Hotel Mackay

Located in Mackay, the Hotel is a historical hotel in the heart of the city.  All facilities including Caneland Central, the Pioneer River walk, the Showgrounds, the Memorial Swim centre and the wonderful Bluewater Lagoon are within walking distance of the Hotel. 

It is a great meeting place for business lunches or after work drinks or just to wind down and relax. 

The city was named after John Mackay in 1860 and following the sugar industry expansion in the 1880’s followed by gold discovery, many hotels sprung up in Mackay (to replace all the illegal grog shanties). Hotel Mackay was established in 1911 originally called the Federal Hotel.  The named was changed to Hotel Mackay in 1923.  In September 1938 the original hotel burnt down.  In 1942 the Americans took over the Hotel as their Officers Mess. 

The Hotel has, 2 bars, Free Wi-Fi, 20 gaming machines and a large outdoor beer garden area.  The Hotel is a favorite watering hole for locals, workers and travelers offering good quality, good value hospitality.  Come in for our events, live entertainment, become a VIP member, earn points, come to our special nights, Karaoke, Social Evenings, or Poker nights/Pool Competition and our Friday/Saturday nights with DJ/ Bands or Disco. It is the relaxed and chill place to be in Mackay. 

Our public bar features large TV’s perfect for watching Sport or the Races whilst having a punt in the TAB area, and all the while enjoying the coldest beer in town.  The Bistro or Bar menu with our chefs specialty from the grill will satisfy any hunger.  Or if it is a quick stop for Lunch, our Lunch special menu has plenty of low cost, good value and tasty filling options. 

The gaming room has 20 of the latest modern gaming machines. 

Please enjoy responsibly. 

Hotel Mackay
Hotel Mackay
179 Victoria St
Mackay QLD 4740