Mackay Grande Suites was formerly Grand Mercure Suites Mackay

Accommodation at Mackay Grande Suites

Mackay Grande Suites feature a selection of luxury studio, one and two bedroom deluxe suites. Mackay has become an increasingly sophisticated business and leisure destination, with the mineral boom and the city’s position as a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef transforming Mackay into a major regional hub. Mackay Grande Suites is a seven-storey property occupying a prime central city location with frontages to Victoria, Wood and Gregory Streets. Studio Suite - These well appointed rooms are ideal for short stays for either the single traveller or a couple. Our Studio Rooms have all the comforts to ensure a relaxing nights sleep with the following features: King Bed, Work Station with Data port and conference call phone, LCD TV, Austar Sports and News, Movies on Demand, High Speed Internet Access, Minibar, Tea and Coffee making facilities, voice mail, electronic Key access to floor and room, personal safe, Hairdryer, 24 hour Room Service. One Bedroom Suite - These large self contained suites offer all the comforts of home, ideal for the corporate traveler, romantic getaways or the family Holiday with the following luxuries: King Bed, Queen size fold out sofa lounge, Ensuite with Hair Dryer, Full Kitchen Facilities, Laundry, Washing Machine, Clothes Dryer, Large Balcony, Work Station with Data port and conference call phone, LCD TV, DVD Player, Hi Fi Stereo System, Austar Sports and News, Movies on Demand, High Speed Internet Access, Minibar, Tea and Coffee making facilities, voice mail, electronic Key access to floor and room, personal safe, Hairdryer, 24 hour Room Service. Interconnecting Suites also available. All five floors of accommodation and the first floor off street carpark are accessible only by security key cards, to ensure the safety and security of guests. All rooms and floors are non smoking, however smoking on balconies is permitted. The indoor heated pool is located on the first floor, accessible to hotel guests only, and features an air-conditioned gymnasium next door. Mackay Grande Suites Facilities • 24-hour front desk • 24 hour security staff • Licensed bar/lounge • Business center • Business services • Computer rental • Concierge desk • Currency exchange • Gymnasium • Conference/convention facilities • Audio-visual equipment • Ballroom • Parking (free and valet) • Porter/bellhop • Restaurant(s) in hotel • Secretarial/faxing services • Laundry/dry cleaning service • Outdoor swimming pool • Indoor heated swimming pool • Wheelchair accessible Dining at Mackay Grande Suites Dining options are a plenty with two restaurants, three bars, room service, gaming lounge with Keno. Cactus Jacks - Relaxed Mexican dining with traditional and modern Mexican Cuisine. Vibrant and colourful atmosphere serving up sizzling fajitas, tacos, burritos and the best margaritas in town! Great selection of cocktails, beer and wine. This is the ideal place for a fun night out with friends or family. Cactus Jacks Bar and Grill is open for dinner 7 days a week and is kid friendly. A.M. Bar and Restaurant - Whether your taste is beer or burgundy, the bar provides a wide range of domestic and international beers, wine, spirits and of course your favourite cocktails made right in front of you. AM Bar provides a relaxed environment where you can lounge in one of the many booths and lounge chairs or grab a stool at the bar to talk with our friendly staff. There is also a TAB available with sports and racing on the screens if you would like to catch the game or see all the races live. A.M. Grill -There’s a new player in town, Mackay’s newest Steak ‘n’ Grill. Open daily for breakfast lunch and dinner, the restaurant provides a delicious buffet breakfast with all your morning favorites, coffee, tea, fruit and cake. A quick and affordable lunch option for those sneaking away for their lunch break is our extensive a la carte menu which has some great daily specials and of course the buffet, Then for dinner why not come in and try something off our sumptuous new al a cart menu. Oyster Shooters, huge Grilled Garlic Prawns, Deep Fried Cheeses, Southern Style Ribs, Chicken Antoinette and of course our famous steaks just to name a few are on offer daily, with a fantastic range of desserts to choose from as well. An all day dining menu is available outside of these periods and room service is available 24 hours a day for in house guests. Gaming Lounge - Mackay Grande Suites is not just for wining and dining. After you have satisfied your taste buds, try your hand at one of the 40 gaming machines on offer, or Keno, all centrally located in the hotel foyer’s heart on Ground floor, next to the bar.

Conference/Wedding Facilities at Mackay Grande Suites
A range of event and meeting options are available across four different and dedicated rooms.

