Alara Motor Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in West Mackay

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Children's activities
Exterior
Queen Single Room - Pet Friendly | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Wardrobe

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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52 Nebo Road, West Mackay, QLD, 4740
  • Place, Caneland Central
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackay Base Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrup Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mackay, QLD (MKY)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Non Pet)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Queen Room (Non Pet)

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

Queen and Single (Non Pet)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Accessible Room (Non Pet)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Pet Friendly Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Room with Bath (Non Pet)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Non Pet)

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

Queen Single Room - Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

King room (Non Pet)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Family (Non Pet)

  • 732 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Mackay

West Mackay stay.Your stay at this West Mackay hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Jubilee Park and Caneland Central. Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Caneland Central - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bluewater Lagoon - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mackay Base Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Harrup Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mackay Station - 5 min drive
  • Mackay, QLD (MKY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Austral Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Alara Motor Inn

3.5-star hotel in West Mackay
Alara Motor Inn offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Alara Motor Inn. Self parking is free.

  • 1 floor
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Alara Motor Inn offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Mackay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
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 (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox 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
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 50 per person

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Alara Motor Inn to the airport?

Alara Motor Inn is 3.3 mi (6-min drive) away from the Mackay, QLD (MKY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alara Motor Inn?

As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alara Motor Inn on Oct 29, 2025 start from $80.06, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Alara Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Alara Motor Inn.

How close is Alara Motor Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 2.5 mi (5-min drive) from Town Beach and 2.9 mi (6-min drive) from Far Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Alara Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Alara Motor Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 10 and 50 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Alara Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Alara Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Alara Motor Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Alara Motor Inn have a pool?

Alara Motor Inn features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Alara Motor Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Alara Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Alara Motor Inn to downtown Mackay?

Alara Motor Inn is 1.2 mi away from Mackay.