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Ardo

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Ocean Corner Suite | Terrace/patio
Ocean Corner Suite | View from room
Reception
Ocean Corner Suite
2 outdoor pools

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
The current price is AU$296
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

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67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE, Townsville, QLD, 4810
  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Corner Suite

Corner Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 73 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean King or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina Accessible King or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Accessible King or Twin Room

Ocean Accessible King or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Ocean King Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Corner Suite

Ocean Corner Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 73 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Marina King or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina Corner Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 73 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ardo Suite | View from room

Ardo Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina King Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Townsville

At Ardo you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre. Highlights at this hotel include 3 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and facials. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and free use of bicycles. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Near this 4-property class Townsville hotel, you'll find Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Strand Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Strand Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 9 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaview Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rice Laos & Thai Cuisine - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malones Irish Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zambrero Townsville - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Palm House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ardo

Waterfront hotel with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Ardo offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and complimentary bicycles. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at Ardo. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Townsville hotel.

  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Ardo offers 132 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Townsville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, designer toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 39.95 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Changing table
  • Highchair
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 39.95 per person
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 20.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ardo Hotel
Ardo TOWNSVILLE
Ardo Hotel TOWNSVILLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ardo?

Ardo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ardo?

As of 17 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ardo on 22 June 2025 start from AU$296.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ardo?

Yep, Ardo has a free self car park and free extended parking. Additionally there is uncovered valet parking for AUD 20.00 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Ardo?

Yep, Ardo is a short 14-minute walk from The Strand Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Ardo?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments, as well as Thai massages.

Does Ardo have a pool?

Ardo has 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Does Ardo have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Ardo, but Strand Waterpark is a short 17-minute walk away.

What makes Ardo a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and couples dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ardo.

Is Ardo family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as 2 outdoor pools and free bike rentals, as well as changing tables and highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ardo is a hit with families.

Does Ardo serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ardo?

No, Ardo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ardo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ardo?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ardo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ardo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 209 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirsten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
There’s no doubt this is a good hotel. But it was evident that it was pretty empty so we were very disappointed to be given a room on the second floor with a view of the car park, rather than on the opposite side that has spectacular views out over the ocean. If they’d done that we would have considered staying again. We won’t be back to look at the car park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great job and highly recommend at a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So loved my stay - the rooms are beautiful and full balcony makes it open and fresh (not cramped like some rooms can fee) the. There is the pool and dining - wow ! So going back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A couple of minor things: Couldn’t cast iPhone to TV - had staff come and look at it but wouldn’t work. iPad instead of phone in room - couldn’t ring reception for assistance as internet down. No top sheet on bed - some like just doona - but quality resorts generally have top sheet. Breakfast was $45 each and yet signage in dining area said $27. Also had to pay for coffee / hot chocolate on top, so $100 for brekkie was a bit steep. Coffee in room was drip filtered and tasted awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In room dining was fantastic. Meals were delicious. The room was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful room and close proximity to Casino and the Strand. However they do not have designated parking for guests. When there is an event on at the Casino we had to park in the staff parking as people attending event/casino parked in property car park. Given the crime in Townsville I found this to be poor plus poor attend of the staff in regard to parking security.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic play to stay with stunnning views overlooking Magnetic Island. Very quiet, the property is immaculate. Staff are all friendly and helpful. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Staff are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful serene view watching the waves and sea breezes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best properties I've ever stayed at. Exceptional service, cleanliness and the dining is next level! Thank you Ardo and staff for a wonderful, hassle free weekend. 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya Lee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ATHOLL

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
This hotel is incredible. Rooms are beautiful with amazing views of the ocean. Beds are so comfortable Amour restaurant food was awesome. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice new building in the last year or so. Clean with a comfortable bed. Nice to be able to use the pools in the 2 properties side by side. 10 minute walk to the Magnetic Island passenger ferry. Very comfortable for our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

BARRY

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerushka

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jerushka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the view amazing rooftop pool amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing Property

Fantastic property with a great view from the rooftop pool. Everything about our stay was wonderful and I would definitely stay at Ardo again!
View from the pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025