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Illawong Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Beach hotel in Mackay with free parking

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Outdoor pool
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Illawong Beach Resort in Paget puts the beach within easy reach while prioritizing relaxation. Guests cool off in the pool, explore the garden grounds, handle laundry needs on-site, and enjoy casual meals at the property's barbecue grills.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Villa, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
73 Illawong Drive, Illawong Beach, Paget, QLD, 4740

What's nearby

  • Harrup Park - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Caneland Central - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Mackay Base Hospital - 11 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard - 18 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mackay Station - 10 min drive
  • Mackay, QLD (MKY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Metropolitan Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zambrero - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Illawong Beach Resort

Hotel located in Paget
Illawong Beach Resort provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Illawong Beach Resort include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Room service
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (8 AM - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during April, May, June, July, and August.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Illawong Beach
Illawong Beach Mackay
Illawong Beach Resort
Illawong Beach Resort Mackay
Illawong Beach Hotel Mackay
Illawong Beach Resort South Mackay
Illawong Beach South Mackay
Illawong Beach Resort Hotel
Illawong Beach Resort Paget
Illawong Beach Resort Hotel Paget

Frequently asked questions

Does Illawong Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Illawong Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Illawong Beach Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Illawong Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Illawong Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Illawong Beach Resort located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Paget hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Illawong Beach, Far Beach, and Harrup Park. Town Beach and Mackay Basketball Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Illawong Beach Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Joe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very close to beach, but price was a bit on the high side for age and condition of unit we had.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So sad to see such a good facility become rundown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I live under the flight path so was not at all bothered by the occasional plane taking off or landing at the airport next door. If aircraft noise really bothers you, perhaps this isn't the best place for you to stay. Everything was neat and tidy and the bungalows well-equipped. Will happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Illawong Beach Resort

Perhaps one of the best locations in Mackay? Our spacious two bedroom apartment had gorgeous ocean views, and absolute beach access. Easy access to the city also. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with a great view nice little cabins
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how close it was to the beach, it was lovely and quiet. It was an experience we will never forget & will definitely be coming back, and have already been recommending it to other people.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service, clean and tidy surroundings in a good location. Great views of the beach from our self contained unit. There were holes in a couple of walls behind doors, rusty knife in the knife block, metal blinds were very dusty, the list goes on....
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little gem very quiet and close to airport. The place as old but still worth the visit. We stayed in 17 and we could enjoy the ocean breeze every morning while enjoying a cup of coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its away from the hustle and bustle of town, located on the beach. Lovely and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
peaceful resort by the sea, reasonable price, relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Ana, Rockhampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for your money. Very close to the beach. The staff were very friendly and approachable. Facilities are good and the villa were we stayed was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome location so close to the beach. Staff were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

margaret

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Curtains are dirty,shower had mould.the unit had a bad smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always stay here when visiting Mackay, great little hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely bungalow right on beach

A very comfortable unit. Bed and furnishings very comfortable. Well equipped kitchen and laundry. Belinda though not on duty came to rectify an issue with the tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mackay's Hidden Gem

Belinda was amazing and couldn't help us any more. Excellent customer service skills. Room had amazing ocean views and a couple of steps onto the beach. Room was clean and well presented. Great location, close to airport and CBD as well as a couple of steps onto the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the beach atmosphere. Close to amenities. Cost for accomodation was cheap. Staff hospitality was excellent throughout our stay. Will recommend to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Illawong Resort stay

Excellent resort close to town clean friendly. Great accomodation all good

10/10 Excellent

harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love watching the tides.

Very nice location with a nice Ocean view. Unit was simple but it had a stocked kitchen and great shower. WIFI was excellent and totally free. Pool was refreshing.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Queensland outback

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet Stay

Yes it is an older resort... but great... quiet. near to beach... sat and watched tide come in two mornings.. out of 2... Great... fishermen going about their business.... great in the morning sun... that sea breeze in the afternoon is something to die for... only wish could be bottled and taken home to the out west area.. definitely on the RETURN TO list... .thanks Illawong... see y ou again soon OH yes... loved the pet goanna... which hides under pathway... woohoo...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

John, Hervey Bay QLD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One Night Stop

Absolutely fabulous wish we had more time there & if ever up there again would definitely stay there but plan to stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and enjoyable stay.

The resort has been under new management for the last 12 months. Management is extremely pleasant and willing to fix any problems if any arise. The villas are individually owned. Our villa on the beach showed signs of wear and tear and is in need of some maintenance by the owner. The villa was clean and comfortable. The resort facilities were clean and pleasant to walk through. Some owners need to maintain their villa's gardens. Our overall stay was pleasant and relaxed and for the money spent was good value. We would definitely go again if in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Cherolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great spot

Great location. Hot water system failure necessitated a unit change mid stay, but staff were very helpful and upgraded us, which was appreciated. Overall, some building maintenance issues exist. Grounds very well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good

Good value for money but wifi is not that good

8/10 Good

Kathy, Fountain Green Ut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location at the beach

Quite nice 2 bedroom accommodation next to the beach for a modest sum. Loved watching the dramatic tide go in and out .When the tide was out we walked over a mile to the water's edge. Amazing! Being at the end of the airport runway the planes taking off were pretty noisy but they're fun to watch.

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