Shelly Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular Shelly Beach attractions
Activities
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
AU$46
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire
AU$115
per adult
Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes with Tim Bee
AU$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Shelly Beach Hotel Deals
The Ville Resort - Casino
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Townsville QLD
The price is AU$277 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$277
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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)
"X"
Reviewed on 9 July 2026
Aquarius on the Beach
75 The Strand North Ward QLD
The price is AU$185 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$185
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Good: I had a late check-in which the staff arranged for me to access the hotel no problem, thanks. The view from my room (level 12) was great. Not so good: loud whistle/trilling noise that was not repaired. Cockroaches in bathroom. Effort getting the bathroom door to stay closed. Lack of interest ..."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Ardo
67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE Townsville QLD
The price is AU$306 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$306
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and Townsville ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (354 reviews)
"Room was great .. spacious, super clean, gorgeous view and several bars and dining options"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
8-10 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD
The price is AU$176 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$176
19 July - 20 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
334 Flinders Street Townsville QLD
The price is AU$185 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$185
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The kids enjoyed the pool; it was great to have breakfast onsite; location was good."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Rambutan Resort
113 - 119 Flinders Street Townsville QLD
The price is AU$160 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$160
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (851 reviews)
"Beautiful, stylish hotel with immaculate rooms, a wonderful swimming pool, and excellent restaurant."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Shelly Beach
Find the best Shelly Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Shelly Beach
Learn more about Shelly Beach
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.
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.
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.
Thuringowa Central
Unique features of Thuringowa Central include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Willows Shopping Centre or Riverway Lagoon while you're exploring the area.
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
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- Visit Arcadia
- Visit Brookhill
- Castle Hill
- Visit Horseshoe Bay
- Visit Julago
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- Visit Magnetic Island
- Visit Nelly Bay
- Visit Nome
- Visit Palm Island
- Visit Picnic Bay
- Visit Annandale
- Visit Beach Holm
- Visit Bohle Plains
- Visit Bohle
- Visit Burdell
- Visit Bushland Beach
- Visit Condon
- Visit Currajong
- Visit Garbutt
- Visit Hermit Park
- Visit Mount Stuart
- Visit Mundingburra
- Visit North Ward
- Visit Pallarenda
- Visit Rasmussen
- Visit Rosslea
- Visit The Strand
- Visit Thuringowa Central
- Visit West End
- Visit Wulguru
- Townsville Holidays
- Visit Townsville
- Willows Shopping Centre
