Beachfront hotels in Mackay

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Mackay. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Illawong Beach Resort Mackay, Australia

  

  Resort. 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 Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 180 AUD.

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• 2 Mackay Seabreeze Apartments Mackay, Australia

  

  Hotel. Featuring an outdoor pool and a restaurant and bar, Seabreeze Hotel is located just 2 minutes' walk from Lamberts Beach. This hotel also offers meeting facilities and a children's playground. The semi self-contained and pet-friendly rooms all include air-conditioning, a seating area with local TV, a dining table, and a kitchenette. Some rooms also come with a balcony or garden views. Guests can dine at the restaurant and enjoy drinks at the bar. Packed lunches are available upon request. There is free private parking on site. Seabreeze Hotel is situated a 10-minute drive from Mackay's city centre and a 25-minute drive from Mackay Airport. Transfers to and from Mackay Airport are available for guests, with bookings essential and confirmed 48 hours before your arrival. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 139 AUD.

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• 3 The Resort at Dolphin Heads Mackay, Australia

  

  Resort. Located in Mackay, The Resort at Dolphin Heads is 16 km from Mackay Showgrounds and features various facilities, such as an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and a garden. The property is around 16 km from Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre, 19 km from BB Print Stadium Mackay and 20 km from Port of Mackay. Mackay Marina is 20 km 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 accommodation. Mackay Marina is 20 km from The Resort at Dolphin Heads. The nearest airport is Mackay Airport, 20 km from the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 152 AUD.

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• 4 BIG4 Mackay Blacks Beach Holiday Park Mackay, Australia

  

  Holiday park. Located opposite Blacks Beach, Mackay Blacks Beach Holiday Park features an outdoor swimming pool and BBQ facilities. It offers self-contained villas with a private balcony. Mackay Holiday Park Blacks Beach is 10 minutes’ drive from Mackay Golf Course, and 20 minutes’ drive from central Mackay. Mackay Airport is a 30-minute drive away. The air-conditioned villas have a separate living room with cable TV and a DVD player. Each villa has a kitchenette with a stove, a microwave and a refrigerator. Gas refills, fishing bait and ice are available for purchase at the park kiosk. The property also features a tour desk and a guest laundry. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 217 AUD.

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• 5 Property Vine - Pacific Sands, formerly Direct Hotels - Pacific Sands Mackay, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Located in Mackay, Property Vine - Pacific Sands, formerly Direct Hotels - Pacific Sands offers modern beachfront apartments with free onsite parking. Guests enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and a BBQ area. Most accommodation above the 4th floor offers stunning views over the Coral Sea and Pioneer River. Pacific Sands is 2 minutes’ walk from both Binnington Esplanade and The Bluewater Trail. It is within 5 minutes’ drive of central Mackay. Accommodation options include self-contained apartments and private rooms. Each of the air-conditioned apartments offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Most apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony. Free high-speed NBN internet access is available. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 134 AUD.

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• 6 ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT MACKAY - Comfort Resort Blue Pacific Mackay, Australia

  

  Apartment. ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT MACKAY - Comfort Resort Blue Pacific is located within the grounds of Comfort Resort Blue Pacific in Blacks Beach, Mackay. Absolute is 3 separate apartments. Apartment 40 Studio will accommodate 2 guests, Apartment 41 will accommodate up to 4 guests, and Apartment 42 will accommodate up to 6 guests. The apartments 41 and 42 offers a private outdoor pool. Beachfront barbecues are available for guests to use at ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT MACKAY - Comfort Resort Blue Pacific. Guest can enjoy free Wifi and Foxtel channels. Mackay Showgrounds is 15 km from the accommodation, while Mackay Entertainment & Convention Center is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Mackay Airport, 19 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 7 Comfort Resort Blue Pacific Mackay Mackay, Australia

  

  Apartment. Offering a beachfront location and two swimming pools, Comfort Resort Blue Pacific is a 15-minute drive from Mackay city centre, Mackay Harbour and Blue Water Trail. It is set on a long stretch of beach in Mackay with approximately 6 km of golden sand. Guests enjoy free WiFi, beachfront BBQ facilities and a half tennis court. Mackay Airport is a 30-minute drive away. All accommodation at Comfort Resort Blue Pacific Mackay offers air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, DVD's as well as a microwave, fridge and stove. Most units have a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Guests can enjoy a game of table tennis or billiards in the games room and arrange activities at the tour desk. There are a range of dining options and a convenience store within walking distance. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 198 AUD.

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• 8 The Shores Holiday Apartments Mackay, Australia

  

  Apartment. Located in Mackay, The Shores Holiday Apartments offer free Wifi and free on-site parking and enjoy a beachfront location with direct access to Blacks Beach.There are 2 swimming pools, a toddlers pool, children's hopscotch, a beachfront viewing platform and a tennis court. Mackay Airport is a 30-minute drive away. All 1 and 2-bedroom units have a full kitchen with a large fridge, a dishwasher, microwave and a stove and a laundry with washing machine and clothes dryer. Each unit has 2 flat-screen TV's, 1 in the main bedroom and 1 in the living room. All units are fully air conditioned. The Eco-friendly property features an outdoor cold-water spa, a volleyball court and wood burning barbecue facilities. Informal nature based wildlife activities are available, including seasonal whale watching, turtles nesting, Goana spotting and migratory Shorebirds. The Shores Holiday Apartments are within a 10-minute drive of Mackay Golf Club and Mt Pleasant Shopping Centre. Mackay Town Centre is 12 minutes' drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!