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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef Arena hotels

Beach nearby

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, (144 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay"
Australia
John
The price is P5,765
P6,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Lake

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, (458 reviews)
"Great place to stay, very quiet and clean"
Australia
Bevan
The price is P6,782
P7,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Exterior

Shakespeare Motel

Shakespeare Motel
4.0 star property
1.5 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (407 reviews)
"Great room and staff "
Australia
peter
The price is P5,441
P5,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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, (265 reviews)
"Clean, lovely, friendly staff, nice pool, great spot "
Australia
Greg
The price is P6,089
P6,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Shamrock Gardens Motel
View from property

Ocean International

Ocean International
3.0 star property
East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (300 reviews)
"Amazing staff and always a clean spotless room"
Australia
Hayley
The price is P7,015
P7,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Ocean International
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, (997 reviews)
"The room was clean, close to everything."
Australia
Neville
The price is P5,480
P6,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Mackay Resort Motel
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, (361 reviews)
"Nice clean room easy keysafe access"
Australia
Tangimetua
The price is P5,896
P5,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
International Lodge
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, (452 reviews)
"As always i enjoy my stay here. "
South Africa
Guy
The price is P8,220
P8,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Riviera Mackay
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, (575 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location nice breakfast!"
Australia
Pia
The price is P5,749
P6,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
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, (730 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Staff are friendly and helpful. Room clean comfy bed and spotless bathroom. Would highly recommend "
Australia
Maureen
The price is P5,045
P5,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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, (960 reviews)
"My husban and I have stayed here a few times before and is always a great stay. Staff are fantastic and friendly. Coral Cay resort is our go to for when we need an overnight stay while travelling. "
Australia
Jacqueline
The price is P5,549
P6,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Coral Cay Resort
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, (319 reviews)
"Clean but noisy guests during the night."
Australia
Samantha
The price is P4,546
P5,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Country Plaza Motor Inn
Outdoor pool

Galaxy Mackay Motor Inn

Galaxy Mackay Motor Inn
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (108 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious and clean, staff friendly and polite. "
Australia
Tammy
The price is P5,308
P5,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Galaxy Mackay Motor Inn
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, (710 reviews)
"Staff courteous room clean very spacious "
Australia
Nicole
The price is P5,366
P5,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
The Marco Polo
Bar (on property)

Rydges Mackay Suites

Rydges Mackay Suites
4.0 star property
City Centre, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Easy fast check in, Guy at reception was friendly and helpful, clean room, comfy bed, great shower but couldnt get channels on T.V but was ok with me as I just slept. "
Australia
Troy
The price is P5,726
P6,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Rydges Mackay Suites
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 P9,572
P9,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
MainStay Suites Mackay
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, (373 reviews)
"Yes. The whole room was spot on. Staff very very friendly "
Australia
Michael
The price is P4,863
P5,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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, (971 reviews)
"parking was easy"
Australia
Douglas
The price is P4,840
P5,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
White Lace Motor Inn
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Coral Sands Motel

Coral Sands Motel
3.5 star property
City Centre, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (566 reviews)
"Room was spotless and host was very friendly and courteous Close to all types of eating venues Enjoyed our stay"
Australia
Karen
The price is P5,195
P5,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Coral Sands Motel
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites
4.0 star property
City Centre, 1.5 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (364 reviews)
"Great staff, pool was lovely"
Australia
karen
The price is P7,955
P8,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites
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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
144 reviews
View
Lake
Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
458 reviews
View
Exterior
Shakespeare Motel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
407 reviews
View
Exterior
Shamrock Gardens Motel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
265 reviews
View
View from property
Ocean International
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
300 reviews
View

Top Great Barrier Reef Arena Hotel Reviews

Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn

6/10 Okay
"Breakfast was good Our room needed some renovations in the bathroom Needed to ask for soap and toilet paper "
Sandra 5-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Mid City Motor Inn

Hotels near other Great Barrier Reef Arena attractions

Harrup Park

4.4/5 (154 reviews)
Harrup Park is just one of the places to see in Mackay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along this relaxing area's marina, or simply enjoy its cafes.
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Mackay Basketball Stadium

Catch an event at Mackay Basketball Stadium during your trip to Mackay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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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 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Great Barrier Reef Arena?
Located a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Great Barrier Reef Arena, Shakespeare Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within 5 miles include Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel and Coral Cay Resort.
How many hotels are there near Great Barrier Reef Arena?
Expedia has 14 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, Jubilee Park, or Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens 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.