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title: "Paradise Motel vs Rydges Mackay Suites: which hotel is better?"
description: "Paradise Motel or Rydges Mackay Suites in Mackay? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-01
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# Paradise Motel vs Rydges Mackay Suites

Both are in Mackay, 530 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · ★★★½ · Cremorne
## [Paradise Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/paradise-motel-mackay/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1940944/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Cremorne
## [Rydges Mackay Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rydges-mackay-suites-mackay/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2048768/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Rydges Mackay Suites

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 530 m apart.

### Choose Paradise Motel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 12 / 90)

### Choose Rydges Mackay Suites if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 7.4)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (71 / 44)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 90 / 12)

### Why is Paradise Motel better than Rydges Mackay Suites?

1.  More guest reviews (522 vs 231), so the rating is more reliable (×2.3)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (12 vs 90 rooms) (−78)

### Why is Rydges Mackay Suites better than Paradise Motel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.4) (+1.0)
2.  27 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+27)
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (90 vs 12 rooms) (×7.5)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Paradise Motel | Rydges Mackay Suites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.4  (+1.0) |
| Location | 5.1 | 5.5  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 0.5 | 2.3  (+1.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.4  (+1.0) |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.4  (+1.0) |
| Number of reviews | 522  (+291) | 231 |
| Google rating | 3.0/5 | 3.9/5  (+0.9) |
| Google reviews | 190 | 408  (+218) |
| Rank in Mackay | bottom 1% | bottom 38%  (+38%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.1 | 5.5  (+0.4) |
| Distance to Cremorne centre | 1.4 km | 1.2 km  (−130 m) |
| To the beach | 2.8 km | 2.3 km  (−520 m) |
| To the airport | 3.4 km | 3.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 44 | 71  (+27) |
| To the nearest food shop | 140 m  (−230 m) | 370 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | – |
| Rooms | 12 | 90 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 20  (+12) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

Paradise MotelRydges Mackay Suites

           

-   Paradise Motel is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Paradise Motel: €81 a night on average · Rydges Mackay Suites: €139 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Mackay by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/mackay/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Paradise Motel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/paradise-motel-mackay/prices/)[Rydges Mackay Suites prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rydges-mackay-suites-mackay/prices/)

## Location

530 m apart

Paradise Motel: city centre: 840 m, Mackay Airport (MKY): 3.4 km, beach: 2.8 km, 44 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Rydges Mackay Suites: city centre: 800 m, Mackay Airport (MKY): 3.2 km, beach: 2.3 km, 71 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Mackay

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

## Paradise Motel or Rydges Mackay Suites: common questions

### Which is better, Paradise Motel or Rydges Mackay Suites?

Rydges Mackay Suites leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Paradise Motel or Rydges Mackay Suites?

Over the year Paradise Motel costs about €81 a night on average against €139 at Rydges Mackay Suites, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Rydges Mackay Suites is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Paradise Motel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Rydges Mackay Suites is 2.3 km from the nearest beach; Paradise Motel is 2.8 km.

### How far apart are Paradise Motel and Rydges Mackay Suites?

The two hotels are 530 m 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/paradise-motel-mackay-vs-rydges-mackay-suites-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/