Mackay - ideal accommodations for school trips
Portrait of Monika Ebner, Head of Operations & Client Service
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Monika Ebner
Hotel expert at tripmakery.com


Selecting the right accommodations is a key part of planning school trips to Mackay. You need places that are both safe and educational for students. After an in-depth review of 26 accommodations in Mackay, we have identified the top 10 for school trips that offer a safe, enjoyable, and educational environment.

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 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
    • 2. Mycow Accommodation Mackay

      Building hotel 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
      • 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 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
      • Pool (Free)
      • Parking (Free)
      Price category € (up to €35/night)
      Benefits
      • Very affordable
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    • 4. Ibis Mackay

      Building hotel Ibis Mackay
      Hotel rooms 152 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address Boundary Rd East Mackay Airport, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
      Location
      • 3.7 km to city centre
      • 0.6 km to airport
      Rating Great   (8/10p.)
      350 reviews
      Parking
      Car parking: 
      Yes - free
      Bus parking: 
      Yes - free
      Amenities
      • 24h Reception
      • Business Center
      • Parking (Free)
      Price category € (up to €35/night)
      Benefits
      • Breakfast
      • Large capacity (152 rooms)
      • Very affordable
      • Bus parking
    • 5. Tropic Coast Motel

      Building hotel 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
      • Pool (Free)
      • Parking (Free)
      • Spa
      Price category € (up to €35/night)
      Benefits
      • Very affordable
      • Breakfast
    • 6. Mantra Mackay

      Building hotel Mantra Mackay
      Hotel rooms 78 total
      Property type Hotel
      Address Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
      Location
      • 5.2 km to city centre
      • 8.0 km to airport
      Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
      25 reviews
      Parking
      Car parking: 
      Yes - free
      Amenities
      • Business Center
      • Parking (Free)
      • Pool
      Price category €€ (around €35 - €50/night)
      Benefits
      • Breakfast
      • Very affordable
      • Large capacity (78 rooms)
    • 7. Coral Cay Resort

      Building hotel Coral Cay Resort
      Hotel rooms 82 total
      Property type Resort
      Address 16 Nebo Road, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
      Location
      • 1.6 km to city centre
      • 2.8 km to airport
      Rating Great   (8/10p.)
      204 reviews
      Parking
      Car parking: 
      Yes - free
      Bus parking: 
      Yes - free
      Amenities
      • Business Center
      • Conference Rooms
      • Parking (Free)
      • Pool
      Price category € (up to €35/night)
      Benefits
      • Breakfast
      • Large capacity (82 rooms)
      • Very affordable
      • Bus parking
    • 8. Illawong Beach Resort

      Building hotel 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
      • 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 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
      • 24h Reception
      • Conference Rooms
      • Pool (Free)
      • Parking (Free)
      • Spa
      Price category €€ (around €35 - €50/night)
      Benefits
      • Very affordable
      • Bus parking
    • 10. Shamrock Gardens Motel

      Building hotel Shamrock Gardens Motel
      Hotel rooms 28 total
      Property type
      Address 48 Donaldson Street, 4740 Mackay, Mackay - Google Maps
      Location
      • 2.7 km to city centre
      • 2.3 km to airport
      Rating Great   (8/10p.)
      218 reviews
      Parking
      Car parking: 
      Yes - free
      Amenities
      • Parking (Free)
      • Pool
      Price category € (up to €35/night)
      Benefits
      • Very affordable
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    • Surprise your group with the best hotel!

      We'll help you get the best deals for free!

      • All non-binding and free of charge
      • 100,000+ groups use tripmakery
      • Personal support (phone, email)

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