Wed your way, right on the water
One waterfront address for the whole lot: ceremony, reception, dinner and a bed upstairs. Your guests rock up once and stay till the last song. Book your reception and the ceremony is on us.
The whole day, one place
From your vows to the last dance, all in one place
Most Mackay weddings get stitched together from bits and pieces. Ceremony in one suburb, reception across town, a caterer who has never set foot in the room, and a convoy of guests squinting at Google Maps for the next stop before the light goes.
With us, the whole day lands on one waterfront spot. Say your vows in the gardens, wander over to the marquee for photos as the marina lights flick on, sit down to dinner cooked in our own kitchen, and when the night is done your guests just take the lift upstairs.
- No venue-hopping. Ceremony and reception are a short stroll apart.
- No outside caterer. Our own kitchen and bar crew run the whole show.
- No stranded guests. 79 suites upstairs at mates’ rates for the wedding.
- One coordinator, start to finish. With as many planning catch-ups as you need.
Ceremony
The ceremony? That one is on us
Book your reception with us and the ceremony package does not cost a cent more. Both spots are on our grounds, a few steps from where the party kicks off.
- Marquee Garden. Tropical palms and a neat lawn, for an intimate, sheltered “I do”.
- Marquee Picket Fence. A more rustic spot looking straight out over the ocean.
Both come with venue hire, up to 30 ceremony chairs and a signing table. Just want the ceremony and partying elsewhere? Ceremony only packages start from $600.
Latest ceremony commencement is 1pm.
Reception spaces
Two waterfront rooms, no mystery pricing
Most venues make you download a brochure and wait by the phone. Here is what it actually costs.
The Marquee
A stylish freestanding marquee out on the lawns. Ocean by day, marina lights by night, and it pulls double duty for the ceremony too.
- Chandelier lighting and ceiling draping
- Portable custom bars
- Buffet or cocktail style reception
- Alternate drop settings
- Experienced bar and floor staff
No Sunday trading permitted in the Marquee.
The Marina View Room
Looking out over the quiet of the marina. Full length folding doors let you seal the room in air conditioned comfort or throw it wide open to the terrace.
- Private bar
- Cocktail style reception
- Alternate drop settings
- Experienced bar and floor staff
- Complimentary access to the Marina View Terrace
Made for intimate weddings and smaller guest lists.
Planning something smaller? We build bespoke packages for intimate weddings too. A minimum food and beverage spend applies to every reception booking.
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Real weddings on the marina
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Stuff you are not paying extra for
Every reception booking comes with all of this, no sneaky line items bolted on later.
- Complimentary ceremony package in either Marquee location
- Experienced bar staff and wait staff
- All cutlery, crockery and glassware
- White linen tablecloths and napkins
- Tea and coffee station
- Your wedding cake cut and served on platters
- Discounted accommodation rates for your guests
- Unlimited planning appointments with your Wedding Coordinator
- Round tables, long tables, white chairs, dry bars and stools
- Free onsite parking for you and your guests
Catering and beverages
Cooked on site, priced per head
Our exec chef and kitchen crew handle every plate. No outside caterer, and no surcharge for using our own kitchen.
Got dietaries? We sort them one by one. Have a chat with your coordinator and we will build around them.
The morning after
Your first night together, just upstairs
Mantra Mackay is the only hotel in Mackay with marina views out over the Coral Sea, with 79 four star suites and every single one facing the water.
Your guests book at mates’ rates for the wedding, so nobody is driving home. You get the Deluxe King Spa Suite.
- Deluxe King Spa Suite, ocean view and two private balconies
- Breakfast for two
- Champagne and strawberries delivered to your room
- Late checkout
What guests say
Famous for our service, from the front desk to the dance floor
These reviews are from our hotel and restaurant guests. Couple reviews are on the way.
“We recently stayed at Mantra Mackay Harbour for an overnight break to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. Every staff member we encountered was unbelievable, and the overall experience was truly impressive.”
“Terrific. I’ve stayed in a lot of Mantras and this is a stand out. The service was second to none. Really. We were a large group of interstate visitors and the staff went above and beyond to accomodate our requirements.”
“We absolutely loved it. Excellent location, the room was very clean as was the bathroom. The staff at both Check In and Check Out were exceptional. The food in the Restaurant was fresh, hot and very tasty.”
What happens next
Three steps, zero pressure
Come and have a look
Send the form and our Wedding Coordinator will sort a time to walk you through both spaces and the ceremony gardens. Bring whoever you like.
Lock in the date
Once you are sold, send back the booking form with your deposit and the date is yours. We will double check it is free before you commit to a thing.
Start planning
The fun bit. As many planning catch-ups with your coordinator as you need, right through to the run sheet for the day.
Questions
What couples ask us first
Yep. Book your reception with us and your ceremony package in either the Marquee Garden or the Marquee Picket Fence is thrown in at no extra cost. That covers venue hire, up to 30 ceremony chairs and a signing table. Only want the ceremony and holding the reception somewhere else? Ceremony only packages start from $600.
The Marquee holds 600 cocktail style or seats 100. The Marina View Room seats 60 or holds 100 cocktail style. If your guest list lands between the two, or well below, we build bespoke packages for smaller weddings, so it is worth a chat.
The Marquee does not trade on Sundays, so Sunday receptions cannot be held in that space. Have a word with our coordinator about the Marina View Room and about Saturday evening options, which are the most requested and book out furthest ahead.
Yes, a minimum food and beverage spend applies to reception bookings, and it shifts with the space, date and season. Rather than make you guess, our coordinator will give you the exact figure for your date. Venue hire starts at $1,995 for the Marina View Room and $2,995 for the Marquee.
Upstairs. There are 79 four star suites on site, all with harbour or ocean views and private balconies, and your guests book them at mates’ rates for the wedding. Nobody needs a taxi or a designated driver. You take the Deluxe King Spa Suite through our Honeymoon and Bridal package at $309 per couple.
The latest ceremony start is 1pm. Most couples build the day around late afternoon photos on the marina, with the light coming off the water, then roll into the reception as the marina lights come on.
For sure. Every menu has vegetarian and vegan options built in, and because the food is cooked in our own kitchen rather than by an outside caterer, we can work around allergies and specific requirements guest by guest. Flag them with your coordinator during planning.
Say hello
Grab your pricing & date
Give us your date and rough guest numbers and our Wedding Coordinator will come back with availability, the exact minimum spend for your date, and a time to walk the venue.
No obligation, and we will not sling you on a mailing list.
- Call (07) 4955 9400
- Email functions@mantramackay.com.au
- Mulherin Drive, Mackay QLD 4740
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