Kelso Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Stay near popular Kelso attractions
Activities
Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire
NZ$139
per adult
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
NZ$55
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise
NZ$175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Townsville Boat Cruise & Yacht Club Lunch Package Sailing Charter
NZ$228
per adult
Magnetic Island 30-Minute Jet Ski Hire – 1 to 4 People
NZ$157
per traveller
Our pick of the best Kelso Hotel Deals
The Ville Resort - Casino
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Townsville QLD
The price is NZ$299 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$299
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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. ...
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
334 Flinders Street Townsville QLD
The price is NZ$198 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$198
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
Mercure Townsville
166 Woolcock Street Currajong QLD
The price is NZ$216 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$216
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"This hotel is marketed as 4 star and is certainly not. I would consider the cabin style room more a 2 star motel, there was a cockroach running across floor and floor tiles in shower was dirty, the fan that came on with the light was so noisy I choose not to turn on ! and when people in other rooms ..."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Aquarius on the Beach
75 The Strand North Ward QLD
The price is NZ$228 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$228
16 Aug - 17 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Very limited parking which was difficult as we had elderly parents with us."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Ardo
67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE Townsville QLD
The price is NZ$371 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$371
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Queensland Country Bank Stadium and Townsville ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (358 reviews)
"Smokers hotel Had to move rooms due to ciggy smoke in room. When we pointed out to manager that the hotel website says "non smoking throughout " the condsending nite manager Henry said " if it offends you so much we supose we have to move you"
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
8-10 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD
The price is NZ$213 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$213
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Central to shops and town centre"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 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 Kelso
Find the best Kelso areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
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.
West End
Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Photo by jojo k
Open Photo by jojo k
Railway Estate
While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
