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Our top choices for Shelly Beach hotels

A living room with a navy blue sofa, two white cushions, a beige throw blanket, a round side table with a lamp, and two framed pictures of palm trees on the wall.

1. Beachfront Home Townsville

Beachfront Home Townsville
4.0 star property
2.7 km from Shelly Beach
The price is ฿11,543
฿18,669 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Beachfront Home Townsville
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas. There are palm trees and a building with a bar area in the background.

2. Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville
3.5 star property
Currajong, 10 km from Shelly Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the gardens and outdoor areas to sit. Very friendly staff. Great amenities."
Australia
tania
The price is ฿3,498
฿3,848 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Mercure Townsville
A pool area with lounge chairs, a fountain, and palm trees at dusk.

3. Seahaven Resort

Seahaven Resort
3.0 star property
Belgian Gardens, 7.8 km from Shelly Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (264 reviews)
"Really good place to stay with children. Close to the strand and restaurants around."
Australia
Barbara Ratton
The price is ฿3,120
฿3,432 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Seahaven Resort
A beach with a palm tree and boats on the sand.

4. Shoredrive Motel

Shoredrive Motel
3.5 star property
The Strand, 8.1 km from Shelly Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (696 reviews)
"Clean tidy good location friendly staff ."
Australia
Cliff
The price is ฿2,591
฿2,850 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Shoredrive Motel
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a beach and the ocean.

5. Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
4.0 star property
The Strand, 9.1 km from Shelly Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"A very basic 3 star motel with a 5 star view in a 5 star location. Worth paying a couple of bucks extra to get a high floor as its a bit quieter and its really all about the view."
Australia
nathan
The price is ฿3,649
฿4,014 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Aquarius on the Beach
A coastal view with a promenade, palm trees, and a distant cityscape.

6. QCWA Kissing Point Units

QCWA Kissing Point Units
3.5 star property
The Strand, 8.2 km from Shelly Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (125 reviews)
"Staff were super helpful & welcoming, enjoyed my stay here"
Australia
Shannon
The price is ฿4,361
฿5,311 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
QCWA Kissing Point Units
A pool area with lounge chairs and a stone wall seating area.

7. Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort
5.0 star property
10.5 km from Shelly Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (878 reviews)
"Staff very pleasant and helpful. We enjoyed our stay"
United Kingdom
Sophie
The price is ฿2,599
฿2,859 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Rambutan Resort
A poolside area with sun loungers and umbrellas, overlooking a calm sea with boats.

8. Ardo

Ardo
5.0 star property
10.2 km from Shelly Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (371 reviews)
"Had a very nice, comfortable stay. Staff were friendly and hotel restaurants were great."
Australia
Veronica
The price is ฿5,947
฿6,541 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Ardo
A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and hills.

9. Peppers Blue on Blue

Peppers Blue on Blue
4.0 star property
10.8 km from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (868 reviews)
"Location, pool and grounds are fantastic. The room that we stayed in could use a little bit of TLC and furniture refresh. But the balcony overlooking the pool and marina over a night time was great."
Australia
Jason
The price is ฿6,342
฿6,342 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Peppers Blue on Blue
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a large abstract painting.

10. Nightcap at Dalrymple Hotel

Nightcap at Dalrymple Hotel
3.0 star property
Garbutt, 9.9 km from Shelly Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (177 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean good value accommodations "
Australia
Gary
The price is ฿2,895
฿3,185 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Nightcap at Dalrymple Hotel
A row of small, single-story cabins with blue railings and orange roofs, situated on a gravel road with a palm tree in the foreground.

11. BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay
3.0 star property
Belgian Gardens, 7.3 km from Shelly Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (265 reviews)
"Clean cabin right on waterfront, Enjoyed stay."
Australia
Wendy
The price is ฿2,982
฿2,982 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay
A beachfront hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a reception desk, and a view of the ocean.