The Flinders, Leichhardt and Oxley rooms can each accommodate between 50 and 100 people depending on the set up style. These rooms can also be opened up to create the Pioneer Ballroom, able to seat up to 200 people banquet style and up to 250 people theatre style.

A pre function area and break out terrace provide the ability to host diverse styles of events and meetings all in the one central area.

Audio Visual and presentation quality is paramount when it comes to executing an event, so Mackay Grande Suites has complimented these rooms with high quality equipment and connections to ensure every event is special. Additional specific equipment and themeing can be arranged as well.

Boardroom and Business Centre - For smaller, more private meetings, the Boardroom on the ground floor is the perfect environment to gather and discuss the issues. It doubles as the hotel’s business centre also, servicing in house guests and delegates.

Nearby Regional Activities
Spectacular rainforests, national parks, secluded islands and beaches, pristine coral reefs, plentiful fishing spots, historical townships, genuine country hospitality, scenic drives, great shopping and fabulous dining - relatively undiscovered, the Mackay region offers a unique holiday experience that is an affordable and diverse escape from the crowds.

The region has a delightful tropical climate that is similar to that found in the Hawaiian Islands. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual as are the dress standards. Summers consist of warm, tropical weather without extreme temperatures and mild sunny winters. The average water temperature is a heavenly 22 degrees.

1. Mackay's Heritage Trail - a self guided trail of Mackay's outstanding collection of art deco buildings and facades and Heritage Listed early colonial structures. The colourful city centre is also the location for a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

2. Mackay's Regional Botanical Gardens - the city's newest attraction fulfils a plan first declared back in 1877 with 36 hectares of gardens and lagoons.

3. Artspace Mackay - is a refreshing blend of both museum and gallery and is housed in an imposing structure that takes an amusing theme - iron panels rolled back to create the effect of an open sardine can revealing a glimpse of the inside displays including national and international exhibitions.

4. 31 beaches - Long, sandy beaches some as close as 5 minutes from the city are the locations for inviting holiday resorts. 5. Mackay Marina - an integrated development with a 330 berth yacht marina overlooked by newly completed apartment blocks, a hotel and an excellent al fresco dining precinct. Standing sentinel on the marina's foreshore is a memento of Mackay's maritime history - a Victorian lighthouse built in 1885 and now open for guided tours. 6. Cape Hillsborough National Park - where rainforest meets the beach and where you can watch the sunrise on the water's edge with local wallabies - a great natural experience. 7. Islands and Reef - Offshore are the islands of the Cumberland Group, so named by Captain James Cook. Brampton, St Bees and Keswick Islands are just three of the 70 or more islands and beyond lies the Great Barrier Reef. 8. Pioneer Valley – cane fields and quaint country townships lead the way to Eungella's rainforest. 9. Eungella National Park - vast rainforest tracts, spectacular views, waterfalls and platypus spotting. 10. Finch Hatton Gorge - a cool oasis of waterfalls and swimming holes in the foothills of Eungella National Park. Go forest flying through the treetops!

Note - If you want to explore and learn at the same time why not join a guided tour with the local experts - choose from eco adventures into the rainforest, small personalised snorkelling and fishing trips, or embark on a tour of the city's best attractions.

Getting to Mackay
For travellers not wanting to drive Total Luxury Australia can assist with coach, air or rail tickets.

Mackay is served by regular daily jet and regional air services through Mackay's award winning modern airport terminal. Jet services from Brisbane are provided by Virgin Blue, Qantas and Jetstar taking approximately 75 minutes. Jetstar also fly direct from Sydney and Melbourne. Qantas Link provides daily scheduled services between major coastal centres including Mackay.

Queensland Rail provides regular scheduled Traveltrain services including TiltTrain to Mackay from Brisbane, Cairns and coastal ports.

Greyhound Pioneer operates scheduled coach services north from Brisbane or south from Cairns to Mackay on a daily basis.

Location
Gregory Street, Mackay, Queensland

Mackay Grande Suites is in the city centre, only 10 minutes drive from the airport and 5 minutes from local beaches and only 200 metres to the Pioneer River Promenade. Traveling along the Bruce Highway, turn into Gordon Street, then after five blocks turn left into Gregory Street, and the Grand Mercure Suites reception and hotel car park is on the eastern side of Gregory Street.