Best Hotels in Mackay (2026) — 40 Top-Rated Stays | IMPT
Updated May 2026 · verified reviews

The best hotels in Mackay for 2026.

40 top-rated hotels in Mackay, Australia, ranked by verified guest reviews. Live prices, instant booking, free cancellation — same rates as Booking.com.

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Where to stay in Mackay.

Looking for a hotel in Mackay? We've ranked the 40 best-reviewed stays in the city so you can compare ratings, location, and price in one place. Every hotel below has verified guest reviews and shows the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com or direct — search your dates to see live availability.

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40top-rated hotels
12rated 4★ or higher
7,668verified guest reviews
3.6/5average guest score

Across the 40 best-reviewed hotels in Mackay, 12 carry a 4-star rating or higher and together they hold 7,668 verified guest reviews. The highest-rated right now is Discovery Parks Mackay at 3.4/5. Whether you want a central base for sightseeing or a quieter, better-value area, the list below lets you compare location, star rating and real guest scores side by side before you book — at the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com.

Top picks

40 best hotels in Mackay.

Ranked by verified guest rating. Tap any hotel to see live rates, photos and rooms.

Discovery Parks Mackay — hotel in Mackay#13.4/5
★★

Discovery Parks Mackay

Mackay, Australia

3.4/5 · 645 reviews

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Mantra Mackay — hotel in Mackay#25.0/5
★★★★

Mantra Mackay

Mackay, Australia

5.0/5 · 617 reviews

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The Resort @ Dolphin Heads — hotel in Mackay#32.7/5
★★★

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads

Mackay, Australia

2.7/5 · 489 reviews

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Ocean View Resort Apartment — hotel in Mackay#42.7/5
★★★★

Ocean View Resort Apartment

Mackay, Australia

2.7/5 · 489 reviews

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The Metropolitan Hotel — hotel in Mackay#54.7/5
★★★

The Metropolitan Hotel

Mackay, Australia

4.7/5 · 444 reviews

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Rydges Mackay Suites — hotel in Mackay#63.0/5
★★★★

Rydges Mackay Suites

Mackay, Australia

3.0/5 · 375 reviews

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Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel — hotel in Mackay#74.0/5
★★★★

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

Mackay, Australia

4.0/5 · 324 reviews

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Mid City Motor Inn — hotel in Mackay#85.0/5
★★★

Mid City Motor Inn

Mackay, Australia

5.0/5 · 305 reviews

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Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel Official — hotel in Mackay#91.4/5
★★★★

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel Official

Mackay, Australia

1.4/5 · 303 reviews

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The Park Mackay — hotel in Mackay#104.4/5
★★★

The Park Mackay

Mackay, Australia

4.4/5 · 292 reviews

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Mycow Accommodation Mackay — hotel in Mackay#113.7/5
★★

Mycow Accommodation Mackay

Mackay, Australia

3.7/5 · 279 reviews

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Hotel Mackay — hotel in Mackay#124.4/5
★★

Hotel Mackay

Mackay, Australia

4.4/5 · 274 reviews

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Quest Mackay on Gordon — hotel in Mackay#133.7/5
★★★★

Quest Mackay on Gordon

Mackay, Australia

3.7/5 · 260 reviews

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Shakespeare Motel — hotel in Mackay#145.0/5
★★★★

Shakespeare Motel

Mackay, Australia

5.0/5 · 259 reviews

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Cool Palms Motel — hotel in Mackay#152.7/5
★★★

Cool Palms Motel

Mackay, Australia

2.7/5 · 255 reviews

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The Marco Polo Hotel — hotel in Mackay#162.4/5
★★★★

The Marco Polo Hotel

Mackay, Australia

2.4/5 · 254 reviews

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Coral Sands Motel — hotel in Mackay#173.4/5
★★★

Coral Sands Motel

Mackay, Australia

3.4/5 · 196 reviews

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Carmila Sands Motel — hotel in Mackay#184.7/5
★★★

Carmila Sands Motel

Mackay, Australia

4.7/5 · 193 reviews

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Paradise Motel — hotel in Mackay#192.7/5
★★★

