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Popular hotels in Mackay

Discover well-known properties in Mackay that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 150 hotels in Mackay and price data was last updated on 29 August 2025. The average price for a hotel in Mackay is $190/night.
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14-18 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
Motel in Mackay with a fitness center and a sauna An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a business center. Change of towels is available on request. Coral Cay Resort offers 82 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Mackay motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.5
Excellent
916 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
1 Phillip Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
Motel in Mackay A snack bar/deli, self parking, and dry cleaning are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities. Motel Northview Mackay offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Mackay motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
444 reviews
Location
4.1 km from city centre
9 Gregory Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
Hotel in Mackay with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center This hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a business center. Rydges Mackay Suites offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.9
Good
1176 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
Mackay Harbour 40 Mulherin Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
Mantra Mackay offers premium accommodation options in Mackay, on the Coral Sea Coast of Queensland. It is located on picturesque Mackay Marina and is the only hotel with marina views of Coral Sea. It is 5mins by foot from Harbour Beach. The hotel is only a short drive from the city centre, Central Mackay and Caneland Central Shopping Centre. Mackay Airport is 20mins away. Complimentary parking is available at the hotel.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
1107 reviews
Location
5.4 km from city centre
Christensen Crescent, Mackay, QLD, Australia
Ibis Mackay features ibis Sweet Beds in every room, complimenary car parking, complimentary WIFI, a fully equipped gymnasium and modern Tavern. TurBARlence offers gastro pub food and craft beverage offerings with a great outdoor beer garden. Located beside the airport terminal and with double glazing and core filled block walls the rooms are very quiet. Flight information screens in the hotel, only a 4 minute walk and you will be at your gate.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
1401 reviews
Location
3.9 km from city centre
5 - 7 Nelson Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
A Palm Spring Style Boutique Hotel Property consisting of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.All Apartments are self contained with a full kitchen. Each apartment has a balcony or courtyard.We are within a 5 minute walk from the major shopping complex Canelands, the Blue water Trail for a nice walk along the river and the Bluewater Lagoon for cool swim.
Free Wi-Fi
7.7
Good
938 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
Mackay, QLD, Australia
Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool Guests at this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Each apartment features a kitchen with a microwave, plus free WiFi and a Smart TV with digital channels. A TV, a coffee/tea maker, and a ceiling fan are among the other amenities available to guests. Weekly housekeeping is available. Pacific Sands Apartments offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly. Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Air conditioning
6.6
Good
1579 reviews
Location
2.3 km from city centre
309 Shakespeare Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
Suburban motel in Mackay with free parking This motel features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and RV/bus/truck parking. Shakespeare Motel offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
1356 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
48 Donaldson Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
Motel in Mackay with free breakfast and an outdoor pool This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite. Shamrock Gardens Motel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens or kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
758 reviews
Location
2.4 km from city centre
6 Beach Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
Beachfront, with 3 outdoor pools At The Resort @ Dolphin Heads, relax by one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or spend the day at the beach where you can enjoy volleyball. Housekeeping is available on request. The Resort @ Dolphin Heads offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.9
Good
1155 reviews
Location
11.9 km from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Mackay

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Mackay including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Mackay?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Mackay is February ($241). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Mackay is July ($354).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Mackay?

The cheapest day to stay in Mackay is Sunday ($253). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $439.

How much is a hotel in Mackay tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Mackay tonight starting as low as $123, rising to an average cost of $238, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $123 for a 4-star hotel in Mackay for tonight.

How much is a Mackay hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Mackay this weekend for as little as $126/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $140/night. For a 4-star hotel in Mackay, the cheapest rate recently found was $126/night for this weekend.

Cheapest hotels in Mackay, Australia

Discover affordable stays in Mackay that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Mackay can be found for as low as $90 per night. There is currently one property in Mackay that can be booked for this price. Paradise Motel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Mackay. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025
These Mackay properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
19 Peel Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$90
Avg. per night
1 Harbour Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
1.8 km from city centre
Parking
Air conditioning
$92
Avg. per night
35 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$103
Avg. per night
73 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$109
Avg. per night
60-62 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$112
Avg. per night
208 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$112
Avg. per night
46 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$113
Avg. per night
2c East Gordon Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$115
Avg. per night
44 Macalister Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$115
Avg. per night
40 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$115
Avg. per night
154 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$118
Avg. per night
2 Macalister Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$118
Avg. per night
164 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$121
Avg. per night
4 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$123
Avg. per night
158 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$124
Avg. per night
30 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$127
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Mackay

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Mackay to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Mackay at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Hotels located in the Mackay area sorted by price and hotel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
4 stars +
14-18 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
9 Gregory Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
154 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
Mackay Harbour 40 Mulherin Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
73 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
3 stars
1 Phillip Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
2 Macalister Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
48 Donaldson Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
35 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
19 Peel Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
2 stars and under
1 Harbour Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia

Other accommodations in Mackay

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Mackay.
48 Donaldson Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$143
Avg. per night
5 Highway Plaza, Mackay, QLD, Australia
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$146
Avg. per night
44 Macalister Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$115
Avg. per night
9 Gregory Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$194
Avg. per night
1 Bridge Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$166
Avg. per night
Christensen Crescent, Mackay, QLD, Australia
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$143
Avg. per night
Mackay, QLD, Australia
6.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$789
Avg. per night
26 Bourke Street, Mackay, QLD, Australia
10.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$193
Avg. per night
14-18 Nebo Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$128
Avg. per night
6 Beach Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
11.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$130
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Mackay

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Mackay to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
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About Mackay

A subtropical city near the Great Barrier Reef, Mackay boasts an array of offshore islands and colourful reefs that are perfect for snorkelling or scuba diving. The Pioneer River meanders past the city’s Art Deco architecture, palm-tree lined streets and quaint waterfront cafes.

