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Highest-rated hotelMackay Oceanside Central Hotel Official – 5
Cheapest month to bookApril
Average 4-star hotel priceC$99 per night

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Mackay, Australia

To make the most of your time in Mackay, find a hotel that’s right for you. We’ve collected some of the city’s best hotels, from luxury to budget-friendly.

Best time to visit Mackay

Mackay is an interesting travel destination year-round, but what you hope to do (or avoid) during your vacation should be considered before booking, such as weather and price. Low and high season in Mackay

Busiest month(s): Mackay experiences its peak tourist season in August, bringing an average nightly rate of $120. For those booking a trip during this period, it's important to budget for higher costs compared to slower times of the year, which bring average nightly rates as low as $117.

Quietest month(s): The cheapest time to visit is typically October, when the average room rate per night is $117. Compared with the peak season, you'll see significant savings.

Mackay is a great destination to visit if you enjoy some rain and moderate temperatures.

To avoid the rainy season in February, visit Mackay in September when you're least likely to run into gloomy skies.

The most expensive month in Mackay is August, when you can expect to spend around $120 on a hotel stay. Weekend rates typically increase, averaging around $114 per night throughout the year, and Wednesday bookings cost the most at the best hotels in Mackay. You'll find savings on Sunday, which is the cheapest day to reserve a room on average.

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Popular hotels in Mackay

Here are some of the other most popular Mackay hotels you can book:

The Econo Lodge Beachside is a great hotel to stay at, with its 3-star rating and range of amenities. This hotel provides an excellent stay in the heart of Mackay, and you can enjoy the hotel's free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, fitness center, and spa.

With a 3-star rating, the Casa Nostra Motel Mackay is another wonderful hotel. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, gym, and spa.

Have it all at the Mackay Oceanside Central, where comfort meets modern amenities. The hotel offers a free breakfast, fitness center, indoor pool, and free parking for you to use at your leisure.

The Mackay Resort Motel is a 4-star hotel that provides plenty of amenities for you to enjoy, like a breakfast, Fitness center, pool, and free Wi-Fi.

The Country Plaza Motor Inn is a 4-star hotel that provides a modern and comfortable design, in addition to a pool, fitness center, free breakfast, and free Wi-Fi.

Things to do in Mackay

Mackay has tons to discover and do right in the city center, like the Orchid Display House, Caneland Central Shopping Centre, and Bluewater Lagoon. If you're a foodie, you'll enjoy the authentic local cuisine, creative twists on classics, and flavors from around the world at Romeo & Juliet's Restaurant, Jamaica Blue cafe Mackay, Rice Buffet, JIM-ME Kitchen Pty Ltd, and Coolmango Salad Bar.

Finding cheap hotels in Mackay: FAQs

In Mackay, the expected average temperature in April is 24°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 16°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is September.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is C$58 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for C$77 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is C$127 per night, and the average price on weekends is C$112. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Mackay could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Mackay is Mackay Airport (MKY), which is 3.5km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Mackay, and the most expensive day seems to be Friday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Mackay is currently around C$108 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is C$68 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Mackay is currently around C$125 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is C$79 per night.
If you're hitting up Mackay with kids in tow, try Country Plaza Motor Inn, Tropic Coast Motel, and Shamrock Gardens Motel.