Coral Sands Motel

Whitsundays



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relaxed motel accommodation with an onsite restaurant
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Mackay Harbour is about five minutes by car from the city centre and suits a beach walk, scenic meal or fishing charter.

Coral Sands Motel is a relaxed accommodation option on MacAlister Street in Mackay, suited to travellers seeking a practical base in the city. Its rooms are complemented by an onsite restaurant, giving guests a convenient dining option without needing to leave the property for every meal.

The motel provides a large saltwater swimming pool, free WiFi, parking and barbecue facilities. These features make it suitable for short stays, work trips, road travel and visitors exploring the wider Central Queensland coast. The overall style is straightforward, comfortable and value-focused rather than resort-oriented.

Mackay offers a range of shopping, dining, sporting, entertainment and arts experiences, with Coral Sands Motel positioned close to the city’s central services. Sandy beaches are found in the northern and southern suburbs, providing settings for fishing, walking and water-based activities. Mackay Harbour is around five minutes by car from the city centre and provides access to scenic dining, beach walks, fishing charters and pleasure cruises.

The motel also works as a base for regional exploring. The coast leads towards the Great Barrier Reef and Brampton Island, while the Whitsundays lie to the north. Inland areas include rainforest and the broader sugar-growing and coal-mining districts associated with the Mackay region.

Coral Sands Motel’s facilities suit guests who value convenience, easy parking, access to a pool and the flexibility of an onsite restaurant. The barbecue facilities add another practical option for travellers, while free WiFi supports both leisure stays and business visits. Its central Mackay setting places accommodation, city attractions and coastal outings within reach by car.

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The motel suits leisure travellers, business visitors, road travellers and guests seeking practical Mackay accommodation.
Facilities include an onsite restaurant, large saltwater pool, free WiFi, parking and barbecue facilities.
The motel is located at 44 MacAlister Street, Mackay, Queensland 4740.
Reservations can be made through the motel’s direct booking service or by contacting the property on 07 4951 1244.
Guests can contact the motel directly to discuss dietary requirements with the onsite restaurant.
The pool, parking and barbecue facilities provide practical features for family stays, while room suitability can be confirmed with the motel.
Groups can make use of the onsite restaurant, pool, parking, WiFi and barbecue facilities, subject to room availability.
Guests can contact Coral Sands Motel directly to ask about outdoor seating and dining arrangements.
Mackay Harbour is around five minutes by car from the city centre and can be included during a coastal outing or evening dining trip.

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