Title: Lantern Motor Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lantern Motor Inn Motel in Mackay with free parking ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626100/9626051/4c662f7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626100/9626051/a05c3ea4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626100/9626051/8601b5cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626100/9626051/93c2c69e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626100/9626051/9e264791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Lantern Motor Inn provides a welcoming base in West Mackay. Guests appreciate the outdoor swimming pool and convenient dry cleaning and laundry services. The inn serves cooked-to-order breakfast options and offers free self-parking to enhance the stay. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pool - Room service - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 1 - Dec 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=9626051&PinnedHotelID=9626051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=9626051&PinnedHotelID=9626051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 2 - Dec 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=9626051&PinnedHotelID=9626051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=9626051&PinnedHotelID=9626051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=9626051&PinnedHotelID=9626051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=9626051&PinnedHotelID=9626051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=9626051&PinnedHotelID=9626051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=9626051&PinnedHotelID=9626051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room) | Coffee and/or coffee maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626100/9626051/17fd61eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room) ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Microwave Electric kettle Cookware/dishes/utensils - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626100/9626051/4462f728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room) 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Microwave Electric kettle Cookware/dishes/utensils - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626100/9626051/4462f728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, Non Smoking 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Microwave Electric kettle Cookware/dishes/utensils - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMackay-Hotels-Lantern-Motor-Inn.h9626051.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMackay-Hotels-Lantern-Motor-Inn.h9626051.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-21.15466%2C149.16574&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zig09ZGaG07yXmqiDR2NoWLy-5M=) 149-151 Nebo Road, West Mackay, QLD, 4740 #### What's nearby - Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Pioneer Valley - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Caneland Central - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Mackay Base Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile - Harrup Park - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles #### Getting around - Mackay Station - 4 min drive - Mackay, QLD (MKY) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Austral Hotel - ‬3 min drive - ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk ## About this property ### Lantern Motor Inn Motel located in West Mackay Lantern Motor Inn provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at Lantern Motor Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Fridges, microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils ## Similar properties ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11260000/11251600/11251599/3434889b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sun Plaza Motel Mackay West Mackay - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.6 Good 394 reviews £54 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=11251599&PinnedHotelID=11251599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 4 to 30 per person ### Things to do - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Limited room service - Microwave - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Iron/ironing board ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 4 to 30 per person - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a smoke detector If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Lantern Motor Inn West Mackay Lantern Motor Inn Lantern Motor West Mackay Lantern Motor Inn Motel Lantern Motor Inn West Mackay Lantern Motor Inn Motel West Mackay ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Lantern Motor Inn have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Lantern Motor Inn pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Lantern Motor Inn? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lantern Motor Inn? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Lantern Motor Inn? > Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Where is Lantern Motor Inn located? > Located in West Mackay, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, Pioneer Valley and Mackay Base Hospital. Jubilee Park and BB Print Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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