Name: Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel Official
Address: Mackay, Queensland, Mackay, Queensland, AU
Price range: $87–$111 per night
Rating: 8.17

What guests think

At Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel Official, guests frequently praise friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and good value in a quiet, slightly out‑of‑town location, while recurring drawbacks include sporadic maintenance issues and inconsistent cleanliness.

Rooms are often spacious and modern, though several guests report TV or Wi‑Fi problems, weak soundproofing, and awkward showers or fittings. Facilities draw mixed feedback: the on‑site cafe and pool are appreciated when available, but unexpected closures and limited parking at times frustrate. Service is generally warm and accommodating, though a few reviews note slow responses or missed room servicing. Expect a good‑value, quiet stay with comfortable basics and occasional hiccups.

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Facilities

Guests value the pool and on‑site cafe/restaurant when open. Repeated reports mention unexpected pool or restaurant closures and occasional parking shortages or tight spaces.

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6

Stephen

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Supposed to be a dining facility but closed due to staff shortages. No local dining options.

6

Jordan

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not enough parking spots for the amount of rooms. They also use parking spots to store linen trolleys meaning I couldn't even reverse my 4WD into the only remaining spot, as there was no room to swing around. Plenty of room for the electric charging cars. Room and outside rooms also had strong sewer smell in the bathroom.

8

Kevin

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Large parking space

4

Renee

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property manager was offsite and did not respond to phone calls requesting assistance. The stairwells to the second floor of the property smelled strongly of urine and this was not cleaned during my stay. The taps to the bathtub had been removed - to keep people from using the bath? Both the restaurant and swimming pool were closed and notice was not given during booking. One reason for choosing this property was the restaurant availability.

8

Suella

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet area and easy to get to, clean and comfortable. Parking was challenging

8

Kevin

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Loved the open feel of the hotel, however the pool was closed for our 8 day stay, which was dissapoiting as the pool was the reason we booked the hotel and there was no advanced notice that the pool would be closed, therefore left disappointed, however it was a nice hotel

10

Adrian

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

a quick stay at oceanside hotel passing through mackay. we have stayed at this hotel a few times and its always great. easy parking and plenty of overflow parking out the front if you have trailers or large vehicles etc. rooms are always clean, after hours checkin is a breeze. comfy bed and a good pressure hot shower what more could you ask for! will be back for sure!

4

nicola

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I chose this hotel as it had a ‘restaurant and cafe’ - despite this and signs saying the cafe was open from 5 - on the day I stayed it didn’t open at all so I had to walk 2 km to get a coffee. Inroom coffee was Nescafé stick despite listing a tea and coffee maker. I needed reception but despite signs saying it opened at 7 at 7:40 I had to ring the night bell and then they didn’t answer the rang the hotel number to get a response. Housekeeping serviced my room but didn’t make the bed or empty the bins so I don’t know why they bothered. The curtains were falling off and there was no clips to hang them back up Carpet didn’t feel clean and the nice bathroom has lime scale on the floor and glass. Also not enough light to do makeup The bed was clean and comfy and the room was quiet. Wifi worked well.

10

Tyler

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My wife and I were very impressed with the cleanliness and facilities available at Oceanside. The bed was comfortable, the bathrooms were fine and my daughter loved having a swim in the pool. Couldn’t ask for much more from a cheap single room. Although simple, very happy with our stay.

6

Mark

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room needed to be clean. The room appeared to be part of the renovations going on. Restaurant closed for dinner with no notice given to prior to arriving.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean and tidy. Others repeatedly mention mouldy bathrooms or smells, dusty air‑conditioning, dirty or unserviced rooms, and grime in some areas.

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10

Tracey

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and comfortable Staff always nice to deal with

6

Ana

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Aircon looked dusty and dirty. Exhaust fan in the bathroom was also dusty and I could see the build up of dust.

