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A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

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.

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

1. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Derek

CA $119

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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.

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

2. Quest Mackay on Gordon

City Centre, 1.8 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Shuk Fun

CA $144

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A two-story building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

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.

A pool area with a sign for the Shakespeare Motel and a restaurant named Romeo & Juliet's.

3. Shakespeare Motel

1.5 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Joanne

CA $112

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

A modern building with a covered entrance, a signboard for 'Alara Motor Inn', and a reception area.

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

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

4. Alara Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Gabriele

CA $127

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

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

A King Spa Suite with a bed, a bedside table with a bottle of champagne, a bowl of strawberries, and a plate of chocolates.

A pathway leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

5. Mackay Resort Motel

West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Ron

CA $116

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A reception desk with a large mirror, framed certificates, and a small plant.

An exterior of the International Lodge Motel with a reception area, a number 40 sign, and outdoor seating.

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

6. International Lodge

City Centre, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Aaron

CA $115

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

A kitchen with a stone backsplash, wooden counter, and a ceiling fan.

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.

7. Country Plaza Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Maree

CA $110

CA $122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, surrounded by a white fence and a clear sky.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, stools, and a television screen displaying sports.

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

8. ibis Mackay

South Mackay, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Melissa

CA $140

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a signboard.

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

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

9. Coral Cay Resort

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Angela

CA $114

CA $127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A wooden boardwalk through a dense forest with large trees and lush greenery.

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

10. Riviera Mackay

City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Colin

CA $171

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

A modern building with a covered walkway, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, and a view of greenery outside.

A parking area with a white van, a building entrance with a sign, and a small kiosk.

11. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

East Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Jacinta

CA $127

CA $127 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Marco Polo Hotel," a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

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".

12. The Marco Polo

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Marcus

CA $127

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

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

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.

13. MainStay Suites Mackay

City Centre, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Jillian

CA $199

CA $209 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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

A motel with outdoor seating and a covered patio area.

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

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

14. Tropic Coast Motel

West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Michael

CA $105

CA $116 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A two-story building with a pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a small kitchenette.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop, and a view of the street.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

15. Casa Nostra Motel Mackay

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Julian

CA $108

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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 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.

16. White Lace Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Dale

CA $113

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

An outdoor pool area with seating and tables, surrounded by glass walls and a wooden deck.

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.

17. Ocean International

East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Joel

CA $168

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A breakfast table with croissants, fruit, and orange juice, overlooking a cityscape.

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

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A dining table with a bottle of Jacob's Creek wine, two glasses of white wine, a plate of strawberries, grapes, and cheese, and a knife.

18. Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

City Centre, 1.5 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

jan

CA $207

CA $228 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

19. Rydges Mackay Suites

City Centre, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Sam

CA $204

CA $224 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern living room with brown leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and three wicker bar stools.

A poolside area with a lounge chair and a buffet table with snacks.

20. Lanai Riverside Apartments

City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Karen

CA $279

CA $279 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Barrier Reef Arena

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay	9.6 Exceptional 164 reviews	View
Quest Mackay on Gordon	9.2 Wonderful 490 reviews	View
Riviera Mackay	9.2 Wonderful 463 reviews	View
Shakespeare Motel	9.0 Wonderful 431 reviews	View
International Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 372 reviews	View

Top Great Barrier Reef Arena Hotel Reviews

International Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay, 10/10"

Mackay Resort Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazingly fitted out smoking area. Rarely find 1 with chairs, let alone comfy chairs, thank you!!"

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable room & lovely dtaff"

Rydges Mackay Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation ..."

Sun Plaza Motel Mackay

8/10 Good

"Cheap and clean hekpful staff"

Mid City Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We found the Manager Areef was very efficient. He was very prompt to attain any thing we asked for. Rooms were reasonably clean. We would advise to provide wash basin in the kitchenette in the first room."

Coral Cay Resort

8/10 Good

"Very good restaurant and bar open for evening meals M-F. Rooms were cleaned daily and staff very helpful. Not particularly close to convenience shops without transport."

White Lace Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Manager is extremely helpful and one of the few places we’ve stayed that have gluten free items for breakfast."

Country Plaza Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms and helpful staff enjoyed our stay"

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Mackay Basketball Stadium

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Ken Burgess Orchid House

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

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Jubilee Park

8.0/10 (51 reviews)

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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 14 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 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Great Barrier Reef Arena, Shakespeare Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within 5 miles include ibis Mackay and Coral Cay Resort.

How many hotels are there near Great Barrier Reef Arena?

Expedia has 14 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.

What can I see and do near Great Barrier Reef Arena?

You can wander around Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, Ken Burgess Orchid House, 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. Shakespeare Motel

4. Alara Motor Inn

5. Mackay Resort Motel

6. International Lodge

7. Country Plaza Motor Inn

8. ibis Mackay

9. Coral Cay Resort

10. Riviera Mackay

11. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

12. The Marco Polo

13. MainStay Suites Mackay

14. Tropic Coast Motel

15. Casa Nostra Motel Mackay

16. White Lace Motor Inn

17. Ocean International

18. Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

19. Rydges Mackay Suites

20. Lanai Riverside Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to Great Barrier Reef Arena

Top Great Barrier Reef Arena Hotel Reviews

International Lodge

Mackay Resort Motel

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Rydges Mackay Suites

Sun Plaza Motel Mackay

Mid City Motor Inn

Coral Cay Resort

White Lace Motor Inn

Country Plaza Motor Inn

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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