Paradise Lodge Motel

Basic rooms at an ok price.The motel is a bit tired feeling,but is clean.Rooms have tea and coffee making facilities,free wifi and Foxtel.Extremely close to town,literally a 5min walk to Mackay city heart.

Approximate cost: $100

Very basic hotel style room. Our room had a queen and single bed, which in theory made it perfect for families, but there was room for very little else, which made it squeezy for three. The room was old and tired - especially in the bathroom and toilet area. The shower didn't drain very well, which meant having towels on the floor constantly to avoid flooding. Our stay here has convinced us on the benefits of self-contained apartments in future when travelling with the kids.

Approximate cost: $105 / night

I was happy with my stay at this motel. The room was basic but had everything I needed for one night stay. I think the bathroom must have been renovated recently, it was spacious and the shower was very good. The motel is very close to Canelands shopping centre and other shops, and it wasn't at all hard to find a good restaurant nearby. The only negative thing I experienced was a huge cockroach that came out from under the fridge at night and nearly scared me to death. I did leave a note for the staff about this, so hopefully they will have placed some bait there :).

Approximate cost: $95 Walk-in rate