What is East Mackay like?

East Mackay is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and cycling. Are you looking for East Mackay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Ken Burgess Orchid House and Town Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in East Mackay?

Based on our traveller data, Pacific Sands Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay in East Mackay. This aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel and Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay .

How many hotels will I find in the East Mackay area?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Mackay, you can choose from 11 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in East Mackay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Mackay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in East Mackay.

What is there to do around this Mackay neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in East Mackay are Ken Burgess Orchid House and Town Beach. When you're sightseeing in Mackay, Far Beach and Great Barrier Reef Arena are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for East Mackay hotels

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

East Mackay

George R

includes taxes & fees

11 Jul - 12 Jul

Ocean International

East Mackay

Hayley

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

East Mackay

Maureen

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

Pacific Sands Apartments

East Mackay

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

ibis Mackay

South Mackay, 3.3 km from East Mackay

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park

30 km from East Mackay

Alicia Jane

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Tandara Hotel Motel

30 km from East Mackay

Gail

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Windmill Motel and Events Centre

Mount Pleasant, 5.6 km from East Mackay

Ross

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

White Lace Motor Inn

West Mackay, 3.4 km from East Mackay

Raymond

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

Boomerang Motor Hotel

West Mackay, 4.9 km from East Mackay

Aaron

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Comfort Resort Blue Pacific

Blacks Beach, 11.5 km from East Mackay

Ben

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

Quest Mackay on Gordon

City Centre, 1.8 km from East Mackay

Ann

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Mid City Motor Inn

City Centre, 2.6 km from East Mackay

andrew

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers

Mantra Mackay

Mackay Harbour, 5.2 km from East Mackay

Laurie

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Sarina Motor Inn

30 km from East Mackay

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Central Tourist Park

North Mackay, 3.8 km from East Mackay

Arthur

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Alara Motor Inn

West Mackay, 3.3 km from East Mackay

Sonika

includes taxes & fees

24 Jul - 25 Jul

Motel Northview Mackay

Mount Pleasant, 6.6 km from East Mackay

Annette

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads

Dolphin Heads, 13.4 km from East Mackay

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

Kooyong Hotel

North Mackay, 3.2 km from East Mackay

Vaughn

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

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Where to stay in East Mackay

Find the best East Mackay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A beach with waves at sunset, rocks, and a colorful sky.

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.

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A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and distant industrial structures.

South Mackay

South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Great Barrier Reef Arena and BB Print Stadium.

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A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

City Centre

While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.

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

North Mackay

Travellers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a sunset sky.

Blacks Beach

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

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Top East Mackay Hotel Reviews

ibis Mackay

8/10 Good

"It was a good stay for a night while in transit. Handy location next to airport terminal. Deep fryer was out of action so restaurant had limited options. Would stay again."