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A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

A large sign for Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay with a contact phone number.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with wicker chairs and a small table.

1. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Pamela

SAR 315

SAR 463 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a prominent sign.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a sign for 'Quest', and a 'Family Dental' clinic at the ground level.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a city view through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

2. Quest Mackay on Gordon

City Centre, 1.8 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Veronica

SAR 431

SAR 476 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a gazebo.

An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, tables, and chairs, surrounded by greenery and plants.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass at a bar with a drinks menu sign in the background.

A person holding a plate with food and a chalkboard menu listing specials.

3. Shamrock Gardens Motel

West Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Stephen

SAR 406

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and dense green foliage.

A swimming pool with a water slide, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story hotel building.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A wooden boardwalk through a dense forest with large trees and lush greenery.

4. Riviera Mackay

City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Colin

SAR 599

SAR 599 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A two-story building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

A two-story building with a brick facade, large windows with decorative grills, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a garden area with flowers and shrubs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a brick wall.

A pool area with a sign for the Shakespeare Motel and a restaurant named Romeo & Juliet's.

5. Shakespeare Motel

1.5 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Frank

SAR 330

SAR 364 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A hotel with a covered driveway, a large arched window, and a sign indicating a night bell.

A pathway leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

6. Mackay Resort Motel

West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Darryl

SAR 337

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a covered patio.

A neatly made bed with a tray holding a glass vase with a plant, a teapot, and a cup of tea.

A covered outdoor seating area with a white table and black chairs, a wall covered with climbing plants, and a tiled floor.

A modern building with a covered entrance, a signboard for 'Alara Motor Inn', and a reception area.

7. Alara Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Gabriele

SAR 335

SAR 369 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, and artwork on the wall.

An exterior of the International Lodge Motel with a reception area, a number 40 sign, and outdoor seating.

An International Lodge Motel building with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A reception desk with a large mirror, framed certificates, and a small plant.

8. International Lodge

City Centre, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Anonymous traveler

SAR 379

SAR 379 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A bar area with shelves of wine bottles and a rack of wine glasses.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, stools, and a television screen displaying sports.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a large digital display on the wall and a view of the outside through large windows.

9. ibis Mackay

South Mackay, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

gail

SAR 345

SAR 379 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A view from a window overlooking a body of water with distant landforms, surrounded by lush greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, and a dining area.

A coastal landscape with dense tropical vegetation and a clear view of the ocean.

A spacious dining area with large windows, wicker chairs, and tables set for dining.

10. Ocean International

East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Joel

SAR 366

SAR 404 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

A parking area with a white van, a building entrance with a sign, and a small kiosk.

A modern building with a covered walkway, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, and a view of greenery outside.

11. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

East Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Katelyn

SAR 335

SAR 335 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a fence and various plants.

A room with a brick wall, a ceiling fan, a minibar, and a DVD player.

A kitchen with a stone backsplash, wooden counter, and a ceiling fan.

12. Country Plaza Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Maree

SAR 311

SAR 343 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A poolside area with a lounge chair and a buffet table with snacks.

A modern living room with brown leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

13. Lanai Riverside Apartments

City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Karen

SAR 773

SAR 773 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and cushions.

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a view of the interior.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a covered patio area.

14. Coral Cay Resort

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Angela

SAR 326

SAR 361 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Marco Polo Hotel," a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A clear blue swimming pool with a white lounge chair and metal ladder.

A kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall-mounted shelf, and a window with curtains.

15. The Marco Polo

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Casey

SAR 357

SAR 393 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk with a computer, and a ceiling fan.

A fenced backyard with a playground, including a slide and a swing set.

A motel with outdoor seating and a covered patio area.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a red-tiled roof.

16. Tropic Coast Motel

West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

louise

SAR 308

SAR 339 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the city at night.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

17. MainStay Suites Mackay

City Centre, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Anne

SAR 505

SAR 531 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A two-story hotel with a white facade, balconies, and a sign indicating a motor inn with free fast check-in and 24-hour check-in.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a green sofa, a dining table, and a painting of a sunset.

A pool area with a person on a float, a large vase with flowers, and a white fence.

18. White Lace Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Desmond

SAR 302

SAR 332 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A cafe with wooden tables and stools, a bar area, and shelves with potted plants.

A room with a large window, a view of a parking lot and buildings, and a vase with flowers on a table.

A modern reception area with a black reception desk, white tiled floors, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a view of the city through large windows.

19. Rydges Mackay Suites

City Centre, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

meghan

SAR 436

SAR 480 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled deck, and a minimalist architectural design.

20. Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Phil

SAR 478

SAR 526 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Barrier Reef Arena

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay	9.6 Exceptional 174 reviews	View
Quest Mackay on Gordon	9.2 Wonderful 497 reviews	View
Shamrock Gardens Motel	9.2 Wonderful 273 reviews	View
Riviera Mackay	9.2 Wonderful 469 reviews	View
Shakespeare Motel	9.0 Wonderful 439 reviews	View

Top Great Barrier Reef Arena Hotel Reviews

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice one night stay"

Mackay Resort Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very friendly. Room was clean and quite. Good parking."

Shakespeare Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean, spacious, quiet.parking was good."

Coral Cay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

White Lace Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room very clean and staff welcoming upon arrival. Even though motel is on main highway, did not hear any traffic noise from room. Great breakfast provided (continental). Many convenience foods and hotels nearby."

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view."

Quest Mackay on Gordon

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay definitely stay there again."

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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 15 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 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Great Barrier Reef Arena, Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within 5 miles include Coral Cay Resort and ibis Mackay.

How many hotels are there near Great Barrier Reef Arena?

Expedia has 15 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Great Barrier Reef Arena?

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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.

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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef Arena hotels

1. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

2. Quest Mackay on Gordon

3. Shamrock Gardens Motel

4. Riviera Mackay

5. Shakespeare Motel

6. Mackay Resort Motel

7. Alara Motor Inn

8. International Lodge

9. ibis Mackay

10. Ocean International

11. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

12. Country Plaza Motor Inn

13. Lanai Riverside Apartments

14. Coral Cay Resort

15. The Marco Polo

16. Tropic Coast Motel

17. MainStay Suites Mackay

18. White Lace Motor Inn

19. Rydges Mackay Suites

20. Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Great Barrier Reef Arena

Top Great Barrier Reef Arena Hotel Reviews

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

Mackay Resort Motel

Shakespeare Motel

Coral Cay Resort

White Lace Motor Inn

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Quest Mackay on Gordon

Other attractions near Great Barrier Reef Arena

Harrup Park

Mackay Basketball Stadium

BB Print Stadium

Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre

Ken Burgess Orchid House

Jubilee Park

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