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Alara Motor Inn is a 4-star motel located on the Bruce Highway in Mackay and features a licensed restaurant. It is 5 minutes' drive from Mackay's town center, Mackay Airport, beaches and amenities. The Sea Winds is a fully-licensed restaurant offering an a la carte menu with daily specials and meal deals available. You can enjoy a drink and dinner at The Sea Winds Bar and dine alfresco on . the veranda, overlooking the pool and tropical surrounds. Room service is also available should you wish to relax in your room. Each air-conditioned room offers a refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities and bed linen. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, ironing facilities and complimentary toiletries. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV. Some Queen rooms offer the option of a spa bath or bath instead of a shower.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
2 queen beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Mackay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kirsty
    Australia Australia
    The Alara is my favourite place to stay in Mackay. The rooms are always clean, neat and tidy. The staff at the front desk are always so welcoming. And the restaurant attached to the hotel is amazing! Cannot recommend this hotel enough
  • Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Free use of laundry and washing powder included. AC is in bathroom and it's quiet in the bedroom.
  • Judy
    Australia Australia
    Handy location and everything needed for overnight stay.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Sea Winds
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Alara Motor Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Alara Motor Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash is not accepted Alara Motor Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Alara Motor Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Alara Motor Inn

  • The prices at Alara Motor Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Alara Motor Inn is 1.2 miles from the center of Mackay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Alara Motor Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool

  • Alara Motor Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Sea Winds

  • Check-in at Alara Motor Inn is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Alara Motor Inn include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Family