Australia
Maree
The price is ￥12,786
￥14,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Country Plaza Motor Inn
A cafe with wooden tables and stools, a bar area, and shelves with potted plants.

11. Rydges Mackay Suites

Rydges Mackay Suites
4.0 star property
City Centre, 2.4 km from South Mackay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Second time staying here. Great location easy parking room big and always neat and tidy. Great options for dinning. The only thing I can say that’s negative is the rooms need new carpet. Other than that it’s great would 100% stay again"
Australia
meghan
The price is ￥21,015
￥23,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Rydges Mackay Suites
A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk with a computer, and a ceiling fan.

12. Tropic Coast Motel

Tropic Coast Motel
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 2 km from South Mackay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (388 reviews)
"We had a average short stop here. It was an easy check in, and the hotel was helpful in leaving us a key as we arrived after reception had closed. The room was great, just want we needed. It was well equipped and we parked right outside our room. Excellent."
United Kingdom
louise
The price is ￥11,945
￥13,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Tropic Coast Motel
A modern outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled deck, and a minimalist architectural design.

13. Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
4.0 star property
City Centre, 2.8 km from South Mackay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (592 reviews)
"Great location, amenities including gym were excellent and the cafe/restaurant was fantastic."
Australia
Phil
The price is ￥19,958
￥21,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
A covered outdoor area with a metal railing, a grassy lawn, and a view of a body of water and trees.

14. Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn
3.5 star property
City Centre, 2.8 km from South Mackay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (754 reviews)
"Good value, good location, lovely bloke running it."
Australia
John
The price is ￥11,451
￥12,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Mid City Motor Inn
A view from a window overlooking a body of water with distant landforms, surrounded by lush greenery.

15. Ocean International

Ocean International
3.0 star property
East Mackay, 1.5 km from South Mackay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (308 reviews)
"Good place good location good service"
Australia
Joel
The price is ￥15,627
￥17,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Ocean International
A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a painting on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

16. Miners Lodge Motor Inn

Miners Lodge Motor Inn
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from South Mackay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (371 reviews)
"Staff were friendley"
Australia
David
The price is ￥11,592
￥12,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Miners Lodge Motor Inn
An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, large windows, and red pillars.

17. Reef Resort Motel

Reef Resort Motel
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 2 km from South Mackay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (322 reviews)
"Friendly reception very cleanand convenient to local shops"
Australia
Rodney
The price is ￥13,771
￥15,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Reef Resort Motel
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Pacific Sands Apartments

Pacific Sands Apartments
4.5 star property
East Mackay, 2.8 km from South Mackay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (483 reviews)
"Great location for a beach walk and good undercover parking =)"
Australia
Sam
The price is ￥14,943
￥18,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Pacific Sands Apartments
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a covered patio.

19. Alara Motor Inn

Alara Motor Inn
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from South Mackay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (394 reviews)
"We liked the spacious room and that it was pet friendly and the staff were nice. It was very cold at night, an extra blanket would have been nice. But all in all a great place to stay."
Australia
Gabriele
The price is ￥14,064
￥15,627 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Alara Motor Inn
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a gazebo.

20. Shamrock Gardens Motel

Shamrock Gardens Motel
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from South Mackay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (273 reviews)
"Great location and large rooms."
Australia
Stephen
The price is ￥16,525
￥18,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Shamrock Gardens Motel
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Hotels recommended for families in South Mackay

A bar area with shelves of wine bottles and a rack of wine glasses.

ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (615)
The price is ￥14,334
￥15,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
ibis Mackay

Where to stay in South Mackay

Find the best South Mackay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a coastal industrial area with silos and cranes.
Photo by Holly Webb
Open Photo by Holly Webb

Mackay Harbour

Mackay Harbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Floodway Conservation Area.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a sunset sky.
Photo by Mark Fitz
Open Photo by Mark Fitz

Blacks Beach

Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with palm trees, a small island, and a clear blue sky.

North Mackay

North Mackay is well-liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Mackay area, you might plan a trip to Bluewater Lagoon or Caneland Central.

A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue sea, and lush greenery.

Dolphin Heads

Dolphin Heads is well-liked for its restaurants and gardens. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Eimeo Beach and Bucasia Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Top South Mackay Hotel Reviews

Mackay Resort Motel

Mackay Resort Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and tidy"
Kyle 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Mackay Resort Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is South Mackay like?
South Mackay is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its beaches. Are you looking for South Mackay travel tips? Be sure to check out Great Barrier Reef Arena and BB Print Stadium while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in South Mackay?
Based on our traveler data, ibis Mackay is one of the top choices for your stay in South Mackay. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Ocean Breeze - The Perfect Getaway and Charming Coastal Home in South Mackay.
How many hotels will I find in South Mackay?
When you want to find places to stay in Mackay, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodations in South Mackay.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Mackay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in South Mackay.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Mackay?
For more details about updating your trip to South Mackay or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do in this Mackay neighborhood?
Great Barrier Reef Arena, BB Print Stadium, and Mackay Basketball Stadium are just a few attractions to check out in South Mackay. A visit to Illawong Beach is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around South Mackay include Far Beach, Town Beach, and Artspace Mackay. While you're out sightseeing, Ken Burgess Orchid House and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens are a couple of additional sights to visit in Mackay.

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