Shelly Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Shelly Beach Hotel Deals

Aquarius on the Beach
Aquarius on the Beach
4 out of 5
75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD
The price is NZ$180 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$180
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Enjoyed competing at athletic festival. Winning 6 gold medals from 6 events"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Aquarius on the Beach
The Palmer Collective
The Palmer Collective
4 out of 5
12 14 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD
The price is NZ$211 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$211
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (722 reviews)
"Comfortable beds nice rooms and perfect location"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

The Palmer Collective
Rambutan Resort
Rambutan Resort
5 out of 5
113 - 119 Flinders Street, Townsville, QLD
The price is NZ$163 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$163
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (716 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Rambutan Resort
The Ville Resort - Casino
The Ville Resort - Casino
4.5 out of 5
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, QLD
The price is NZ$333 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$333
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay, family of 4
"We loved our stay at The Ville, facilities were amazing, rooms were a good size for family of 4 & service was good. Restaurants were great too, lots to choose from for any budget."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

The Ville Resort - Casino
Madison Plaza Townsville
Madison Plaza Townsville
4 out of 5
409 Flinders St., Corner Of Stanley And Flinders St., Townsville, QLD
The price is NZ$161 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$161
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Convenient position right in town. Didn’t like the off street parking with no security gating."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Madison Plaza Townsville
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
4.5 out of 5
8-10 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD
The price is NZ$183 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$183
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Very convenient"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Shelly Beach

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Bushland Beach

Bushland Beach is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in and around the larger Townsville area, you might plan a trip to Shelly Beach.

Bushland Beach
The Strand which includes a sunset, hiking or walking and a garden

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.

The Strand
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Garbutt

Bars and museums are just a few things travellers like about Garbutt. A stop by Royal Australian Air Force Townsville Museum is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Garbutt
Castle Hill showing general coastal views and a city

Castle Hill

Castle Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Townsville area, you might plan a trip to Townsville Sports Reserve or The Strand Beach.

Castle Hill
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West End

Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

West End
Queens Gardens showing forest scenes and a park

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.

North Ward

Shelly Beach Travel Guide

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