Stayed at the 4* Ocean International in June 2009. The hotel is around 5km from the cbd but backs onto a park and the beach. Area was peaceful despite being near the airport. The room was quite large and had a private balcony with a view of the park (and if you were higher you would have a view of... more

I stayed in the Ocean International at Mackay for 2 nights recently, attending a conference at the hotel. This was my second stay at Ocean International in as many years. The hotel is conveniently located near the airport (5 minute drive around to the beach side of the airport) and is right on the beach. I did not notice any... more

While this is an older property it really has a great beachfront location, excellent front office staff, an excellent breakfast environment (the lady who organizes this is an unbelievable asset - what a great personality!) - a VERY comfortable place to stay indeed! The room service menu is absolutely top - especially if you are exhausted and just want a... more

First of all: if you don't need to go to Mackay, don't go there. The brochures and the comments in travel guides are far more promising than what this city is really all about. There is nothing there to see. My boyfriend and I did a tour of the East Coast and had to stay in Mackay twice. The first... more

Very nice, quiet out of the way hotel. Modern, very clean and comfortable, good service and good restaurant also. Plenty of parking. Very convenient to the airport, though no noise. Good when you don't want to be in town. There is a shuttle service which I have never used as I have my car and a taxi to town is... more