Shelly Beach Travel Guide
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Activities
Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire
NZ$139
per adult
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
NZ$56
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Townsville Boat Cruise & Yacht Club Lunch Package Sailing Charter
NZ$229
per adult
Magnetic Island 30-Minute Jet Ski Hire – 1 to 4 People
NZ$146
per traveller
Our pick of the best Shelly Beach Hotel Deals
The Ville Resort - Casino
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Townsville QLD
The price is NZ$333 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$333
19 July - 20 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The accommodation was very good all round. The bar staff and waiter service in the casino itself needs improvement. Behind the bar was ordinary and appears some staff did not want to be there."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Madison Plaza Townsville
409 Flinders St. Townsville QLD
The price is NZ$199 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$199
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"This was overpriced and the room was ordinary with the shower in a deep bath inaccessible to me and many others. No bar or restaurant although one next door. The address is wrong, entrance is around the corner. Street sign still says holiday inn"
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Ardo
67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE Townsville QLD
The price is NZ$422 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$422
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (351 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Views across to Magnetic Island were lovely. The pool, which features in many photos, really was a great feature. Parking was easy, free and monitored. The rooftop area was well designed - great views and pleasant breezes. Only negative was the TV in the room. The volume could not ..."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Aquarius on the Beach
75 The Strand North Ward QLD
The price is NZ$214 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$214
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and well appointed rooms with a fantastic view."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Rambutan Resort
113 - 119 Flinders Street Townsville QLD
The price is NZ$198 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$198
19 July - 20 July
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! (843 reviews)
"It was great to discover a very clean, comfortable hotel in a fabulous location when travelling for work for a reasonable cost. The room was great, I love that you could get a drink and meal either downstairs in the main area, or on the rooftop pool deck. It is so convenient to be able to have a ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
334 Flinders Street Townsville QLD
The price is NZ$238 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$238
13 July - 14 July
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location"
Reviewed on 28 June 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 The Strand Beach and Townsville Sports Reserve 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.
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.
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.
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.
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