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2 Oct - 4 Oct
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Our top choices for Ball Bay cheap hotels

A beach scene with a kangaroo in the foreground and a family in the background.
A waterslide with two slides, a wooden platform, and a pool area surrounded by trees.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a view of the outdoors.
A covered outdoor deck with a wooden staircase leading to a glass door, a white railing, and a view of a patio area with green chairs.

1. Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park

Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park
Cape Hillsborough
United States
Alicia Jane
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park
A well-maintained grassy area with palm trees, sun loungers, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
An aerial view of a coastal property with a swimming pool, two houses, and a beach.
A beach with palm trees, a clear sky, and the ocean.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

2. Comfort Resort Blue Pacific

Comfort Resort Blue Pacific
Blacks Beach
Australia
Ben
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Comfort Resort Blue Pacific
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a bar area.
A wooden table and chairs under a pergola with a view of a grassy area and palm trees.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, white walls, and a tiled floor. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining, and there are potted plants and flowers on the tables.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.

3. The Resort @ Dolphin Heads

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads
Dolphin Heads
Australia
Stephen
AU$144
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and string lights.
A bar area with wooden cabinets, shelves of bottles, and a coffee machine.
A hotel with a prominent windmill, a curved roof, and a sign that reads "The Mill."
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a plant, and a painting on the wall.

4. Windmill Motel and Events Centre

Windmill Motel and Events Centre
Mount Pleasant
Australia
Tammara
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Windmill Motel and Events Centre
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A row of white front-loading washing machines in a public laundromat with tiled floors.
A row of single-story, white buildings with green roofs, numbered 19, along a paved street.
A fenced pool area with palm trees and lounge chairs.

5. Central Tourist Park

Central Tourist Park
North Mackay
Australia
Md Bahar
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Central Tourist Park
A swimming pool with a water feature, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
An outdoor dining area with a view of the marina, palm trees, and a grassy landscape.
A modern hotel lobby with wooden furniture, large windows, and indoor plants.
A bar area with wooden bar counter and stools, shelves with bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

6. Mantra Mackay

Mantra Mackay
Mackay Harbour
Canada
Laurie
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Mantra Mackay
A couple fishing on a beach during sunset.
A view from a room with a wooden desk and a chair, overlooking a street with parked cars and a line of trees.
A bar area with a sign reading "THE BOATHOUSE" and various beer taps.
A spacious indoor venue with multiple round tables set for dining, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and hanging lights.

7. Mackay Seabreeze Apartments

Mackay Seabreeze Apartments
Slade Point
Australia
Justin
AU$183
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Mackay Seabreeze Apartments
A covered outdoor area with a metal railing, a grassy lawn, and a view of a body of water and trees.
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and palm trees, a small table with chairs, and a mounted TV.
A hotel room with a large mirror, two beds, a desk with a computer, and a view of greenery outside.
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fenced lawn area.

8. Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn
City Centre
Australia
John
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Mid City Motor Inn
A wooden deck with a lounge chair and a table, a book, and a bottle of wine.
A beach scene with palm trees and the sun setting over the ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a shaded area, surrounded by buildings and trees.
A compact, well-lit tent with a kitchenette, a bunk bed, and a seating area with a book and a bowl of succulents.

9. BIG4 Mackay Blacks Beach Holiday Park

BIG4 Mackay Blacks Beach Holiday Park
Blacks Beach
Australia
Emily
AU$247
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
BIG4 Mackay Blacks Beach Holiday Park
A hotel with outdoor seating and a sign for Great Northern Brewing Co.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a dining table, chairs, a small countertop with a toaster, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A billiards table, a bar area, and a welcome sign in a room with a wooden ceiling and a vending machine.
A bar area with stools and tables, a television screen, and a sign reading "WELCOME TO THE KODYONG".

10. Kooyong Hotel

Kooyong Hotel
North Mackay
Australia
Vaughn
AU$90
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kooyong Hotel
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Top Ball Bay Hotel Reviews

Shakespeare Motel

Shakespeare Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Great spot to stop for the night and reset. The beds were comfortable and the room was very neat and tidy for the price. The Bowls club nearby had great dinner options!"
Patrick 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Shakespeare Motel

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When is the best time for a budget trip to Ball Bay?
Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to Ball Bay, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 20°C. The rainiest months in Ball Bay are March, January, February and December, with each month seeing an average of 263 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Ball Bay?
You don't have to spend a fortune to get to know Ball Bay. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then fill your itinerary with sights that cost very little. Enjoy the outdoors at Cape Hillsborough National Park and Ball Bay Beach, or hunt for bargains with some shopping at Hibiscus Shopping Centre.
How can I get to Ball Bay and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Ball Bay is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The closest airport is Mackay, QLD (MKY), situated 22.2 mi (35.7 km) away. Ball Bay might not have many public transport choices so renting a car could be a reasonable alternative to explore the area.

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