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A beach scene with a kangaroo in the foreground and a family in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a window with blinds.
A covered outdoor deck with a wooden staircase leading to a glass door, a white railing, and a view of a patio area with green chairs.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park

Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park
Cape Hillsborough
United Kingdom
Susan
CA $155
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a bar area.
A golf course with a view of the ocean and palm trees.
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.

2. The Resort @ Dolphin Heads

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads
Dolphin Heads
Australia
Stephen
CA $137
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads
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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and an oven.

3. Comfort Resort Blue Pacific

Comfort Resort Blue Pacific
Blacks Beach
Australia
Ben
CA $176
CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Comfort Resort Blue Pacific
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and string lights.
A hotel with a prominent windmill, a curved roof, and a sign that reads "The Mill."
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a plant, and a painting on the wall.
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

4. Windmill Motel and Events Centre

Windmill Motel and Events Centre
Mount Pleasant
Australia
Gerard
CA $138
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Windmill Motel and Events Centre
A wooden deck with a lounge chair and a table, a book, and a bottle of wine.
A pathway leading to a marina with boats, surrounded by palm trees and well-maintained greenery.
A compact, well-lit tent with a kitchenette, a bunk bed, and a seating area with a book and a bowl of succulents.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a shaded area, surrounded by buildings and trees.

5. BIG4 Mackay Blacks Beach Holiday Park

BIG4 Mackay Blacks Beach Holiday Park
Blacks Beach
Australia
Mike
CA $221
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
BIG4 Mackay Blacks Beach Holiday Park
A swimming pool with a water feature, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A modern hotel lobby with wooden furniture, large windows, and indoor plants.
A bar area with wooden bar counter and stools, shelves with bottles, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern dining area with wooden tables, chairs, and potted plants.

6. Mantra Mackay

Mantra Mackay
Mackay Harbour
Australia
Tina
CA $159
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Mantra Mackay
A couple fishing on a beach during sunset.
A view from a room with a wooden desk and a chair, overlooking a street with parked cars and a line of trees.
A swimming pool with a blue and white swan float.
A spacious indoor venue with multiple round tables set for dining, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and hanging lights.

7. Mackay Seabreeze Apartments

Mackay Seabreeze Apartments
Slade Point
Australia
Justin
CA $144
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Mackay Seabreeze Apartments
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A row of mobile homes with numbered doors, a paved road, and parked cars.
A fenced pool area with palm trees and lounge chairs.
A row of white front-loading washing machines in a public laundromat with tiled floors.

8. Central Tourist Park

Central Tourist Park
North Mackay
Australia
Md Bahar
CA $110
CA $110 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Central Tourist Park
A modern outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled deck, and a minimalist architectural design.
A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
Room
Beach

9. Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
City Centre
Australia
Phil
CA $180
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
A hotel with outdoor seating and a sign for Great Northern Brewing Co.
A bar area with stools and tables, a television screen, and a sign reading "WELCOME TO THE KODYONG".
A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a door.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a dining table, chairs, a small countertop with a toaster, and a TV mounted on the wall.

10. Kooyong Hotel

Kooyong Hotel
North Mackay
Australia
Vaughn
CA $89
CA $98 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Kooyong Hotel
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 pool area with a person on a float, a large vase with flowers, and a white fence.
A hotel room with two beds, a green sofa, a dining table, and a painting of a sunset.

11. White Lace Motor Inn

White Lace Motor Inn
West Mackay
Australia
Desmond
CA $102
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
White Lace Motor Inn
A water park with a central fountain, multiple water jets, and a child playing.
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A covered outdoor seating area with a glass table and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the street.
A compact room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a window with a view.

12. Discovery Parks - Mackay

Discovery Parks - Mackay
Mackay Harbour
Australia
Katrina
CA $133
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Discovery Parks - Mackay
A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a painting on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a dresser, and a sliding glass door to the outside.
A swimming pool with a brick edge, surrounded by a gravel area and a wooden fence.
A small, compact room with a single bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, and a microwave.

13. Miners Lodge Motor Inn

Miners Lodge Motor Inn
West Mackay
Australia
David
CA $98
CA $108 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Miners Lodge Motor Inn
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 balcony with a round table and yellow chairs, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

14. Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay
City Centre
New Zealand
Colin
CA $198
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Riviera Mackay
An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, a table, and chairs.
A swimming pool with a red wall and a covered seating area with chairs and a table.
A dining area with tables and chairs, air conditioning units, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel with a sign advertising 'Spend the night not a fortune' and 'Best deals visit'.

15. Mackay Rose Motel

Mackay Rose Motel
West Mackay
Australia
Dwayne
CA $118
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Mackay Rose Motel
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.
Room
A hotel with a covered driveway, a large arched window, and a sign indicating a night bell.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a red-roofed building and palm trees.

16. Mackay Resort Motel

Mackay Resort Motel
West Mackay
Australia
Steven
CA $116
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Mackay Resort Motel
A covered outdoor area with a metal railing, a grassy lawn, and a view of a body of water and trees.
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fenced lawn area.
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.

17. Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn
City Centre
Australia
John
CA $114
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Mid City Motor Inn
A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by a fenced patio area.
A building with a tiled roof, brick walls, and large windows. There is a fenced area with a pool and lounge chairs.
A motel sign with amenities like 24-hour check-in, pool, breakfast, and free WiFi.
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.

18. Sun Plaza Motel Mackay

Sun Plaza Motel Mackay
West Mackay
Australia
david
CA $104
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Sun Plaza Motel Mackay
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a gazebo.
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.
An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, tables, and chairs, surrounded by greenery and plants.
A person holding a plate with food and a chalkboard menu listing specials.

19. Shamrock Gardens Motel

Shamrock Gardens Motel
West Mackay
Australia
Stephen
CA $141
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Shamrock Gardens Motel
An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, large windows, and red pillars.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, two chairs, a small table with a vase, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A swimming pool with a covered area and outdoor seating, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sign for 'Reef Resort'.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer and a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

20. Reef Resort Motel

Reef Resort Motel
West Mackay
Australia
Rodney
CA $124
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Reef Resort Motel
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A sandy beach with rippled patterns and a forested hillside in the background.
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Top Ball Bay Hotel Reviews

Windmill Motel and Events Centre

Windmill Motel and Events Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly staff"
Colin 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Windmill Motel and Events Centre
Mackay Resort Motel

Mackay Resort Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff Room was as it should be , bed was fanrastic. Shower in bath only bad thing"
Grant 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Mackay Resort Motel
Miners Lodge Motor Inn

Miners Lodge Motor Inn

8/10 Good
"The room was quite old, but nice and clean with a comfortable bed. The air-conditioner, bathroom exhaust fan and television set all worked well. Julie was lovely and helpful when we wanted to know where there was a nice place to eat close to the motel. There were complimentary biscuits and we used the toaster and kettle to make breakfast in the morning before leaving."
Joy 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Miners Lodge Motor Inn
White Lace Motor Inn

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."
Rebecca 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
White Lace Motor Inn
Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay

10/10 Excellent
"Advertising pool on site. There is no pool on site."
Daina 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Riviera Mackay
Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing stay definitely stay there again."
Candice 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Highly recommended, my go to in Mackay"
Chris 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

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"
Joseph 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

More cheap stays in Ball Bay

Kooyong Hotel

Kooyong Hotel

1 Harbour Road North Mackay QLD
CA $89
CA $98 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
includes taxes & fees
Kooyong Hotel
Paradise Lodge Motel

Paradise Lodge Motel

19 Peel St Mackay QLD
CA $92
CA $103 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (76 reviews)
Paradise Lodge Motel
Central Tourist Park

Central Tourist Park

15 Malcomson Street North Mackay QLD
CA $110
CA $110 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
includes taxes & fees
Central Tourist Park
Discovery Parks - Mackay

Discovery Parks - Mackay

379 Harbour Road Mackay Harbour QLD
CA $133
CA $133 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (228 reviews)
Discovery Parks - Mackay
Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park

Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park

51 Risley Parade Cape Hillsborough QLD
CA $155
CA $171 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park
Reef Resort By Coastal Letting

Reef Resort By Coastal Letting

166 Nebo Rd West Mackay QLD
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2/10 (1 review)
Reef Resort By Coastal Letting

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Ball Bay?
The best area to stay in Ball Bay is along the beachfront, particularly around Ball Bay Esplanade, as it offers direct access to the main attractions and amenities.This area is the heart of Ball Bay, stretching along the coastline. You'll find a selection of accommodation options, from luxury resorts to boutique hotels, all within a short stroll of the beach. The Esplanade itself is a pleasant promenade great for morning walks, with cafes and restaurants dotted along its length, offering views of the Coral Sea. It's the most convenient spot for exploring the town.Couples looking for a relaxing escape will find this area particularly appealing. The beachfront hotels often provide direct beach access, allowing for romantic sunset strolls or leisurely days by the water. Many establishments in this area cater to a more refined taste, with high-end dining options and tranquil spa services.Families will also appreciate the convenience of staying on or near Ball Bay Esplanade. The proximity to the beach means easy access for children to play in the sand and sea, and many hotels in this stretch offer family-friendly facilities like pools and spacious rooms.
When is the best time to go to Ball Bay?
The best time to visit Ball Bay is during the dry season, which runs from May to October, as this period offers the most pleasant weather conditions for exploring the region.During these months, you'll experience clear skies, lower humidity, and comfortable temperatures, making it ideal for outdoor activities like snorkelling, diving, and exploring the national parks. The ocean conditions are typically calmer, which is superb for boat trips to the Great Barrier Reef. This period avoids the tropical wet season, which brings higher humidity, occasional downpours, and the potential for cyclones.For those looking to enjoy the marine life, the dry season also aligns with excellent visibility for snorkelling and diving, as well as the prime whale watching season from June to September, when humpback whales migrate through the warm waters.
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How much is the nightly rate at a Ball Bay hotel?
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