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A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony.

1. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Justin

SAR 311

SAR 457 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A swimming pool with a covered area and a sunset in the background.

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

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

2. Quest Mackay on Gordon

City Centre, 1.8 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Veronica

SAR 421

SAR 467 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

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.

3. Shamrock Gardens Motel

West Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Stephen

SAR 389

SAR 432 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A balcony with a round table and yellow chairs, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.

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

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 592

SAR 592 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 modern living room with a brick wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

5. Shakespeare Motel

1.5 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Joanne

SAR 307

SAR 340 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a red-roofed building and palm trees.

6. Mackay Resort Motel

West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Steven

SAR 333

SAR 366 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

An open patio with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a view into the kitchen.

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

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 332

SAR 365 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a carpeted hallway.

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 393

SAR 393 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A modern hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL' sign, a covered entrance, and a visible 'Mark' sign in the background.

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 392

SAR 432 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a pool in the background.

10. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

East Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Jacinta

SAR 329

SAR 329 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a granite countertop.

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

11. Country Plaza Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Maree

SAR 296

SAR 327 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Ocean International

East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Joel

SAR 439

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 780

SAR 780 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Coral Cay Resort

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Angela

SAR 318

SAR 353 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Marcopolo Hotel".

15. The Marco Polo

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Donna

SAR 343

SAR 377 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A backyard with a swimming pool, a wooden bench, and a small table with chairs.

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

A motel with outdoor seating and a covered patio area.

16. Tropic Coast Motel

West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

louise

SAR 283

SAR 314 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a coffee machine. There is a dining table with a laptop and a plant.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a dining table with fruit.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a bed.

17. MainStay Suites Mackay

City Centre, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Anne

SAR 522

SAR 548 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen area.

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

Paul

SAR 296

SAR 329 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A cafe with wooden walls, blackboard menus, and tables with chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a double sink.

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a cityscape with a body of water and a bridge.

19. Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Phil

SAR 496

SAR 546 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

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

20. Rydges Mackay Suites

City Centre, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

meghan

SAR 464

SAR 511 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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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 173 reviews	View
Quest Mackay on Gordon	9.2 Wonderful 496 reviews	View
Shamrock Gardens Motel	9.2 Wonderful 272 reviews	View
Riviera Mackay	9.2 Wonderful 464 reviews	View
Shakespeare Motel	9.0 Wonderful 437 reviews	View

Top Great Barrier Reef Arena Hotel Reviews

Coral Cay Resort

8/10 Good

"The room was clean tidy and comfortable for our stay"

Quest Mackay on Gordon

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay definitely stay there again."

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended, my go to in Mackay"

International Lodge

8/10 Good

"Saff was very welcoming and helpful. Any issues was sorted quickly. Very comfortable for our short stay."

Mackay Resort Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice motel. Clean, quiet and we had a restful few nights stay on Mackay."

Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

10/10 Excellent

"certainly, would recommend staying here as the location was very central to all the Mackay CBD easy walking to the local pubs for Counter meals or even for the adventurous a short and safe walk into the CBD to the local specialty restaurants or for the eat on the run addicts Dominos , MacDonalds and the local "Best Fish Shop " in Mackay, Vellas are all with in a 2 block radius"

Riviera Mackay

10/10 Excellent

"All good, we just had a one night stop over on our travels but it was perfect for that."

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Harrup Park

8.8/10 (154 reviews)

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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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BB Print Stadium

Catch an event at BB Print Stadium during your trip to Mackay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre

8.8/10 (28 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre during your trip to Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in this relaxing area.

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Ken Burgess Orchid House

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Ken Burgess Orchid House during your stay in Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina, or simply enjoy its cafes.

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Jubilee Park

8.0/10 (51 reviews)

After visiting Jubilee Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in this relaxing area.

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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. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

11. Country Plaza Motor Inn

12. Ocean International

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. Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

20. Rydges Mackay Suites

Compare popular hotels close to Great Barrier Reef Arena

Top Great Barrier Reef Arena Hotel Reviews

Coral Cay Resort

Quest Mackay on Gordon

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

International Lodge

Mackay Resort Motel

Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

Riviera Mackay

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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