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Our top choices for Ooralea hotels

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

1. ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay, 3.9 km from Ooralea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (611 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 AU$165
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
ibis Mackay
A restaurant with a wooden bar, multiple tables, and chairs.

2. Boomerang Motor Hotel

Boomerang Motor Hotel
3.0 star property
West Mackay, 2.1 km from Ooralea
6.8 out of 10, (205 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful- food was great - parking great"
Australia
Joanne
The price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Boomerang Motor Hotel
A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

3. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay, 5.7 km from Ooralea
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (170 reviews)
"Lovely motel in great location run by some very kind people!"
Australia
Justin
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

4. Mackay Resort Motel

Mackay Resort Motel
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 3.6 km from Ooralea
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The bed was amazing and far exceeded my expectations!! I look forward to staying again. Particularly when the restaurant reopens. Great location near the IGA and the hospital is an easy walk."
Australia
Melanie
The price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Mackay Resort Motel
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a gazebo.

5. Shamrock Gardens Motel

Shamrock Gardens Motel
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 3.4 km from Ooralea
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (271 reviews)
"Great location and large rooms."
Australia
Stephen
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Shamrock Gardens Motel
A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by a fenced patio area.

6. Sun Plaza Motel Mackay

Sun Plaza Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
West Mackay, 4.5 km from Ooralea
7.6 out of 10, Good, (433 reviews)
"Cheap and clean hekpful staff"
Australia
david
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Sun Plaza Motel Mackay
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and string lights.

7. Windmill Motel and Events Centre

Windmill Motel and Events Centre
4.0 star property
Mount Pleasant, 6.2 km from Ooralea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (772 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Windmill Motel and Events Centre
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.

8. White Lace Motor Inn

White Lace Motor Inn
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 4.1 km from Ooralea
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"Awesome place and great staff"
Australia
Paul
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
White Lace Motor Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a painting on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

9. Miners Lodge Motor Inn

Miners Lodge Motor Inn
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 4.2 km from Ooralea
7.8 out of 10, Good, (362 reviews)
"Great stay and excellent people! Would stay again!!"
United States
Rebecca
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Miners Lodge Motor Inn
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Marco Polo Hotel," a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

10. The Marco Polo

The Marco Polo
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 4.3 km from Ooralea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (723 reviews)
"Perfect…be aware you are near the airport."
Australia
Marcus
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
The Marco Polo
A view from a window overlooking a body of water with distant landforms, surrounded by lush greenery.

11. Ocean International

Ocean International
3.0 star property
East Mackay, 5.7 km from Ooralea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (307 reviews)
"Good place good location good service"
Australia
Joel
The price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Ocean International
An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, a table, and chairs.

12. Mackay Rose Motel

Mackay Rose Motel
3.0 star property
West Mackay, 3.5 km from Ooralea
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (187 reviews)
"Very clean rooms..pool area excellent & great parking space"
Australia
Dwayne
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Mackay Rose Motel
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

13. Coral Cay Resort

Coral Cay Resort
4.5 star property
West Mackay, 4.7 km from Ooralea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (993 reviews)
"Great staff and clean room comfortable bed and pillows"
Australia
Angela
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Coral Cay Resort
A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk with a computer, and a ceiling fan.

14. Tropic Coast Motel

Tropic Coast Motel
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 3.6 km from Ooralea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (387 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 AU$121
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Tropic Coast Motel
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a covered patio.

15. Alara Motor Inn

Alara Motor Inn
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 4.3 km from Ooralea
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (392 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 AU$155
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Alara Motor Inn
A covered outdoor area with a metal railing, a grassy lawn, and a view of a body of water and trees.

16. Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn
3.5 star property
City Centre, 6.3 km from Ooralea
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (752 reviews)
"Good value, good location, lovely bloke running it."
Australia
John
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mid City Motor Inn
A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a prominent sign.

17. Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 star property
City Centre, 6.2 km from Ooralea
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (494 reviews)
"Value for money. Good place to stay."
Australia
Veronica
The price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Quest Mackay on Gordon
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

18. Country Plaza Motor Inn

Country Plaza Motor Inn
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 4.4 km from Ooralea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (338 reviews)
"Ideal location"
Australia
Maree
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Country Plaza Motor Inn
A two-story building with a pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

19. Casa Nostra Motel Mackay

Casa Nostra Motel Mackay
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 4.5 km from Ooralea
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (118 reviews)
"All good for our stay. Convenient for our purpose. Reasonable tariff for a big sporting weekend in Mackay."
Australia
Ross
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Casa Nostra Motel Mackay
An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, large windows, and red pillars.

20. Reef Resort Motel

Reef Resort Motel
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 3.5 km from Ooralea
7.6 out of 10, Good, (322 reviews)
"Friendly reception very cleanand convenient to local shops"
Australia
Rodney
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Reef Resort Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Ooralea

Find the best Ooralea 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 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 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, ocean, and distant industrial structures.

South Mackay

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

A coastal landscape with a large island surrounded by calm blue waters, featuring rocky outcrops and dense greenery.

West Mackay

West Mackay is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pioneer Valley and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.

Top Ooralea Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Ooralea

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were superb - professional and knowledgeable. The hotel is in a wonderful place for travel, food and views. We sat on the balcony and enjoyed the sunset and then the sunrise the next morning - quite gorgeous. We would be pleased to visit this hotel again"
Ralph 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Ooralea?
The best time to go to Ooralea, Queensland, is during the dry season, which runs from May to October.

During these months, you'll experience clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and lower humidity, making it ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the region without the disruption of heavy rainfall. The average daytime temperatures sit pleasantly in the mid-20s Celsius, great for enjoying the local attractions.

This period is particularly appealing for those looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty, whether it's a stroll through the local parks or visiting nearby coastal areas. The reduced humidity means a more pleasant experience overall, especially if you're sensitive to tropical climates.

While Ooralea itself is quite residential, its proximity to Mackay means that the dry season also offers the best conditions for visiting attractions like the Botanic Gardens or taking a trip to the marina.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
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