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Where to Stay in Mackay City Centre (CBD), Mackay

The compact downtown core along River Street and Sydney Street, with shops, cafes, and the main bus interchange.

✦ The vibe

Bustling during business hours, quiet in the evening

👤 Best for

First-time visitors, business travellers, anyone wanting easy access to services and transport

🏨 Where to stay

Business hotels and chain motels; mid-range to upper-mid-range prices

🚇 Getting around

Walkable core; bus terminal for local routes and airport shuttles; taxi/rideshare to airport about 10 mins

📍 Nearby

Bluewater Quay, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

Best hotels in Mackay City Centre (CBD)

11 hotels ranked by how close they are to Mackay City Centre (CBD)

★★★ 📍 232 m

Grand Mercure Suites Mackay

232 m from Mackay City Centre (CBD)

9 Gregory St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia

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★★★ 📍 257 m

Palace Hotel

257 m from Mackay City Centre (CBD)

179 Victoria St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia

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★★★ 📍 434 m

Central Lodge

434 m from Mackay City Centre (CBD)

Mackay

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★★★ 📍 447 m

Coral Sands Motel

447 m from Mackay City Centre (CBD)

Mackay

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★★★ 📍 485 m

Quest Services Apartments

485 m from Mackay City Centre (CBD)

Mackay

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★★★ 📍 639 m

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

639 m from Mackay City Centre (CBD)

55/63 River St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia

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★★★ 📍 698 m

Mid City Motel

698 m from Mackay City Centre (CBD)

Mackay

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★★★ 📍 743 m

Paradise Lodge Motel

743 m from Mackay City Centre (CBD)

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★★★ 📍 991 m

Oxley Lodge Guesthouse

991 m from Mackay City Centre (CBD)

22 James St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia

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★★★★ 📍 1.7 km

Mackay Oceanside Central Apartment Hotel

1.7 km from Mackay City Centre (CBD)

2c E Gordon St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia

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★★★ 📍 1.7 km

Casa Nostra Motel Mackay

1.7 km from Mackay City Centre (CBD)

30 Nebo Rd, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia

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