Shelly Beach Travel Guide

Townsville

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing onto the beach under a clear sky.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Shelly Beach

The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino

4.5 out of 5
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Townsville QLD
The price is ฿5,076 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿5,076
฿5,583 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The room was functional and clean - the hotel itself is a bit out on a limb near the port which was great for visiting magnetic island - if you don’t want to eat in the hotel then it’s a long walk to anywhere nearby - it’s pretty rundown nearby!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

The Ville Resort - Casino
Ardo

Ardo

5 out of 5
67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE Townsville QLD
The price is ฿6,895 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿6,895
฿7,585 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (377 reviews)
"Wow! This has to be one of my most favourite hotels of all time. I can’t wait to go back."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Ardo
Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen

3 out of 5
Eyre Street North Ward QLD
The price is ฿3,416 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,416
฿3,757 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay and nice big clean room"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Hotel Allen
Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville

3.5 out of 5
166 Woolcock Street Currajong QLD
The price is ฿3,256 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,256
฿3,582 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Mercure Townsville
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

4.5 out of 5
8-10 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD
The price is ฿3,643 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿3,643
฿4,008 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach

4 out of 5
75 The Strand North Ward QLD
The price is ฿3,511 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,511
฿3,863 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Location is great, room a good size but no power points on the kitchen bench to plug in the toaster or jug. Also shower ceiling was peeling."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Aquarius on the Beach
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Where to stay in Shelly Beach

Find the best Shelly Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

The Strand

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to The Strand. A stop by The Strand Beach or Strand Waterpark might round out your trip.

North Ward

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

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.

Kirwan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kirwan and surrounding area, you can visit Willows Shopping Centre and Riverway Lagoon.

West End

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



Shelly Beach Travel Guide