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
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★East Mackay
Ocean International Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
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?
- 1More guest reviews (405 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable×45
Why is Ocean International Hotel better than ibis Mackay?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.8)+0.4
- 21.0 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 vs Ocean International Hotel: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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