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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef Arena hotels

A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

1. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (174 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Pamela
The price is CA $117
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a prominent sign.

2. Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 star property
City Centre, 1.8 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (498 reviews)
"Value for money. Good place to stay."
Australia
Veronica
The price is CA $159
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Quest Mackay on Gordon
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a gazebo.

3. Shamrock Gardens Motel

Shamrock Gardens Motel
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (273 reviews)
"Great location and large rooms."
Australia
Stephen
The price is CA $150
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Shamrock Gardens Motel
A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and dense green foliage.

4. Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay
4.0 star property
City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (469 reviews)
"Nice location and good accommodation!"
New Zealand
Colin
The price is CA $223
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Riviera Mackay
A two-story building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

5. Shakespeare Motel

Shakespeare Motel
4.0 star property
1.5 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (439 reviews)
"Clean, spacious, quiet.parking was good."
Australia
Frank
The price is CA $114
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Shakespeare Motel
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a covered patio.

6. Alara Motor Inn

Alara Motor Inn
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (394 reviews)
"We liked the spacious room and that it was pet friendly and the staff were nice. It was very cold at night, an extra blanket would have been nice. But all in all a great place to stay."
Australia
Gabriele
The price is CA $125
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Alara Motor Inn
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

7. Mackay Resort Motel

Mackay Resort Motel
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Tidy rooms, helpful staff, nice breakfast and good coffee."
Australia
Darryl
The price is CA $115
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Mackay Resort Motel
A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, and artwork on the wall.

8. International Lodge

International Lodge
3.5 star property
City Centre, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (379 reviews)
"Staff were friendly, room was clean and spotless. Would visit again :)"
Australia
Anonymous traveller
The price is CA $160
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
International Lodge
A bar area with shelves of wine bottles and a rack of wine glasses.

9. ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (615 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean ,right beside airport and staff were so helpful! Good restsurant that did room delivery!all you need after a long day travelling!"
Australia
gail
The price is CA $128
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
ibis Mackay
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

10. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
4.0 star property
East Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (774 reviews)
"Beautiful view."
Australia
Katelyn
The price is CA $123
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
A view from a window overlooking a body of water with distant landforms, surrounded by lush greenery.

11. Ocean International

Ocean International
3.0 star property
East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (308 reviews)
"Good place good location good service"
Australia
Joel
The price is CA $135
CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Ocean International
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

12. Country Plaza Motor Inn

Country Plaza Motor Inn
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (338 reviews)
"Ideal location"
Australia
Maree
The price is CA $108
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Country Plaza Motor Inn
A modern building with a pool area.

13. Lanai Riverside Apartments

Lanai Riverside Apartments
4.5 star property
City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (456 reviews)
"The apartment was clean and tidy. Easy to check in."
Australia
Karen
The price is CA $285
CA $285 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Lanai Riverside Apartments
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Marco Polo Hotel," a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

14. The Marco Polo

The Marco Polo
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (725 reviews)
"This place was great! The staff were very helpful"
Australia
Casey
The price is CA $137
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Marco Polo
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

15. Coral Cay Resort

Coral Cay Resort
4.5 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"Great staff and clean room comfortable bed and pillows"
Australia
Angela
The price is CA $120
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Coral Cay Resort
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the city at night.

16. MainStay Suites Mackay

MainStay Suites Mackay
4.5 star property
City Centre, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (205 reviews)
"Great amenities close to everything. Great staff"
Australia
Anne
The price is CA $188
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
MainStay Suites Mackay
A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk with a computer, and a ceiling fan.

17. Tropic Coast Motel

Tropic Coast Motel
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (389 reviews)
"We had a average short stop here. It was an easy check in, and the hotel was helpful in leaving us a key as we arrived after reception had closed. The room was great, just want we needed. It was well equipped and we parked right outside our room. Excellent."
United Kingdom
louise
The price is CA $107
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Tropic Coast Motel
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.

18. White Lace Motor Inn

White Lace Motor Inn
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice property for a one night stop."
Australia
Desmond
The price is CA $111
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
White Lace Motor Inn
A two-story building with a pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

19. Casa Nostra Motel Mackay

Casa Nostra Motel Mackay
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (120 reviews)
"All good for our stay. Convenient for our purpose. Reasonable tariff for a big sporting weekend in Mackay."
Australia
Ross
The price is CA $106
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Casa Nostra Motel Mackay
A cafe with wooden tables and stools, a bar area, and shelves with potted plants.

20. Rydges Mackay Suites

Rydges Mackay Suites
4.0 star property
City Centre, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Second time staying here. Great location easy parking room big and always neat and tidy. Great options for dinning. The only thing I can say that’s negative is the rooms need new carpet. Other than that it’s great would 100% stay again"
Australia
meghan
The price is CA $162
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Rydges Mackay Suites
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Compare top hotels near Great Barrier Reef Arena

A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

3.0 star property
East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
View
A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a prominent sign.

Quest Mackay on Gordon

4.5 star property
City Centre, 1.8 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
View
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a gazebo.

Shamrock Gardens Motel

3.5 star property
West Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
View
A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and dense green foliage.

Riviera Mackay

4.0 star property
City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
View
A two-story building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

Shakespeare Motel

4.0 star property
1.5 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena
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Exceptional
174 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
498 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
273 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
469 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
439 reviews
The price is CA $117
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
The price is CA $159
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
The price is CA $150
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
The price is CA $223
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The price is CA $114
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
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Top Great Barrier Reef Arena Hotel Reviews

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff and clean room"
Elena-Lea 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

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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 15 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 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Great Barrier Reef Arena, Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within 5 miles include Coral Cay Resort and ibis Mackay.
How many hotels are there near Great Barrier Reef Arena?
Expedia has 15 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 Ken Burgess Orchid House, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, 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.