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1. Avenues Xchange

Avenues Xchange
1.0 star property
Hermit Park, 9.4 mi from Kelso
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (100 reviews)
"Great staff, beautiful house"
Australia
Zoe
The price is £42
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Avenues Xchange
A pool area with lounge chairs and a stone wall seating area.

2. Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort
5.0 star property
11.7 mi from Kelso
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (884 reviews)
"Staff very pleasant and helpful. We enjoyed our stay"
United Kingdom
Sophie
The price is £53
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Rambutan Resort
A hotel room with three beds, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding door closet.

3. Banjo Paterson Motor Inn

Banjo Paterson Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Rosslea, 8.5 mi from Kelso
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (321 reviews)
"Value for money.. great relaxed stay."
Australia
Andy
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Banjo Paterson Motor Inn
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, 8.5 mi from Kelso
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (301 reviews)
"Air conditioning"
Australia
Leslie
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Monte Carlo Motor Inn
A modern hotel with an outdoor seating area and a covered patio.

5. Vale Hotel

Vale Hotel
3.0 star property
Aitkenvale, 7.7 mi from Kelso
7.8 out of 10, Good, (338 reviews)
"Clean room excellent amenities very quiet area"
Australia
Laura
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Vale Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a large abstract painting.

6. Nightcap at Dalrymple Hotel

Nightcap at Dalrymple Hotel
3.0 star property
Garbutt, 9 mi from Kelso
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (181 reviews)
"Friendly and Helpful Staff"
Australia
Peter John
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Nightcap at Dalrymple Hotel
A marina with numerous boats docked, a large hotel building, and calm water reflecting the sky.

7. Billabong Lodge Motel

Billabong Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Rosslea, 8.4 mi from Kelso
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (290 reviews)
"Was great"
Australia
Brett
The price is £64
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Billabong Lodge Motel
A swimming pool with a blue shade sail, a barbecue area, and a paved patio.

8. Cascade Motel In Townsville

Cascade Motel In Townsville
2.0 star property
Rosslea, 8.4 mi from Kelso
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (279 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to just about everything"
Australia
Shannon
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Cascade Motel In 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.

9. Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville
3.5 star property
Currajong, 9.6 mi from Kelso
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing"
Australia
Mohamed Fawad
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Mercure Townsville
A person relaxing on a sun lounger with a bowl of fruit and a bottle of water.

10. Victoria Street Boutique Hotel

Victoria Street Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
North Ward, 11.4 mi from Kelso
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 £81
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Victoria Street Boutique Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs, a fountain, and palm trees at dusk.

11. Seahaven Resort

Seahaven Resort
3.0 star property
Belgian Gardens, 11.7 mi from Kelso
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (276 reviews)
"Room was well appointed."
Australia
Rob
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Seahaven Resort
A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and hills.

12. Peppers Blue on Blue

Peppers Blue on Blue
4.0 star property
18.7 mi from Kelso
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (871 reviews)
"Location, pool and grounds are fantastic. The room that we stayed in could use a little bit of TLC and furniture refresh. But the balcony overlooking the pool and marina over a night time was great."
Australia
Jason
The price is £107
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Peppers Blue on Blue
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of the street outside.

13. Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG

Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG
4.0 star property
11.2 mi from Kelso
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (18 reviews)
"Feels more homey then other hotels."
Australia
John
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and a painting on the wall.

14. Beach House Motel

Beach House Motel
3.5 star property
The Strand, 11.9 mi from Kelso
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (563 reviews)
"Would highly recommend this property if your going to the area."
United States
Margaret
The price is £76
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Beach House Motel
A modern two-story hotel with a swimming pool, potted plants, and a fenced backyard.

15. Raintree Motel

Raintree Motel
3.0 star property
Hermit Park, 8.7 mi from Kelso
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (345 reviews)
"great friendly staff"
Australia
Zoe
The price is £76
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Raintree Motel
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, 11.5 mi from Kelso
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (878 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay."
Australia
Karen
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Palmer Collective
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the ocean and palm trees.

17. Madison Ocean Breeze

Madison Ocean Breeze
3.5 star property
The Strand, 11.8 mi from Kelso
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (646 reviews)
"Clean, great location, comfortable beds, lovely welcoming and helpful staff. Cafes and restaurants, supermarket close by. Great spot to stay for the night."
Australia
Diana
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Madison Ocean Breeze
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of an outdoor pool area.

18. Discovery Parks - Townsville

Discovery Parks - Townsville
3.0 star property
8.1 mi from Kelso
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (335 reviews)
"The lady at reception was welcoming and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean."
Australia
Roselyn
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Discovery Parks - Townsville
A covered outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a palm tree in the background.

19. BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay
3.0 star property
Belgian Gardens, 11.7 mi from Kelso
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (269 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Closer to the beach."
United States
Dana
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a beach and the ocean.

20. Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
4.0 star property
The Strand, 11.9 mi from Kelso
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location!! Clean and very comfortable room. Beautiful views!"
Canada
Tracy
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Aquarius on the Beach
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Compare top hotels in Kelso

Lobby sitting area

Avenues Xchange

1.0 star property
Hermit Park, 9.4 mi from Kelso
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A pool area with lounge chairs and a stone wall seating area.

Rambutan Resort

5.0 star property
11.7 mi from Kelso
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A hotel room with three beds, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding door closet.

Banjo Paterson Motor Inn

3.0 star property
Rosslea, 8.5 mi from Kelso
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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a building with a red roof.

Monte Carlo Motor Inn

3.0 star property
Rosslea, 8.5 mi from Kelso
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A modern hotel with an outdoor seating area and a covered patio.

Vale Hotel

3.0 star property
Aitkenvale, 7.7 mi from Kelso
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8.0
Very good
100 reviews
8.4
Very good
884 reviews
8.6
Excellent
321 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
301 reviews
7.8
Good
338 reviews
The price is £42
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The price is £53
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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  • Yes, Pool
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  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
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  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Where to stay in Kelso

Find the best Kelso 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 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.

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

Railway Estate

While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Top Kelso Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

10/10 Excellent
"It was very clean friendly and helpful staff and a great location"
Terry 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Frequently asked questions

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

During these months, you'll experience pleasant, warm days with lower humidity and minimal rainfall, making it ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the region. The temperatures are generally comfortable, typically ranging from the low 20s to high 20s Celsius. This period is also popular for wildlife spotting, as many animals are more active and visible.

For those looking to enjoy the local natural attractions, such as the riverfront or nearby walking trails, the dry season provides the most comfortable conditions.
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 Kelso.
How much is the nightly rate at a Kelso hotel?
Hotel prices in Kelso often vary, but you can find a great deal on Expedia. Different factors affect nightly hotel rates, such as the time of year or the days of the week you want to book. To find the best deals for your stay, be flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for our cheapest rates.

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