With a stay at Reef Resort Motel in Mackay (West Mackay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Pioneer Valley. .This motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Mackay Base Hospital and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Jubilee Park.
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Pioneer Valley - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Jubilee Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Caneland Central - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Getting around
Mackay Station - 4 min drive
Mackay, QLD (MKY) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Hungry Jack's - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
KFC - 3 min drive
Subway - 4 min walk
Jamaica Blue - 4 min drive
About this property
Reef Resort Motel
Reef Resort Motel offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Mackay motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM.
Onsite venue - restaurant.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 35 per person
A restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Conference space
Outdoors
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
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Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Microwave on request
Mini-fridge
Room service
Toaster
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Air conditioning
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 11.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 10.00 to 35.00 per person
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 11.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Best Western Reef Mackay
Best Western Reef Resort Mackay
Reef Resort Motel West Mackay
MAS Country Reef Resort Motel
Reef West Mackay
Reef Resort Motel Motel
Reef Resort Motel West Mackay
Reef Resort Motel Motel West Mackay
Reef Resort Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 322 reviews
10 - Excellent
82
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 322 reviews
8 - Good
136
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 322 reviews
6 - Okay
62
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 322 reviews
4 - Poor
31
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 322 reviews
2 - Terrible
11
7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Okay
Brooke
Sep 16, 2025
The botanic gardens was a close walk away, same as a 24/7 IGA -Cole’s. Close to the airport
it is convenient to where I wanted to go around Mackay. Friendly staff, happy to help.
Raelene
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joel
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The property is in a good location for travelling through. The beds need updating urgently and they squeak... a lot!!
Parking is first in best dressed, so if you go out for dinner, you'll likely lose you close spot and have to park elsewhere. Restaurant was closed for dinner and breaky.
Joel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Tom
May 26, 2025
Looking a little tired and dated and needs up-grading. Room very basic. Helpfulness of staff was very good.
Tom
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Matthew
Jul 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Like - Central location, easy access
Dislike - update if linen and room could do with an update.
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Phillip
Sep 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, a couple of small issues, no plug for the bathroom sink also no door handle to close the shower screen when i hopped in the shower.
A in all. A very good place to stay.
Cheap and nasty….. handy work done by owners and it’s easy to tell. The “buffet” was pretty much their family dining room. This place needs a good hard look at itself as I wouldn’t even pay the $135 that I did. More like a $70/night place.
Dirt, mould and stains from previous people staying as well as linens smelt like they weren’t washed properly.
The property is run down and doesn't depict the online photos well. The bed was terrible with springs sticking through and our bathroom was unfortunately dirty with hair strands in the shower and around the sink, rubbish in the bin and dirty tissues on the counter. The carpet in the room is lifting and lumpy, with marks all over. There were no glasses or water in the fridge. A kettle was present but no items to make a tea or coffee. The two lamps in the room didn't work and two of the three lights had blown bulbs. The tv was glitching and it was hard to park in the small spaces provided. Disappointing experience.
Melinda
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
bruce
Jul 24, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. I did not expect the resort to be in such disrepair and to be so noisy. The traffic from the highway is constant and you hear every plane take off. The on site secure parking is very tight and it is difficult to manoeuvre a big vehicle around. Next time I will do more research and pay more money for a more comfortable and quiet location.
Disappointing to see the ceiling of the bathroom covered in mould. I will be requesting a refund from the manager later today. It’s very sad to see that the property is not maintained to Australian standards. I have photographed this also for reference.
I don't mind dated and tired in this price range ($109) as long as it's clean. Unfortunately this wasn't the case here. Toilet and shower were in need of a really good clean. No maintenance - the soap rack was hanging off in the shower which could have been easily fixed. We booked for 3 people, only 2 towels provided. No hairdryer. Uncomfortable beds with no extra pillows or blankets. Real improvement needed here.
Tracey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Debra
Sep 27, 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
My Daughter checked in as I was on a flight.
Upon check in she a was told by the very unpleasant receptionist that my 3 year old grandson wasn’t on the booking and she would have to sign a declaration, which she did, to agree to that, when in fact he was on the booking. I sorted the issue out with him over the phone but my daughter and her son stayed at a friends house as she was made feel like she had done something wrong.
There was tea, coffee and sugar but no milk for a cup of tea. There was a large hole in the towel.
I would never stay there or recommend it to anyone.