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Our top choices for Idalia hotels

A swimming pool with a blue shade sail, a barbecue area, and a paved patio.

1. Cascade Motel In Townsville

Cascade Motel In Townsville
2.0 star property
Rosslea, 0.9 mi from Idalia
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (276 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to just about everything"
Australia
Shannon
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Cascade Motel In Townsville
A hotel room with three beds, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding door closet.

2. Banjo Paterson Motor Inn

Banjo Paterson Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Rosslea, 1 mi from Idalia
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (313 reviews)
"Conveintant parking, very clean room and amenities."
Australia
Leon
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Banjo Paterson Motor Inn
Lobby sitting area

3. Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park, 1.8 mi from Idalia
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (100 reviews)
"Great staff, beautiful house"
Australia
Zoe
The price is £42
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Avenues Xchange
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a building with a red roof.

4. Monte Carlo Motor Inn

Monte Carlo Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Rosslea, 1.3 mi from Idalia
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (299 reviews)
"Have stayed a couple of times now - nice place."
Australia
Anthony
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Monte Carlo Motor Inn
A marina with numerous boats docked, a large hotel building, and calm water reflecting the sky.

5. Billabong Lodge Motel

Billabong Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Rosslea, 0.9 mi from Idalia
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (289 reviews)
"Was great"
Australia
Brett
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Billabong Lodge Motel
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of an outdoor pool area.

6. Discovery Parks - Townsville

Discovery Parks - Townsville
3.0 star property
0.8 mi from Idalia
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (332 reviews)
"The lady at reception was welcoming and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean."
Australia
Roselyn
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Discovery Parks - Townsville
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas. There are palm trees and a building with a bar area in the background.

7. Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville
3.5 star property
Currajong, 3 mi from Idalia
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Loved the gardens and outdoor areas to sit. Very friendly staff. Great amenities."
Australia
tania
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Mercure Townsville
A pool area with lounge chairs and a stone wall seating area.

8. Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort
5.0 star property
3.4 mi from Idalia
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (881 reviews)
"Staff very pleasant and helpful. We enjoyed our stay"
United Kingdom
Sophie
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Rambutan Resort
A modern two-story hotel with a swimming pool, potted plants, and a fenced backyard.

9. Raintree Motel

Raintree Motel
3.0 star property
Hermit Park, 1.4 mi from Idalia
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (344 reviews)
"great friendly staff"
Australia
Zoe
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Raintree Motel
A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a pool table, and a seating area with a hat and sunglasses on a tray.

10. Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
4.5 star property
South Townsville, 3.2 mi from Idalia
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Helped us heaps with a last minute schedule change for a work commitment. Great rooms and location, book here again."
Australia
Kelvin
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.

11. The Colonial Rose Motel

The Colonial Rose Motel
3.5 star property
Mundingburra, 1.3 mi from Idalia
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (217 reviews)
"Very nice quite place"
Australia
Carol
The price is £76
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Colonial Rose Motel
A person relaxing on a sun lounger with a bowl of fruit and a bottle of water.

12. Victoria Street Boutique Hotel

Victoria Street Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
North Ward, 3.4 mi from Idalia
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Great accomodation, second time to stay and will be booking again. Highly recommend!"
Australia
Nicholas
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Victoria Street Boutique Hotel
A poolside area with sun loungers and umbrellas, overlooking a calm sea with boats.

13. Ardo

Ardo
5.0 star property
3.9 mi from Idalia
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (375 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Clean room. Nice location."
Australia
Eduard
The price is £135
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Ardo
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a view of the dining area.

14. Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
4.5 star property
3.2 mi from Idalia
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Conveniently located fair price and helpful staff."
United States
Helen
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
A pool area with lounge chairs, a fountain, and palm trees at dusk.

15. Seahaven Resort

Seahaven Resort
3.0 star property
4.4 mi from Idalia
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (271 reviews)
"Really good place to stay with children. Close to the strand and restaurants around."
Australia
Barbara Ratton
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Seahaven Resort
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with stools, and large windows providing natural light.

16. The Palmer Collective

The Palmer Collective
4.0 star property
South Townsville, 3.2 mi from Idalia
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (874 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay."
Australia
Karen
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
The Palmer Collective
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a beach and the ocean.

17. Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
4.0 star property
The Strand, 4 mi from Idalia
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and good value for the money"
Australia
Adrian
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Aquarius on the Beach
A modern hotel with an outdoor seating area and a covered patio.

18. Vale Hotel

Vale Hotel
3.0 star property
Aitkenvale, 2.7 mi from Idalia
7.8 out of 10, Good, (338 reviews)
"Clean room excellent amenities very quiet area"
Australia
Laura
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Vale Hotel
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. There is a large window and a view of the outdoors.

19. Allure Hotel & Apartments

Allure Hotel & Apartments
4.5 star property
South Townsville, 3.3 mi from Idalia
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (794 reviews)
"Excellent location and helpful staff. Very clean and quiet room. Comfortable bed."
Australia
Lynore
The price is £64
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Allure Hotel & Apartments
A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a cityscape, a river, and boats.

20. Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
4.0 star property
South Townsville, 3.2 mi from Idalia
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,258 reviews)
"Staff were lovely, good location"
Australia
Sara
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
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Where to stay in Idalia

Find the best Idalia areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with palm trees and a sunset.

The Strand

Go for a swim, enjoy a meal with a view, take a Jet Ski tour or just stroll beneath the palm trees on Townsville’s scenic waterfront.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.

North Ward

North Ward is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Strand Waterpark and The Strand Beach while you're in town.

A wooden sign for the Maritime Museum of Townsville.

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.

A mountain with a sunset in the background and modern buildings in the foreground.

West End

Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent hill, a lighthouse, and a large body of water.

Kirwan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kirwan and surrounding area, you can visit Willows Shopping Centre and Riverway Lagoon.

Top Idalia Hotel Reviews

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

8/10 Good
"I booked this hotel because I really wanted somewhere with a great view, and it definitely did not disappoint! The **view was easily my favourite part of the stay**, along with the **rooftop pool**. I enjoyed the hotel so much that I even created a TikTok video about my stay. JP Collectables & Travel. The rooms were tidy and comfortable. They weren’t overly modern or luxurious, but they were simple and had everything we needed. The staff were great and very helpful. My friend had an issue with the air conditioning in their room, and the staff did their best to get the problem sorted. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay. If you’re looking for a hotel with **amazing views and a great rooftop pool**, I would definitely recommend it!"
James 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Idalia?
The best time to go to Idalia is during the dry season, which runs from May to October.

During these months, you'll experience clear skies, lower humidity, and comfortable temperatures, typically ranging from 20 to 28 degrees Celsius. This weather is superb for exploring the outdoors and enjoying the region's natural beauty without the heat and humidity of the wet season.

This period is particularly appealing for couples looking for a relaxing escape. The dry season allows for easy access to nearby attractions like the Idalia National Park, where you can enjoy walking trails and wildlife spotting in pleasant conditions. You can also comfortably explore the local botanical gardens or take a leisurely stroll along the riverfront.

Families will also find the dry season ideal for a holiday. The cooler, drier weather makes outdoor activities with children much more enjoyable, whether it's a day trip to the beach, exploring local parks, or visiting wildlife sanctuaries.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Idalia.
How much is the nightly rate at a Idalia hotel?
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