Queensland · Regional guide

Where to stay in Townsville & Magnetic Island

Townsville & Magnetic Island has 260 places to stay on our map with at least 10 guest reviews: 85 holiday homes, 74 apartments and 28 hotels. 219 list free parking and 20 allow pets. Dandaloo Gardens has the highest guest rating with 200 or more reviews.

260places to stay

76hotel-style stays

219list free parking

Most reviewed

Serviced apartment · Townsville, Qld

Aquarius On The Beach

8.0 guest rating · more than 4,600 reviews

Free parking
Pool
Kitchen or kitchenette

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Quick picks in Townsville & Magnetic Island

Highest rated
Dandaloo Gardens

9.2/10 · 660+ reviews
Top guest rating with 200+ reviews
Most reviewed
Aquarius On The Beach

8.0/10 · 4.6k+ reviews
The most guest reviews here
Budget pick
Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park

8.9/10 · 1.2k+ reviews
3.5 stars or less, rated 7.5+
Free parking
Rambutan Resort

8.2/10 · 2.8k+ reviews
Most reviewed with free parking

Places to stay in Townsville & Magnetic Island by type

85holiday homes

74apartments

28hotels

16motels

14serviced apartments

12cottages and cabins

9resorts

8holiday parks

Hotels, motels and resorts in Townsville & Magnetic Island

Serviced apartment · Townsville, Qld

Aquarius On The Beach

8.0 guest rating · more than 4,600 reviews
- Free parking
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Resort · 4-star · Townsville, Qld

Rambutan Resort

8.2 guest rating · more than 2,800 reviews
- Free parking
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Serviced apartment · 4-star · Townsville, Qld

Oaks Townsville Hotel

8.5 guest rating · more than 2,100 reviews
- Free parking
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Serviced apartment · 4-star · Townsville, Qld

Madison Ocean Breeze Apartments

8.7 guest rating · more than 1,700 reviews
- Parking available
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
- Family rooms
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Resort · 4-star · Townsville, Qld

Seahaven Resort

8.0 guest rating · more than 1,800 reviews
- Free parking
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Hotel · 4.5-star · Townsville, Qld

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

8.6 guest rating · more than 1,600 reviews
- Parking available
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Holiday homes and apartments in Townsville & Magnetic Island

Apartment · 4-star · Townsville, Qld

Itara Apartments

8.3 guest rating · more than 200 reviews
- Free parking
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
- Family rooms
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Holiday home · 3-star · Nelly Bay, Qld

SEA-esta

8.0 guest rating · more than 210 reviews
- Free parking
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Holiday home · 3-star · Nelly Bay, Qld

Project Tranquility, Magnetic Island

9.7 guest rating · more than 140 reviews
- Free parking
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Holiday home · 3.5-star · Picnic Bay, Qld

Serenity

8.8 guest rating · more than 150 reviews
- Free parking
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
- Family rooms
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Apartment · 4.5-star · Townsville, Qld

MainStay Suites Townsville

8.1 guest rating · more than 140 reviews
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Holiday home · 4-star · Horseshoe Bay, Qld

Sails On Horseshoe

9.1 guest rating · more than 120 reviews
- Parking available
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Holiday parks and glamping in Townsville & Magnetic Island

Holiday park · 4-star · Townsville, Qld

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay

7.8 guest rating · more than 1,600 reviews
- Free parking
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Holiday park · 4-star · Townsville, Qld

Discovery Parks - Townsville

8.1 guest rating · more than 850 reviews
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Holiday park · 4-star · Townsville, Qld

Ingenia Holidays Townsville

8.4 guest rating · more than 440 reviews
- Free parking
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Holiday park · 4-star · Townsville, Qld

BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park

7.5 guest rating · more than 480 reviews
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Pool
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Holiday park · Townsville, Qld

Townsville Lakes Holiday Park

7.5 guest rating · more than 430 reviews
- Free parking
- Pool
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Holiday park · 3.5-star · Townsville, Qld