10

Heidi

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property with modern clean rooms

2

Theresa

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I wanted to bring to your attention as spending nearly $600 dollars on accommodation I was expecting a bit more than what we received, when arriving to check in no run down was provided about the amenities instead the receptionist just provided myself with a piece of paper with limited details and my room key and went back to their phone call, I would’ve liked to have received more information about the dining details and that room service is provided however, it had to be done at reception which defeats the purpose in my opinion. The room was not clean and stunk of mildew, the glass on the balcony was filthy, the bathroom had visible water damage the bathroom door could not be shut and the shower had residue and mould all over it and was not cleaned properly, It was also to my understanding the room would be cleaned each day and it wasn’t, I can see the only one day someone had entered our room and only changed the towels and we did have a dirty bowl sitting on the bench I could see it had been accidentally dropped but put back and the remaining sauce that was in the bowl was spilt on the floor and left there the whole day until we returned that evening. I also found it concerning that all the dirty and ‘clean linen and towels’ were sitting out in the open air in the car park exposed to the elements for days and The tv remote needs replacing as it barely worked.

8

Jason

Feb 13, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room

6

Nat

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room could have been great and value for money but it was filthy. The mirror was smeared with something, there was a pile of clothes left in the room from the last guests, the walkway outside looked like someone had vomitted and it had only been partially cleaned. Breakfast options on weekends are limited.

6

Christy

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was terrible, mouldy and the door wouldn't close due to being swollen from moisture. Cleanliness was not up to scratch.

6

Brent

Feb 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property was not clean upon arrival

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Ben

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Would not recommend this place at all! Black mould found in the room we paid for! It stunk and had cockroaches. We addressed it with management who also turned up filthy and stunk of nicotine which did not help the situation. Fearing the safety of my family I had to look elsewhere later in the evening. Management were not accommodating to providing us with other options for the night so we left! I would not recommend this place to anyone! Stay away! Bomb the place, for bugs and/or management.

8

Chloe

Mar 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I really liked this place, for the price point. Very very clean room, absolutely spotless and staff were nice. They even let me check in an hour early (lucky my room was ready) but I really appreciated that as otherwise I would have been sitting there waiting. It felt very safe, nice area and very close to the beach. The only complaint I have is the walls were super thin, you could hear others TVs etc which didn’t bother me personally but given there was no sound barrier it wasn’t super private. For this price point I honestly don’t think you will find anything nicer, very happy. Thank you.

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Rooms

Rooms are frequently spacious, modern and comfortable, with many enjoying quiet stays and large beds. Recurring issues include TV or Wi‑Fi problems, weak soundproofing, awkward shower setups, and scattered maintenance faults.

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Jodie

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Modern and comfortable

6

Dennis

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room had connecting doors to the room next to ours, @ approx 11pm the person in the next room opened up both door & tried to enter ours, my wife yelled & he quickly reversed, not sure why the connecting doors were left unlocked, our room was also not cleaned, & bed not made, we will not be going back!!!

10

Steven

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice Modern place to stay.Nice and quiet.

8

Veljko

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

TV in the room didn’t work.

6

Lisa

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs some renovations done. Our bathroom ceiling had clearly leaked and needed to be repaired.

4

Mathew

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location and very close to the beach. I used the walking track for my evening runs to the riverfront and back. The rooms are well appointed however you can see signs of wear and tear. The room was quite dark however opening up the curtain all the way makes a difference. If you have a neighbour who smokes, then opeing the back sliding door is not a good idea. There were landscaping works going on in the back which was mildly distracting. The WiFi is horrendous and if you're travelling for business like me and need a stable WiFi connection, this is not the place to stay. Management could easily add more network points. Mobile reception is also quite poor in the area. I was only given one key which is needed to turn the power to the room on. At night time, this becomes an inconvenience as it is pitch dark in the room and difficult to find your way around.

8

FIONA

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room pleasant, beds very comfortable, good air-conditioning. Dishes, cutlery and microwave provided, though strangely no toaster. Only downside - television reception hopeless.

