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Our top choices for Echidna Nature Refuge hotels

A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

1. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay, 13.3 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (174 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Pamela
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
A bar area with shelves of wine bottles and a rack of wine glasses.

2. ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay, 13.8 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (615 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean ,right beside airport and staff were so helpful! Good restsurant that did room delivery!all you need after a long day travelling!"
Australia
gail
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
ibis Mackay
A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a prominent sign.

3. Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 star property
City Centre, 11 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (498 reviews)
"First time there … was excellent location and great service :)"
Australia
Peter
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Quest Mackay on Gordon
A two-story building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

4. Shakespeare Motel

Shakespeare Motel
4.0 star property
10.7 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (439 reviews)
"Clean, spacious, quiet.parking was good."
Australia
Frank
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Shakespeare Motel
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a gazebo.

5. Shamrock Gardens Motel

Shamrock Gardens Motel
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 11 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (273 reviews)
"Great location and large rooms."
Australia
Stephen
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Shamrock Gardens Motel
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a covered patio.

6. Alara Motor Inn

Alara Motor Inn
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 10.6 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (394 reviews)
"We liked the spacious room and that it was pet friendly and the staff were nice. It was very cold at night, an extra blanket would have been nice. But all in all a great place to stay."
Australia
Gabriele
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Alara Motor Inn
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

7. Mackay Resort Motel

Mackay Resort Motel
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 10.8 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable rooms"
Australia
Craig
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Mackay Resort Motel
A beach scene with a kangaroo in the foreground and a family in the background.

8. Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park

Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park
2.0 star property
17.5 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (64 reviews)
"Loved this place!"
United States
Alicia Jane
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

9. Coral Cay Resort

Coral Cay Resort
4.5 star property
West Mackay, 10.4 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"A nice room to stay in for work"
Australia
Adrien
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Coral Cay Resort
A view from a window overlooking a body of water with distant landforms, surrounded by lush greenery.

10. Ocean International

Ocean International
3.0 star property
East Mackay, 13.3 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (308 reviews)
"Good place good location good service"
Australia
Joel
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Ocean International
A two-story hotel with a white facade, balconies, and a sign indicating a motor inn with free fast check-in and 24-hour check-in.

11. White Lace Motor Inn

White Lace Motor Inn
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 10.7 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"Nice property for a one night stop."
Australia
Desmond
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
White Lace Motor Inn
A swimming pool with a water feature, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

12. Mantra Mackay

Mantra Mackay
4.0 star property
Mackay Harbour, 11.5 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (879 reviews)
"Rooms where amazing- the view was incredible"
Australia
Allan
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Mantra Mackay
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

13. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
4.0 star property
East Mackay, 12.2 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (774 reviews)
"Friendly staff and clean room"
Australia
Elena-Lea
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
A covered outdoor area with a metal railing, a grassy lawn, and a view of a body of water and trees.

14. Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn
3.5 star property
City Centre, 10.2 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (756 reviews)
"Good value, good location, lovely bloke running it."
Australia
John
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Mid City Motor Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

15. Country Plaza Motor Inn

Country Plaza Motor Inn
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 10.5 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (338 reviews)
"Ideal location"
Australia
Maree
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Country Plaza Motor Inn
A two-story motel with a red roof and a signboard advertising the motel.

16. Motel Northview Mackay

Motel Northview Mackay
3.5 star property
Mount Pleasant, 6.6 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (137 reviews)
"Great stay. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and spacious. Would go again"
Australia
Anonymous traveller
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Motel Northview Mackay
A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and dense green foliage.

17. Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay
4.0 star property
City Centre, 10.1 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (469 reviews)
"Nice location and good accommodation!"
New Zealand
Colin
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Riviera Mackay
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Marco Polo Hotel," a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

18. The Marco Polo

The Marco Polo
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 10.5 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (725 reviews)
"This place was great! The staff were very helpful"
Australia
Casey
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Marco Polo
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19. Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
4.0 star property
City Centre, 10.2 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (595 reviews)
"Good clean room, convenient to facilities"
Australia
Gerard
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk with a computer, and a ceiling fan.

20. Tropic Coast Motel

Tropic Coast Motel
3.5 star property
West Mackay, 10.9 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (390 reviews)
"We had a average short stop here. It was an easy check in, and the hotel was helpful in leaving us a key as we arrived after reception had closed. The room was great, just want we needed. It was well equipped and we parked right outside our room. Excellent."
United Kingdom
louise
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Tropic Coast Motel
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Compare top hotels near Echidna Nature Refuge

A beach with a sandy shore and calm water.

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

3.0 star property
East Mackay, 13.3 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
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A bar area with shelves of wine bottles and a rack of wine glasses.

ibis Mackay

4.0 star property
South Mackay, 13.8 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
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A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a prominent sign.

Quest Mackay on Gordon

4.5 star property
City Centre, 11 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
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A two-story building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

Shakespeare Motel

4.0 star property
10.7 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
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A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a gazebo.

Shamrock Gardens Motel

3.5 star property
West Mackay, 11 km from Echidna Nature Refuge
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9.6
Exceptional
174 reviews
8.8
Excellent
615 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
498 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
439 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
273 reviews
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
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  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
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  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
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  • Yes, Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Top Echidna Nature Refuge Hotel Reviews

Mackay Resort Motel

Mackay Resort Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely motel, highly recommend"
Lucinda 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Mackay Resort Motel

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Echidna Nature Refuge?
Echidna Nature Refuge is located in Mackay. You'll find 22 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay near Echidna Nature Refuge?
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a restaurant. It's located 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Echidna Nature Refuge. Other good choices within 5 miles include Windmill Motel and Events Centre and Motel Northview Mackay.
How many hotels will I find near Echidna Nature Refuge?
Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Echidna Nature Refuge.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Echidna Nature Refuge, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Echidna Nature Refuge.
What can I see and do near Echidna Nature Refuge?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Blacks Beach Park and Reliance Creek National Park. Dip your toes in the water at Eimeo Beach, Bucasia Beach and Neils Beach. If you're looking forward to a day of shopping, consider Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre, Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre and Hibiscus Shopping Centre and pick out the perfect souvenir.