Title: Visit Arcadia: Best of Arcadia Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Arcadia](https://expedia.ca/Arcadia-Hotels.d6351565.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Arcadia](https://expedia.ca/Arcadia-Vacation-Rentals.d6351565.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Arcadia Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Arcadia.d6351565.Car-Rental-Guide)[Arcadia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Arcadia.d6351565.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Arcadia ## Travel Guide ![Photo by Zunzara Chappy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/57f19bf348ed52891df5c551051e7715.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Zunzara Chappy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/57f19bf348ed52891df5c551051e7715.jpg) ![Photo by Emily Hobson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1af7e8bbf23c5a6754ff5edac664059e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Emily Hobson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1af7e8bbf23c5a6754ff5edac664059e.jpg) ![Photo by Caz and Craig @yTravelBlog](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2633bd26487e852aabf458047f2b4d64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Caz and Craig @yTravelBlog](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2633bd26487e852aabf458047f2b4d64.jpg) ![Photo by Caz and Craig @yTravelBlog](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d528e79218d2fcef0fe82d2e7cdd8657.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Caz and Craig @yTravelBlog](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d528e79218d2fcef0fe82d2e7cdd8657.jpg) ## Visit Arcadia Things to do - Arcadia Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Arcadia ![Welcome to The Island House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119876000/119875912/d5ff8325_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Welcome to The Island House Arcadia, QLD Stay at this vacation home in Arcadia. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Alma Bay Beach and Alma Bay are located nearby. [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F10%2F2025&endDate=22%2F10%2F2025&selected=119875912&PinnedHotelID=119875912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351565) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F10%2F2025&endDate=22%2F10%2F2025&selected=119875912&PinnedHotelID=119875912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351565) ![Madison Plaza Townsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/300663ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Madison Plaza Townsville 409 Flinders St., Corner Of Stanley And Flinders St., Townsville, QLD CA $116 CA $127 total Oct 12 - Oct 13 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) "No clothes dryer." 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[](https://expedia.ca/Arcadia-Hotels-Welcome-To-The-Island-House.h119875912.Hotel-Information) ![The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83210000/83202800/83202775/9e2805fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay Arcadia Stay at this apartment in Arcadia. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Alma Bay and Alma Bay Beach are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews) "The accommodation was like an older stile beach house. Perfect." 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Check out the charming cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. 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