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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
2 outdoor pools
Reception
Ocean Corner Suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
The current price is AU$288
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct

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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

View all photos for Corner Suite

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

Corner Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Ocean King or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Marina Accessible King or Twin Room

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

Marina Accessible King or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Ocean Accessible King or Twin Room

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

Ocean Accessible King or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Ocean King Room

Ocean King Room

Ocean King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Ocean Corner Suite

Ocean Corner Suite

Ocean Corner Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Marina King or Twin Room

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

Marina King or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Marina Corner Suite

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ardo Suite

Ardo Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Marina King Room

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

Marina King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Townsville hotel include Cultural Centre Townsville and Museum of Tropical Queensland.

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
  • Castle Hill - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ardo Rooftop Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seaview Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Palm House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malone's Irish Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Marina Coffee - ‬16 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.

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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
  • High chair
  • 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 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ardo on 15 Oct 2025 start from AU$288.0, 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 Swedish 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.