Townsville

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Townsville

Find the best Townsville areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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The Strand

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to The Strand. A stop by The Strand Beach or Strand Waterpark might round out your trip.

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North Ward

North Ward is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Strand Waterpark and The Strand Beach while in the area.

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Castle Hill

Castle Hill is well-liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Townsville area, you might plan a trip to Townsville Sports Reserve or The Strand Beach.

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Shelly Beach

Travelers like the parks in Shelly Beach, and Shelly Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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South Townsville

Visitors highly recommend South Townsville for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Maritime Museum of Townsville while you're in town.

The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino

4.5 out of 5
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Townsville QLD
The price is AED 570 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
AED 570
AED 627 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Totally overpriced for the quality of the room. .."

Reviewed on 15 September 2026

The Ville Resort - Casino
Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville

3.5 out of 5
166 Woolcock Street Currajong QLD
The price is AED 375 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
AED 375
AED 413 total
27 Sep - 28 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Mercure Townsville
Ardo

Ardo

5 out of 5
67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE Townsville QLD
The price is AED 615 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
AED 615
AED 680 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (372 reviews)
"I took my mother out for a night at Ardo and dinner at Terasu restaurant as a treat for her 84th Birthday. We booked a room with two separate beds. It even said on the confirmation email two beds. When we booked in at reception the room only had one bed and they said they had no record of the request ..."

Reviewed on 13 September 2026

Ardo
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Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

4 out of 5
2 Dibbs Street South Townsville QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
Madison Ocean Breeze

Madison Ocean Breeze

3.5 out of 5
81 Mitchell Street North Ward QLD
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Madison Ocean Breeze
Oaks Townsville Hotel

Oaks Townsville Hotel

4.5 out of 5
81 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD
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Queensland Country Bank Stadium

9.2/10 (306 reviews)
Catch an event at Queensland Country Bank Stadium during your trip to Townsville.
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