Alara Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Non Pet)

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Non Pet)

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room (Non Pet)

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen and Single (Non Pet)

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Accessible Room (Non Pet)

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

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Pet Friendly Queen Room

Pet Friendly Queen Room

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Bath (Non Pet)

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

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

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

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

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Queen Single Room - Pet Friendly

Queen Single Room - Pet Friendly

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

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King room (Non Pet)

King room (Non Pet)

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Family (Non Pet)

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

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About this property

Alara Motor Inn

Hotel in Mackay with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, a business center, and conference space.
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.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Alara Motor Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Jubilee Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Caneland Central and a few minutes from Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free (restrictions apply)
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Alara Motor
Alara Motor Inn
Alara Motor Inn Mackay
Alara Motor Mackay
Alara Motor Inn West Mackay
Alara Motor West Mackay
Alara Motor Inn Hotel
Alara Motor Inn West Mackay
Alara Motor Inn Hotel West Mackay

Reviews

Alara Motor Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 378 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kacey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable overnight stay

Very quick check-in. Our room was spacious and clean with a comfortable bed. Lowset older style motel with convenient parking outside front door. Some aeroplane noise early in the night, but this ceased by bedtime. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick overnight stay arrived late at night.room was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Janine

Travelled with partner
The King Bed was Aweful both woke with a sore back way too soft just sunk into it. Sheets weren’t very nice very stiff not overly nice. The shower head was too forceful it pelted you like needles. The fridge and freezer didn’t work properly half cold at best and freezer didn’t freeze our blocks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel turned me away and said ill be refunded but haven't don3 anything about it i had nowhere to stay for the weekend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Wifi was amazing, clean rooms and amenities and parking onsite! Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for overnight stop

Great for an overnight stop , had everything we needed , small suggestion , add a second bedside table . Very helpful at reception
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an issue with a work CC and they itemised it to make it easier on our finance staff went above and beyond to accomodate nice work guys x
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Pet friendly room with dog bowl and a snack for the dog was appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was only in one night whilst travelling. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brianna

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accomodation at a reasonable price. The in house restaurant has a great range of high quality items on the menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room. Good size. Very clean. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with pets
I was really impressed with this motel, which is the perfect stop off during the long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, affordable and nice.

Easy, clean, affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly with a super welcoming attitude to our little fur baby. Great restaurant, easy check in, and fantastic staff. Loved it and looking forward to our next visit!! Our first choice xx
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Bald Knob

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kay

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice room and a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked one night the room was fine had my small dog scooter with me room was quite expensive but needed a room at short notice so ok I’ll cope it , had a $48 steak that was very fatty at the onsite restaurant was very disappointing gave half to my dog he was happy should of called domino’s
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024