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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.3/5
Great
983 reviews
1.6km from downtown
Fitness
Business center
14K+ people booked
AUD137.88
Based on rates from 18 Sep
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
2.6km from downtown
Business center
15K+ people booked
AUD129.31
Based on rates from 14 Sep
1/5

International Lodge Motel

International Lodge
4.5/5
Fantastic
367 reviews
500m from downtown
5K+ people booked
AUD128.81
Based on rates from 11 Sep
1/5
4.2/5
Great
258 reviews
500m from Heron Island Dock | Close to the beach
3K+ people booked
AUD215.33
Based on rates from 19 Sep
1/5
4.2/5
Great
1K+ reviews
300m from downtown
Swimming pool
Fitness
15K+ people booked
AUD244.96
Based on rates from 28 Sep
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
481 reviews
200m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
7K+ people booked
AUD173.37
Based on rates from 13 Sep
1/5
4.2/5
Great
376 reviews
500m from downtown
5K+ people booked
AUD232.65
Based on rates from 11 Sep
1/5
3.9/5
Good
119 reviews
400m from downtown
1K+ people booked
AUD145.44
Based on rates from 16 Sep
1/5
4.4/5
Great
599 reviews
700m from Mackay Airport
Fitness
Business center
8K+ people booked
AUD127.72
Based on rates from 19 Sep
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
427 reviews
900m from downtown
6K+ people booked
AUD137.90
Based on rates from 11 Sep
1/5

Discovery Parks - Mackay

Built in 2026
3.9/5
Good
225 reviews
1.8km from Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard
3K+ people booked
AUD128.36
Based on rates from 7 Oct
1/5
4.2/5
Great
1K+ reviews
2.1km from downtown
15K+ people booked
AUD127.67
Based on rates from 12 Sep

Top rated hotels in Mackay

1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
155 reviews
2.5km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
AUD134.04
1/5

Riviera Mackay

Just renovated
4.6/5
Fantastic
461 reviews
700m from downtown
AUD190.11
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
270 reviews
2.8km from downtown
Business center
AUD169.25
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
481 reviews
200m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
AUD173.37
1/5
International Lodge
4.5/5
Fantastic
367 reviews
500m from downtown
AUD128.81
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
388 reviews
2.0km from downtown
Business center
AUD146.43
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
2.6km from downtown
Business center
AUD129.31
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
427 reviews
900m from downtown
AUD137.90
1/5
4.4/5
Great
872 reviews
300m from Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard
Fitness
Business center
AUD164.66
1/5
4.4/5
Great
452 reviews
800m from downtown
Fitness
AUD283.99
1/5
4.4/5
Great
599 reviews
700m from Mackay Airport
Fitness
Business center
AUD127.72
1/5
4.4/5
Great
333 reviews
1.9km from downtown
AUD110.55

Luxury hotels in Mackay

1/5
4.4/5
Great
872 reviews
300m from Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard
Fitness
Business center
AUD164.66
1/5
4.3/5
Great
983 reviews
1.6km from downtown
Fitness
Business center
AUD137.88
1/5
4.3/5
Great
717 reviews
2.0km from downtown
AUD135.97
1/5
4.2/5
Great
258 reviews
500m from Heron Island Dock | Close to the beach
AUD215.33
1/5
International Lodge
4.5/5
Fantastic
367 reviews
500m from downtown
AUD128.81
1/5
4.3/5
Great
381 reviews
2.7km from downtown
AUD122.31
1/5
4.4/5
Great
452 reviews
800m from downtown
Fitness
AUD283.99
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
388 reviews
2.0km from downtown
Business center
AUD146.43
1/5
3.8/5
Good
322 reviews
2.7km from downtown
AUD152.56
1/5

Riviera Mackay

Just renovated
4.6/5
Fantastic
461 reviews
700m from downtown
AUD190.11
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
2.6km from downtown
Business center
AUD129.31
1/5
4.4/5
Great
599 reviews
700m from Mackay Airport
Fitness
Business center
AUD127.72

Mackay at a glance

When are Mackay hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
$250
$200
$150
$100
$50
Avg $121 Cheapest $89 Priciest $225
Jul Aug Oct Nov Dec Feb

The cheapest month is July at around USD 89 per night, roughly 60% below the priciest month in October — avoid October if you want lower rates. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – February 2026.

How much do Mackay hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$150
$100
$50
$0
$114
Premium
$111
Luxury

Premium hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort at about USD 114 per night; prices jump up to luxury by about USD 3, giving a top-to-bottom ratio of 1 that shows little difference between tiers. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

1 daysLast-minute
108 daysTypical
132 daysEarly

Travellers from Australia typically book around 108 days ahead, which suggests planning well in advance for the pricey October period. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Mackay hotels

Quick snapshot of staying in Mackay

Staying in Mackay shows very little spread between the most affordable and the most premium options — top and bottom nightly rates are roughly level — and the best balance sits in the premium tier. If you want practical value without stretching to the highest category, the premium tier usually offers the smartest compromise.

How hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy options are limited in the data set, so the main comparison starts with standard and moves up: the premium tier sits above standard as the best-value pick for most travellers, offering noticeably more comfort for a modest step up. The biggest price decision point is the jump from premium to luxury — moving into luxury is the clearer premium choice rather than a small incremental upgrade. Luxury rooms sit at the top of the scale and suit travellers after extra comfort or a special stay; premium is the most sensible middle ground for typical trips.

When travellers from Australia tend to book

For travellers from Australia, the cheapest typical rates appear in July and the priciest in October, so July is the better month for a budget-led trip. Rooms here are commonly booked well in advance — travellers typically secure accommodation around 108 days ahead, and bookings are even earlier in the priciest period, so plan ahead if you travel in October.

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