Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG is worth booking if you want a four-star base on Flinders Street with free parking at the lowest price of our three picks. Be aware that its 8.4 score rests on only 73 reviews, so read recent ones before you commit.
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This is our Budget pick in Townsville. It carries four official stars and a guest score of 8.4 out of 10, based on 73 reviews.
It fits drivers, families and business travellers who want practical facilities without paying for luxury. The property lists free parking, a gym, a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
If guest feedback is what you rely on most, think twice. Seventy-three reviews is a thin sample, and our data has no summary of what guests liked or disliked. Travellers who want the highest-rated stay in town should look at our Luxury pick, which scores 9.1.
Location and getting around
The address is 409 Flinders Street. Guests rate the location 9.1 out of 10, a clear strength.
Sacred Heart Cathedral is about 1 km away, roughly 13 minutes on foot. Castle Hill is about 2.2 km away, around 28 minutes on foot. That second walk is close to our 30-minute line, and the times are straight-line estimates, so the real route will take longer.
With free parking listed, a car makes it easy to reach places further out. Without one, plan on a taxi or ride app for longer trips.
What guests say
Our data does not include a summary of guest likes or dislikes for this hotel. What we can say is that the overall score is 8.4 from 73 reviews and the location score is 9.1.
Because the sample is small, a few reviews can move the score noticeably. Read the most recent reviews on the booking page for a picture of cleanliness, noise and service before you book.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
The reference price was €94.89 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. That was about 37% below the median of €151.20 for the hotels we compared. It is a reference figure, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Rydges Southbank Townsville, is also a four-star, scored 8.1 and was €105.50 a night. Our Luxury pick, Ardo, is a five-star at 9.1 and was €204.68 a night.
So Holiday Inn was both cheaper and slightly better rated than Rydges on the reference dates. Ardo costs more than twice as much, but its score is clearly higher and backed by the five-star rating.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible hotels in Townsville, a small field. Holiday Inn shared third place on guest score and had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside.
A four-star hotel at well under the city median, with a strong location score, was the clearest budget option.
Before you book
Breakfast is not detailed in our data, so check whether it is offered and included in your rate. Read the cancellation terms, which we have not assessed.
Confirm that parking is still free and check gym and restaurant hours for your dates. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed, so recent reviews are your best guide.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG a good budget choice?
On price, yes. Its reference rate was €94.89 a night, about 37% below the median of the 5 hotels we compared, for a four-star hotel scoring 8.4.
How reliable is the 8.4 score for Holiday Inn Townsville?
It comes from only 73 reviews, which is a small sample. Read recent reviews before booking.
Does Holiday Inn Townsville have free parking?
The property lists free parking. Confirm it for your dates, since terms can change.
How far is Holiday Inn Townsville from Castle Hill?
About 2.2 km, roughly 28 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The real walk will take longer, so consider driving or a taxi.
Is breakfast included at Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG?
Breakfast details are not confirmed in our data. Check what your rate includes when you book.