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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
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 beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

2. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay
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 multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a prominent sign.

3. Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 star property
City Centre
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
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Quest Mackay on Gordon
A covered outdoor area with a metal railing, a grassy lawn, and a view of a body of water and trees.

4. Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn
3.5 star property
City Centre
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
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Mid City Motor Inn
A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by a fenced patio area.

5. Sun Plaza Motel Mackay

Sun Plaza Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
West Mackay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (432 reviews)
"Cheap and clean hekpful staff"
Australia
david
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Sun Plaza Motel Mackay
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

6. Coral Cay Resort

Coral Cay Resort
4.5 star property
West Mackay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (992 reviews)
"Great staff and clean room comfortable bed and pillows"
Australia
Angela
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Coral Cay Resort
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.

7. White Lace Motor Inn

White Lace Motor Inn
4.0 star property
West Mackay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"Awesome place and great staff"
Australia
Paul
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
White Lace Motor Inn
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

8. Mackay Resort Motel

Mackay Resort Motel
4.0 star property
West Mackay
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
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Mackay Resort Motel
A cafe with wooden tables and stools, a bar area, and shelves with potted plants.

9. Rydges Mackay Suites

Rydges Mackay Suites
4.0 star property
City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Sam
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Rydges Mackay Suites
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
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
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Top South Mackay 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 15 hours ago
Shakespeare Motel

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Scoping out the transportation options in South Mackay can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is Mackay, QLD (MKY), 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away. South Mackay may not have many public transport choices so a rental car could be an economical alternative to see more of the area.

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