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Ardo

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Ocean Corner Suite | Terrace/patio
2 outdoor pools
Reception
Ocean Corner Suite | View from room
Ocean Corner Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

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67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE, Townsville, QLD, 4810
  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Corner Suite

  • 786 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Ocean King or Twin Room

  • 356 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Marina Accessible King or Twin Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Ocean Accessible King or Twin Room

  • 356 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean King Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Ocean King Room

  • 356 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Corner Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Ocean Corner Suite

  • 786 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Marina King or Twin Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Marina Corner Suite

  • 786 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ardo Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Ardo Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Marina King Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Townsville

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal is a short stroll from Ardo, and other popular attractions like Queensland Country Bank Stadium are within a few miles (5 km). This 132-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Strand Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Castle Hill - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 9 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaview Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rice Laos & Thai Cuisine - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malones Irish Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zambrero Townsville - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Palm House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ardo

Waterfront hotel with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Guests of Ardo enjoy features like 2 outdoor pools, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include free use of bicycles and a porter/bellhop.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other amenities include balconies, dining areas, and sitting areas.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with complimentary bicycles.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 39.95 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Changing table
  • Highchair
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 39.95 per person
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: AUD 20.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 AM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ardo Hotel
Ardo TOWNSVILLE
Ardo Hotel TOWNSVILLE

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Ardo?

Ardo offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Ardo?

As of Mar 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ardo on Apr 4, 2025 start from $189.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Ardo?

This hotel in Townsville is within a 10-minute walk of Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre. You'll also find Museum of Tropical Queensland and The Strand Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Ardo?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are free at the hotel. Valet parking is offered for AUD 20.00 per day. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Ardo?

Spa services at the hotel include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, and couples treatments.

Does Ardo include a casino on the premises?

No, Ardo doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ardo?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Ardo?

At this waterfront hotel, there are many amenities for couples, including Champagne service and access to a chef in each guestroom with some featuring ocean views.

Does Ardo have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Ardo have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Ardo has 3 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Ardo allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ardo.

Does Ardo have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Ardo?

The closest major airport to Ardo is Townsville, QLD (TSV), which is 5.2 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ardo?

Yes, every guestroom at Ardo comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Ardo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - nice & clean, quiet - tried ironing my clothes & it smoked & set off the fire alarm. Other than that A
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Townsville
Great room. Views were spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loxton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, excellent service and comfort with amazing magnetic island views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay
Good stay, free Wi-Fi for more than 2hours would be good as you can’t split the slot so lose it if you only use it for 20 minutes!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpfull staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st time visit Classy and happening
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot of parking at hotel and surrounding areas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location, views and the room size. Staff very polite and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A relaxing overnight stay
We stayed in a suite and the room was perfect - spacious, clean, comfy, tastefully decorated. Large balcony with huge bath tub and relaxing couch and amazing ocean views. Overall a very relaxing overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and beautiful facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning venue, rooms are classy and veiws incredible. We loved out stay, short walk to the ville and delicious restaurant options. Higly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024