Accommodation close to Spring Break venue
Examples of hotels that are located relatively close to Coach8 and our symposium venue, Rydges Mackay Suites, include:
- Rydges Mackay Suites
- Quest Mackay on Gordon
- Aligned Corporate Residences Mackay
- Coral Sands Motel
- Shakespeare Motel
The map below shows how close these properties are to our Mackay training venue at 47 Gregory Street. If you need assistance organising accommodation for Coach8 Spring Break, please contact our friendly staff.
Special rates at Rydges Mackay Suites
Guests attending Coach8 Spring Break get a 15% discount off the ‘Best Flexible Rate’ at Rydges Mackay Suites. Located at 9 Gregory Street in the city centre, this deluxe hotel is a short walk from Coach8, Caneland Central shopping centre, and Bluewater Lagoon. Visit the link below at any time before 1st September 2023 to book your accommodation online at the discounted rate. Bookings made after this date will be the best available rate at the time. If you would like to contact Rydges Mackay Suites directly, phone 07 4969 1000 or email reservations_rydgesmackaysuites@evt.com
Special rates at Quest Mackay on Gordon
Guests attending Coach8 Spring Break get corporate rates at Quest Mackay on Gordon. Located at 27 Gordon Street in the city centre, this deluxe hotel is a short walk from Coach8. For details about their special rates, contact the hotel directly and let them know that you would like to access local rates for Coach8 Spring Break. Phone 07 4842 1800 or email questmog@questapartments.com.au.
The local/corporate rates for Quest Mackay on Gordon that appear in the table below will be valid until 31st December 2024.
| Room type | 1-6 nights | 7+ nights | 28+ nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio apartment | $199 | $191 | $181 |
| One-bedroom apartment | $240 | $229 | $217 |
| Two-bedroom apartment | $385 | $366 | $348 |
Special rates at Mantra Mackay
Guests attending Coach8 Spring Break get special rates at Mantra Mackay. Located at the picturesque Mackay Marina, this hotel is a short drive from the CBD and offers deluxe suites, executive suites and superior spa suites. More information is available in the Mantra Mackay Fact Sheet. Contracted rates for 2023 are $152 per night for a Standard Queen Room, $196 per night for a Superior Queen Room and $242 per night for a Superior Deluxe Suite. Surcharge periods (dates) apply and are subject to change without notice. To access these special rates, visit the Accor Business Travel website, and enter the customer code and access code below in capital letters. You will probably find that these details are already pre-filled for you.
Company name: COACH8
Company code: SCP2605969
Access code: CO498AU281
Alternatively, you can contact the hotel directly and let them know that you would like to access contracted rates for Coach8 training. Phone 07 4955 9400 or email res@mantramackay.com.au.
Accommodation for families
Spring Break guests who are travelling to Mackay with their families might be interested in accommodation close to Caneland Central and Bluewater Lagoon. Caneland Central is Mackay’s largest shopping centre with more than 200 stores, restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues. Nearby Bluewater Lagoon is a free family-friendly water park comprising three tiered lagoons, water slide and children’s water playground. Examples of hotels that are close to Caneland Central and Bluewater Lagoon include:
And of course, there are many other family-friendly properties throughout Mackay that offer other attractions to visitors. Examples include:
If you need assistance organising accommodation for Coach8 Spring Break, please contact our friendly staff.
Extending your stay
If you’re thinking about extending your stay in the Mackay region after Spring Break, there are plenty of exciting options to consider.
- Travel inland through the picturesque Pioneer Valley to discover Eungella National Park. High above the surrounding plains, this mountain escape is known for its lush rainforests, walking tracks, breathtaking views, and platypus habitat.
- Explore nearby beach communities such as Cape Hillsborough and its iconic sunrise encounters with wallabies on the beach.
- Drive north to Airlie Beach, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands. Enjoy sailing, diving, snorkelling, ocean rafting or many other delights this spectacular region has to offer.
More information about holidaying in the Mackay region and the Whitsunday region is available online.
Travel websites
Mackay has a huge range of accommodation options for visitors who are attending Coach8 Spring Break. This page outlines a few possibilities, but many more options are available through travel websites such as the ones listed below.