10

Donan

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, clean, safe and spacious. Good comfortable king size bed.

6

Mathew

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was well appointed however there were a few issues to mention: 1) The bathroom door handle came off and was not installed properly (Poor quality workmanship). 2) The TV remote was not working properly, and I could not lower the volume (no physical button on the TV either) and there was no way you can turn the TV off with the bright white screen staying on (you have to turn off the switch at the power point). 3) TV reception was horrible and all channels were freezing constantly. 4) The shower was very powerful and the spout sprays water outside the tub. 5) There is no room service on a Sunday. I asked for my room to be made up and the cleaning staff said no. They did give me a fresh set of towels. 6) The pictures on Wotif are deceiving. There are no push bikes to use nor is there a courtesy bus available. If you don't have your own car, then you will have to walk 30 minutes to the CBD or hire an e-scooter or Uber or Taxi.

10

Clive

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is great value for money; the rooms are large and clean and it is a very quiet area about 3-4 minutes from the centre of town.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth check‑ins noted. A minority report unresponsive management, missed servicing, or poor communication about facilities/after‑hours support.

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10

Kirsty

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff went above and beyond to assist us with our needs. They were courteous, friendly and helpful. Cleanliness was excellent.

10

Nicole

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was so smooth & the receptionist was very friendly.

10

Annika

Feb 21, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and helpful staff. The whole area is very well kept after, and the room was big and tidy.

10

Garry

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

We found Maurice and staff went beyond their regular duties to assist us and much empathy to our situation which stay there for 10 days.

4

Ty. T

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice, but there were no sheets for the pull out bed. I messaged and asked, no reply.

4

Renee

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property manager was offsite and did not respond to phone calls requesting assistance. The stairwells to the second floor of the property smelled strongly of urine and this was not cleaned during my stay. The taps to the bathtub had been removed - to keep people from using the bath? Both the restaurant and swimming pool were closed and notice was not given during booking. One reason for choosing this property was the restaurant availability.

4

nicola

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I chose this hotel as it had a ‘restaurant and cafe’ - despite this and signs saying the cafe was open from 5 - on the day I stayed it didn’t open at all so I had to walk 2 km to get a coffee. Inroom coffee was Nescafé stick despite listing a tea and coffee maker. I needed reception but despite signs saying it opened at 7 at 7:40 I had to ring the night bell and then they didn’t answer the rang the hotel number to get a response. Housekeeping serviced my room but didn’t make the bed or empty the bins so I don’t know why they bothered. The curtains were falling off and there was no clips to hang them back up Carpet didn’t feel clean and the nice bathroom has lime scale on the floor and glass. Also not enough light to do makeup The bed was clean and comfy and the room was quiet. Wifi worked well.

10

Catherine

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although a little way out of the main part of the town, we would definitely stay here again. We arrived 3 hours before the check in time and the owners couldn’t have been more helpful. They said they would get our room ready first, and that is exactly what they did. Within 15 mins of arriving we were in our room, which meant we could leave our luggage and go out exploring. All staff we encountered were very helpful and friendly. It was peaceful sitting on the balcony and you couldn’t hear people in any of the other rooms which was a bonus. The room had a kitchenette, was very clean and comfortable. Thanks to the staff for making us feel very welcome.

10

Keith

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

TV was dodgy, but staff were great from the initial ph. call, through helpfulness at late check-in and check out. Will return for sure. (bed was perfect for me too!)

4

Olivia

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When we arrived the room wasn’t made up. And the next day we requested our room to be serviced and it wasn’t done.

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Location

Quiet setting near Town Beach, Iluka Park and Queens Park, with easy road access to the CBD. Several note it is a little outside the main centre and not truly waterfront.

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10

Kerrie

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room and facilities, quiet location

6

Joanne

Mar 10, 2024

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Location was a little far away for what we wanted. Excellent for a one night stay to get your head down and refresh before continuing your journey. Ideal for a cheap budget stay .

