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Lantern Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Comfortable Mackay motel in West Mackay with free parking

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Reception
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available

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149-151 Nebo Road, West Mackay, QLD, 4740
  • Popular LocationMackay Base Hospital19 min walk
  • Popular LocationCaneland Central3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarrup Park3 min drive
  • AirportMackay, QLD (MKY)5 min drive

Room options

Family Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Mackay

At Lantern Motor Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Pioneer Valley and Mackay Base Hospital. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and dry cleaning/laundry services. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and luggage storage. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class West Mackay motel include Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Jubilee Park.

What's nearby

  • Mackay Base Hospital - 19 min walk
  • Caneland Central - 3 min drive
  • Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre - 3 min drive
  • Harrup Park - 3 min drive
  • Bluewater Lagoon - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Mackay Station - 4 min drive
  • Mackay, QLD (MKY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • KFC - 11 min walk
  • Austral Hotel - 3 min drive
  • Souths Leagues Club - 19 min walk
  • Gloria Jean's Coffees Mackay Caneland - 3 min drive

About this property

Lantern Motor Inn

Comfortable Mackay motel in West Mackay with free parking
Lantern Motor Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Lantern Motor Inn also features dry cleaning/laundry services and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Mackay motel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lantern Motor Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Mackay motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 4 to 30 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately AUD 4 to 30 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lantern Motor Inn?

Lantern Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Lantern Motor Inn?

Yep, Lantern Motor Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lantern Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Lantern Motor Inn is Lamberts Beach (10.9 km).

Does Lantern Motor Inn have a pool?

Lantern Motor Inn has an outdoor pool.

Does Lantern Motor Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lantern Motor Inn?

No, Lantern Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lantern Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lantern Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lantern Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Initially we were going to be overcharged but the staff member fixed it. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved how clean the room was n nice a quite for me to have a good night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy. Perfect for a short stop.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good comfortable accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Clean rooms and facilities

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slept well, so I say it was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stop over.
I found the unit very clean with plenty of facilities for my stay. Would highly recommend this Motor Inn for your stay in Mackay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service from staff with well maintained rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean and fairly priced
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022