Things to do in Mackay

If you’re on a family Mackay holiday, take the kids to Bluewater Lagoon, a water park with a splash zone, multiple pools and thrilling waterslides. Town Beach is ideal for swimming, kiteboarding or taking an afternoon walk on the soft sands. Along with its majestic sunrises, Town Beach backs onto Iluka Park, which has picnic spots and a playground.

Head across Forgan Smith Bridge to North Mackay and grab a lunch of fresh seafood and cocktails while admiring million-dollar yachts at Mackay Marina. From the marina, you can organise Great Barrier Reef sightseeing and fishing cruises. If you prefer to stay on land, venture over to Harbour Beach and grab a beer at the Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club, which overlooks the Coral Sea.

Wander around Mackay’s historic city centre and admire the heritage facades that now house award-winning restaurants, family-owned boutiques and cosy cafes. Coco Cubano Mackay treats you to Cuban-style cuisine in a bar-lounge setting with leather lounges and a funky soundtrack.

Do you have time for a day trip? Make sure you drive to Eungella National Park, about 1.5 hours away. It’s one of the best spots in Australia for seeing platypus in the wild, but also offers Indigenous heritage, peaceful hiking trails and scenic lookouts with beautiful countryside views.

Getting around Mackay

You can easily walk around Mackay’s compact city centre, but it’s best to use taxis or the local Mackay Transit Coaches bus services to visit the northern beaches and harbour. If you plan on exploring more of the region outside the city, hire a car from Mackay Airport, about 10 minutes from the CBD.

Facts about staying in Mackay

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Mackay to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
  • What is the best place in Mackay for bars and restaurants?

    If you’re looking to book hotels in Mackay, you can find some great deals through HotelsCombined, especially when it comes to hotels that are close to all the best eateries in town. Check out Quest Mackay on Gordon, a stylish 4-star hotel, or for those on a budget, there’s Gecko’s Rest; both of these are located in the centre of Mackay, close to some great restaurants. You’ll be able to walk to the highly regarded Fusion128, a steakhouse and fusion restaurant that is a favourite amongst locals and tourists alike, while Sorbello’s Italian Restaurant is just down the road and has some great reviews. You can find these places and more around Gordon Street and Victoria Street, close to the south bank of the Pioneer River.

  • What is the best place for a family holiday in Mackay?

    When it comes to planning a holiday in Australia for the family, Mackay in Queensland is a great place to consider. Mackay hotels that are family friendly and great places to stay in the area include Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel and Coral Cay Resort. Mackay accommodation like this frequently has families stay, with child-friendly swimming pool facilities, family rooms and kids’ menus available. The city itself has a wide range of areas that are fit to stay in, with central areas as well as the east coast side being very suitable. Museums such as Art Space are great for both adults and children, while the Bluewater Lagoon near the banks of Pioneer River is a great place for children, with multiple pools and waterslides for hours of fun in the sun. Of course, the area itself has some popular beaches, such as the city’s Harbour Beach.

  • What are the best things to do and see in Mackay?

    If you’re wondering about the best things to do in Mackay, you’ll realise very quickly it’s a great place to explore beaches, local nature spots, the ocean and, of course, the Great Barrier Reef. There are, in fact, 31 different beaches in the area, so you’re spoilt for choice on that front, while the city itself has plenty of Art Deco buildings to admire and museums, cafes and restaurants to try out. It doesn’t stop there, with nearby rainforests filled with local wildlife. If you’re looking to do a bit of everything, accommodation in Mackay like that of the Direct Hotel – Pacific Sands is a great option, being close to the coast but not far from the central areas of the city.

  • What are the best places to stay in Mackay for beaches?

    You’ll see that one of the best things to see in Mackay is its array of impressive beaches, and with so many to pick from, you won’t get tired of visiting a different one each day. There are many hotels you can check out through HotelsCombined that can accommodate the combination of a comfortable stay with the proximity to scenic beaches. In particular, one should check out Econo Lodge Beachside, in the south area of the city. Just outside the city, in the north, you can find hotels like Mantra Mackay, in the Mackay Harbour area; even further north, Dolphin Heads Resort and Ocean View Resort Apartments are located in the area of Dolphin Heads.

  • What are the best hotels in Mackay?

    Paradise Motel is a very popular hotel in Mackay, with a score of 7.1 from 747 reviews. Mid City Motor Inn (7.2 from 1,560 reviews) and Mackay Adventure Lodge (8.7 from 197 reviews) are also highly rated Mackay hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near Artspace Mackay?

    With a rating of 7.1/10 from 747 reviews, Paradise Motel is a hotel close to Artspace Mackay that is highly recommended by HotelsCombined users.

  • Are there any hotels in Mackay close to Mackay?

    The closest hotel to Mackay is Ibis Mackay, which is located 3.9 km away from the city centre.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Queensland?

    In addition to Mackay, travellers opt to visit Surfers Paradise when visiting Queensland. Brisbane is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Mackay?

    In total, there are 150 hotels to choose from in Mackay, compared to 25,564 properties in Queensland.

  • Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Mackay?

    In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 1 hostels, 6 apartments, and 12 holiday rentals in Mackay.

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