Coral Coast Tourist Park

8.5 guest rating · more than 300 reviews
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Stay	Area	Type	Parking	Rating	Reviews	Facilities	BookPrices
Aquarius On The Beach	Townsville	Serviced apartment	Free	8.0	4.6k+	PoolKitchenBeachfront	Check prices for Aquarius On The Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rambutan Resort	Townsville	Resort	Free	8.2	2.8k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Rambutan Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Oaks Townsville Hotel	Townsville	Serviced apartment	Free	8.5	2.1k+	PoolKitchenRestaurant	Check prices for Oaks Townsville Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Madison Ocean Breeze Apartments	Townsville	Serviced apartment	Listed	8.7	1.7k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Madison Ocean Breeze Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Seahaven Resort	Townsville	Resort	Free	8.0	1.8k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Seahaven Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville	Townsville	Hotel	Listed	8.6	1.6k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Robert Towns	Townsville	Hotel	Free	8.0	1.7k+	PoolPets allowedFamily rooms	Check prices for The Robert Towns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Allure Hotel & Apartments	Townsville	Hotel	Free	8.2	1.6k+	PoolFamily roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Allure Hotel & Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites	Townsville	Serviced apartment	Free	8.4	1.5k+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rydges Southbank Townsville	Townsville	Hotel	Free	8.1	1.6k+	PoolRestaurant	Check prices for Rydges Southbank Townsville on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Palmer Collective	Townsville	Hotel	Free	8.8	1.4k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for The Palmer Collective on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay	Townsville	Holiday park	Free	7.8	1.6k+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ardo	Townsville	Hotel	Listed	9.1	1.2k+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Ardo on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park	Horseshoe Bay	Hotel	Free	8.9	1.2k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Shoredrive Motel	Townsville	Motel	not listed	7.5	1.4k+	PoolPets allowedFamily rooms	Check prices for Shoredrive Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mercure Townsville	Townsville	Hotel	Free	7.7	1.3k+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Mercure Townsville on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Peppers Blue on Blue	Nelly Bay	Serviced apartment	Free	8.3	1.1k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Peppers Blue on Blue on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beach House Motel	Townsville	Motel	Free	8.3	1.1k+	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Beach House Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Monte Carlo Motor Inn	Townsville	Motel	Free	8.7	1k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Monte Carlo Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Billabong Lodge Motel	Townsville	Motel	not listed	8.1	1.1k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Billabong Lodge Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Belmoral Corporate Suites	Townsville	Serviced apartment	Free	8.5	1k+	PoolKitchenRestaurant	Check prices for Belmoral Corporate Suites on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Civic Guest House	Townsville	B&B	Listed	8.0	1.1k+	Pool	Check prices for Civic Guest House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville	Townsville	Hotel	Listed	8.2	1k+	Restaurant	Check prices for Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Waters Edge The Strand	Townsville	Hotel	Free	8.2	1k+	PoolBeachfront	Check prices for Waters Edge The Strand on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Yongala Lodge by The Strand	Townsville	Hotel	Free	7.9	1k+	PoolPets allowedFamily rooms	Check prices for Yongala Lodge by The Strand on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Park Regis Anchorage	Townsville	Hotel	Free	8.0	990+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Park Regis Anchorage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Vale Hotel	Townsville	Hotel	Free	7.4	1k+	Family roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Vale Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mariners North Holiday Apartments	Townsville	Serviced apartment	Free	8.9	840+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Mariners North Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Ville Resort - Casino	Townsville	Resort	Listed	8.3	900+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for The Ville Resort - Casino on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Discovery Parks - Townsville	Townsville	Holiday park	Free	8.1	850+	PoolPets allowedFamily rooms	Check prices for Discovery Parks - Townsville on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Colonial Rose Motel	Townsville	Motel	Free	8.4	780+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Colonial Rose Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Banjo Paterson Motor Inn	Townsville	Motel	Free	8.2	760+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Banjo Paterson Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Coral Lodge Bed and Breakfast Inn	Townsville	B&B	Free	8.2	760+		Check prices for Coral Lodge Bed and Breakfast Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Dandaloo Gardens	Arcadia	Hotel	Free	9.2	660+	PoolPets allowedFamily rooms	Check prices for Dandaloo Gardens on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Amaroo Rainforest Resort	Nelly Bay	Resort	Free	7.4	810+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Amaroo Rainforest Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spanish Lace Motor Inn	Townsville	Motel	Free	8.1	720+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Spanish Lace Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nomads Magnetic Island	Nelly Bay	Hostel	Free	8.1	710+	PoolBeachfrontRestaurant	Check prices for Nomads Magnetic Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nightcap at Dalrymple Hotel	Townsville	Hotel	Free	8.5	580+	Family roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Nightcap at Dalrymple Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Strand Motel	Townsville	Motel	Free	8.1	580+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Strand Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Island Leisure Resort	Nelly Bay	Resort	Free	9.2	510+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Island Leisure Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island	Nelly Bay	Hotel	Listed	7.9	590+	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Quest Townsville on Eyre	Townsville	Serviced apartment	Listed	8.6	510+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Quest Townsville on Eyre on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Arcadia Village Motel	Arcadia	Motel	Free	7.5	590+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Arcadia Village Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Townsville Southbank Apartments	Townsville	Serviced apartment	Free	8.5	500+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Townsville Southbank Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Central Holborn Apartments	Townsville	Serviced apartment	Free	7.1	590+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Central Holborn Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
