The Palmer Collective

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Queensland Country Bank Stadium

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Reception
Exterior
Reception
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Sports facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
12 14 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD, 4810
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Castle Hill
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Townsville

Located in South Townsville within a short walk of Queensland Country Bank Stadium, The Palmer Collective is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. This 118-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Castle Hill - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Strand Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 4 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cowboys Leagues Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wild Rice Laos & Thai Cuisine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪IMC Steak House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪A Touch of Salt - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malones Irish Pub - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Palmer Collective

Hotel with free parking, near Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Guests staying at The Palmer Collective enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a vending machine, and a banquet hall.
52-inch TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 14 to 30 for adults and AUD 14 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Palmer's Bar & Kitchen

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Rydges Townsville - 23 Palmer Street, Townsville QLD 4810]

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per stay
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 30.0 per stay

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 14 to 30 for adults, and AUD 14 to 30 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Photos in the property description reflect the brand standard and are shown for illustrative purposes only.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Ibis Hotel Townsville
Townsville Central Hotel
Townsville Ibis
Townsville Central Hotel formerly Ibis Townsville
Central Hotel formerly Ibis
Townsville Central formerly Ibis Townsville
Central formerly Ibis
Townsville Central
Ibis Townsville
Townsville Central Hotel (formerly Ibis Townsville)
Townsville Central Hotel
The Palmer Collective Hotel
The Palmer Collective South Townsville
The Palmer Collective Hotel South Townsville

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Palmer Collective?

The Palmer Collective provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palmer Collective?

As of Mar 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palmer Collective on Apr 7, 2025 start from $123.1, 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's there to see near The Palmer Collective?

This hotel is situated in South Townsville within a short 13-minute walk of Queensland Country Bank Stadium and also 17 minutes on foot from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. You'll also find Museum of Tropical Queensland and Castle Hill less than a mile away.

Does The Palmer Collective feature a casino at the property?

No, The Palmer Collective doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Palmer Collective?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Does The Palmer Collective feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Palmer Collective serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Palmer's Bar & Kitchen.

Will The Palmer Collective allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Palmer Collective.

How far is the airport from The Palmer Collective?

The closest major airport to The Palmer Collective is Townsville, QLD (TSV), which is 4.5 mi away (8 minutes by car).

The Palmer Collective Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 685 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Convenient location and very friendly receptionist
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly, good food at the Bar and Grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wen Bin

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

8/10 Good

Andrea

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

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dermot

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

8/10 Good

Alexia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay for a few days!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ros

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service on check in. We were early but still accommodated and rooms swapped so we could check-in early.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Juan david

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation but very small room. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient location, clean, reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were frirndly and helpful. Onsite restaurant had quality food open ftom 6am to 10pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Smaller room than I'm used to but otherwise a great hotel, price and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flora

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

10/10 Excellent

Isodia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and tidy. I especially enjoyed the free bottles of water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet, great parking and access to restaurants and CBD
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024