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title: "ibis Mackay vs Mackay Motor Inn: which hotel is better?"
description: "ibis Mackay or Mackay Motor Inn in Mackay? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# ibis Mackay vs Mackay Motor Inn

Both are in Mackay, 2.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · South Mackay
## [ibis Mackay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-mackay-mackay/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1655788/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★★★½ · West Mackay
## [Mackay Motor Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mackay-motor-inn-mackay/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1809205/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick ibis Mackay

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 2.9 km apart.

### Choose ibis Mackay if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.6)
-   to be closer to the beach (1.2 km / 3.8 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 152 / 22)

### Choose Mackay Motor Inn if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.3 km / 3.2 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 22 / 152)

### Why is ibis Mackay better than Mackay Motor Inn?

1.  2.6 km closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 3.8 km) (−2.6 km)
2.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6) (+0.2)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)
4.  More guest reviews (405 vs 50), so the rating is more reliable (×8.1)
5.  11 more listed amenities (23 vs 12) (+11)
6.  Has a gym
7.  Has 24-hour room service

### Why is Mackay Motor Inn better than ibis Mackay?

1.  870 m closer to the city centre (−870 m)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (22 vs 152 rooms) (−130)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | ibis Mackay | Mackay Motor Inn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Location | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Facilities | 9.2  (+5.0) | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0  (+1.5) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 6.1 | – |
| Public transport | – | 3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.2) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.2) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 405  (+355) | 50 |
| Google rating | – | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 168 |
| Rank in Mackay | top 12%  (+32%) | top 44% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.2 km | 2.3 km  (−870 m) |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | – |
| To public transport | – | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 610 m  (−1.9 km) | 2.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.3 km | 740 m  (−1.6 km) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 152 | 22 |
| Floors | 7 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 23  (+11) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[ibis Mackay prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-mackay-mackay/prices/)

## Location

2.9 km apart

ibis Mackay: city centre: 3.2 km, Mackay Airport (MKY): 610 m, beach: 1.2 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

Mackay Motor Inn: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Mackay railway station: 1.4 km, Mackay Airport (MKY): 2.6 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Mackay

[Mackay weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/queensland/mackay/weather)

## ibis Mackay or Mackay Motor Inn: common questions

### Which is better, ibis Mackay or Mackay Motor Inn?

ibis Mackay leads in 2 of 4 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, ibis Mackay or Mackay Motor Inn?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Mackay Motor Inn is closer: 2.3 km from the centre, against 3.2 km for ibis Mackay.

### How far apart are ibis Mackay and Mackay Motor Inn?

The two hotels are 2.9 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ibis-mackay-mackay-vs-mackay-motor-inn-mackay/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/