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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

  

  Hotel rooms	19 total
  Property type	Hostel
  Address	34 Sydney Street, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
  Location	0.3 km to city centre 3.5 km to airport
  Rating	Appealing   (6/10p.) 61 reviews
  Parking	Details on request
  Amenities
  Price category	€ (up to €35/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable

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• 2. Mycow Accommodation Mackay

  

  Hotel rooms	40 total
  Property type
  Address	106 Main Street, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
  Location	8.8 km to city centre 5.8 km to airport
  Rating	Appealing   (6/10p.) 26 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities
  Price category	€ (up to €35/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable

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• 3. BIG4 Mackay Marine Tourist Park

  

  Hotel rooms	30 total
  Property type	Camping
  Address	379 Harbour Road, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
  Location	3.9 km to city centre 7.1 km to airport
  Rating	Appealing   (6/10p.) 204 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities
  Price category	€ (up to €35/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable

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• 4. Tropic Coast Motel

  

  Hotel rooms	35 total
  Property type
  Address	158 Nebo Road, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
  Location	2.6 km to city centre 2.4 km to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 67 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities
  Price category	€ (up to €35/night)
  Benefits	Breakfast Very affordable

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• 5. Central Tourist Park

  

  Hotel rooms	35 total
  Property type	Holiday Park
  Address	15 Malcomson street, North Mackay.Qld, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
  Location	2.2 km to city centre 5.3 km to airport
  Rating	Appealing   (6/10p.) 43 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities
  Price category	€ (up to €35/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable

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• 6. Windmill Motel & Events Centre

  

  Hotel rooms	42 total
  Property type
  Address	5 Highway Plaza, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
  Location	3.7 km to city centre 5.6 km to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 162 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free Bus parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities
  Price category	€ (up to €35/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable Bus parking

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• 7. Alara Motor Inn

  

  Hotel rooms	40 total
  Property type	Hotel
  Address	52, Nebo Road, Mackay Qld , Mackay - Google Maps
  Location	1.9 km to city centre 2.6 km to airport
  Rating	Great   (8.6/10p.) 281 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free Bus parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities
  Price category	€ (up to €35/night)
  Benefits	Bus parking Very affordable

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• 8. Illawong Beach Resort

  

  Hotel rooms	37 total
  Property type	Resort
  Address	73 Illawong Drive, Illawong Beach, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
  Location	4.2 km to city centre 1.7 km to airport
  Rating	Appealing   (6/10p.) 36 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities
  Price category	€€ (around €35 - €50/night)
  Benefits	Very affordable

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• 9. Ocean International Hotel

  

  Hotel rooms	46 total
  Property type	Hotel
  Address	1 Bridge Road, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
  Location	2.6 km to city centre 1.9 km to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 133 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free Bus parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities
  Price category	€€ (around €35 - €50/night)
  Benefits	Bus parking Very affordable

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• 10. Broken River Mountain Resort

  

  Hotel rooms	50 total
  Property type	Resort
  Address	524 Eungella Dam Road, 4757 Eungella, Mackay - Google Maps
  Location	0.2 km to city centre 70.0 km to airport
  Rating	Great   (8/10p.) 6 reviews
  Parking	Car parking:  Yes - free
  Amenities
  Price category	N/A
  Benefits	Large capacity (50 rooms)

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