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Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (150 reviews)
"Always a great stay. Always clean, always welcoming, always so nice to know we will get a good night sleep here. "
Australia
George R
The price is P5,318
P5,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Exterior

Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 star property
City Centre, 1.8 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (471 reviews)
"Beautiful property, couldn't fault anything"
Australia
Ann
The price is P7,056
P7,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Quest Mackay on Gordon
View from property

Ocean International

Ocean International
3.0 star property
East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (302 reviews)
"Amazing staff and always a clean spotless room"
Australia
Hayley
The price is P7,136
P7,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Ocean International
Exterior

Shakespeare Motel

Shakespeare Motel
4.0 star property
1.5 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (421 reviews)
"Nice property."
Australia
Joanne
The price is P5,375
P5,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Shakespeare Motel
Exterior

Shamrock Gardens Motel

Shamrock Gardens Motel
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (269 reviews)
"Clean, lovely, friendly staff, nice pool, great spot "
Australia
Greg
The price is P6,558
P7,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Shamrock Gardens Motel
Children's play area - outdoor

Alara Motor Inn

Alara Motor Inn
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (384 reviews)
"Good for a one-night stay. "
Australia
Sonika
The price is P4,665
P5,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Alara Motor Inn
Beach

Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay
4.0 star property
City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (461 reviews)
"Excellent room Staff extremely helpful and pleasant"
Australia
Craig
The price is P8,199
P8,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Riviera Mackay
View from room

International Lodge

International Lodge
3.5 star property
City Centre, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (365 reviews)
"Well appointed and very clean. "
Australia
U
The price is P4,206
P4,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
International Lodge
Exterior

Mackay Resort Motel

Mackay Resort Motel
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"An excellent place to stop after a long journey. Friendly staff, lovely room, comfy bed and convenient location. "
Australia
Richard
The price is P5,561
P6,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Mackay Resort Motel
Pub, alfresco dining, open daily

ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (592 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Well kept rooms."
Australia
Nicole
The price is P5,376
P5,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
ibis Mackay
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
4.0 star property
East Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (753 reviews)
"Staff are always helpful and the room is clean and bed extremely comfortable. Would highly recommend"
Australia
Maureen
The price is P6,054
P6,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Restaurant

Coral Cay Resort

Coral Cay Resort
4.5 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (977 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Katie
The price is P5,631
P6,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Coral Cay Resort
Front of property

The Marco Polo

The Marco Polo
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (715 reviews)
"Friendly staff, late check-in is available. Room was clean and spacious. Free car park. Would stay again if in the area! Good value."
Australia
Lawrence
The price is P5,466
P6,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
The Marco Polo
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Country Plaza Motor Inn

Country Plaza Motor Inn
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (330 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable. Easy and roomy parking. The flight path overhead was interesting but acceptable. "
Australia
Shane
The price is P4,687
P5,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Country Plaza Motor Inn
Outdoor dining

MainStay Suites Mackay

MainStay Suites Mackay
4.5 star property
City Centre, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (203 reviews)
"Great amenities close to everything. Great staff"
Australia
Anne
The price is P8,486
P8,486 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
MainStay Suites Mackay
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Lanai Riverside Apartments

Lanai Riverside Apartments
4.5 star property
City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (451 reviews)
"A good stay very convenient."
Australia
Nigel
The price is P13,070
P13,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Lanai Riverside Apartments
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Tropic Coast Motel

Tropic Coast Motel
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (379 reviews)
"Needed the floor moped. It was extremely dirty. Every thing else was fine"
Australia
Jaimie
The price is P4,953
P5,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Tropic Coast Motel
Front of property

White Lace Motor Inn

White Lace Motor Inn
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (996 reviews)
"Easy parking."
Australia
Raymond
The price is P4,755
P5,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5
White Lace Motor Inn
Bar (on property)

Rydges Mackay Suites

Rydges Mackay Suites
4.0 star property
City Centre, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Was great"
Australia
Andrew
The price is P7,132
P7,846 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Rydges Mackay Suites
Garden

Casa Nostra Motel Mackay

Casa Nostra Motel Mackay
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (113 reviews)
"updated"
Australia
Julian
The price is P5,175
P5,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Casa Nostra Motel Mackay
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Compare popular hotels close to Great Barrier Reef Arena

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Beach nearby
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
150 reviews
View
Exterior
Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
471 reviews
View
View from property
Ocean International
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
302 reviews
View
Exterior
Shakespeare Motel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
421 reviews
View
Exterior
Shamrock Gardens Motel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
269 reviews
View

Top Great Barrier Reef Arena Hotel Reviews

ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay

8/10 Good
"Clean, convenient location, good facilities"
Stuart 2-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
ibis Mackay

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8.8/10 (154 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Barrier Reef Arena?
Great Barrier Reef Arena is located in Mackay. Travelers like this welcoming area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 13 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Great Barrier Reef Arena?
Ibis Mackay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.3 mi (2 km) from Great Barrier Reef Arena. Other good choices within 5 miles include Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel and Mackay Resort Motel.
How many hotels are there near Great Barrier Reef Arena?
Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Great Barrier Reef Arena.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Barrier Reef Arena, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Great Barrier Reef Arena.
What can I see and do near Great Barrier Reef Arena?
You can wander around Ken Burgess Orchid House, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, or Jubilee Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Far Beach, Town Beach, and Illawong Beach. Create some family memories at Bluewater Lagoon and Mackay Leisure Centre.