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Our top choices for South Mackay hotels

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

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 S$129
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice property for a one night stop."
Australia
Desmond
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
White Lace Motor Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

3. 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)
"Great stay"
Australia
Pamela
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
A two-story building with a pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

4. Casa Nostra Motel Mackay

Casa Nostra Motel Mackay
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 2 km from South Mackay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (120 reviews)
"All good for our stay. Convenient for our purpose. Reasonable tariff for a big sporting weekend in Mackay."
Australia
Ross
The price is S$107
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Casa Nostra Motel Mackay
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

5. Mackay Resort Motel

Mackay Resort Motel
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from South Mackay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Tidy rooms, helpful staff, nice breakfast and good coffee."
Australia
Darryl
The price is S$116
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Mackay Resort Motel
A view from a window overlooking a body of water with distant landforms, surrounded by lush greenery.

6. 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 S$142
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ocean International
A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a prominent sign.

7. 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, (498 reviews)
"First time there … was excellent location and great service :)"
Australia
Peter
The price is S$153
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Quest Mackay on Gordon
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a covered patio area.

8. 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 S$114
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Coral Cay Resort
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

9. Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites
4.0 star property
City Centre, 2.1 km from South Mackay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (380 reviews)
"The reception staff were so kind. The apartment was huge and we had a beautiful stay."
Australia
Victoria
The price is S$185
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites
A two-story building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

10. Shakespeare Motel

Shakespeare Motel
4.0 star property
1.9 km from South Mackay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (439 reviews)
"Clean, spacious, quiet.parking was good."
Australia
Frank
The price is S$122
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Shakespeare Motel
An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, a table, and chairs.

11. 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 S$117
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Mackay Rose Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a painting on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

12. 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 S$106
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Miners Lodge Motor Inn
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Marco Polo Hotel," a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

13. 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 S$146
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
The Marco Polo
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

14. 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, (484 reviews)
"Great location for a beach walk and good undercover parking =)"
Australia
Sam
The price is S$151
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Pacific Sands Apartments
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

15. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
4.0 star property
East Mackay, 2.8 km from South Mackay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (774 reviews)
"Friendly staff and clean room"
Australia
Elena-Lea
The price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

16. 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 S$116
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Country Plaza Motor Inn
A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

17. 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 S$185
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Rydges Mackay Suites
A covered outdoor area with a metal railing, a grassy lawn, and a view of a body of water and trees.

18. 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 S$103
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Mid City Motor Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk with a computer, and a ceiling fan.

19. Tropic Coast Motel

Tropic Coast Motel
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 2 km from South Mackay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (389 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 S$116
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Tropic Coast Motel
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a covered patio.

20. 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 S$126
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Alara Motor Inn
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Compare popular hotels in South Mackay

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL' sign, a covered entrance, and a visible 'Mark' sign in the background.
ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
615 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
174 reviews
View
A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a prominent sign.
Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
498 reviews
View
A view from a window overlooking a body of water with distant landforms, surrounded by lush greenery.
Ocean International
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
308 reviews
View
A two-story building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
Shakespeare Motel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
439 reviews
View

Where to stay in South Mackay

Find the best South Mackay areas 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 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.

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

Dolphin Heads

The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Dolphin Heads. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Eimeo Beach and Bucasia Beach are a few top sights nearby.

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 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.

Top South Mackay Hotel Reviews

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff and clean room"
Elena-Lea 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is South Mackay like?
South Mackay is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its beaches. Are you looking for South Mackay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Great Barrier Reef Arena and BB Print Stadium while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels will I be able to 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 accommodation options in South Mackay.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Mackay, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in South Mackay.
What is there to do in this Mackay neighbourhood?
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 neighbourhood. 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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