Title: Arcadia Travel Guide: Best of Arcadia, Queensland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Arcadia](https://expedia.co.uk/Arcadia-Hotels.d6351565.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Arcadia](https://expedia.co.uk/Arcadia-Holiday-Rentals.d6351565.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Arcadia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Arcadia.d6351565.Car-Hire-Guide)[Arcadia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Arcadia.d6351565.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Arcadia Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Arcadia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997369417/249b620c-e4f3-49b0-8fd6-b53ff2fc7323.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arcadia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532416383/c2bb53a7-1af8-4f8d-a5ee-3c5b72ab8fd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arcadia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351565/523f4b54-c8dd-4f9d-a7d4-ca43747cdc8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arcadia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997369417/518d2342-930a-4e3d-98a9-639090d23120.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Arcadia Things to do - Top hotels in Arcadia - Top Holiday Rentals in Arcadia ![Aquarius on the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3952900/3952853/e2d22f8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aquarius on the Beach 75 The Strand North Ward QLD £80 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) We had a lovely stay at the Aquarius and the view from our room was breathtaking although we felt the hotel room looked a little tired. Staff were friendly and accomodating. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=3952853&PinnedHotelID=3952853&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351565) ![Ardo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99224400/99224381/77ca0966_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ardo 67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE Townsville QLD £147 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre and Magnetic ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (324 reviews) Fantastic hotel. Great location next to the Casino. Good dining options, rooms are extremely well appointed for business and pleasure. As someone who travels frequently for work, this is the best Property option in Townsville - only one of its calibre. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=99224381&PinnedHotelID=99224381&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351565) ![Madison Plaza Townsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/b47c41ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Madison Plaza Townsville 409 Flinders St. Townsville QLD £86 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) This great hotel adjoins the City Arcade, with Woolworths, a chemist, hairdresser, bottleshop and other shops. Very close to everything in the city centre. The temperaturewas kept perfect by the airconditioner. Lovely rooms. Friendly staff. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Slept the best in ages. Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=62678&PinnedHotelID=62678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351565) [See all 706 properties in Arcadia](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6351565) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Welcome to The Island House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119876000/119875912/60510988_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Welcome to The Island House Arcadia QLD Stay at this holiday home in Arcadia. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Alma Bay Beach and Alma Bay are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews) The house is amazing, the only thing was we ran out of gas for hot water, the filters from the A/C's were filthy(probably something that should be done after each guest stay, leaves were absolutely everywhere and took a good hour to clean up, but overall, loved it and would definately book again, ... Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arcadia-Hotels-Welcome-To-The-Island-House.h119875912.Hotel-Information) ![Unit 3 Beachcomber, Arcadia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81840000/81831100/81831034/d42bf615_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Unit 3 Beachcomber, Arcadia ARCADIA QLD Stay at this apartment in Arcadia. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Alma Bay Beach and Alma Bay are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arcadia-Hotels-Unit-3-Beachcomber.h81831034.Hotel-Information) ![The Barracks Arcadia 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115350000/115340300/115340286/3967377d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Barracks Arcadia 1 Arcadia QLD Stay at this holiday home in Arcadia. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Alma Bay and Alma Bay Beach are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Size, comfort and staff came quickly to fix problems with the place. Close to beach, pub and shops Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arcadia-Hotels-The-Barracks-Arcadia-1.h115340286.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Arcadia](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6351565&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Arcadia hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351565&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351565&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351565&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351565&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351565&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6351565&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Horseshoe Bay Markets You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Horseshoe Bay Markets during your trip to Arcadia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or charming cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Horseshoe-Bay-Markets-Townsville.d553248621532611199.Attraction) ### Things to do ![SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/476809/18e7987c-06a6-4fb5-bd1f-8016743da655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville £23 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sealink-magnetic-island-ferry-return-trip-from-townsville.a476809.activity-details) ![Great insta moments at sunset](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/674158/4878ef6a-83db-4949-a0ce-89807de69cae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magnetic-island-sip-and-sail-sunset-cruise.a674158.activity-details) ![Townsville City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49471354/75d0f307-11cb-4a3f-be3b-e55e0c3d8fce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Townsville City Tour £39 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/townsville-city-tour.a49471354.activity-details) ![Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47511506/6e9320f0-8176-4f92-a327-e9d9f195aaf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour £61 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magnetic-island-behind-the-scenes-tour.a47511506.activity-details) ![Allied Rock Wallaby - Geoffrey Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1401414/e02ed482-9eb4-4327-9ff4-9d4ac20514aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive £50 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magnetic-island-tour-maggie-comprehensive.a1401414.activity-details) ![Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47639949/e370a0e3-7264-40c9-8448-68e715faf36b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour £84 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aquascene-circumnavigation-magnetic-island-tour.a47639949.activity-details) [See all activities in Arcadia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Arcadia.d6351565.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Arcadia ![Nelly Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351561/50970d20-bf29-4d98-b89f-d89a6d9aee55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nelly Bay ![Horseshoe Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919603117/071771ff-2fd5-4998-b997-6a76901b6ab2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Horseshoe Bay - Cities near Arcadia - Places of interest [Nelly Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelly-Bay.dx6351561)[Horseshoe Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Horseshoe-Bay.dx6351562) - [Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Magnetic-Island-Ferry-Terminal-Townsville.d6217205.Attraction) - [Billabong Sanctuary ](https://expedia.co.uk/Billabong-Sanctuary-Nome.d6217184.Attraction) - [Magnetic Island Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Magnetic-Island-Golf-Course-Picnic-Bay.d553248621532611194.Attraction) - [Strand Rockpool ](https://expedia.co.uk/Strand-Rockpool-North-Ward.d663122077545451520.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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