The Best Hotels Closest to Bluewater Lagoon in Mackay - 2026 Updated Prices

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A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a prominent sign.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a sign for 'Quest', and a 'Family Dental' clinic at the ground level.

A swimming pool with a covered area and a sunset in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

1. Quest Mackay on Gordon

City Centre, 1 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Veronica

฿4,070

฿4,477 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a gazebo.

A person holding a plate with food and a chalkboard menu listing specials.

An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, tables, and chairs, surrounded by greenery and plants.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass at a bar with a drinks menu sign in the background.

2. Shamrock Gardens Motel

West Mackay, 2.7 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Stephen

฿3,626

฿3,989 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and dense green foliage.

A balcony with a round table and yellow chairs, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A swimming pool with a water slide, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story hotel building.

3. Riviera Mackay

City Centre, 0.2 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Colin

฿4,927

฿4,927 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A two-story building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A pool area with a sign for the Shakespeare Motel and a restaurant named Romeo & Juliet's.

A two-story building with a brick facade, large windows with decorative grills, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a garden area with flowers and shrubs.

4. Shakespeare Motel

1 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Joanne

฿2,969

฿3,266 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A pathway leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel with a covered driveway, a large arched window, and a sign indicating a night bell.

5. Mackay Resort Motel

West Mackay, 2.5 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Steven

฿2,648

฿2,913 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a covered patio.

A modern building with a covered entrance, a signboard for 'Alara Motor Inn', and a reception area.

A neatly made bed with a tray holding a glass vase with a plant, a teapot, and a cup of tea.

A covered outdoor seating area with a white table and black chairs, a wall covered with climbing plants, and a tiled floor.

6. Alara Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.8 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Gabriele

฿2,980

฿3,278 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, and artwork on the wall.

An exterior of the International Lodge Motel with a reception area, a number 40 sign, and outdoor seating.

An International Lodge Motel building with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a carpeted hallway.

7. International Lodge

City Centre, 0.4 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Anonymous traveller

฿3,928

฿3,928 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, and a view of greenery outside.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a pool in the background.

A modern building with a covered walkway, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

8. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

East Mackay, 2.5 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Jacinta

฿2,956

฿2,956 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a stone backsplash, wooden counter, and a ceiling fan.

A room with a brick wall, a ceiling fan, a minibar, and a DVD player.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a fence and various plants.

9. Country Plaza Motor Inn

West Mackay, 1.7 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Maree

฿2,784

฿3,062 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern living room with brown leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and three wicker bar stools.

10. Lanai Riverside Apartments

City Centre, 0.2 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Karen

฿7,226

฿7,226 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Marco Polo Hotel," a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A clear blue swimming pool with a white lounge chair and metal ladder.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall-mounted shelf, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Marcopolo Hotel".

11. The Marco Polo

West Mackay, 1.7 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Casey

฿2,871

฿3,158 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a view of the interior.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a signboard.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a covered patio area.

12. Coral Cay Resort

West Mackay, 1.4 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Angela

฿3,110

฿3,421 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk with a computer, and a ceiling fan.

A fenced backyard with a playground, including a slide and a swing set.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a red-tiled roof.

A motel with outdoor seating and a covered patio area.

13. Tropic Coast Motel

West Mackay, 2.5 km from Bluewater Lagoon

louise

฿2,736

฿3,009 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and string lights.

A hotel with a prominent windmill, a curved roof, and a sign that reads "The Mill."

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A bar area with wooden cabinets, shelves of bottles, and a coffee machine.

14. Windmill Motel and Events Centre

Mount Pleasant, 2.8 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Gerard

฿3,551

฿3,907 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the city at night.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a coffee machine. There is a dining table with a laptop and a plant.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a bed.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a dining table with fruit.

15. MainStay Suites Mackay

City Centre, 0.5 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Anne

฿4,687

฿4,921 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A two-story hotel with a white facade, balconies, and a sign indicating a motor inn with free fast check-in and 24-hour check-in.

A pool area with a person on a float, a large vase with flowers, and a white fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a green sofa, a dining table, and a painting of a sunset.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

16. White Lace Motor Inn

West Mackay, 2 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Paul

฿2,718

฿2,990 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A cafe with wooden tables and stools, a bar area, and shelves with potted plants.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a view of the city through large windows.

A room with a large window, a view of a parking lot and buildings, and a vase with flowers on a table.

17. Rydges Mackay Suites

City Centre, 0.6 km from Bluewater Lagoon

meghan

฿4,514

฿4,966 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story building with a pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a small kitchenette.

A small kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are three white chairs and a wooden cabinet.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

18. Casa Nostra Motel Mackay

West Mackay, 1.5 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Ross

฿2,538

฿2,792 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Two black leather chairs with metal legs, a glass table with a magazine, and a vase with flowers.

A sunset over a calm sea with gentle waves, a clear sky, and a distant shoreline.

19. Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

City Centre, 1.3 km from Bluewater Lagoon

Victoria

฿5,098

฿5,608 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a metal railing, a grassy lawn, and a view of a body of water and trees.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fenced lawn area.

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and palm trees, a small table with chairs, and a mounted TV.

A balcony overlooking a parking area with a white car, palm trees, and a view of a body of water.

20. Mid City Motor Inn

City Centre, 0.3 km from Bluewater Lagoon

John

฿2,879

฿3,167 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Bluewater Lagoon

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest Mackay on Gordon	9.2 Wonderful 496 reviews	View
Shamrock Gardens Motel	9.2 Wonderful 273 reviews	View
Riviera Mackay	9.2 Wonderful 465 reviews	View
Shakespeare Motel	9.0 Wonderful 437 reviews	View
Mackay Resort Motel	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Bluewater Lagoon Hotel Reviews

White Lace Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Nice property for a one night stop."

Mackay Resort Motel

10/10 Excellent

"This motel had a nice feel when you drove into the complex. Our room was spacious and clean with a separate area where the 2 single beds were. There was a little bit of noise from other guests, but we all slept well & the beds were comfortable. Undercover parking available for our car also. We arrived after hours, check in was easy via the lockbox and the staff were friendly when we checked out. We would stay here again if ever in Mackay."

Coral Cay Resort

8/10 Good

"The room was clean tidy and comfortable for our stay"

Rydges Mackay Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation"

Quest Mackay on Gordon

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay definitely stay there again."

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended, my go to in Mackay"

International Lodge

8/10 Good

"Saff was very welcoming and helpful. Any issues was sorted quickly. Very comfortable for our short stay."

Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

10/10 Excellent

"certainly, would recommend staying here as the location was very central to all the Mackay CBD easy walking to the local pubs for Counter meals or even for the adventurous a short and safe walk into the CBD to the local specialty restaurants or for the eat on the run addicts Dominos , MacDonalds and the local "Best Fish Shop " in Mackay, Vellas are all with in a 2 block radius"

Other attractions near Bluewater Lagoon

Caneland Central

9.0/10 (677 reviews)

During your trip to Mackay, you can do some window-shopping at Caneland Central. Stroll along this family-friendly area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.

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Artspace Mackay

8.4/10 (34 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Artspace Mackay in Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in the area.

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Jubilee Park

8.0/10 (51 reviews)

After visiting Jubilee Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in this relaxing area.

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Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre

8.8/10 (28 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre during your trip to Mackay. Wander the marina and gardens in this relaxing area.

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Ken Burgess Orchid House

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Ken Burgess Orchid House during your stay in Mackay. Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.

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Great Barrier Reef Arena

Catch an event at Great Barrier Reef Arena during your trip to Mackay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Harrup Park

8.8/10 (154 reviews)

Harrup Park is just one of the places to see in Mackay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along this relaxing area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.

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Mackay Basketball Stadium

Catch an event at Mackay Basketball Stadium during your trip to Mackay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bluewater Lagoon?

Bluewater Lagoon is located in an area of Mackay that travellers like for its cafes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 26 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Bluewater Lagoon?

Adjacent to Bluewater Lagoon, Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Coral Cay Resort and Quest Mackay on Gordon.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Bluewater Lagoon?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Bluewater Lagoon.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bluewater Lagoon, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Bluewater Lagoon.

What can I see and do near Bluewater Lagoon?

Spend some time wandering around Ken Burgess Orchid House, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Jubilee Park. Dip your toes in the water at Town Beach, Far Beach and Illawong Beach. Enjoy nature at Floodway Conservation Area, Harbour Beach or Water Bird Habitat Conservation Area.

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Our top choices for Bluewater Lagoon hotels

1. Quest Mackay on Gordon

2. Shamrock Gardens Motel

3. Riviera Mackay

4. Shakespeare Motel

5. Mackay Resort Motel

6. Alara Motor Inn

7. International Lodge

8. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

9. Country Plaza Motor Inn

10. Lanai Riverside Apartments

11. The Marco Polo

12. Coral Cay Resort

13. Tropic Coast Motel

14. Windmill Motel and Events Centre

15. MainStay Suites Mackay

16. White Lace Motor Inn

17. Rydges Mackay Suites

18. Casa Nostra Motel Mackay

19. Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

20. Mid City Motor Inn

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Top Bluewater Lagoon Hotel Reviews

White Lace Motor Inn

Mackay Resort Motel

Coral Cay Resort

Rydges Mackay Suites

Quest Mackay on Gordon

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

International Lodge

Oaks Mackay Carlyle Suites

Other attractions near Bluewater Lagoon

Caneland Central

Artspace Mackay

Jubilee Park

Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre

Ken Burgess Orchid House

Great Barrier Reef Arena

Harrup Park

Mackay Basketball Stadium

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