City Oasis Inn Townsville, SureStay Collection by BW	Townsville	Hotel	Free	8.5	490+	PoolPets allowedFamily rooms	Check prices for City Oasis Inn Townsville, SureStay Collection by BW on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Townsville City Motel	Townsville	Motel	Free	7.4	550+	Family rooms	Check prices for Townsville City Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hotel Allen	Townsville	Hotel	Free	8.1	500+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Hotel Allen on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Summit Motel	Townsville	Motel	Free	7.7	520+	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Summit Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ingenia Holidays Townsville	Townsville	Holiday park	Free	8.4	440+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Ingenia Holidays Townsville on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park	Townsville	Holiday park	Free	7.5	480+	PoolPets allowed	Check prices for BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Pier Pods- 18-35 Backpacker Hostel	Townsville	Hostel	not listed	7.5	450+	Kitchen	Check prices for The Pier Pods- 18-35 Backpacker Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cascade Motel In Townsville	Townsville	Motel	Free	8.5	390+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Cascade Motel In Townsville on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Dalgety Apartments	Townsville	Serviced apartment	Free	7.9	410+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for The Dalgety Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Townsville Lakes Holiday Park	Townsville	Holiday park	Free	7.5	430+	Pool	Check prices for Townsville Lakes Holiday Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Central Kensington Apartments	Townsville	Serviced apartment	Free	6.9	430+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Central Kensington Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cedar Lodge Motel	Townsville	Motel	Free	8.3	340+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Cedar Lodge Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tropical Palms Resort & 4WD Hire	Picnic Bay	Resort	Free	9.1	300+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Tropical Palms Resort & 4WD Hire on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Jacana Apartments	Townsville	Serviced apartment	Free	8.1	330+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Jacana Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Coral Coast Tourist Park	Townsville	Holiday park	Free	8.5	300+	PoolPets allowedFamily rooms	Check prices for Coral Coast Tourist Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Clarion Hotel Townsville	Townsville	Hotel	Free	7.9	320+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for Clarion Hotel Townsville on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Central Islington Apartments	Townsville	Serviced apartment	Free	7.3	330+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Central Islington Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CStay Magnetic Island	Picnic Bay	Hotel	Free	7.6	310+	PoolBeachfront	Check prices for CStay Magnetic Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Castle Crest Motel	Townsville	Motel	Free	8.7	260+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Castle Crest Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Seaside Lodge -18-35 International Backpacker Hostel	Townsville	Hostel	not listed	6.0	320+		Check prices for Seaside Lodge -18-35 International Backpacker Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
True North B&B	Horseshoe Bay	B&B	Free	9.6	190+	PoolKitchen	Check prices for True North B&B on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Absolute Waterfront Magnetic Island	Nelly Bay	Hotel	Free	9.1	200+	PoolSpa facilities	Check prices for Absolute Waterfront Magnetic Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Classique Bed & Breakfast	Townsville	B&B	Free	9.6	190+		Check prices for Classique Bed & Breakfast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Itara Apartments	Townsville	Apartment	Free	8.3	200+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Itara Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SEA-esta	Nelly Bay	Holiday home	Free	8.0	210+	Kitchen	Check prices for SEA-esta on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QCWA K P Units	North Ward	Hotel	not listed	9.1	180+		Check prices for QCWA K P Units on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Victoria Street Boutique Hotel Townsville	Townsville	Hotel	Free	9.2	160+	Pool	Check prices for Victoria Street Boutique Hotel Townsville on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Raintree Motel	Townsville	Motel	Free	6.2	230+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Raintree Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Project Tranquility, Magnetic Island	Nelly Bay	Holiday home	Free	9.7	140+	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Project Tranquility, Magnetic Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Serenity	Picnic Bay	Holiday home	Free	8.8	150+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Serenity on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Q Resorts Paddington	Townsville	Resort	Free	8.3	140+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Q Resorts Paddington on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Upper Ross Hotel	Ross River	Hotel	Free	7.2	160+	Restaurant	Check prices for Upper Ross Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
MainStay Suites Townsville	Townsville	Apartment	not listed	8.1	140+	PoolPets allowedFamily rooms	Check prices for MainStay Suites Townsville on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sails On Horseshoe	Horseshoe Bay	Holiday home	Listed	9.1	120+	PoolPets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Sails On Horseshoe on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beachside Magnetic Harbour Apartments	Nelly Bay	Apartment	Free	8.5	110+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Beachside Magnetic Harbour Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Island Romance or Family & Pool	Nelly Bay	Holiday home	Free	9.2	100+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Island Romance or Family & Pool on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
