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Windmill Motel and Events Centre

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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5 Highway Plaza Bruce Hwy, Mount Pleasant, QLD, 4740
  • Place, Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Pioneer Valley
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrup Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mackay, QLD (MKY)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Windmill Motel and Events Centre

This motel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Additionally, a conference centre, a coffee shop/cafe and an outdoor tennis court are on-site.
Windmill Motel and Events Centre offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Windmill Motel and Events Centre. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre. You'll find features such as an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar.
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court
  • 10 minutes on foot from Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre and a 4-minute drive from Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens
Windmill Motel and Events Centre offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Windmill Motel and Events Centre.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Mackay motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Buddy Boy Kitchen – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 25 for adults and AUD 12 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Buddy Boy Kitchen

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: AUD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 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 8:00 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 21 December to 4 January:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12.00 to 25.00 for adults and AUD 12 to 25 for children
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Windmill Motel and Events Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 761 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

DARRYL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Handy location, bar/restaurant area a plus
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy late check in. Room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, room was huge and actual decent beds for all 5 of us which is rare.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
Did not use the pool as it rained all weekend. Room was generally quite clean and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortably room and the restaurant was excellent. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice clean rooms and facilities an enjoyable place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable beds and quiet surrounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overnight stay while on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Windmill was a pleasant place to stay. Our room was clean and comfortable, a decent size and just overall a lovely experience. The king size bed was super comfy and great to sleep in. Checkin was smooth and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Naomie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few times. A lovely location, clean and tidy surrounds. Easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel offers everything to the client's it caters to
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - would go back there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

mangesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Away from the town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, easy to find. Room was clean and tidy and the bed was extremely comfortable. Staff are friendly and there is a restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean and a nice stay

Clean and quiet stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific staff, lovely food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay and meet all our needs. Very clean will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very enjoyable stay. Bed and pillows were excellent, clean and tidy accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and large comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, all good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food and service Will definitely will come back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large spacious room, friendly staff and lovely meal in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022