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Rover Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Mackay with free parking

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BBQ/picnic area
Deluxe 2 bedroom Family Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Courtyard
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property grounds
Rover Motel in West Mackay offers a peaceful setting with a garden and playground. Guests enjoy sunny days at the outdoor pool with loungers, use WiFi to plan adventures, and appreciate amenities like on-site laundry and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe 2 bedroom Family Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe 2 bedroom Family Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in West Mackay, a neighborhood in Mackay, Rover Motel is on the Strip and near the airport. Artspace Mackay and Greenmount Homestead are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Caneland Central and Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre. Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Bluewater Lagoon are also worth visiting. Snorkeling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Map
174 Nebo Road, Corner of Nebo Rd and Donaldson St, West Mackay, QLD, 4740

What's nearby

  • Mackay Base Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Caneland Central - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bluewater Lagoon - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Harrup Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Austral Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rover Motel

Motel located in West Mackay
At Rover Motel, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Rover Motel offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, communal kitchens, and refrigerators

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1975
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Rover Holiday Units Motel West Mackay
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Rover Holiday Units
Rover Motel Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Rover Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rover Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rover Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rover Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rover Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Rover Motel located?

Located in West Mackay, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Pioneer Valley. Mackay Base Hospital and Ooralea Racecourse are also within 2 mi (3 km). Mackay Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Rover Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Park, pool & large/clean/practical rooms that felt homely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rubelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner were very considerate, nice and friendly. Definitely I will recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to IGA but also handy for us to duck up to Eungella the next day
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good old fashioned friendly service, lovely person at the front desk. Anything you need just let him know. I willl definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room with kitchen every thing you need to be self contained , very nice spacious room , think it was a family room even though I was single person
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff customer service and friendliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we could want in a self contained unit. Loads of storage. Foxtel. Lounge dining. Big bathroom. And quiet even though it’s on the main road.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owners were nice. Parts of the property are very run down, but some rooms have been renovated nicely. I had several problems at checkin, all resolved except for non-functional internet. The owners had just had new wifi equipment installed a day or two previously and it was not working. This issue was apparently resolved on the last day of my 4-day stay, but I was able to use a hotspot in the interim, so wasn't greatly inconvenienced.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We (2 adults 2 kids) stayed 6 nights in a family room. We were greeted by the owner on check on and the service from all staff we encountered was impeccable. We were given great advice on things to do in the area. The room was exactly as advertised. Aircon in the main room and the 2nd bedroom was a welcome relief for us “southerners”. Bathroom was clean and modern. Beds were really comfortable. The kitchenette had all we needed to make our own meals, including post and pans, stove top, microwave and convection oven. The playground structure is a bit dated and worn but the kids still had a ball running around in the enclosed grassed area. The saltwater pool had plenty of seating and a large shade cover over most of the shallow end. Even though it’s on a main road we were in an apartment at the rear of the property and it was quiet. The other guests were mainly workers but were friendly. Close to supermarkets, and a short drive to the shopping centre and lagoon. We would definitely choose to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Staff & service
Die Einrichtungen sind in die Jahre gekommen. Kontrolle der Sauberkeit bei Geschirr nach der Erwartung dass die Gäste es putzen sollten, sollte verbessert werden. Im Schrank waren Tasse und Teller die nicht richtig abgespült worden sind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, and overall the place felt significantly higher value than your average unit of the same style and price range. The facility seems very well kept. Parking space right next to the front door, spacious doors, great showers with fantastic water pressure. The only downside was the noise from the highway that was close to unbearable and went on more or less all night. We stayed in one of the units closest to it, so it's possible the average experience might not be as rough. Curtains also leaked a lot of light in. If you're a rough sleeper, I'd be a bit wary. In every other sense this place is a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel clean tidy customer service was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roshana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well appointed accommodation and helpful service. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, in easy walking distance of a supermarket and places to buy dinner. Older unit, but very spacious with a FULL sized fridge, this being one of the reasons I chose here. A table as well as an office desk with a power point for the laptop. Kitchen sink. Nice shower. Roomy bathroom and shower recess. Bathroom lacks bench space. Comfortable bed, but the pillows were on the hard side. The lights could do with brighter bulbs. Out the back of the rooms is a handy clothesline. I would stay here again. Friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roomy and comfortable,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old however clean and tidy. Problems for attended to promptly. Very roomy and plenty space for everything. Better than some tourist units we have been in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Carolyn, Banksia Beach

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos advertised at this property did not describe the apartment I was supposed to receive on my booking. We managed with the 2 bedroom motel room accomodation and small kitchen, but overall the stay was very disappointing. The grounds certainly need tidying up and the pool area was definately a disgrace with broken pavers and pool furniture. We would not be coming back to this accomodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

SHELLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The manager was so welcoming and extremely helpful it was overall a pleasant experience being at Rover.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Soraya

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

Family weekend away!

Always a pleasure staying at Rover Holiday Units! Warm reception on arrival. Management and Staff are always accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t have spare clean towels for showering or toilet paper for guests
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Soraya

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

Weekend away!

Quick check-in with great service and very helpful and accommodating staff. I would highly recommend staying at Rover Holiday Units. Self-contained accommodation, with spacious living area and rooms. Close proximity to shopping centre, shops, pubs, servo etc. Very convenient. Reasonable prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

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