We stayed last week - definitely not luxury, but nice quiet location - it is about 2-3kms away from the main area where all the restaurants are, and right on the beach. Not the nicest beach, but nice to have a water view/somewhere to go for a nice walk. The rooms are adequate - good size, king size bed, small... More

Large well appointed rooms, delicious breakfast omelette, staff are friendly and helpful. A little more expensive than your regular Mackay motel but worth the spend! Love the balcony looking out over the gardens and ocean.

Very large resort style rooms, very clean . Restaurant was great as was brekky. Pool looks natural and fantastic. Staff were extremely helpful and happy to have a chat. 100m from the beach. No good for surfing but great for walks. Previous reviews on meals seem unfair, I thought they were very reasonably priced. Maybe they were eating fish and... More

We were most impressed by not only this hotel but the friendliness of all the staff that we met. We had driven for 580 kilometres through horrendous weather to receive such a good welcome and be shown to our lovely room. The evening meal was excellent and the following morning the fruit salad that the chef prepared was simply outstanding.... More

I arrived feeling nervous following recent reviews but can reassure those wanting to stay at this establishment that the place is immaculately kept with all you need to be comfortable and well catered to. I am spending a week here and think the staff are consistently brilliant with their customer service... they really do go the extra mile to ensure... More

Eighties pastel decor and the inclusion of the word "International" in the title of this hotel when there is clearly nothing international about it, other than one French speaking waiter, made this place feel really, really dated. The food prices were akin to Sydney fine dining prices. On the up side, the staff were all super nice, helpful and friendly.... More

As a long time stayer at the “Ocean” I have noticed a gradual but consistent slide from superiority to mediocrity. The rooms are a bit tired now and well past their carpeted heyday when it was a pleasure to stay there - pre mining boom, when high occupancy rates had to be earned and tourist expectations were based more on... More

The building is getting tired and the room have not had an upgrade in a long time, feels like Fiji in the 80's. the room are big and open which is great, the beach/park side setting is a great break from the city or mine view I usually get. The staff a great and friendly, the breakfast is basic.

This is one of the things that mining explosion bring to cities across Australia. If this was anywhere else it would be getting 1 star based on what is offering at this price, but being in a booming town this is more than acceptable. Rooms are clean and of a decent size but they do really show their age, there... More