The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Mackay

If you're planning the ultimate weekend getaway in Mackay, Australia, you'll need to find the perfect place to stay. Luckily, we've analyzed all the hotels in the area based on key criteria, so you can find the perfect place to relax and unwind for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, our list below can help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Mackay because it has a wide variety of hotels to choose from. No matter what your budget is, you're sure to find a place that meets your needs for a long weekend escape. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there are plenty of affordable and luxurious options to choose from. You can find everything from 3-star and 4-star hotels to luxury hotels, all with comfortable and relaxing rooms which are perfect for that weekend retreat you've been planning. The amenities in these hotels will vary, but you can expect to find everything you need for a comfortable stay. You'll be able to enjoy sightseeing and exploring the city with ease thanks to the great location of these hotels, too. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby where you can indulge in delicious cuisine. For those looking for more action during their weekend escape in Mackay, the area has plenty of things to do, from outdoor activities to cultural attractions. So why wait? Book your perfect 3-day trip with one of the best hotels for a weekend in Mackay below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Comfort Resort Blue Pacific Mackay

3-star Resort with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Located at 26 Bourke Street, Comfort Resort Blue Pacific Mackay has great rooms from $113 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a water park, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 11 km from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, outdoor tennis, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


White Lace Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is White Lace Motor Inn which has nice rooms starting at $80. Offering an outdoor pool, snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 73 Nebo Road. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and a hot tub which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.2 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Mackay Apartments The Rover

Motel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Mackay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Mackay Apartments The Rover to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $81. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 174 Nebo Rd. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, bowling, and free parking which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 3.8 km from the center of town. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Saltwater pool


Mackay Rose Motel

Motel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Mackay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

With terrific rooms from $81, Mackay Rose Motel, at 164 Nebo Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and kids meals. It's located just 3.7 km from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Dolphin Heads Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Mackay
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Dolphin Heads Resort has a great guest rating of 7.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $97 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Beach Road. Furthermore, it also offers child care, golf, a spa and wellness center, a child pool, and free parking, which is nice for visitors. Just 12.9 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. The water slides are especially fun!

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


The Windmill Motel and Events Centre

Motel with prices starting at $78 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Mackay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of The Windmill Motel and Events Centre is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and outdoor tennis. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $78, and it's located at 5 Highway Plaza. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 5.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Casa Nostra Motel Mackay

Motel with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Casa Nostra Motel Mackay because it has great rooms that start at $75. It has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 30 Nebo Road. Only 3 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love horse riding, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, fishing, and family rooms at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Alara Motor Inn

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Mackay
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

Alara Motor Inn offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $90 (before taxes). It's located at 52 Nebo Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and kids meals which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.2 km from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Illawong Beach Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 73 Illawong Drive, Illawong Beach, Illawong Beach Resort has great rooms from $97 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 7.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find golf, free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, and air-conditioning which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 3.5 km from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Best Western Marco Polo Mackay

Motel with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Best Western Marco Polo Mackay which has nice rooms starting at $85. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 46 Nebo Road. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers laundry services, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking. It's located just 3.1 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


For more terrific hotel ideas in Mackay, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Mackay, Best Luxury Hotels in Mackay, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mackay, Best Hotels for One Week in Mackay, Best Hotels for One Night in Mackay, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Mackay, or Best Business Hotels in Mackay.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Mackay?

Mackay Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$88

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Mackay, Australia. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Mackay, Australia based on data from 31 hotels is an affordable $88. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Mackay.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $126
  • 4-star hotels: $84
  • 3-star hotels: $84


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