Alara Motor Inn  

On Nebo Road (Highway 1) in West Mackay, just a short 3‑minute drive from the heart of Mackay and about 5.2 km from Mackay Airport. Close to Caneland Central, the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre, Jubilee Park and the Bluewater Lagoon.

About 40 ground‑floor rooms with queen beds, air conditioning and 32" flat‑screen TVs. Rooms come with a fridge, microwave, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, tea/coffee facilities and covered parking. All units are non‑smoking and include complimentary Wi‑Fi.

Saltwater outdoor pool open year‑round plus a hot tub, and a picnic/BBQ area for relaxed afternoons. Onsite services include tour/ticket assistance, laundry and dry cleaning, free self‑parking and limited‑hours room service.

Business centre, conference and meeting rooms, express check‑in/check‑out and complimentary wired and wireless internet to keep work moving.

Sea Winds Restaurant serves chef‑prepared meals Monday–Friday evenings and features a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours and cooked‑to‑order breakfasts are offered daily (fee applies, typically 6:30–8:30 AM).