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8.8

325 reviews

Lantern Motor Inn

Lantern Motor Inn

149-151 Nebo Road, Mackay, 4740, Australia

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Lantern Motor Inn

Lantern Motor Inn is a welcoming 3-star motel in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, just 0.1mi from the city center. Located at 149-151 Nebo Road, this stay starts from $83 per night, with 325 reviews shaping the guest experience.

Featured amenities include an outdoor swimming pool (free), private parking (free), and complimentary Wi-Fi, plus a streaming service like Netflix. Inside, rooms come with air conditioning, on-site parking (free), non-smoking options, kitchenware, and free toiletries.

From this central spot, easy access to Mackay's shops, eateries, and waterfront attractions makes it an ideal base for travelers exploring the region.

Lantern Motor Inn sits in the heart of Mackay, a welcoming 3-star base for travelers. Located at 149-151 Nebo Road, it sits just 0.1mi from the city center, making it easy to stroll to shops, eateries, and waterfront attractions.

Accommodations offer a range of room types to suit different plans. The Standard Room pairs a Twin bed with a Double bed and accommodates 2 adults and 1 child in about 258 sqft. The Double, Double/Twin layout fits up to 3 adults with a Twin and a Double in 258 sqft. A Twin Room includes a Twin bed for 2 adults and 1 child in 259 sqft. The Queen Room provides a Double bed for up to 4 adults and 3 children in 258 sqft. A Family room configuration with two Twin beds and a Queen bed can accommodate up to 8 adults and 4 children in 258 sqft, and there is also a Room - 1 Twin option with a single Twin bed for 2 adults.

On-site perks include an outdoor saltwater pool that’s available all year, plus free private parking and complimentary Wi-Fi with a Netflix-style streaming option. Cash is accepted, alongside Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos. With a central location near Mackay’s shops, eateries, and waterfront attractions, this base invites easy days of exploration and relaxed evenings after the day’s adventures.

Closest airports

Mackay Mo

1.5mi

Great Barrier Reef Airport

56.8mi

Proserpine Airport

60.5mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Free toiletries

Rooms

Queen Room in Lantern Motor Inn

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Queen Room

1 Double Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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This room features a dining table, mini bar, toaster, electric kettle and a refrigerator. It also includes a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Family Room in Lantern Motor Inn

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Family

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x8

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x4

More details

This room features a mini bar, toaster, electric kettle and a refrigerator. It also includes a private bathroom with free toiletries.

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Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

260 sqft

Free wifi

Microwave

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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This room features a mini bar, toaster, electric kettle and a refrigerator. It also includes a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Twin Room in Lantern Motor Inn

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Standard Room

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

Twin Room in Lantern Motor Inn

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Double, Double/Twin

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x3

More details

Room - 1 Twin

1 Twin Bed

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Guest reviews

8.8

325 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Carly

10

April 2024

This motel was the perfect place for anyone travelling through Mackay on a budget. With easy access on a main road, it was still very quiet. The room was clean, the bed was most comfortable, and the shower was hot (with good pressure), and the aircon worked splendidly. The staff were absolutely wonderful, friendly and helpful. The motel was also close to a shop, servo and few restaurants/pubs, so I was able to get a late dinner after arrival. The Lantern came highly recommended by some friends who travel up and down the coast of Queensland frequently, and I will definitely stay there again on my next visit.

The only minor issue was the air freshener in the room - it was quite pungent and overpowering, but I was easily able to move it into the bathroom and close the door overnight.

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Terry

10

July 2025

My family used Lantern regularly when we visit Mackay. We always count on the cleanliness, not only the room but the outside and surrounding areas. Property is definitely well maintained. We also love the thoughtfulness that put into ensuring that shampoos, conditioners, soaps, towels, and face washers are provided for each guests. Thanks Lantern team!!

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Dimitri

10

November 2024

The rooms were cleaner than some five star hotels I have stayed at. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Walking distance to IGA and petrol station. The pool was perfect for a hot day. Will definitely stay again when in Mackay.

The rooms were dated but perfectly clean and has everything you need. The location is right on the highway so expect a bit of noise.

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Terry

10

September 2024

1. Cleanliness: shout out to the cleaners. Everything cleaned including the bathroom. 2. Customer service: the manager on duty, beautiful smile, always willing to answer our queries, accommodating and professional. 3. Beautiful little place 4. Pool: kept nice and clean, kids enjoyed it. 5. Comfortable beds and clean linens 6. Tea and coffees provided

Nothing

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Eric

10

October 2024

Very good place to stay. Staff was really friendly and told us places to check out on the way to cairns. Nice room had everything you needed and was 100% worth the money.

The car park was a bit tight. I was afraid someone was going to hit my car as they pull out. Be mindful about this especially if you own an expensive or big car.

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Skye

10

March 2023

A clean and tidy room with everything I needed for a stay in town. Cutlery, clean cups and mugs, shampoo/conditioner/soap, hand and face towels. The shower pressure and temperature was 10/10, a good shower is something I value and the Lantern Motor Inn exceeded my expectations in size of the shower and pressure. The rooms were a decent size with plenty of extra furniture and a table to sit at. Netflix was logged in and available and the Air con system worked well. A few people mentioned noise from the road in reviews but for the excellent location I feel that is to be expected, with the bathroom door shut and after around 10pm I couldn’t hear a thing. I will be staying here again in the future.

There was an issue with the Room next to me and an unruly guest but that isn’t anything to do with the staff or venues fault. The staff handled it extremely quickly and took my concerns seriously, I was very impressed with their response.

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Wendy

9.1

July 2023

All staff friendly, welcoming, helpful. Good price. Room very clean, and although older, it had everything required for a comfortable stay. Doubled glazed windows assist with any traffic noise. Had shops close by, i.e supermarket, take aways, liquor shop, and a hotel also in walking distance.

Not much to dislike but a little jug to help fill the electric kettle would be helpful, (as with most hotels without kitchenettes it's difficult filling the kettle from basin tap.)

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Kamal

9.1

October 2023

Central location and easy access to everything. I stayed only one night and had to fly out, the manager and staff were very polite and helpful, the room was nice and very tidy with air conditioning. The room had microwave, toaster, hot water jug, ironing board and an iron. It has onsite carpark as well.

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Connie

8.2

November 2024

Amazingly friendly and helpful staff. Good sound insulation, so once the room was closed, traffic noise was minimal. Good aircon and showers.

The pool closes a little early, so we didn't get to use it.

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Rodney

9.1

January 2025

Well priced, friendly staff, great beds, quite room and perfectly located for my travel requirements.

I don't have any complaints

Points of Interest Around Lantern Motor Inn

Airports

Mackay Mo

1.5mi

Great Barrier Reef Airport

56.8mi

Proserpine Airport

60.5mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Salt water

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Lantern Motor Inn

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Lantern Motor Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property