10

Brian

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s on the eastern edge of town and no passing traffic.

8

David

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

6

Rodney

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely not a waterfront property.

10

David

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Easy check in and close to CBD, makes it very convenient

8

Bridget

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location near Queens Park. Close is about 15-20min walk. Neat, tidy, spacious and comfortable rooms. Great for our purpose.

10

Matthew

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, modern and clean, nice little cafe opening out to a great swimming pool, short walk to Iluka Park and Town Beach and fairly close to the Mackay CBD .... Best of all the price for a overnight stay is good value and quite competitive against other Hotels that don't present as well as Oceanside Central Hotel

10

Clive

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is great value for money; the rooms are large and clean and it is a very quiet area about 3-4 minutes from the centre of town.

8

Chloe

Mar 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I really liked this place, for the price point. Very very clean room, absolutely spotless and staff were nice. They even let me check in an hour early (lucky my room was ready) but I really appreciated that as otherwise I would have been sitting there waiting. It felt very safe, nice area and very close to the beach. The only complaint I have is the walls were super thin, you could hear others TVs etc which didn’t bother me personally but given there was no sound barrier it wasn’t super private. For this price point I honestly don’t think you will find anything nicer, very happy. Thank you.

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Dining

Continental breakfast and the on‑site cafe/restaurant receive mixed feedback: some enjoyed the meals and found breakfast a plus, while others report limited options, poor coffee, and closures or reduced hours without notice.

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6

Stephen

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Supposed to be a dining facility but closed due to staff shortages. No local dining options.

6

Tracy

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ok for quick stay overnight. Need staff that you can understand clearly. Breakfast included, coffee horrible.

8

aaron

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and quite, Cafe could of offered better choices for breakfast but was ok .

10

Louise

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean comfy room. Car parking outside of room. Excellent cafe with amazing continental breakfast included in rate. Will be back!!!

8

Kaye

Jan 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money. King size bed. On site restaurant and huge meals

8

Len

May 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming. Food at cafe was great.

4

nicola

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I chose this hotel as it had a ‘restaurant and cafe’ - despite this and signs saying the cafe was open from 5 - on the day I stayed it didn’t open at all so I had to walk 2 km to get a coffee. Inroom coffee was Nescafé stick despite listing a tea and coffee maker. I needed reception but despite signs saying it opened at 7 at 7:40 I had to ring the night bell and then they didn’t answer the rang the hotel number to get a response. Housekeeping serviced my room but didn’t make the bed or empty the bins so I don’t know why they bothered. The curtains were falling off and there was no clips to hang them back up Carpet didn’t feel clean and the nice bathroom has lime scale on the floor and glass. Also not enough light to do makeup The bed was clean and comfy and the room was quiet. Wifi worked well.

10

David

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff Clean unit Nice breaky

6

Nat

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room could have been great and value for money but it was filthy. The mirror was smeared with something, there was a pile of clothes left in the room from the last guests, the walkway outside looked like someone had vomitted and it had only been partially cleaned. Breakfast options on weekends are limited.

6

Mark

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room needed to be clean. The room appeared to be part of the renovations going on. Restaurant closed for dinner with no notice given to prior to arriving.

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Month	Average price
January	$71
February	$75
March	$83
April	$85
May	$85
June	$82
July	$90
August	$80
September	$80
October	$92
November	$84
December	$78

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $95	2 $95	3 $94
4 $92	5 $104	6 $96	7 $94	8 $95	9 $94	10 $96
11 $96	12 $94	13 $97	14 $96	15 $96	16 $93	17 $95
18 $94	19 $90	20 $90	21 $90	22 $90	23 $87	24 $89
25 $89	26 $89	27 $89	28 $90	29 $102	30 $90	31 $90

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Deluxe Executive King

Executive King

Executive Twin King Single

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