Paradise Motel Mackay

This budget motel in Mackay is a practical base rather than a plush one: clean linen, comfortable beds and a handy position close to shops, with dogs permitted in selected standard rooms on approval. For travellers crossing Queensland with a dog and watching the budget, it does the overnight job without pretence.

Dogs at the motel

Dogs are permitted, and cats too, with some listings noting pets of any size may be considered. Pets are typically allowed only in the designated Standard Double and Twin Rooms, and an additional fee of roughly AU$30 per pet per night applies. Approval is required before arrival, so contact the motel directly when you book and confirm the current fee and which room types qualify, because policies at this price point can change. Standard rooms are the only ones that take pets, so a generic booking will not secure one.

The place

Set expectations at the budget end. Guest feedback commonly mentions friendly front desk staff, clean linen, comfortable beds and good shower pressure, with shops within easy reach. There are no resort extras, and that is the trade for the nightly rate. Bookings can be made online or by phone.

Getting there and parking

The motel sits in central Mackay, an easy drive from the Bruce Highway turnoff and within walking distance of shops and takeaway food. Off-street parking is available at the door, which makes unloading a dog and gear straightforward.

Close by with the dogs

If this motel is full or you want to compare, Motel Northview to the north also welcomes pets, and the Mackay Rose Motel is another central option. Browse more pet friendly stays in Queensland or the Mackay destination guide before you lock in.

Max: Ring the motel before you pay. Confirm the pet fee, the room type and get the approval noted on your booking, because walk-ins with dogs are not a sure thing at budget properties.