The Alara Motor Inn staff are dedicated to providing you with exceptional, friendly service ensuring you an enjoyable and comfortable stay. The Alara Motor Inn is a beautifully presented 4 star hotel, located 3 minutes drive from the heart of Mackay on the main thoroughfare of Nebo Road Highway 1.Mackay is located halfway between Cairns and Brisbane along the Bruce Highway centrally located on the coast and close to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.