Mackay

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Cape Hillsborough National Park showing cuddly or friendly animals and a sunset
Cape Hillsborough National Park featuring a sunset and general coastal views as well as a couple
Cape Hillsborough National Park showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and landscape views
Cape Hillsborough National Park showing cuddly or friendly animals

Where to stay in Mackay

Out on the southern break wall over looking the sugar stacks as the sun sets.

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.

Mackay Harbour
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Dolphin Heads

Dolphin Heads is well-liked for its restaurants and gardens. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Eimeo Beach and Bucasia Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Dolphin Heads
Mackay showing general coastal views, landscape views and a bay or harbor

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are top sights worth seeing.

City Centre
The magnificent orchid

North Mackay

Travelers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

North Mackay
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Blacks Beach

Visitors to Blacks Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blacks Beach Park is worth a stop.

Blacks Beach
Looking out from the Illawong beach resort. One of many beach resorts in the area

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.

South Mackay
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

4 out of 5
2C East Gordon Street, East Mackay, QLD
The price is AED 324 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
AED 324
AED 324 total
28 Sep - 29 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (691 reviews)
"Room was clean and quite, Cafe could of offered better choices for breakfast but was ok ."

Reviewed on 18 September 2025

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Coral Cay Resort

Coral Cay Resort

4.5 out of 5
14-18 Nebo Rd, West Mackay, QLD
The price is AED 307 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
AED 307
AED 341 total
29 Sep - 30 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly motel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (924 reviews)
"Good clean easy place to stop in."

Reviewed on 9 September 2025

Coral Cay Resort
ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay

4 out of 5
Christensen Crescent, Mackay Airport, South Mackay, QLD
The price is AED 315 per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
AED 315
AED 346 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (538 reviews)
Highly recommend
"The service was good class and the front office nanager at check in was engaging, professional and provided a warm welcome. The only issue, which is really a personal option, the matress on the bed was very soft and provided little support."

Reviewed on 18 September 2025

ibis Mackay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pacific Sands Apartments

Pacific Sands Apartments

4.5 out of 5
3 Kirribilli Avenue, East Mackay, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (437 reviews)
"Good size & handy having the kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Lovely views. Just needs some maintenance (shelves broken in the showers, front door damaged, etc)."

Reviewed on 10 September 2025

Pacific Sands Apartments
Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay

4 out of 5
5 - 7 Nelson St, Mackay, QLD
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (438 reviews)
"Nikki is great"

Reviewed on 8 September 2025

Riviera Mackay
Lanai Riverside Apartments

Lanai Riverside Apartments

4.5 out of 5
20 River Street, Mackay, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (443 reviews)
"We loved our stay. Will always stay again. Close to everything you need. All within walking distance."

Reviewed on 20 September 2025

Lanai Riverside Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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