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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
Reception
Ocean Corner Suite | View from room
Ocean Corner Suite
2 outdoor pools
Located by the ocean, Ardo offers a luxurious retreat with 3 on-site restaurants and a conference center. Enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services, unwind with spa treatments like deep-tissue massages or explore nearby Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Corner Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean King or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina Accessible King or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean Accessible King or Twin Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean Accessible King or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean King Room

Ocean King Room

Ocean King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean Corner Suite

Ocean Corner Suite

Ocean Corner Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Marina King or Twin Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina King or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Marina Corner Suite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina Corner Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ardo Suite

Ardo Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Marina King Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Townsville, Ardo is near the airport and on the waterfront. Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and Townsville Sports Reserve are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fairfield Central Shopping Centre and Willows Shopping Centre. ReefHQ and Strand Waterpark are also worth visiting.
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67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE, Townsville, QLD, 4810

What's nearby

  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Strand Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Castle Hill - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ardo Rooftop Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seaview Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Palm House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malone's Irish Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Marina Coffee - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Ardo

Upscale hotel near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a conference center at Ardo. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or a facial. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking and extended parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and an elevator
  • Massage treatment rooms, a porter/bellhop, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 132 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Changing tables and highchairs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English

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
  • High chair
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ardo Hotel
Ardo TOWNSVILLE
Ardo Hotel TOWNSVILLE

Frequently asked questions

Does Ardo have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Ardo?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ardo on Aug 25, 2025 start from CA $239.49, 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.

Is Ardo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ardo?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ardo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ardo?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ardo located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre and Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. Cultural Centre Townsville and Museum of Tropical Queensland are also within 15 minutes.

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Ardo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 255 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

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, lovely food! Nice view with the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and friendly staff. 5 star dining experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelllent service from reception, bar staff and restaurant. Room was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, wonderful views, rooftop pool up there with the best
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just superb. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. No frills and no amenities in the bathroom a little poor. Careful this place gets busy/loud on Saturday nights - it’s part of the Casino resort. Great for drinks in bar for sunset and easily near enough to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ardo was a pleasant surprise. Our corner ocean view suite was spectacular, and I would have loved to have stayed longer than just the one night. Roof top restaurant had great staff, very attentive and willing to go the extra mile.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Townsville lacks nice accommodation and this is just lovley.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Staff are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay in Townsville. Free onsite parking and right next door to The Ville for extra dining options though the restaurants onsite are excellent. Rooms are spacious and very well appointed. Recommend spending that little more for an Ocean room so you can see the sunsets each night. Rooftop bar was a perfect spot to kick off the night before going out or for a more casual meal. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service, fantastic views generally all round an amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loxton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in easy access distance to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Loved everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in Townsville for work and staying at Ardo's made the trip feel exceptional. Great restaurants for business dinners and nice walking spots for self care
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in the ville
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful venue with sensational view. Only gripe is nowhere in hotel to get coffee and only instant coffee in room. The combination is not appropriate for a hotel of this standard. Otherwise really liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Townsville’s best hotel

Beautiful new hotel with spacious rooms and practical, large bathrooms. Stunning views from the balcony, free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

M Van

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great one night stay, wish we could have stayed longer. Clean, comfortable, peaceful will definitely be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the nice and spacious Pool at the Rooftop with a nice View of magnetic island. Initially we only wanted to stay for a night on our way to cairns but we ended up extending by one night as we really loved it. Big and spacious room, I’ve never had that much space to put things, especially in the bath room. We parked our car just outside the hotel for free. Not too much in walking distance in terms of restaurants etc which was fine for us though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025