Townsville

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Castle Hill featuring a sunset, landscape views and a city
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Castle Hill featuring a sunset, a small town or village and a bay or harbor
Castle Hill which includes landscape views and a city
Castle Hill showing general coastal views, landscape views and a sunset

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Where to stay in Townsville

Queens Gardens featuring forests and a park

North Ward

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

North Ward
South Townsville showing heritage elements and interior views

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.

South Townsville
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Kirwan

If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Kirwan
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Bushland Beach

Travelers like the parks in Bushland Beach, and Town Common Conservation Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bushland Beach
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West End

Travelers like the historic sites in West End, and Castle Hill is a top attraction you might want to visit.

West End
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Douglas

While there might not be top attractions in Douglas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre.

Douglas
Madison Plaza Townsville
Madison Plaza Townsville
4 out of 5
409 Flinders St., Corner Of Stanley And Flinders St., Townsville, QLD
The price is AED 231 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
AED 231
AED 254 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"I didn’t like the fact that we had to park away from the motel"

Reviewed on 21 November 2024

Madison Plaza Townsville
Aquarius on the Beach
Aquarius on the Beach
4 out of 5
75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD
The price is AED 316 per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
AED 316
AED 351 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Good position"

Reviewed on 19 November 2024

Aquarius on the Beach
The Ville Resort - Casino
The Ville Resort - Casino
4.5 out of 5
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, QLD
The price is AED 471 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
AED 471
AED 518 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Nice last minute stay!
"Last minute booking, comfortable room. Woke to a lovely ocean view. Spacious bathroom and room."

Reviewed on 18 November 2024

The Ville Resort - Casino
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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 4-star aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,157 reviews)
"In Far North Queensland I like Townsville best of all. It has full facilities and a nice open feel. The Oaks overlooking the River is perfect for a relaxing getaway. I couldn't fault it."

Reviewed on 4 November 2024

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
Madison Ocean Breeze
Madison Ocean Breeze
3.5 out of 5
81 Mitchell Street, North Ward, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (481 reviews)
"Great location. A little bit dated but had everything we required"

Reviewed on 18 November 2024

Madison Ocean Breeze
Oaks Townsville Metropole Hotel
Oaks Townsville Metropole Hotel
4.5 out of 5
81 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,471 reviews)
"Restaurant downstairs was great. Property was boring"

Reviewed on 16 November 2024

Oaks Townsville Metropole Hotel
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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.

Popular places to visit

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal featuring a ferry as well as a small group of people

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Townsville with a trip to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
The Stand overlooking Magnetic Island #sunset #myhome #thisistownsville #queensland

Strand Park

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Strand Park, a lovely green space in The Strand. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Strand Park
Castle Hill featuring landscape views, general coastal views and tranquil scenes

Castle Hill

5/5(8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Castle Hill, a lovely green space in Townsville. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.

Castle Hill
North Ward which includes military items and interior views

The Strand Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in The Strand? While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Strand Beach
Museum of Tropical Queensland showing heritage elements and interior views

Museum of Tropical Queensland

4/5(4 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Tropical Queensland during your trip to Townsville. Wander the riverfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Museum of Tropical Queensland
Palmetum Gardens is one of Townsville’s four Botanical Gardens. It’s a 17 hectare botanic garden displaying one of the largest and most diverse public collections of palms in the world – 300 species of palm, many rare and threatened, and includes most Australian palms.

Townsville Palmetum

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Townsville Palmetum, a lovely green space in Townsville. Check out the charming cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Townsville Palmetum

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