Alara Motor Inn

Property class: 3.5
Mackay hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Enjoy your visit to Mackay with a stay at Alara Motor Inn. The restaurant is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the hot tub for a relaxing end to the day. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
The current price is $89
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Non Pet)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and kitchenette.

Queen Room (Non Pet)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a small table with a vase, and a view of the outside through a large window.

Queen and Single (Non Pet)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a small table with a vase, and a view of the outside through a large window.

Accessible Room (Non Pet)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Pet Friendly Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Queen Room with Bath (Non Pet)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, air conditioning unit, TV, and a view of the kitchen area.

Queen Room with Bath (Non Pet)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Non Pet)

A neatly made bed with a fluffy turquoise blanket, a wooden headboard, and a blue sofa in a modern room with a tiled floor.

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

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

View all photos for Queen Single Room - Pet Friendly

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a bathroom, and a large window.

Queen Single Room - Pet Friendly

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

View all photos for King room (Non Pet)

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

King room (Non Pet)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Family (Non Pet)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a small table with a vase, and a view of the outside through a large window.

Deluxe Family (Non Pet)

  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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52 Nebo Road, West Mackay, QLD, 4740

What's nearby

  • Caneland Central - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Harrup Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bluewater Lagoon - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club Canelands Café - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Alara Motor Inn

  • Enjoy your visit to Mackay with a stay at Alara Motor Inn. The restaurant is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the hot tub for a relaxing end to the day. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 41 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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Reviews

Alara Motor Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers excellent pet access with welcoming staff, clean rooms, and thoughtful touches like dog beds and treats. (15 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant, Jimmy D's, offers high-quality food with a great range of options. (7 reviews)
  • Convenient parking was available outside the rooms. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room Great staff pet friendly
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8/10 Very good

We liked the spacious room and that it was pet friendly and the staff were nice. It was very cold at night, an extra blanket would have been nice. But all in all a great place to stay.
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8/10 Very good

Good spot for a night or maybe two. Few items like globes and switches could be better maintained, but otherwise comfortable enough.
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6/10 Good

Good for a one-night stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Wifi was amazing, clean rooms and amenities and parking onsite! Would stay again
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8/10 Very good

Lovely place, nice pool, friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice large parking area, rooms were quiet and well kept.
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8/10 Very good

We had a nice room and a pleasant stay
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8/10 Very good

Convenient location; clean and good parking.
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10/10 Exceptional

Quick overnight stay arrived late at night.room was comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

Great pet friendly park
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8/10 Very good

Nice and clean, quiet, friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accomodation at a reasonable price. The in house restaurant has a great range of high quality items on the menu.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff pool was good however would have liked to have had the full menu at the restaurant.
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable pillows, dog friendly, cutlery and microwave in the room
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable great space
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10/10 Exceptional

We had our little dog with us and were welcomed by staff. Unit was spacious and clean and great for an overnight stay. We will stay again.
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8/10 Very good

Pet friendly room with dog bowl and a snack for the dog was appreciated
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10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing. The bed was the most comfortable I have ever slept on. The place was clean and gave off a real chill vibe. Also love the little smoking area in the centre, great idea
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, affordable and nice.

Easy, clean, affordable.
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8/10 Very good

Good parking outside rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Accommodation was lovely. Excellent for people travelling with pets. Superb restaurant with wonderful food. I will recommend Alara to friends and will stay there again. Thank you to all the staff and owners.
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10/10 Exceptional

From the booking to the reception to the stay and checkout everything was seamless and professional. The room was very clean, comfortable and dog friendly. This property has now become our motel to stay at as we travel back and forth to Far North Queensland. 10 out of 10 👍
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8/10 Very good

Great team easy to deal with. Meals nice and quick to room service. Pet friendly!!
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8/10 Very good

Very pleasant stay room was big & nice with an upgrade to a king room. The Bed was a bit too soft for us though but other than that it was value for money.