COST EFFECTIVE ISLAND ESCAPE! Studio Unit, Nelly Bay	Nelly Bay	Apartment	Free	8.9	100+	KitchenRestaurant	Check prices for COST EFFECTIVE ISLAND ESCAPE! Studio Unit, Nelly Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emthree Seaside Apartments	Townsville	Apartment	Free	6.3	140+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Emthree Seaside Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
AFFORDABLE ISLAND ESCAPE! Queen Studio, Nelly Bay	Nelly Bay	Apartment	Free	8.8	100+	PoolKitchenRestaurant	Check prices for AFFORDABLE ISLAND ESCAPE! Queen Studio, Nelly Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
1213/146 Sooning street, Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island. Qld 4819. One Bright Point.	Nelly Bay	Holiday home	Listed	9.4	92	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for 1213/146 Sooning street, Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island. Qld 4819. One Bright Point. on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Avenue Xchange	Aitkenvale	Holiday home	Free	6.5	130+	Pool	Check prices for Avenue Xchange on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Zen Hostel- 18-35 International Backpacker Hostel	Townsville	Hostel	not listed	6.4	120+		Check prices for Zen Hostel- 18-35 International Backpacker Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Best at Bright Point Absolute Waterfront Apartment	Nelly Bay	Apartment	Listed	9.3	88	PoolKitchenAirport shuttle	Check prices for Best at Bright Point Absolute Waterfront Apartment on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
One Bright Point - Stunning Water Views	Nelly Bay	Holiday home	Free	8.9	83	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for One Bright Point - Stunning Water Views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Shambhala Retreat Magnetic Island Cottages	Nelly Bay	Cottage or cabin	Free	8.5	81	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Shambhala Retreat Magnetic Island Cottages on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Picnic Bay Hotel	Picnic Bay	Hotel	not listed	9.2	74	Family roomsBeachfrontRestaurant	Check prices for Picnic Bay Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Magnetic Sunsets Resort	Horseshoe Bay	Resort	Listed	8.0	85	PoolKitchenAirport shuttle	Check prices for Magnetic Sunsets Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
MAGNETIC STAY Entire Studio on Magnetic Island	Horseshoe Bay	Apartment	Free	7.9	86	Kitchen	Check prices for MAGNETIC STAY Entire Studio on Magnetic Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Harbourfront Studio Apartment	Townsville	Apartment	Free	8.7	75	PoolRestaurant	Check prices for Harbourfront Studio Apartment on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Vintage Coral Pink	Nelly Bay	Holiday home	Free	9.8	66	Pool	Check prices for Vintage Coral Pink on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
City Stadium Apartment on the riverfront	Townsville	Apartment	Free	8.7	74	PoolKitchen	Check prices for City Stadium Apartment on the riverfront on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm Waters Holiday Villas	Townsville	Holiday home	not listed	8.2	78	PoolAirport shuttleAccessible	Check prices for Palm Waters Holiday Villas on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG	Townsville	Hotel	Free	8.4	76	Family roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Location, location, location on The Strand, seaviews, self check-in via lock box	Townsville	Holiday home	Free	9.0	69	KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Location, location, location on The Strand, seaviews, self check-in via lock box on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tropical Poolside Retreat	Nelly Bay	Holiday home	Free	9.5	63	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Tropical Poolside Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Windspray	Horseshoe Bay	Holiday home	Free	9.7	61	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Windspray on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Aquatic Dreaming at 1 Bright Point, Nelly Bay Magnetic Island	Nelly Bay	Holiday home	Free	9.1	65	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Aquatic Dreaming at 1 Bright Point, Nelly Bay Magnetic Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SAILS 9 Beachfront Getaway Horseshoe Bay	Horseshoe Bay	Holiday home	Free	8.9	66	Pool	Check prices for SAILS 9 Beachfront Getaway Horseshoe Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
City Stadium Apartment on the Riverfront 38	Townsville	Apartment	Free	8.6	68	PoolKitchen	Check prices for City Stadium Apartment on the Riverfront 38 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kapok Pod entire studio	Horseshoe Bay	Apartment	Free	9.1	64	Kitchen	Check prices for Kapok Pod entire studio on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Apartment on Palmer	Townsville	Apartment	Free	9.2	63	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Apartment on Palmer on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cozy Cool Getaway	Townsville	Holiday home	Free	8.4	67	Pool	Check prices for Cozy Cool Getaway on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ISLAND TROPICS on Magnetic Island	Horseshoe Bay	Holiday home	Free	7.2	77	Spa facilities	Check prices for ISLAND TROPICS on Magnetic Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tropical Retreat - 1406	Nelly Bay	Holiday home	Free	9.2	60	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Tropical Retreat - 1406 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Island Cottages	Nelly Bay	Cottage or cabin	Free	8.4	65	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Island Cottages on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kapok Flower entire studio	Horseshoe Bay	Apartment	Free	9.0	60	Kitchen	Check prices for Kapok Flower entire studio on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Unit 10 Sails on Horseshoe	Horseshoe Bay	Apartment	Free	9.5	55	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Unit 10 Sails on Horseshoe on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Quiet and tropical 3 bedroom holiday unit within walking distance to the Strand and Stadium --non smoking property--	Townsville	Apartment	Free	9.6	54	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Quiet and tropical 3 bedroom holiday unit within walking distance to the Strand and Stadium --non smoking property-- on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Private Bedroom in Sharehouse	Rosslea	Holiday home	Free	8.0	64	Pets allowedFamily rooms	Check prices for Private Bedroom in Sharehouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
