Lantern Motor Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel in West Mackay

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Reception
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

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149-151 Nebo Road, West Mackay, QLD, 4740
  • Popular LocationMackay Base Hospital19 min walk
  • Popular LocationCaneland Central3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarrup Park3 min drive
  • AirportMackay, QLD (MKY)5 min drive

Room options

Family Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mackay

West Mackay stay.With a stay at this West Mackay motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and 2 miles (3 km) of Pioneer Valley. Mackay Base Hospital and Jubilee Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mackay Base Hospital - 19 min walk
  • Caneland Central - 3 min drive
  • Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre - 3 min drive
  • Harrup Park - 3 min drive
  • Bluewater Lagoon - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Mackay Station - 4 min drive
  • Mackay, QLD (MKY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • KFC - 11 min walk
  • Austral Hotel - 3 min drive
  • Souths Leagues Club - 19 min walk
  • Gloria Jean's Coffees Mackay Caneland - 3 min drive

About this property

Lantern Motor Inn

3.5-star motel in West Mackay
Lantern Motor Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Lantern Motor Inn also features dry cleaning/laundry services and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Mackay motel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lantern Motor Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 4 to 30 per person

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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 4–30 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lantern Motor Inn to the airport?

Lantern Motor Inn is 2.7 mi (6-min drive) away from the Mackay, QLD (MKY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lantern Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lantern Motor Inn.

How close is Lantern Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is 2.6 mi (5-min drive) from Far Beach and 2.7 mi (6-min drive) from Illawong Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lantern Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Lantern Motor Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 4 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Lantern Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Lantern Motor Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Lantern Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Lantern Motor Inn have a pool?

Lantern Motor Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Lantern Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Lantern Motor Inn to downtown Mackay?

Lantern Motor Inn is 1.6 mi away from Mackay.

Lantern Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Initially we were going to be overcharged but the staff member fixed it. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved how clean the room was n nice a quite for me to have a good night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy. Perfect for a short stop.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good comfortable accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Clean rooms and facilities

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slept well, so I say it was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stop over.
I found the unit very clean with plenty of facilities for my stay. Would highly recommend this Motor Inn for your stay in Mackay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Don

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service from staff with well maintained rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean and fairly priced
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022