About Us

We are one of the closest motels to the Mackay Base Hospital and Mackay Airport is approximately 4 kilometres away. We are within walking distance to local restaurants, 24 - hour IGA, take-away fast food, post office and medical services. We are only a few minutes drive from the CBD and River Precinct and are situated directly opposite a local bus stop which can take you to Caneland Shopping Centre and other shopping destinations.

Lantern Motor Inn Mackay is situated on the main highway close to all facilities, offering motel style rooms and personal service. We offer Queen, Twin and Family rooms at affordable rates with undercover parking and a pool. All rooms have split system air-conditioning, flat screen TVs with Netflix, tea & coffee making facilities, microwave and more.

HOW TO GET TO Lantern Motor Inn FROM Local AIRPORT

Taxi fare from Mackay Airport is approximately $20 AUD. For bookings, you can call Mackay Whitsunday Taxis directly  +61 7 4944 4955 or visit their website.

Our Local Area

Mackay is located in Central Queensland, on Australia’s east coast approximately 970km north of Brisbane. Off the coast is a section of the Great Barrier Reef whilst closer to shore are the islands of St. Bees, with reefs, rainforest and koalas, and Keswick, rich in marine life. Mackay itself is known for its Harbour Beach, marina and Bluewater Lagoon, a city water park. Inland from Mackay, Eungella National Park and Finch Hatton Gorge.


Mackay and district are home to many enjoyable day trip activities including sugar mill tours, wildlife tours, ocean tours, Bluewater lagoon and Mackay wake park. Mackay is located within a one-hour drive from Eungella, Seaforth, Cape Hillsborough and Airlie Beach. Let the friendly staff at Lantern Motor Inn help you discover what our region has to offer - we can even arrange booking of tours for your convenience.

NEARBY

  • Mackay Base Hospital 
  • Mackay Airport
  • Caneland Shopping Centre


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