Boasting a saltwater pool, children’s playground and 3 BBQ areas, Rover Motel offers guests free Wi-Fi. It is 10 minutes’ drive from Mackay Main Beach. All rooms feature a microwave, refrigerator and a 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some rooms have a DVD player. Mackay Apartments is less than a 5-minute drive from both Mackay Base Hospital and Mackay Showgrounds. Mackay Airport is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.7
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Kathryn
    Australia Australia
    Staff were extremely friendly. No problem at all with a late check in. Newly renovated bathroom. Spacious room for 3 adults traveling together. Well equipped kitchen with full size fridge.
  • K
    Australia Australia
    Despite the photos and the external look of the property, The Rover proved to be a clean, comfortable and very affordable stay for the 5 adults we had travelling with us. Facilities allowed us to cook our own brewed coffee (yes I bring my own pot...
  • Stewart
    Australia Australia
    Great location, spacious room, very obliging staff and rooms have everything you could need for an extended stay.

Area info

Amenities of Rover Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Rover Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 250 is required on arrival. That's about USD 163. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Rover Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Mackay Apartments The Rover in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'.

Please inform Rover Motel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of AUD 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Rover Motel

  • The prices at Rover Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Rover Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Swimming pool
    • Walking tours

  • Room options at Rover Motel include:

    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Rover Motel is 1.8 miles from the center of Mackay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Rover Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.