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A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A large sign for Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay with a contact phone number.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony.

1. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Justin

S$159

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a prominent sign.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a city view through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a sign for 'Quest', and a 'Family Dental' clinic at the ground level.

2. Quest Mackay on Gordon

City Centre, 1.8 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Shuk Fun

S$145

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a gazebo.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass at a bar with a drinks menu sign in the background.

An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, tables, and chairs, surrounded by greenery and plants.

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk with a plant and water bottles, an ATM sign, and a digital screen displaying a welcome message.

3. Shamrock Gardens Motel

West Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Stephen

S$146

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and dense green foliage.

A swimming pool with a water slide, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story hotel building.

A wooden boardwalk through a dense forest with large trees and lush greenery.

A balcony with a round table and yellow chairs, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.

4. Riviera Mackay

City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Colin

S$205

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A two-story building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a brick wall.

A pool area with a sign for the Shakespeare Motel and a restaurant named Romeo & Juliet's.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

5. Shakespeare Motel

1.5 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Joanne

S$119

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A King Spa Suite with a bed, a bedside table with a bottle of champagne, a bowl of strawberries, and a plate of chocolates.

A hotel with a covered driveway, a large arched window, and a sign indicating a night bell.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a red-roofed building and palm trees.

6. Mackay Resort Motel

West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Melanie

S$120

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, and artwork on the wall.

A reception desk with a large mirror, framed certificates, and a small plant.

A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a carpeted hallway.

An International Lodge Motel building with a sign indicating a vacancy.

7. International Lodge

City Centre, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Anonymous traveller

S$146

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a covered patio.

A covered outdoor seating area with a white table and black chairs, a wall covered with climbing plants, and a tiled floor.

An open patio with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a view into the kitchen.

A modern building with a covered entrance, a signboard for 'Alara Motor Inn', and a reception area.

8. Alara Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Gabriele

S$132

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A modern hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL' sign, a covered entrance, and a visible 'Mark' sign in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a large digital display on the wall and a view of the outside through large windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, surrounded by a white fence and a clear sky.

9. ibis Mackay

South Mackay, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

gail

S$150

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, and a view of greenery outside.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a pool in the background.

A parking area with a white van, a building entrance with a sign, and a small kiosk.

10. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

East Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Jacinta

S$117

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A room with a brick wall, a ceiling fan, a minibar, and a DVD player.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a fence and various plants.

A kitchen with a stone backsplash, wooden counter, and a ceiling fan.

11. Country Plaza Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Maree

S$112

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A view from a window overlooking a body of water with distant landforms, surrounded by lush greenery.

An outdoor pool area with seating and tables, surrounded by glass walls and a wooden deck.

A spacious dining area with large windows, wicker chairs, and tables set for dining.

A coastal landscape with dense tropical vegetation and a clear view of the ocean.

12. Ocean International

East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Joel

S$168

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern living room with brown leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A poolside area with a lounge chair and a buffet table with snacks.

13. Lanai Riverside Apartments

City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Karen

S$263

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a covered patio area.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a signboard.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and cushions.

14. Coral Cay Resort

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Angela

S$114

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Marco Polo Hotel," a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A clear blue swimming pool with a white lounge chair and metal ladder.

A kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Marcopolo Hotel".

15. The Marco Polo

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Marcus

S$139

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the city at night.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a dining table with fruit.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a bed.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a coffee machine. There is a dining table with a laptop and a plant.

16. MainStay Suites Mackay

City Centre, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Jillian

S$190

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk with a computer, and a ceiling fan.

A motel with outdoor seating and a covered patio area.

A backyard with a swimming pool, a wooden bench, and a small table with chairs.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a red-tiled roof.

17. Tropic Coast Motel

West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

louise

S$115

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a green sofa, a dining table, and a painting of a sunset.

A hotel room with two beds, a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen area.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

18. White Lace Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Paul

S$105

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled deck, and a minimalist architectural design.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

An aerial view of a cityscape with a prominent multi-story building, a marina, and a clear sky.

19. Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Phil

S$190

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A cafe with wooden tables and stools, a bar area, and shelves with potted plants.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A modern reception area with a black reception desk, white tiled floors, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a view of the city through large windows.

20. Rydges Mackay Suites

City Centre, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Sam

S$225

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Barrier Reef Arena

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay	9.6 Exceptional 168 reviews	View
Quest Mackay on Gordon	9.2 Wonderful 491 reviews	View
Shamrock Gardens Motel	9.2 Wonderful 271 reviews	View
Riviera Mackay	9.2 Wonderful 463 reviews	View
Shakespeare Motel	9.0 Wonderful 434 reviews	View

Top Great Barrier Reef Arena Hotel Reviews

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

White Lace Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I requested to be allowed to arrive early so i could change to attend a funeral, They made the room avaible at no extra cost, thank you"

Coral Cay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and tidy. Bed was comfortable and close to City Center. Will stay there again"

ibis Mackay

10/10 Excellent

"Quick overnight stay at the Airport hotel. Quite peaceful and didn’t even hear the planes dispite being next to the airport . Staff were very friendly and helpful."

Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The reception staff were so kind. The apartment was huge and we had a beautiful stay."

Sun Plaza Motel Mackay

8/10 Good

"Great location and staff"

Quest Mackay on Gordon

10/10 Excellent

"1 Br apartment was very comfortable, with king bed. Front desk helpful and friendly. Secure undercover parking. We had one minor issue with the dryer, which was rectified straight away. Great location too."

International Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay, 10/10"

Mid City Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We found the Manager Areef was very efficient. He was very prompt to attain any thing we asked for. Rooms were reasonably clean. We would advise to provide wash basin in the kitchenette in the first room."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Barrier Reef Arena?

Great Barrier Reef Arena is located in Mackay. Travellers like this welcoming area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 16 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Great Barrier Reef Arena?

Located a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Great Barrier Reef Arena, Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good choices within a few miles include Coral Cay Resort and ibis Mackay.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Great Barrier Reef Arena?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Great Barrier Reef Arena.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Barrier Reef Arena, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Great Barrier Reef Arena.

What can I see and do near Great Barrier Reef Arena?

You can wander around Ken Burgess Orchid House, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens or Jubilee Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Far Beach, Town Beach and Illawong Beach. Create some family memories at Bluewater Lagoon and Mackay Leisure Centre.

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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef Arena hotels

1. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

2. Quest Mackay on Gordon

3. Shamrock Gardens Motel

4. Riviera Mackay

5. Shakespeare Motel

6. Mackay Resort Motel

7. International Lodge

8. Alara Motor Inn

9. ibis Mackay

10. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

11. Country Plaza Motor Inn

12. Ocean International

13. Lanai Riverside Apartments

14. Coral Cay Resort

15. The Marco Polo

16. MainStay Suites Mackay

17. Tropic Coast Motel

18. White Lace Motor Inn

19. Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

20. Rydges Mackay Suites

Compare popular hotels close to Great Barrier Reef Arena

Top Great Barrier Reef Arena Hotel Reviews

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

White Lace Motor Inn

Coral Cay Resort

ibis Mackay

Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

Sun Plaza Motel Mackay

Quest Mackay on Gordon

International Lodge

Mid City Motor Inn

Other attractions near Great Barrier Reef Arena

Harrup Park

Mackay Basketball Stadium

BB Print Stadium

Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre

Ken Burgess Orchid House

Jubilee Park

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