Townsville: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Townsville side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG	Best Value Rydges Southbank Townsville	Luxury Ardo
Guest score	8.4/10	8.1/10	9.1/10
Reviews	73	1,613	1,254
Stars	★★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	409 Flinders Street	23 Palmer St	67 Sir Leslie Thiess Drive
Reference price per night	€95	€106	€205
Guests like		Location: Central position within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and the stadium. Staff: Friendly, helpful team provide a warm welcome and complimentary cookies at reception.	Views: Spectacular outlooks over the ocean, city, and islands. Staff: Friendly and attentive team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.
Guests mention		Room Cleanliness: Generally tidy, though some guests report dirty carpets, dust, and stained furniture.	Rooftop Bar: Scenic setting with a pool, though opening hours are limited and booking is often required.
Good for	family, parking, gym, ac	parking, ac, breakfast	family, spa, parking, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG if price matters most, Rydges Southbank Townsville for the best balance of score and price, and Ardo if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.