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3 Star Hotels in Mackay

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Mackay on Hotels.com. These Mackay 3 Star Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 17, 2026.

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

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

1. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

East Mackay

CNY552

CNY811 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A bar area with a digital screen displaying a score of 77, a brick wall with greenery, and a bar counter with stools.

A bar area with a pool table, seating, and a TV screen displaying a sports event.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a shower area.

A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

2. The Metropolitan Hotel

City Centre

CNY523

CNY575 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

3. Ocean International

East Mackay

CNY682

CNY750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a bar area.

A wooden table and chairs under a pergola with a view of a grassy area and palm trees.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, white walls, and a tiled floor. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining, and there are potted plants and flowers on the tables.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.

4. The Resort @ Dolphin Heads

Dolphin Heads

CNY648

CNY713 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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.

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk with a plant and water bottles, an ATM sign, and a digital screen displaying a welcome message.

5. Shamrock Gardens Motel

West Mackay

CNY716

CNY787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a painting on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

A small, compact room with a single bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, and a microwave.

A swimming pool with a brick edge, surrounded by a gravel area and a wooden fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a dresser, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

6. Miners Lodge Motor Inn

West Mackay

CNY500

CNY550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A covered outdoor area with a metal railing, a grassy lawn, and a view of a body of water and trees.

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and palm trees, a small table with chairs, and a mounted TV.

A hotel room with a large mirror, two beds, a desk with a computer, and a view of greenery outside.

A balcony overlooking a parking area with a white car, palm trees, and a view of a body of water.

7. Mid City Motor Inn

City Centre

CNY537

CNY590 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

8. Tropic Coast Motel

West Mackay

CNY540

CNY594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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.

9. Alara Motor Inn

West Mackay

CNY588

CNY647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A well-maintained grassy area with palm trees, sun loungers, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A beach with palm trees, a clear sky, and the ocean.

An aerial view of a coastal property with a swimming pool, two houses, and a beach.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

10. Comfort Resort Blue Pacific

Blacks Beach

CNY866

CNY952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

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.

11. International Lodge

City Centre

CNY603

CNY603 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, a table, and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted shelf.

A swimming pool with a red wall and a covered seating area with chairs and a table.

A hotel with a sign advertising 'Spend the night not a fortune' and 'Best deals visit'.

12. Mackay Rose Motel

West Mackay

CNY610

CNY671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by a fenced patio area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A motel sign with amenities like 24-hour check-in, pool, breakfast, and free WiFi.

A building with a tiled roof, brick walls, and large windows. There is a fenced area with a pool and lounge chairs.

13. Sun Plaza Motel Mackay

West Mackay

CNY492

CNY542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A restaurant with a wooden bar, multiple tables, and chairs.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a large potted plant, and a glass door leading outside.

A building with a sign reading "GAMING LOUNGE" at the entrance.

A hotel room with two single beds, a small wooden nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

14. Boomerang Motor Hotel

West Mackay

CNY549

CNY604 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, string lights, and potted plants.

A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a refrigerated display case, and a television screen above the bar.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a shower area.

A gaming area with multiple slot machines, a sofa, and chairs.

15. Tandara Hotel Motel

Sarina

CNY452

CNY497 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a seating area with wicker furniture.

A cozy lounge area with wicker furniture, a flat-screen TV, and a bulletin board.

A row of potted plants against a wooden fence.

A conference room with tables and chairs, a large screen, and wicker furniture.

16. Sarina Motor Inn

Sarina

CNY669

CNY736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by a building with arched windows and a tiled pool edge.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a wine rack on the left, and framed pictures on the walls.

The exterior of Coral Sands Motel with a signboard, a landscaped garden, and a paved walkway.

17. Coral Sands Motel

City Centre

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of a deck with outdoor furniture.

A bed with a tropical leaf pattern bedspread, two bedside tables, and a headboard with built-in lighting.

A beige tent with a screened porch, a table, and chairs.

A tented room with a bed, a round table with chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a wardrobe.

18. Finch Falls Retreat

Finch Hatton

CNY1,130

CNY1,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Top neighborhoods in Mackay

A sunset over a coastal industrial area with silos and cranes.

A beach with waves at sunset, rocks, and a colorful sky.

A wooden boardwalk through a swampy area with tall trees and water on both sides.

Mackay Harbour

Mackay's Mackay Harbour neighborhood is known for its restaurants and offers a host of things to see such as Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Floodway Conservation Area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a sunset sky.

A beach with palm trees and a rocky shoreline.

A beach at sunset with palm trees and rocks along the shore.

Blacks Beach

The Blacks Beach neighborhood is known for its beaches and has lots of places to visit including Blacks Beach Park.

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

South Mackay

Mackay's South Mackay neighborhood is known for its beaches and offers a host of things to see such as Great Barrier Reef Arena and BB Print Stadium.

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A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A historic building with arched windows and columns, a roundabout, and palm trees.

A street with a blue signboard, a hotel, and a Bond Store.

A beach with a sailboat anchored near the shore, surrounded by calm waters and a sunset sky.

A clock tower with a red brick facade and a clear blue sky in the background.

City Centre

Mackay's City Centre neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central.

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

A yellow and brown orchid with green leaves.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and rocky outcrops.

A close-up of orchids with yellow and green striped petals.

North Mackay

The North Mackay neighborhood has lots to offer, and visitors mention the friendly people when talking about this area of Mackay.

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Top landmarks in Mackay

Bluewater Lagoon

9.0/10 (267 reviews)

If thrills are what you're after, head to Bluewater Lagoon, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Mackay. If you have fun at Bluewater Lagoon, you'll love Ken Burgess Orchid House and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, both located nearby.

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Lamberts Beach

9.4/10 (42 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Lamberts Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from central Mackay. Catch the sunset by the shore at Turners Beach, just a short walk away.

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Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard

8.4/10 (326 reviews)

You can stroll along Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard for relaxing water views when you're in Mackay Harbour. If you carry on walking you'll get to Harbour Beach for some more water views.

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Caneland Central

9.0/10 (677 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Caneland Central in City Centre.

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Harrup Park

8.8/10 (154 reviews)

Harrup Park is worth a pic or two when discovering South Mackay.

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Northern Beaches Bowls Club

8.2/10 (107 reviews)

Rural View is home to Northern Beaches Bowls Club, so why not stop by during your stay in Mackay.

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Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre

8.4/10 (394 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre in Mount Pleasant.

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