Close to Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre, Coral Sands Motel offers a warm welcome with an outdoor pool, sun loungers, and garden. Indulge in cooked-to-order meals at the restaurant or relax at the bar while taking advantage of free WiFi. With helpful staff on hand and luggage storage available.
Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Caneland Central - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Bluewater Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Harrup Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Mackay, QLD (MKY) - 13 min drive
Mackay Station - 11 min drive
Mapalo Station - 17 min drive
Aminungo Station - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Hungry Jack's - 7 min walk
Mojos - 8 min walk
Austral Hotel - 5 min walk
Woodman's Axe - 3 min walk
The Dispensary - 5 min walk
About this property
Coral Sands Motel
Coral Sands Motel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre and Bluewater Lagoon. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
46 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Cleaning supplies
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 10.00 to 50 per person
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 15.0 per day
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.
Also known as
Coral Sands Mackay
Coral Sands Motel Mackay
Coral Sands Motel Motel
Coral Sands Motel Mackay
Coral Sands Motel Motel Mackay
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Coral Sands Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Coral Sands Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Coral Sands Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Coral Sands Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Coral Sands Motel and nearby?
Coral Sands Motel has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Coral Sands Motel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Coral Sands Motel like?
Coral Sands Motel is a short 9-minute walk from Bluewater Lagoon and 10 minutes' walk from Caneland Central.
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Reviews
Coral Sands Motel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2026
Great staff, clean room, great parking
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2026
Room was spotless and host was very friendly and courteous
Close to all types of eating venues
Enjoyed our stay
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 18, 2025
Plenty of eating options within walking distance plus very quick check in
peter
peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2025
This is a really good place.. helpful staff. Close to the restaurant and cafes.
mangesh
mangesh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2025
Room clean and comfortable , reception excellent
A W
A W, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2025
Convenient location, clean, pleasant room, friendly staff
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
Very clean comfortable room. Friendly reception.
Pauline
Pauline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2025
Hotel was good, staff super friendly, undercover car parking is a bonus.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2025
Good property, center of town. Good amenities.
Leith
Leith, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2025
Nice rooms
Lorraine
Lorraine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2025
Nice place.. lots of opt
Ions for dining
mangesh
mangesh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2025
Staff helpful and friendly
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Nice and close to a few places to eat
William
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2025
Yes.
I've previously stayed at this motel. I'm used to it's location and nearby conveniences. :-)
Thaiday
Thaiday, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
While it is an ageing property, everything is extremely clean and just what is needed for a short stay in Mackay.
Robyn
Robyn, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2023
Fantastic staff and great rooms. Will stay again
Zakk
Zakk, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Pool was great, room tidy and comfortable
Kharma
Kharma, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2025
Nice and quiet. Easy access to shops. Also I felt very safe.
Marilyn
Marilyn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2025
Clean and comfortable.
Jenni
Jenni, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2025
Wonderful welcome from Sally! Great location! Comfortable beds! 👍
Angie
Angie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 18, 2025
The room was clean and tidy, bed was comfortable. Walking distance to all restaurant's, everything you needed. Owner was lovely, explained everything and where to go for meals. The property is old but very comfortable, would go there again.
karen
karen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2025
Staff are great. Top location
Becca
Becca, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 15, 2025
Quiet and comfortable acccommodation in a very convenient location, the attached Chinese restaurant with quick and tasty meals is a real bonus. Only downer was poor internet.
Gary
Gary, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
Good and Reception staff was friendly. However we would have liked the housekeeping to maintain the rooms a bit better by making the beds and resupplying the toiletries daily for us. We were there on a 3 day stay over.
Kerrie
Kerrie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
Property was clean tidy and presentable with customer focus and will be coming back when I visit Mackay Again.