Paradise Motel

Mackay, Australia

2.7/5 · 182 reviews

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Mcguire's Cbd Hotel — hotel in Mackay#202.7/5
★★

Mcguire's Cbd Hotel

Mackay, Australia

2.7/5 · 180 reviews

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Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites — hotel in Mackay#213.0/5
★★★★

Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

Mackay, Australia

3.0/5 · 178 reviews

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Broken River Mountain Resort — hotel in Mackay#224.4/5
★★★

Broken River Mountain Resort

Mackay, Australia

4.4/5 · 160 reviews

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Taylors Hotel — hotel in Mackay#234.7/5
★★

Taylors Hotel

Mackay, Australia

4.7/5 · 159 reviews

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Riviera Mackay — hotel in Mackay#241.0/5
★★★★

Riviera Mackay

Mackay, Australia

1.0/5 · 146 reviews

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MainStay Suites Mackay — hotel in Mackay#253.7/5
★★★★

MainStay Suites Mackay

Mackay, Australia

3.7/5 · 138 reviews

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Illawong Beach Resort — hotel in Mackay#263.0/5
★★★

Illawong Beach Resort

Mackay, Australia

3.0/5 · 113 reviews

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Hotel Beachside — hotel in Mackay#275.0/5
★★★

Hotel Beachside

Mackay, Australia

5.0/5 · 104 reviews

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City Gates Motel — hotel in Mackay#283.7/5
★★

City Gates Motel

Mackay, Australia

3.7/5 · 30 reviews

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Hi Way Units Motel — hotel in Mackay#295.0/5
★★★

Hi Way Units Motel

Mackay, Australia

5.0/5 · 25 reviews

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Excellent Location Modern Hotel Room In Mackay — hotel in Mackay#300.0/5
★★★

Excellent Location Modern Hotel Room In Mackay

Mackay, Australia

0.0/5 · 0 reviews

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Taylors Hotel — hotel in Mackay#310.0/5
★★

Taylors Hotel

Mackay, Australia

0.0/5 · 0 reviews

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Carmila Sands Motel — hotel in Mackay#320.0/5
★★★

Carmila Sands Motel

Mackay, Australia

0.0/5 · 0 reviews

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Ocean View Resort Apartment — hotel in Mackay#330.0/5
★★★★

Ocean View Resort Apartment

Mackay, Australia

0.0/5 · 0 reviews

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Galaxy Mackay Motor Inn — hotel in Mackay#340.0/5
★★★

Galaxy Mackay Motor Inn

Mackay, Australia

0.0/5 · 0 reviews

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Bel air Motel — hotel in Mackay#350.0/5
★★★

Bel air Motel

Mackay, Australia

0.0/5 · 0 reviews

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Galaxy Mackay Motor Inn — hotel in Mackay#360.0/5
★★★

Galaxy Mackay Motor Inn

Mackay, Australia

0.0/5 · 0 reviews

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Bel air Motel — hotel in Mackay#380.0/5
★★★

Bel air Motel

Mackay, Australia

0.0/5 · 0 reviews

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Mackay Motor Inn — hotel in Mackay#390.0/5
★★★

Mackay Motor Inn

Mackay, Australia

0.0/5 · 0 reviews

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What are the best hotels in Mackay?
The top-rated hotel in Mackay right now is Discovery Parks Mackay (3.4/5 from 645 verified reviews). This page ranks 40 of the best-reviewed hotels in Mackay, Australia, updated for 2026.
How much does a hotel in Mackay cost?
Nightly prices in Mackay vary by season, location, and star rating. IMPT shows live rates that match Booking.com and Expedia — search your dates to see the current price for any hotel on this page.
Which area of Mackay is best to stay in?
It depends on your trip: central districts suit first-time visitors and sightseeing, while quieter neighbourhoods offer better value. Every hotel below shows its exact location so you can pick what fits your plans.
Can I book a hotel in Mackay with free cancellation?
Yes — most hotels in Mackay offer free cancellation up to check-in. Filter for free-cancellation rates when you search your dates.
Are these Mackay hotels good for families?
Many of the Mackay hotels listed include family rooms, and you can set the number of guests and rooms when you search. Each listing shows star rating and verified guest scores to help you choose.

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