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Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel Official
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Motel in Mackay · 625.18 km from centre

7.9

 

879 reviews

Situated opposite the popular Blue Water Trail and just a 2-minute walk from Town Beach, Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel Official offers an outdoor saltwater swimming pool, and secure undercover parking.

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel Official is a 3-minute drive from Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre and a 4-minute drive from Caneland Central shopping centre. The Mackay Base Hospital is a 10-minute drive, while Mackay Airport is a 14-minute drive away.

Rooms in this modern motel feature a dining table, air-conditioning, and a large flat-screen TV. Interconnecting rooms and rooms with disability facilities are available.

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Palm Bay Resort
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Hotel in Whitsunday Islands, Whitsundays · 532.84 km from centre

9.2

 

355 reviews

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With a stay at Palm Bay Resort in Whitsundays, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Palm Bay Beach. This beach hotel is within the region of Passage Peak and Airlie Beach Lagoon.

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Qualia
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Resort in Hamilton Island, Whitsundays · 538.69 km from centre

9.6

 

92 reviews

Breakfast available

With a stay at Qualia in Whitsundays, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Catseye Beach and Point Henning Pavilion. This beach resort is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hamilton Island Marina and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Spa Wumurdaylin.

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Mantra Mackay
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Hotel in Mackay, Mackay Harbour · 623.43 km from centre

8.8

 

868 reviews

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A stay at Mantra Mackay places you in the heart of Mackay, just a 3-minute walk from Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and within a 5-minute drive of Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Harbour Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Yuwi Paree Toolkoon National Park.

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Mackay Resort Motel
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Motel in Mackay, West Mackay · 623.44 km from centre

9.0

 

1,002 reviews

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With a stay at Mackay Resort Motel in Mackay (West Mackay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Mackay Base Hospital. This motel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Harrup Park.

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Reef View Hotel
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Hotel in Hamilton Island, Whitsundays · 540.50 km from centre

8.6

 

1,000 reviews

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With a stay at Reef View Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Whitsundays – a 1-minute drive from Catseye Beach and 11 minutes from Whitehaven Beach. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Spa Wumurdaylin and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hamilton Island Bowling Alley.

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Coral Cay Resort
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Motel in Mackay, West Mackay · 623.25 km from centre

8.6

 

977 reviews

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With a stay at Coral Cay Resort in Mackay (West Mackay), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Jubilee Park and Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Caneland Central and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bluewater Lagoon.

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Peppers Blue on Blue
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Hotel in Nelly Bay · 305.68 km from centre

8.8

 

864 reviews

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With a stay at Peppers Blue on Blue in Nelly Bay, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 3-minute walk from Magnetic Island National Park and 14 minutes by foot from Massage on Magnetic. This spa hotel is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Nelly Bay Beach.

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Rydges Mackay Suites
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Hotel in Mackay · 623.55 km from centre

8.4

 

1,000 reviews

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With a stay at Rydges Mackay Suites, you'll be centrally located in Mackay, just a 3-minute walk from Artspace Mackay and 6 minutes by foot from Jubilee Park. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Bluewater Lagoon.

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Windmill Motel and Events Centre
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Motel in Mackay, Mount Pleasant · 620.34 km from centre

8.6

 

763 reviews

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Located in Mackay (Mount Pleasant), Windmill Motel and Events Centre is within a 5-minute drive of Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens. This motel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Pioneer Valley and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Jubilee Park.

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Coral Sea Resort
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Hotel in Airlie Beach · 517.02 km from centre

9.2

 

1,002 reviews

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Coral Sea Resort is centrally located in Airlie Beach – a 5-minute walk from Airlie Beach Lagoon and 8 minutes by foot from Coral Sea Marina. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Airlie Beach Market and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Cannonvale Beach.

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Azure Sea Whitsunday Resort
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Aparthotel in Airlie Beach · 517.89 km from centre

8.6

 

338 reviews

With a stay at Azure Sea Whitsunday Resort in Airlie Beach, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Airlie Beach Lagoon and Boathaven Beach. This beach aparthotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Airlie Beach Market and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Coral Sea Marina.

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Reef Resort Motel
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Motel in Mackay, West Mackay · 623.46 km from centre

7.6

 

322 reviews

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With a stay at Reef Resort Motel in Mackay (West Mackay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Pioneer Valley. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Mackay Base Hospital and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Jubilee Park.

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Q Resorts Paddington
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Hotel in Townsville · 314.58 km from centre

8.6

 

548 reviews

A stay at Q Resorts Paddington places you in the heart of Townsville, within a 5-minute drive of Castle Hill and Queensland Country Bank Stadium. This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Strand Park.

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ibis Mackay
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Hotel in Mackay, South Mackay · 626.45 km from centre

8.8

 

591 reviews

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With a stay at ibis Mackay in Mackay (South Mackay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mackay Basketball Stadium and Harrup Park. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from BB Print Stadium and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Great Barrier Reef Arena.

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Beach Club
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Resort in Hamilton Island, Whitsundays · 540.43 km from centre

9.8

 

412 reviews

Breakfast available

With a stay at Beach Club, you'll be centrally located in Whitsundays, steps from Catseye Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Spa Wumurdaylin. This beach resort is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hamilton Island Marina and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Whitehaven Beach.

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Ocean International Hotel
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Hotel in Mackay · 626.29 km from centre

8.5

 

661 reviews

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<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2>

Ocean International Hotel in Mackay offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi.

<h2>Dining and Leisure</h2>

Guests can enjoy a sauna, terrace, and balcony. The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves Australian cuisine with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The bar offers cocktails and live music.

<h2>Convenient Location</h2>

Located 2 km from Mackay Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Far Beach and close to BB Print Stadium Mackay. Nearby attractions include Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre and Mackay Marina.

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Whitsunday Sands Resort
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Motel in Whitsundays, Bowen · 462.32 km from centre

9.4

 

788 reviews

When you stay at Whitsunday Sands Resort in Bowen, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Grays Bay and Horseshoe Bay Beach. This beach motel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Mullers Lagoon Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bowen Golf Course.

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City Oasis Inn Townsville, SureStay Collection by BW
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Hotel in Townsville · 313.79 km from centre

8.6

 

536 reviews

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With a stay at City Oasis Inn Townsville, SureStay Collection by BW, you'll be centrally located in Townsville – a 8-minute walk from Castle Hill and 15 minutes by foot from Queens Gardens. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Maritime Museum of Townsville and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Strand Park.

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The Palmer Collective
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Hotel in Townsville, South Townsville · 314.32 km from centre

8.8

 

846 reviews

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With a stay at The Palmer Collective in Townsville (South Townsville), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and Maritime Museum of Townsville. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and 1 mi (1.6 km) from The Strand Beach.

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