Ocean International

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (109 reviews)
1 Bridge Road, Illawong Beach, East Mackay, Queensland, 4740 , East Mackay , AU

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Elevator
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Amazing view
Cons:
Noise from poolside bar

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
The staff were wonderful and accommodating. Clean comfortable conditions.
Service
9.16
The staff were wonderful and accommodating, so friendly and helpful.
Location
9.2
It's a quiet relaxing place within a couple of minutes walking distance to the beach.
Room Quality
8.15
The view well what more can I say AMAZING, but noise from the poolside bar impacted experience.
Amenities
8.18
Free laundry on site was fantastic.
Value for Money
8.64
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Great food in the restaurant.
Overall Experience
8.66
Everything was perfect except for music from the poolside bar.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:15

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Banquet Hall
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool and make use of the banquet hall for special events.

Dining at Oceans Bar & Restaurant
Indulge in Eastern European cuisine at the poolside restaurant, Oceans Bar & Restaurant, offering a picturesque garden view for a delightful dining experience.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, room service, and a poolside bar for your convenience. Other amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning services, and free self-parking.

To book your stay at Ocean International in Mackay and experience these fantastic amenities, visit our website now.

Important information:

  • Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MKY

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 109 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 8.66
D
Deb
10
Pros:

Rooms are always very clean. It's a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
D
Deb
10
Pros:

It's a quiet relaxing place within a couple of minutes walking distance to the beach.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
S
Sharon partner
8
Pros:

Everything was perfect except for music from the poolside bar below our room went the whole night to the point that the door to the veranda had to be closed. Such ashame everything else when we arrived felt so perfect.A time limit to the music would have been much appreciated.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
M
Martha
10
We loved it!
Pros:

Our yearly road trip to Mackay was met with excellent service and clean comfortable conditions. The staff were wonderful and accommodating. So friendly and helpful. The free laundry on site was fantastic thank you. The view well what more can I say AMAZING

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
J
Jodie
6
Pros:

Great food in the restaurant

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
T
Tracey
10
Pros:

Great location, service and food

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
L
Louise family
6
Pros:

The air conditioning is ducted and was not able to be adjusted (either on or off only) and the carpark was very small and difficult to navigate with a 4wd.

2025-07-09 via Nuitee
D
david partner
10
Pros:

nice
nice

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
S
Sandra
10
Pros:

Lovely rooms with space to move, close to beach, nice restaurant and pool area

2025-04-29 via Nuitee
T
Tracey
10
Pros:

Great service, clean room , the lifts could do with some maintenance very rough

2025-03-25 via Nuitee
K
Kristie family
10
Pros:

The staff were so friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and the view and had a nice view. Will stay again in rhe future.

2025-03-08 via Nuitee
T
TONI family
10
Pros:

Handy having a good quality restaurant on site

2025-02-25 via Nuitee
D
Denis partner
8
Pros:

Great stay, property is very tired. Staff were great.

2025-02-18 via Nuitee
M
Maria partner
8
Pros:

Great stay

2025-02-02 via Nuitee
K
Kelli-Maree
10
Pros:

Quiet location. Spacious room. Easy parking. Close to city, but not right in the middle of it.

2025-01-08 via Nuitee
C
Christopher partner
6
Pros:

Staff are great, friendly and go above and bring.

Rooms are out dated and need a little love.

2024-11-17 via Nuitee
C
Candace
8
Pros:

Thx

2024-10-26 via Nuitee
N
Nelma
10
Pros:

This accommodation was very convenient to where we needed to be, staff were very friendly and helpful.
Food and accommodation prices were very reasonable.
Would definitely recommend and stay again.

2024-10-02 via Nuitee
P
Patricia
10
Pros:

Spent only 2 nights but was a delightful hotel, excellent food and service .

2024-09-06 via Nuitee
P
Philomena
10
Pros:

So very quiet, staff were so helpful and lovely
Rooms very clean, I did not eat at the restaurant
Which overlooked the pool, but I am sure it would have been to satisfaction
Beach at the door step just another plus
Would stay here again

2024-08-29 via Nuitee