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Illawong Beach Resort

Resort in South Mackay

Resort★★★3-star4.3 (116 reviews)

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About

Illawong Beach Resort is a resort to stay in South Mackay. The resort is close to Illawong Beach and Far Beach, about 3.5 km from Mackay. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4.3/5 across 116 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Quiet and peaceful, great out door pool and lounging area..

What guests mention

Quiet and peaceful, great out door pool and lounging area.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Location

What's nearby

  • Illawong Beach0.6 km
  • Far Beach2.0 km
  • Town Beach2.8 km
  • Blue Water Quay4.5 km
  • Harbour Beach5.8 km
  • Mount Bassett Lookout7.4 km

Straight-line distances.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Mackay Airport (MKY) 1.7 km → all hotels near MKY
Nearest station
Mackay3.5 km
Nearest beach
Illawong Beach0.6 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 21.9 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
AUD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Illawong Beach Resort?

From Illawong Beach Resort, the nearest station, Mackay, is about 3.5 km away; Mackay Airport (MKY) is around 1.7 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Illawong Beach Resort from the beach?

The nearest beach, Illawong Beach, is about 0.6 km from Illawong Beach Resort in a straight line.

How is Illawong Beach Resort rated?

Illawong Beach Resort scores 4.3 out of 5 across 116 guest reviews, and holds an official 3-star rating.

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