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Visiting Townsville

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Townsville, and visitors give high marks for the riverfront. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its parks. A top sight in the city is Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal.

There are 480 hotels and other accommodation options in Townsville
The closest major airport is in Townsville, QLD (TSV), 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from the city centre
The next closest is in Palm Island, QLD (PMK), 38.2 mi (61.5 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Townsville

Cultural venues in the city include Museum of Tropical Queensland, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and Maritime Museum of Townsville. Families come for attractions such as Billabong Sanctuary, ReefHQ Aquarium and Australian Institute of Marine Science. The city is notable for landmarks like Catholic Diocese of Townsville, Mount Stuart and Cultural Centre Townsville.

In The Strand, you can choose from 480 accommodation choices and hotels to make planning easier for your holiday retreat at an affordable rate. Here you'll find top ranked ones based on our user reviews:

Castle Crest Motel - With a stay at this 3-star motel, guests can enjoy access to an outdoor pool and free parking, along with free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its overall value and convenient parking.
Cstay - Our customers like the beach locale and clean, quiet rooms at this hostel. This 2-star hostel features an outdoor pool, free WiFi and laundry facilities.
The Colonial Rose Motel - This 3.5-star motel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Expedia customers like its dining options and clean, comfortable rooms.

Other top sights in Townsville include Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal.

Getting around Townsville

If you want to see more of the area, ride aboard a train from Townsville Station, Ayr Station or Home Hill Station. Townsville may not have many public transport choices so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Dressing for Townsville

Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 31°C during the day and 22°C at night
From April to June, the average during the day is 30°C, whilst the average at night is 14°C
July to September has daytime averages of 29°C with night-time averages of 14°C
Between October and December, you can expect daytime averages of 31°C and night-time averages of 19°C
About 1037.60 millimetres of rain falls on Townsville each year
Usually December and January are the hottest months with an average of 31°C, whereas July and June are often coldest, averaging 15°C

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Townsville?

Castle Crest Motel is ranked highly by Expedia customers. This 3-star property offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Reviews from our site also recommend Clarion Hotel Townsville and Cstay as top choices for your trip.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Townsville, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on “Search”, then you can use the “free cancellation” filter to get the top deals on offer in Townsville.

What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Townsville?

Based on reviews, Q Express is a popular 2.5-star property for our travellers looking for an economical choice, and features free WiFi and free parking. Other good choices for your budget-friendly stay include Hotel Allen and Rambutan Resort.

What's the best hotel for families in Townsville?

Beach House Motel is a top 3.5-star property on Expedia for families, and features an outdoor pool and free parking. Other choices for your child-friendly holiday include Rydges Southbank Townsville and Tropical Palms. Also, attractions such as Billabong Sanctuary and ReefHQ Aquarium are fun for children of all ages.

What's the best accommodation for a romantic getaway to Townsville?

Orpheus Island Lodge is a favourite 5-star resort for couples, and features rainfall showerheads and a full-service spa. Other good options for your romantic getaway include Peppers Blue on Blue and Arcadia Village Motel.

What's the best pet-friendly place to stay in Townsville?

Summit Motel is a top property for people travelling with their pets, and offers an outdoor pool and private pools for its human guests. Other good choices for you and your pet’s trip include Tropixx Motel & Restaurant and The Robert Towns.

What's the best accommodation option to stay near the beach in Townsville?

Castle Crest Motel is a top 4-star beach hotel with an outdoor pool and free parking. Cstay is another good option to stay near the beach. Head to Horseshoe Bay Beach or Alva Beach Park for some quality time by the water.

What's the best luxury accommodation option in Townsville?

The Ville Resort - Casino is a 4.5-star hotel with 3 restaurants and 3 bars, and it’s a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for a pampered stay. Another upscale option for your stay is Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville.

What's the best golf hotel in Townsville?

Jacana Apartments is a 4-star apartment featuring an outdoor pool and in-room kitchens, and it’s a top choice for golfing nearby. Visit Magnetic Island Golf Course or Ayr Golf Course to perfect your golf swing.

Townsville Hotel Reviews

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

The Unit was very roomy with excellent amenities, tea and coffee a very nice place to stay....…

A verified traveller from Silkwood Nth Qld stayed at The Robert Towns

Posted 4 months ago

Bird Lovers Paradise! …

5 / 5

This was just so comfortable and clean. We had no worries while staying here. Everything we needed was already in the unit. We fixed out own breakfast and headed out all day for fun on the island. The Holiday Units were accessible to everywhere and very easy to catch the bus. The manager Graham was very friendly and took really good care of all our needs. The owner Nick could not have been more accommodating. I will go back to Magnetic Island and I will see if the Magnetic Retreat Holiday Units are available before I look elsewhere. If you are looking for carefree, easy and centrally located with wonderful bird life stay here! Serious this was a great vacation. Thank Graham and Nick!…This was just so comfortable and clean. We had no worries while staying here. Everything we needed was already in the unit. We fixed out own breakfast and headed out all day for fun on the island. The Holiday Units were accessible to everywhere and very easy to catch the bus. The manager Graham was very friendly and took really good care of all our needs. The owner Nick could not have been more accommodating. I will go back to Magnetic Island and I will see if the Magnetic Retreat Holiday Units are available before I look elsewhere. If you are looking for carefree, easy and centrally located with wonderful bird life stay here! Serious this was a great vacation. Thank Graham and Nick!

A verified traveller stayed at Magnetic Retreat Holiday Units

Posted 1 year ago

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

Always clean and tidy! Great location, staff are always lovely…

A verified traveller stayed at Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Posted 1 month ago

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

When we arrived to our room the aircon was on and the room was wonderfully cool. We had a dip in the pool then sat at the restaurant in our swimmers and towels at 9.30pm ready for dinner. Meals were spot on and a lovely ambience.…

A verified traveller stayed at Mercure Townsville

Posted 4 months ago

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

I spent 6 nights at Island Leisure resort and was well rested when leaving. The villas are comfortable and perfect for Queensland's weather. The property is close to the beach, close to the ferry terminal for transfers to the mainland, close to local shops, restaurants and scooter rental, and on the main inter-island bus route - very well situated. Pool and laundry facilities, a reading room / community area, and shop all make the visit easy. Extremely helpful staff who were great assisting with a late arrival. Recommended! I'd definitely stay here again.…I spent 6 nights at Island Leisure resort and was well rested when leaving. The villas are comfortable and perfect for Queensland's weather. The property is close to the beach, close to the ferry terminal for transfers to the mainland, close to local shops, restaurants and scooter rental, and on the main inter-island bus route - very well situated. Pool and laundry facilities, a reading room / community area, and shop all make the visit easy. Extremely helpful staff who were great assisting with a late arrival. Recommended! I'd definitely stay here again.

A verified traveller from Auckland, NZ stayed at Island Leisure Resort

Posted 9 months ago

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