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Our top choices for Balding Bay hotels

Outdoor pool
Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
3.0 star property
1.4 km from Balding Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (65)
"Walkable to beach and staff helpful"
United States
kim
The price is AU$230
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Bounce Magnetic Island
Exterior
Peppers Blue on Blue

Peppers Blue on Blue

Peppers Blue on Blue
4.0 star property
5.5 km from Balding Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (845)
"Fantastic room with beautiful view over the harbour. Very friendly and helpful staff everywhere in the complex. Breakfast was excellent - hot food was hot and not dried up, and there was a very good choice of cereals, pastries and fruit. Would have no hesitation in recommending and would love to have been able to spend more time here. "
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Peppers Blue on Blue
Superior Studio
Belmoral Corporate Suites

Belmoral Corporate Suites

Belmoral Corporate Suites
5.0 star property
17.1 km from Balding Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (194)
"Very clean and quite "
Canada
Keara
The price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Belmoral Corporate Suites
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
4.5 star property
17.4 km from Balding Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (999)
"Great place to stay for a dinner night out"
Australia
Lyn
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Outdoor pool
Ardo

Ardo

Ardo
4.0 star property
16.2 km from Balding Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (293)
"Clean , great location by the water , honest and friendly staff. Wonderful stay "
Australia
Nadia
The price is AU$315
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Ardo
Hiking
QCWA Kissing Point Units

QCWA Kissing Point Units

QCWA Kissing Point Units
3.5 star property
15.9 km from Balding Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (79)
"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay especially the ocean view. Such an amazing experience and excellent customer service."
Australia
Sheena
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
QCWA Kissing Point Units
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
The Palmer Collective

The Palmer Collective

The Palmer Collective
4.0 star property
17.4 km from Balding Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (789)
"Always a great place to stay with clean rooms and great staff"
Australia
Denis
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
The Palmer Collective
Two Bedroom Apartment | Water view
Madison Ocean Breeze

Madison Ocean Breeze

Madison Ocean Breeze
3.5 star property
16.5 km from Balding Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (581)
"Love staying here. Is central to everything and staff are lovely "
Australia
Tori
The price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Madison Ocean Breeze
Standard Studio (Studio Apartment)
Quest Townsville on Eyre

Quest Townsville on Eyre

Quest Townsville on Eyre
4.5 star property
16.8 km from Balding Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (282)
"Staff were super friendly and were able to give me extra time to check out. Great help with the area as well and local events. Thank you! "
Australia
Jacqui
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Quest Townsville on Eyre
Lobby lounge
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
4.5 star property
17.4 km from Balding Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Location was good"
United States
Yvonne
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Exterior
Clarion Hotel Townsville

Clarion Hotel Townsville

Clarion Hotel Townsville
4.5 star property
17.6 km from Balding Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (291)
"A good place to stay and within walking distance of all we needed. "
Australia
Paul
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Clarion Hotel Townsville
Lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine, sea views
Oaks Townsville Hotel

Oaks Townsville Hotel

Oaks Townsville Hotel
4.5 star property
17.1 km from Balding Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1566)
"Very nice relaxing accommodation meals are good "
Australia
Linda
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Oaks Townsville Hotel
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort
5.0 star property
17 km from Balding Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (782)
"Excellent customer service and support "
Australia
Sheena
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Rambutan Resort
Land view from property
The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino
4.5 star property
16.2 km from Balding Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Really lovely to stay with a beautiful pool."
Australia
Tram
The price is AU$265
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Ville Resort - Casino
Living area
Civic Guest House - Hostel

Civic Guest House - Hostel

Civic Guest House - Hostel
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Balding Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (153)
"Nice clean room, A/C very noisy"
Australia
Rafael
The price is AU$74
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Civic Guest House - Hostel
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Park Regis Anchorage

Park Regis Anchorage

Park Regis Anchorage
4.0 star property
17.2 km from Balding Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (750)
"A lovely stay"
Australia
bill
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Park Regis Anchorage
Courtyard
Summit Motel

Summit Motel

Summit Motel
2.5 star property
17.2 km from Balding Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (388)
"Good stay"
Australia
Dennis
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Summit Motel
Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 22 per person)
Rydges Southbank Townsville

Rydges Southbank Townsville

Rydges Southbank Townsville
3.5 star property
17.3 km from Balding Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Nice hotel "
United Kingdom
Vannessa
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Rydges Southbank Townsville
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville
3.5 star property
19.9 km from Balding Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Staff at reception was super excellent and helpful."
Australia
Donald Patrick
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Mercure Townsville
Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed
Madison Plaza Townsville

Madison Plaza Townsville

Madison Plaza Townsville
4.0 star property
17.6 km from Balding Bay
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1007)
"Friendly staff, and the room was clean and cool. "
Australia
Jason
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Madison Plaza Townsville
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Top Balding Bay Hotel Reviews

Sails On Horseshoe

Sails On Horseshoe

10/10 Excellent
"Our stay at Sails was perfect. The apartment was spotless and well equipped with everything we needed. Location was great. Gareth was super helpful. The pool was well maintained. Having the undercover parking was a real bonus. 10/10 will definitely return!"
Emma 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Sails On Horseshoe

Hotels near other Balding Bay attractions

Horseshoe Bay Beach

4.5/5 (293 reviews)
There are plenty of ways to experience this spacious beach on Magnetic Island, including swimming, fishing, watersports, horseback riding and beachfront picnics.
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Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park

4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Horseshoe Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Balding Bay?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Balding Bay, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 62 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Balding Bay?
Sails On Horseshoe is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this apartment offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Balding Bay. Another good choice is Bounce Magnetic Island, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Balding Bay?
Expedia has 62 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Balding Bay.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Balding Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Balding Bay.
What can I see and do near Balding Bay?
Spend some time wandering around Magnetic Island National Park, Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 and Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Horseshoe Bay Beach, Radical Bay and Arthur Bay Beach. Enjoy nature at Alma Bay, Alma Bay Beach or Nelly Bay Beach.

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