12. Beach House Motel

Beach House Motel
3.5 star property
The Strand, 9.3 km from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (559 reviews)
"Walk to dining, shopping and beautiful waterfront area. An easy place to stay on the Strand 🙂"
Australia
Peter
The price is ฿3,347
฿3,682 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Beach House Motel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a building with a red roof.

13. Monte Carlo Motor Inn

Monte Carlo Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Rosslea, 13 km from Shelly Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (297 reviews)
"Have stayed a couple of times now - nice place."
Australia
Anthony
The price is ฿3,455
฿3,800 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Monte Carlo Motor Inn
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a view of the dining area.

14. Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
4.5 star property
10.5 km from Shelly Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Convenient location close to stadium and town centre."
Australia
Brendon
The price is ฿3,455
฿3,800 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
An outdoor patio area with a dining table and chairs, surrounded by plants and a wooden bench.

15. Summit Motel

Summit Motel
2.5 star property
9.8 km from Shelly Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (408 reviews)
"Good room for family. Good facilities. Good location and price."
Australia
Julie
The price is ฿3,304
฿3,634 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Summit Motel
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the ocean and palm trees.

16. Madison Ocean Breeze

Madison Ocean Breeze
3.5 star property
The Strand, 9.2 km from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (637 reviews)
"Clean, great location, comfortable beds, lovely welcoming and helpful staff. Cafes and restaurants, supermarket close by. Great spot to stay for the night."
Australia
Diana
The price is ฿3,032
฿3,335 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Madison Ocean Breeze
An outdoor cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a BISTRO sign, and a view of the street.

17. Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen
3.0 star property
North Ward, 9.5 km from Shelly Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay, the rooms are lovely would definitely stay again"
Australia
Edward
The price is ฿3,854
฿4,240 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel Allen
A view of a swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a body of water.

18. The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino
4.5 star property
10.3 km from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location with a wonderful pool!"
Australia
Adriano
The price is ฿5,136
฿5,649 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Ville Resort - Casino
A two-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and a stone retaining wall.

19. True North Bed & Breakfast

True North Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
13.1 km from Shelly Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (128 reviews)
"Large, very well-equipped room with a nice private screened deck area. Spectacular breakfasts."
United States
Woody
The price is ฿4,567
฿5,024 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
True North Bed & Breakfast
A modern bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

20. Belmoral Corporate Suites

Belmoral Corporate Suites
5.0 star property
South Townsville, 11 km from Shelly Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (240 reviews)
"Had a good stay!"
Australia
Daniel
The price is ฿3,479
฿3,826 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Belmoral Corporate Suites
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Where to stay in Shelly Beach

Find the best Shelly Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal park with palm trees, a walking path, and a view of the ocean.

The Strand

Go for a swim, enjoy a meal with a view, take a Jet Ski tour or just stroll beneath the palm trees on Townsville’s scenic waterfront.

A dirt path surrounded by dense foliage and large trees.

North Ward

North Ward is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to The Strand Beach and Townsville Sports Reserve while you're in town.

A wooden sign for the Maritime Museum of Townsville.

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.

A mountain with a sunset in the background and modern buildings in the foreground.

West End

Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A landscape with trees, grass, and distant mountains.
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Railway Estate

While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Top Shelly Beach Hotel Reviews

The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino

8/10 Good
"All good, short drive from the airport. Short walk to the Strand. Plenty options for food inside the hotel and around the strand. Parking is not so convenient because it is across the hotel."
Joni 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Ville Resort - Casino

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Shelly Beach?
Shelly Beach is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its parks. Are you looking for Shelly Beach travel tips? Make sure that you visit Shelly Beach and Shelly Cove while you're in the neighbourhood.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shelly Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that 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 be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Shelly Beach.
What can I see and do in this Townsville neighbourhood?
Shelly Beach, Shelly Cove and Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park are just a few attractions to check out in Shelly Beach. You might also plan a visit to Pallarenda when you're sightseeing in Townsville.