One Bright Point Euodia Unit 1102	Nelly Bay	Apartment	Free	9.1	56	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for One Bright Point Euodia Unit 1102 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Blue on Blue Deluxe King or Twin room, steps from ferry, amazing pool, wifi	Nelly Bay	Apartment	Free	8.4	60	PoolSpa facilitiesRestaurant	Check prices for Blue on Blue Deluxe King or Twin room, steps from ferry, amazing pool, wifi on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Water Views Studio	Nelly Bay	Apartment	not listed	9.4	51	PoolRestaurant	Check prices for Water Views Studio on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
City Stadium 2	Townsville	Holiday home	Free	8.2	58	PoolKitchen	Check prices for City Stadium 2 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Island Cottages	Nelly Bay	Cottage or cabin	Free	9.1	50	KitchenFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Island Cottages on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Butler St Magnetic	Picnic Bay	Holiday home	not listed	9.7	46	Pool	Check prices for Butler St Magnetic on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Magnetic Island Resort Studio	Nelly Bay	Resort	Free	7.6	58	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Magnetic Island Resort Studio on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Townsville Studio - Walk to City, Stadium & Ferry	Townsville	Apartment	Free	8.5	51	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Townsville Studio - Walk to City, Stadium & Ferry on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Strand Marina-Ground Floor with Courtyard	Townsville	Hotel	Free	9.4	44	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Strand Marina-Ground Floor with Courtyard on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
NEW! Sea Joley Tiny Home	Nelly Bay	Holiday home	not listed	6.4	63		Check prices for NEW! Sea Joley Tiny Home on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rosalita, Picnic Bay	Picnic Bay	Holiday home	Free	9.8	41	Kitchen	Check prices for Rosalita, Picnic Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Angelwaters	Townsville	Holiday home	Free	8.8	45	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Angelwaters on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Townsville Suites	Townsville	Apartment	Free	8.0	48	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Townsville Suites on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Panoramic Ocean Views 2 bed/2 bath Unit, Nelly Bay	Nelly Bay	Apartment	Free	9.2	41	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Panoramic Ocean Views 2 bed/2 bath Unit, Nelly Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Magnetic Glamping	Nelly Bay	Glamping	Free	8.8	42	PoolKitchenAccessible	Check prices for Magnetic Glamping on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Absolute Strand Oceanfront \| Views • Pool	Townsville	Holiday home	Free	8.8	41	PoolKitchenBeachfront	Check prices for Absolute Strand Oceanfront \| Views • Pool on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beachfront Balcony	North Ward	Holiday home	Free	7.2	50	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Beachfront Balcony on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beachside Cottage - A Private Peaceful Hidden Gem 50m to Beach	Nelly Bay	Cottage or cabin	Listed	9.3	38	Kitchen	Check prices for Beachside Cottage - A Private Peaceful Hidden Gem 50m to Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ChampagneFour	Arcadia	Holiday home	not listed	9.3	38	PoolPets allowedKitchen	Check prices for ChampagneFour on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Strand u28	Townsville	Holiday home	Free	7.8	45	PoolKitchen	Check prices for The Strand u28 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Blue on Blue Superior Studio Room 1221	Nelly Bay	Apartment	Free	8.5	41	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Blue on Blue Superior Studio Room 1221 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Marina Breakwater Poolside Residence Strand Precinct	Townsville	Holiday home	Listed	9.0	37	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Marina Breakwater Poolside Residence Strand Precinct on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kookaburra Oasis	Aitkenvale	Holiday home	Free	9.0	37	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Kookaburra Oasis on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Blue on Blue Large One Bedroom Apartment, steps from ferry, amazing pool, wifi	Nelly Bay	Apartment	Free	9.4	35	PoolKitchenRestaurant	Check prices for Blue on Blue Large One Bedroom Apartment, steps from ferry, amazing pool, wifi on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lakeside Central Apartment	Townsville	Apartment	Free	8.4	39	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Lakeside Central Apartment on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Island Adventure Holiday House	Picnic Bay	Holiday home	Listed	9.1	36	PoolKitchenAirport shuttle	Check prices for Island Adventure Holiday House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bakers Sea Breeze Escape	North Ward	Holiday home	Free	9.1	35	Kitchen	Check prices for Bakers Sea Breeze Escape on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Marina View 1 BR 1BA Apartment Townsville	Townsville	Apartment	Free	8.5	36	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Marina View 1 BR 1BA Apartment Townsville on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Luxury Oceanside Escape - Magnetic Island	Nelly Bay	Holiday home	Free	9.6	31	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Luxury Oceanside Escape - Magnetic Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Island Serenity on Magnetic Island	Nelly Bay	Holiday home	Free	8.5	35	PoolKitchenRestaurant	Check prices for Island Serenity on Magnetic Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Treehouse at Alma Bay	Arcadia	Cottage or cabin	Free	8.7	34	Kitchen	Check prices for The Treehouse at Alma Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Vintage Coral Green	Nelly Bay	Holiday home	Free	9.5	31	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Vintage Coral Green on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Modern Waterfront Townsville Studio Near Palmer Street & Marina	Townsville	Apartment	Free	7.3	40	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Modern Waterfront Townsville Studio Near Palmer Street & Marina on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Waterfront 'Beachside' Apartment - Ocean View, Central location, Pool, Wifi, King bed, Deluxe Spa Ensuite	Nelly Bay	Apartment	Free	9.4	30	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Waterfront 'Beachside' Apartment - Ocean View, Central location, Pool, Wifi, King bed, Deluxe Spa Ensuite on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Magnetic Island Bed and Breakfast	Horseshoe Bay	B&B	Free	10.0	28	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Magnetic Island Bed and Breakfast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Strand u15	Townsville	Holiday home	Free	8.6	32	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for The Strand u15 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

