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34 Sydney St, Mackay 4740, Australia
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PacNWtraveller   7 contributions
Bellevue, WA
Aug 1, 2009
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I've been staying here because I'm in Mackay for a longer time period than usual at the moment, and didn't feel like paying $150+ for a "real" hotel. As backpacker's go, I'd rate this one above average... and cleanliness wise, find it above average even compared to full motels/hotels in Mackay. I'm guessing spotless rooms aren't high on the list... more

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5 of 5 stars
foxxy04   10 contributions
foxxy04
Apr 24, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Hi, Me and 3 friends stayed here in a 4 bed dorm room and loved it. We had our own king single bed each and they were already made up when we checked in (ohhh felt like home). We also got towels and kichens stuff when checking in for no extra charge so was stocked with that.the chick at reception... more

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Jamesh77   78 contributions
Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Apr 23, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Fortunately we were only in transit through Mackay, and only needed somewhere to rest our heads before an early flight to Brisbane. We had a twin room which was windowless, featureless and pretty much furniture-less - there was a bed, a grubby sink and that was about it. At least the aircon was good! Took us a little while to... more

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twelve_bells   2 contributions
Denver, Colorado
Jul 24, 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel

I had a single room that was absolutely cheerless. No window, though it did have some sort of skylight. Absolutely bare bones, not even a reading lamp. Mackay itself is a little rough around the edges, seems to have a few more surly drunks than some of the other Queensland towns I passed through. Budget lodging is hard to find... more

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34 Sydney St, Mackay 4740, Australia