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title: "ibis Mackay vs Ocean International Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "ibis Mackay or Ocean International Hotel in Mackay? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# ibis Mackay vs Ocean International Hotel

Both are in Mackay, 2.0 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:** 0 of 3

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

Hotel · ★★★★ · East Mackay
## [Ocean International Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ocean-international-hotel-mackay/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.1

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1910802/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ocean International Hotel

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.0 km apart.

### Choose ibis Mackay if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 9.2)

### Choose Ocean International Hotel if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (190 m / 1.2 km)
-   to walk to the sights (2.5 km / 3.2 km)

### Why is ibis Mackay better than Ocean International Hotel?

1.  More guest reviews (405 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable (×45)

### Why is Ocean International Hotel better than ibis Mackay?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.8) (+0.4)
2.  1.0 km closer to the beach (190 m vs 1.2 km) (−1.0 km)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | ibis Mackay | Ocean International Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.2  (+0.4) |
| Location | 2.9 | 6.1  (+3.2) |
| Facilities | 9.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 6.1 | 9.7  (+3.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.2) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.2  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 405  (+396) | 9 |
| Rank in Mackay | top 12%  (+23%) | top 35% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.9 | 6.1  (+3.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 3.2 km | 2.5 km  (−660 m) |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 190 m  (−1.0 km) |
| To the airport | 610 m | 1.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.3 km | 1.6 km  (−750 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 152 | – |
| Floors | 7 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 23  (+19) | 4 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| 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

2.0 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.

Ocean International Hotel: city centre: 2.5 km, Mackay Airport (MKY): 1.6 km, beach: 190 m, 2 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 Ocean International Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, ibis Mackay or Ocean International Hotel?

Ocean International Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, ibis Mackay or Ocean International Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ocean International Hotel is closer: 2.5 km from the centre, against 3.2 km for ibis Mackay.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Ocean International Hotel is 190 m from the nearest beach; ibis Mackay is 1.2 km.

### How far apart are ibis Mackay and Ocean International Hotel?

The two hotels are 2.0 km apart in a straight line.

## 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-ocean-international-hotel-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/