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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 large sign for Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay with a contact phone number.

1. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Justin

HK$653

HK$960 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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.

2. Quest Mackay on Gordon

City Centre, 1.8 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Veronica

HK$951

HK$1,046 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, tables, and chairs, surrounded by greenery and plants.

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.

3. Shamrock Gardens Motel

West Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Stephen

HK$847

HK$932 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

4. Riviera Mackay

City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Colin

HK$1,151

HK$1,151 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A modern living room with a brick wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a brick wall.

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

5. Shakespeare Motel

1.5 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Joanne

HK$693

HK$763 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A hotel with a covered driveway, a large arched window, and a sign indicating a night bell.

6. Mackay Resort Motel

West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Steven

HK$619

HK$680 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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.

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.

7. Alara Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Gabriele

HK$696

HK$766 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

8. International Lodge

City Centre, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Anonymous traveller

HK$826

HK$826 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

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.

9. ibis Mackay

South Mackay, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

gail

HK$824

HK$906 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a pool in the background.

10. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

East Mackay, 2.2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Katelyn

HK$691

HK$691 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a fence and various plants.

11. Country Plaza Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Maree

HK$717

HK$789 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

12. Ocean International

East Mackay, 1.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Joel

HK$922

HK$1,014 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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.

13. Lanai Riverside Apartments

City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Karen

HK$1,688

HK$1,688 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Marcopolo Hotel".

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall-mounted shelf, and a window with curtains.

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

14. The Marco Polo

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Casey

HK$721

HK$793 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

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

15. Coral Cay Resort

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Angela

HK$726

HK$799 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. Tropic Coast Motel

West Mackay, 2.1 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

louise

HK$639

HK$703 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, microwave, and stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa in the living area.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

17. MainStay Suites Mackay

City Centre, 2 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Anne

HK$1,095

HK$1,149 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 green sofa, a dining table, and a painting of a sunset.

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 teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen area.

18. White Lace Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Desmond

HK$648

HK$713 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled deck, and a minimalist architectural design.

A modern hotel room with a dark brown sofa, a white coffee table, a bed with a white mattress, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a kitchen area with a microwave and cabinets.

19. Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

City Centre, 2.3 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

Phil

HK$1,041

HK$1,145 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

20. Rydges Mackay Suites

City Centre, 1.9 km from Great Barrier Reef Arena

meghan

HK$1,125

HK$1,238 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Barrier Reef Arena

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay	9.6 Exceptional 174 reviews	View
Quest Mackay on Gordon	9.2 Wonderful 497 reviews	View
Shamrock Gardens Motel	9.2 Wonderful 273 reviews	View
Riviera Mackay	9.2 Wonderful 468 reviews	View
Shakespeare Motel	9.0 Wonderful 437 reviews	View

Top Great Barrier Reef Arena Hotel Reviews

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."

Riviera Mackay

10/10 Excellent

"Advertising pool on site. There is no pool on site."

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view."

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet location, very clean and well looked after property. I’d definitely stay here again!"

Rydges Mackay Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation"

Quest Mackay on Gordon

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay definitely stay there again."

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended, my go to in Mackay"

Tropic Coast Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for our Mackay stopover"

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"

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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. Travellers like this welcoming area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 15 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveller data. Other good choices within a few miles include Coral Cay Resort and ibis Mackay.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Great Barrier Reef Arena?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near 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.

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Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef Arena hotels

1. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

2. Quest Mackay on Gordon

3. Shamrock Gardens Motel

4. Riviera Mackay

5. Shakespeare Motel

6. Mackay Resort Motel

7. Alara Motor Inn

8. International Lodge

9. ibis Mackay

10. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

11. Country Plaza Motor Inn

12. Ocean International

13. Lanai Riverside Apartments

14. The Marco Polo

15. Coral Cay Resort

16. Tropic Coast Motel

17. MainStay Suites Mackay

18. White Lace Motor Inn

19. Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

20. Rydges Mackay Suites

Compare popular hotels close to Great Barrier Reef Arena

Top Great Barrier Reef Arena Hotel Reviews

White Lace Motor Inn

Riviera Mackay

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Rydges Mackay Suites

Quest Mackay on Gordon

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

Tropic Coast Motel

Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

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

Frequently asked questions