Mackay

Travel Guide

A turquoise coastal bay surrounded by green hills.
A silhouette of kangaroos on a beach at sunset with a mountain in the background.
A kangaroo in a barren landscape.
A paved pathway flanked by trees and a wooden fence.
A clear turquoise sea with a sandy beach and a forested hill in the background.

Where to stay in Mackay

Find the best Mackay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with waves at sunset, rocks, and a colorful sky.
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Mackay Harbour

Mackay Harbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Floodway Conservation Area.

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and distant industrial structures.

South Mackay

South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Great Barrier Reef Arena and BB Print Stadium.

A beach with palm trees, a small island, and a clear blue sky.

North Mackay

Travelers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

West Mackay

West Mackay is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pioneer Valley and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

4 out of 5
2C East Gordon Street East Mackay QLD
The price is SAR 340 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
SAR 340
SAR 340 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (757 reviews)
"Sraff were lovely, bed was comfy, great water pressure and continental breakfast was spot on"

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay

4 out of 5
Christensen Crescent South Mackay QLD
The price is SAR 316 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
SAR 316
SAR 348 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (596 reviews)
"Great location to be so close to airport - good services available"

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

ibis Mackay
Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon

4.5 out of 5
27 Gordon Street Mackay QLD
The price is SAR 439 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
SAR 439
SAR 488 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Quest Mackay on Gordon
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Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay

4 out of 5
5 - 7 Nelson St Mackay QLD
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (461 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 10 June 2026

Riviera Mackay
Pacific Sands Apartments

Pacific Sands Apartments

4.5 out of 5
3 Kirribilli Avenue East Mackay QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (471 reviews)
"Room was alright. No places to eat nearby. Uber will deliver. Car park is locked and undercover."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Pacific Sands Apartments
Lanai Riverside Apartments

Lanai Riverside Apartments

4.5 out of 5
20 River Street Mackay QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mackay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Lanai Riverside Apartments
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Stay near popular Mackay attractions

Bluewater Lagoon

9.0/10 (267 reviews)
Bring your family to Bluewater Lagoon and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Mackay. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its cafes.
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