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Coral Sands Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.
The exterior of Coral Sands Motel with a signboard, a landscaped garden, and a paved walkway.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by a building with arched windows and a tiled pool edge.
A bar area with a counter, multiple bar stools, a sofa, and a television screen.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a wine rack on the left, and framed pictures on the walls.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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44 Macalister Street, Mackay, QLD, 4740
  • Place, Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Caneland Central
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bluewater Lagoon
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mackay, QLD (MKY)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Queen or twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bedside table.

Standard Queen or twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room (Dollar Saver)

A neatly made bed with white linens and a single decorative pillow, a wooden headboard, and two framed tropical leaf artworks on the wall.

Economy Room (Dollar Saver)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

A modern living room with two leather sofas, a small kitchen area, and a separate bedroom with a bed.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a bedside lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Upgrade

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Economy Upgrade

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for King Standard with Bath

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

King Standard with Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, white bedding, and a green pillow. There are three wall-mounted artworks above the bed.

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Mackay

Located in City Centre, Coral Sands Motel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre and Bluewater Lagoon. This 46-room, 3.5-star motel has a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Artspace Mackay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Caneland Central - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bluewater Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Harrup Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mackay Station - 11 min drive
  • Mackay, QLD (MKY) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hot Wok - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Austral Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dispensary - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Coral Sands Motel

Guests of Coral Sands Motel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-in. Free parking is included with your stay. Helpful staff can provide dry cleaning/laundry services, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 10 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 7:00 PM)

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10.00 to 50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Coral Sands Motel?

This motel is situated in City Centre, just steps from Artspace Mackay, and within a 10-minute walk of Bluewater Lagoon and Jubilee Park. You'll also find Caneland Central and Harrup Park within a short drive.

Does Coral Sands Motel include a casino at the property?

No, Coral Sands Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Coral Sands Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Does Coral Sands Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Coral Sands Motel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Coral Sands Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Coral Sands Motel.

How far is the airport from Coral Sands Motel?

The closest major airport to Coral Sands Motel is Mackay, QLD (MKY), which is 3.8 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Coral Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 581 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 581 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 581 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 581 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 581 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room, great parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and host was very friendly and courteous Close to all types of eating venues Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Central location, clean room. Carpet and bed are outdated. Eaay walk to shopping centre, nitelife district.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good, staff very helpful and close to local restaurants. Only negative for me as a non smoker is, there is no smoking in the rooms but many would sit outside and smoke which I found could be smelt while in my room.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of eating options within walking distance plus very quick check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean, pleasant room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mangesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really good place.. helpful staff. Close to the restaurant and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Subramaniam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and comfortable , reception excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good, staff super friendly, undercover car parking is a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great service and great area to stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything and easy to get to
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable room. Friendly reception.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jem Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to a few places to eat
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, center of town. Good amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zakk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff and great rooms. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple , comfortable accommodation, good value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stuff are great units are clean ,recommend its a great place to stay .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mangesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.. lots of opt Ions for dining
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025