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Coral Sands Motel

3.5 star property
Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, lounge in the garden, or retreat to their rooms at this motel where attentive staff make every moment easier

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Located near Mackay Entertainment Centre, Coral Sands Motel offers an outdoor pool, garden sun loungers, and free WiFi. Enjoy cooked-to-order meals at the restaurant and unwind at the bar. Helpful staff provide luggage storage.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen or twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room (Dollar Saver)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster oven
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Upgrade

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Upgrade

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Standard with Bath

King Standard with Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located near a boardwalk, Coral Sands Motel is in City Centre, a neighbourhood in Mackay. Caneland Central and Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Harrup Park and Bucasia Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Bluewater Lagoon. Visit our Mackay travel guide
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44 Macalister Street, Mackay, QLD, 4740

What's nearby

  • Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jubilee Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caneland Central
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bluewater Lagoon
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Harrup Park
    5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Mackay Station
    11 min drive
  • Mackay, QLD (MKY)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hungry Jack's
    7 min walk
  • Mojos
    8 min walk
  • Austral Hotel
    5 min walk
  • Zambrero
    3 min walk
  • Woodman's Axe
    3 min walk

About this property

Coral Sands Motel

Motel near Harrup Park
Located close to Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre and Bluewater Lagoon, Coral Sands Motel provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Coral Sands Motel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 10 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10.00 to 50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Coral Sands Mackay
Coral Sands Motel Mackay
Coral Sands Motel Motel
Coral Sands Motel Mackay
Coral Sands Motel Motel Mackay

Frequently asked questions

Does Coral Sands Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Coral Sands Motel?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coral Sands Motel on 10 Mar 2026 start from AU$137, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Coral Sands Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Coral Sands Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Coral Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Coral Sands Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Coral Sands Motel located?

Located in City Centre, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre and Bluewater Lagoon. Caneland Central and Harrup Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Coral Sands Motel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 565 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and host was very friendly and courteous Close to all types of eating venues Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mangesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really good place.. helpful staff. Close to the restaurant and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of eating options within walking distance plus very quick check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

A W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and comfortable , reception excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean, pleasant room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, center of town. Good amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mangesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.. lots of opt Ions for dining
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good, staff super friendly, undercover car parking is a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaiday

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. I've previously stayed at this motel. I'm used to it's location and nearby conveniences. :-)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to a few places to eat
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While it is an ageing property, everything is extremely clean and just what is needed for a short stay in Mackay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Easy access to shops. Also I felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kharma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was great, room tidy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and Reception staff was friendly. However we would have liked the housekeeping to maintain the rooms a bit better by making the beds and resupplying the toiletries daily for us. We were there on a 3 day stay over.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and comfortable acccommodation in a very convenient location, the attached Chinese restaurant with quick and tasty meals is a real bonus. Only downer was poor internet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy, bed was comfortable. Walking distance to all restaurant's, everything you needed. Owner was lovely, explained everything and where to go for meals. The property is old but very comfortable, would go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful welcome from Sally! Great location! Comfortable beds! 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zakk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff and great rooms. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Becca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are great. Top location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean tidy and presentable with customer focus and will be coming back when I visit Mackay Again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Reasonably quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained room with comfortable bed. Value for money. Easy walk to dining options too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025