Best Hotels near The Gooseponds Walking Trail, North Mackay

My apartment was spacious, comfortable, modern and clean, with a fully equipped kitchen and large balcony overlooking the river. It has everything required for a short or long stay including washing machine and drier. It could only be improved by making it feel a bit less ”blank”. e.g. needs some pictures on the walls, cushions for the sofa (had to use pillows!). Good facilities - nice pool (although the hard wood sun loungers could do with some cushions!), small gym and a sauna. Location is right on the river next to the lagoon and a big shopping centre, just a short walk into the city centre. Very quiet, no noise disturbance at all. Staff are very friendly and helpful and the price was reasonable. Recommend!

Good value for what i paid for. Great location. Room is clean, facilities are up to my expectations. The only thing i might want to change is the lighting. My room was quite dark, make it less cozy, i like the idea of light switch next to the bed side table, very convenient. But my room doesnt have an electric socket next to the bed, so cant really be on my phone while lying down. Other than that, the service was excellent, i only stayed for 2 nights but they make sure to give me room service, which was excellent. Will come back if i need to spend some time in Mackay

Hoteliery ought to be a simple business: provide a clean, quiet, and comfortable room. These are the metrics on which I judge my stay. Sadly, White Lace failed on all counts. The family room initially seemed an attractive proposition, as few other motels offer a separate room for the children, but upon entering it was clear I had made a mistake. Family rooms front the highway, and the roar of traffic was immediately evident and present all night long. This is in fact a missed opportunity, as the french doors to the balcony are an attractive feature, and all that would be required is some double glazing to reduce the noise to an acceptable level. The room itself was terribly tired and run down, with scratch and scuff marks on most surface. The impression was one of shabbiness, of corners cut, and maintenance forgone. The bedhead and side table, built affixed to the wall, appeared to have originally been constructed to fit a king mattress, but was now furnished with a queen, leaving gaps either side. In any case, the mattress was well past its use by date, offering little in padding but plenty in trampoline bounce. Beds in the second room of similar age and comfort. As a minor note, bedside lamps were supplied with incredibly bright cool-white LED bulbs, an unfortunate scourge afflicting many hotel rooms. Given that they are all about the same price, is it really that difficult to take a moment to consider the intended application and purchase a bulb of appropriate wattage and colour temperature? Overall, we did not come away feeling at all rested, which makes White Lace a poor value proposition. Active intervention from management is missing but clearly needed.

Have stayed at Coral Cay resort motel before and this last week for a three day business trip was not different. Great spot it is , staff were good , restaurant was good and rooms a good size and configuration with a TV for the sleeping area and a TV in the lounge room. Good computer work bench and undercover parking as well. Tariff was fair for the time of year and mid week. No complaints and is my number one stay over location in Mackay

Very cool place for staying

Alara motor inn was such a lovely place to stop. My two dogs loved their time there. The reception staff and owners were absolutely amazing and accommodating- I’ve never seen an owner step up and help the customers quite like this! The pet friendly room was comfortable and roomy and my dogs were welcomed like paying guests. Don’t forget to stop in to Jimmy D’s for a delicious meal- my steak was cooked to perfection and the veggies were nice and fresh- just perfect! And the service was impeccable! Extremely affordable and welcoming. I can’t rate Alara enough!! The whole team made a long journey feel like a holiday!

Our recent week's holiday at the Mackay Harbour Mantra Hotel is our third stay in 3 years. We just love the quiet location, the great and friendly staff, the amenities (gym and pool) and, of course, the food especially the evening menu. It's nice to be surprised when your plate is put in front of you. We loved the gnocci maranara and also the perfectly cooked salmon and its accompaniment. The queen sized bed was very comfortable with excellent linen and towels. Our room (we always ask for the same one on the 7th floor) has unlimited views of the large Mackay marina with the endless backdrop of the Pacific ocean. Oh, I nearly forgot, the kitchen staff also make great coffee. The only way to start another day in paradise.