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Getting to Townsville & Magnetic Island

The nearest airport for most stays is Townsville Airport, about 8 km away on median (straight-line distance). 236 stays list parking, 219 of them free, and 5 list EV charging.

Wet and dry season

The tropical north has two seasons. In the wet season expect heavy rain, high humidity and storms; some roads and tours close. Check conditions before you travel.

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Source: Bureau of Meteorology: northern Australia's wet season runs from October to April.

Is Townsville & Magnetic Island right for your trip?

Good for

Arriving by car (219 of 260 stays list free parking)
Families (97 stays list family rooms)
Self-catering (156 stays list a kitchen or kitchenette)
Travelling with a dog (20 stays allow pets)

Not for

Last-minute bookings in school holidays and on event weekends, when the most reviewed stays fill first

Frequently asked questions

Which stays in Townsville & Magnetic Island have the highest guest rating?

Dandaloo Gardens has a guest rating of 9.2/10 from more than 660 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Project Tranquility, Magnetic Island follows with 9.7/10.

Which stays in Townsville & Magnetic Island have free parking?

219 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Aquarius On The Beach, Rambutan Resort and Oaks Townsville Hotel.

Are there pet-friendly stays in Townsville & Magnetic Island?

Yes. 20 stays allow pets, including The Robert Towns and Shoredrive Motel. Check the conditions with the property before you book.