Hotels on the beach in Mackay, Australia

• 1 Illawong Beach Resort Mackay

  Guest Rating 7.7

  

  Illawong Beach Resort features an outdoor swimming pool. It is a 10-minute drive from Mackay Airport and a 13-minute drive from Mackay Base Hospital. These air-conditioned villas offer a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave. The lounge area includes a sofa and a TV with cable channels. There is a private bathroom, and towels and linen are provided This beautiful property overlooks the Coral Sea and the islands. Guests can go fishing in the surrounding areas or enjoy a walk along the beach. Show full description

  Address 73 Illawong Drive, Illawong Beach Show on map

  • Saltwater pool
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• 2 Mackay Seabreeze Apartments Mackay

  Guest Rating 7.4

  

  Mackay Seabreeze Apartments has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Mackay. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property has evening entertainment and an ATM. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. Rooms have air conditioning and a TV, and certain accommodations at Mackay Seabreeze Apartments have a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The accommodation has a playground. Guests at Mackay Seabreeze Apartments will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mackay, like hiking and fishing. Lamberts Beach is a few steps from the hotel, while Mackay Marina is 5 miles from the property. Mackay Airport is 8.1 miles away. Show full description

  Address 14 Scawfell Avenue Show on map

  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool tables
  • Ping pong tables
  • Karaoke
  • Pets are welcome
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• 3 The Resort at Dolphin Heads Mackay

  Guest Rating 6.7

  

  Located in Mackay, The Resort at Dolphin Heads is 9.9 mi from Mackay Showgrounds and features various facilities, such as an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and a garden. The property is around 9. 9 mi from Mackay Entertainment & Convention Center, 12 mi from BB Print Stadium Mackay and 12 mi from Port of Mackay. Mackay Marina is 12 mi from the property. At the resort, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The Resort at Dolphin Heads provides some units with sea views, and the rooms are equipped with a patio. The units will provide guests with a microwave. The on-site restaurant is open for breakfast from 08:00-10:30, lunch from 11:30-15:30 and dinner from 17:30-20:00, Wednesday to Saturday. On Sundays, it is open for breakfast from 07:00-10:30 and lunch from 11:30-16:00. The restaurant is open on Mondays and Tuesdays during school holidays. Fishing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodations. Mackay Marina is 12 mi from The Resort at Dolphin Heads. The nearest airport is Mackay Airport, 12 mi from the property. Show full description

  Address 6 Beach Road, Dolphin Heads Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Water park
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