Mackay - affordable student hotels for educational trips
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Monika Ebner
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Finding affordable student hotels in Mackay can be a significant challenge for organizers of school trips and educational tours. It's important to find accommodations that are safe, comfortable, and budget-friendly. We have reviewed 26 hotels in Mackay and selected the top 10 affordable student hotels that provide excellent conditions for school classes and student groups.

Getting offers from different hotels is unfortunately very time-consuming, we know that. That's why we have created our dedicated service, which provides you with fitting offers!

Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and  does NOT contain paid advertising!

  • 1. Gecko's Rest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers

    Building hotel Gecko's Rest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers
    Hotel rooms 19 total
    Property typeHostel
    Address34 Sydney Street, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.3 km to city centre
    • 3.5 km to airport
    RatingAppealing   (6/10p.)
    61 reviews
    ParkingDetails on request
    Amenities
    Price category€ (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
  • 2. Mycow Accommodation Mackay

    Building hotel Mycow Accommodation Mackay
    Hotel rooms 40 total
    Property type
    Address106 Main Street, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
    Location
    • 8.8 km to city centre
    • 5.8 km to airport
    RatingAppealing   (6/10p.)
    26 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category€ (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
  • 3. BIG4 Mackay Marine Tourist Park

    Building hotel BIG4 Mackay Marine Tourist Park
    Hotel rooms 30 total
    Property typeCamping
    Address379 Harbour Road, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
    Location
    • 3.9 km to city centre
    • 7.1 km to airport
    RatingAppealing   (6/10p.)
    204 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category€ (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
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  • 4. Tropic Coast Motel

    Building hotel Tropic Coast Motel
    Hotel rooms 35 total
    Property type
    Address158 Nebo Road, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
    Location
    • 2.6 km to city centre
    • 2.4 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    67 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    • Spa
    Price category€ (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
    • Breakfast
  • 5. Central Tourist Park

    Building hotel Central Tourist Park
    Hotel rooms 35 total
    Property typeHoliday Park
    Address15 Malcomson street, North Mackay.Qld, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
    Location
    • 2.2 km to city centre
    • 5.3 km to airport
    RatingAppealing   (6/10p.)
    43 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category€ (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
  • 6. Windmill Motel & Events Centre

    Building hotel Windmill Motel & Events Centre
    Hotel rooms 42 total
    Property type
    Address5 Highway Plaza, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
    Location
    • 3.7 km to city centre
    • 5.6 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    162 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Conference Rooms
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category€ (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Bus parking
    • Very affordable
  • 7. Alara Motor Inn

    Building hotel Alara Motor Inn
    Hotel rooms 40 total
    Property typeHotel
    Address52, Nebo Road, Mackay Qld , Mackay - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.9 km to city centre
    • 2.6 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (8.6/10p.)
    281 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • Pool (Free)
    Price category€ (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
    • Bus parking
  • 8. Illawong Beach Resort

    Building hotel Illawong Beach Resort
    Hotel rooms 37 total
    Property typeResort
    Address73 Illawong Drive, Illawong Beach, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
    Location
    • 4.2 km to city centre
    • 1.7 km to airport
    RatingAppealing   (6/10p.)
    36 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category€€ (around €35 - €50/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
  • 9. Ocean International Hotel

    Building hotel Ocean International Hotel
    Hotel rooms 46 total
    Property typeHotel
    Address1 Bridge Road, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
    Location
    • 2.6 km to city centre
    • 1.9 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    133 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Conference Rooms
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    • Spa
    Price category€€ (around €35 - €50/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
    • Bus parking
  • 10. Broken River Mountain Resort

    Building hotel Broken River Mountain Resort
    Hotel rooms 50 total
    Property typeResort
    Address524 Eungella Dam Road, 4757 Eungella, Mackay - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.2 km to city centre
    • 70.0 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    6 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Business Center
    • Conference Rooms
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category N/A
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (50 rooms)
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