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Ardo

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal

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Enjoy breathtaking sea views from this balcony with comfortable seating and a glass railing.
Relax in this stylish living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable sofa, and dining area overlooking the sea and mountains.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and a large potted plant.
Enjoy a sea view from the balcony, with a comfortable seating area and a flat-screen TV.
Relax by the pool, surrounded by comfortable sun loungers and a glass-edged pool overlooking the calm sea.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa

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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

  • 786 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Corner Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean Corner Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 786 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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

  • 786 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ardo Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ardo Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 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
(20 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Townsville

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre. Also, Cultural Centre Townsville is within half a mile (1 km) and Museum of Tropical Queensland is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Strand Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Strand Park - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

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

4-star hotel near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
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 center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Ardo offers 132 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer 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 showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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.

Property 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: approximately AUD 39.95 per person
  • Uncovered 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

How close is Ardo to the airport?

Ardo is 5.2 mi (20-min drive) away from the Townsville, QLD (TSV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ardo?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ardo on Aug 3, 2025 start from $202.49, excluding 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.

Does Ardo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ardo.

How close is Ardo to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from The Strand Beach and 3.2 mi (10-min drive) from Pallarenda. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ardo offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ardo, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 39.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ardo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ardo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Ardo?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking. Valet parking is available for AUD 20.00 per day.

Does Ardo have a pool?

Ardo features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Ardo have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Ardo have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages, facials, and body treatments.

How close is Ardo to downtown Townsville?

Ardo is 0.8 mi away from Townsville.

Ardo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 238 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Townsville’s best hotel

Beautiful new hotel with spacious rooms and practical, large bathrooms. Stunning views from the balcony, free parking.
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loxton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in easy access distance to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We love the Ardo, so comfy and very luxurious
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Loxton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely room with great dining options
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service, fantastic views generally all round an amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in the ville
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in a great location

The Ardo is in a great location. It has a beautiful Rooftop bar and guests are able to use the next door sister hotel Le Ville. The rooms are modern and well equipped. We felt customer service let the hotel down. We discovered that we had been charged twice for our stay having pre-paid through Expedia in October. The hotel then took payment again. The receptionist tried to sort the mistake but needed management approval. We appreciate that management can be very busy but after we had waited 25 minutes we felt this was unsatisfactory and did not show great customer care.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Fab stay, beautiful hotel

Beautiful, new and clean modern hotel in great location with plenty of free parking. Fantastic roof top bar with fabulous views across Townsville and Magnetic Island. Only downside was only two hours free Internet- this is no good if you're travelling from abroad with no free roaming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and comfortable stay with lovely balconies, which was my main reason to stay at the Hotel. We were on a dive trip and the transportation was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled 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

Traveled 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