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1. Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
4.0 star property
The Strand, 9.1 km from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"great location, spacious and clean room, staff were helpful and friendly"
Australia
Nicki
The price is S$167
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Aquarius on the Beach

2. Ardo

Ardo
5.0 star property
10.2 km from Shelly Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (354 reviews)
"Had a very nice, comfortable stay. Staff were friendly and hotel restaurants were great."
Australia
Veronica
The price is S$274
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Ardo

3. Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
4.5 star property
10.5 km from Shelly Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff, nice, clean rooms, excellent location"
Australia
Mary
The price is S$154
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

4. The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino
4.5 star property
10.3 km from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location with a wonderful pool!"
Australia
Adriano
The price is S$215
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Ville Resort - Casino

5. Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort
5.0 star property
10.5 km from Shelly Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (854 reviews)
"Beautiful, stylish hotel with immaculate rooms, a wonderful swimming pool, and excellent restaurant."
United States
Julie
The price is S$123
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Rambutan Resort

6. Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
4.5 star property
South Townsville, 10.7 km from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, clean and comfortable room"
Australia
Shane
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

7. The Palmer Collective

The Palmer Collective
4.0 star property
South Townsville, 10.7 km from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (850 reviews)
"easy check in and out, helpful staff, great parking and clean room. Location is perfect to get to the stadium"
Australia
David
The price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Palmer Collective

8. Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville
3.5 star property
Currajong, 10 km from Shelly Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Out of town but has everything for staying for an evening drink and dinner. Great staff. Superb buffet breakfast 😋"
Australia
David
The price is S$129
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Mercure Townsville

9. Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
4.0 star property
South Townsville, 10.7 km from Shelly Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,247 reviews)
"Outstanding reception staff who ensured we had a comfortable stay. Nothing was too difficult, would highly recommend!"
Australia
Vafa
The price is S$157
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

10. Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG

Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG
4.0 star property
10.4 km from Shelly Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"Hotel is in a good location, enjoyed my stay. Room was clean definitely a place to stay close to everything"
Australia
Roland
The price is S$134
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG

11. Madison Ocean Breeze

Madison Ocean Breeze
3.5 star property
The Strand, 9.2 km from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (629 reviews)
"Only stayed for one night but everything I needed was in the large and very comfortable room. Secure underground parking with lots of food choices nearby."
Australia
Gary
The price is S$178
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Madison Ocean Breeze

12. Peppers Blue on Blue

Peppers Blue on Blue
4.0 star property
10.8 km from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (865 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a good location. Very good sized 2 bed apartment. Shame the hotel doesn't have a gym but there are nice routes for a run right from the front door. If I was booking again I'd request a room with water / pool views. Our room had a lovely balcony but since it overlooked the main carpark and bottle shop we didn't really use it."
Australia
Simon
The price is S$258
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Peppers Blue on Blue

13. Seahaven Resort

Seahaven Resort
3.0 star property
Belgian Gardens, 7.8 km from Shelly Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (253 reviews)
"Will stay here again. "
Australia
Mallison
The price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Seahaven Resort

14. Shoredrive Motel

Shoredrive Motel
3.5 star property
The Strand, 8.1 km from Shelly Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (687 reviews)
"A perfect place to stay for visiting Townsville"
United States
Caleb
The price is S$135
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Shoredrive Motel

15. Discovery Parks - Townsville

Discovery Parks - Townsville
3.0 star property
15.9 km from Shelly Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (326 reviews)
"Cabin was clean, did smell like someone had smoked in it previously and smelt a little musty but overall clean room and park. I had to have some help from a staff member at reception which was helpful. Location is good."
Australia
Ashleigh
The price is S$90
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Discovery Parks - Townsville

16. Oaks Townsville Hotel

Oaks Townsville Hotel
4.5 star property
South Townsville, 11 km from Shelly Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,600 reviews)
"The view the bed the friendliness of the staff the location and the options nearby, everything was great"
Australia
Annalisa
The price is S$207
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Oaks Townsville Hotel

17. Vale Hotel

Vale Hotel
3.0 star property
Aitkenvale, 12.5 km from Shelly Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (332 reviews)
"Clean staff where excellent "
Australia
Ivan
The price is S$81
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Vale Hotel

18. Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island

Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island
4.0 star property
11 km from Shelly Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (355 reviews)
"location overlooking water"
Australia
Paul
The price is S$293
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island

19. BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay
3.0 star property
Belgian Gardens, 7.3 km from Shelly Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (248 reviews)
"The cabin s beds are comfortable"
United States
Grace
The price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay

20. Rydges Southbank Townsville

Rydges Southbank Townsville
3.5 star property
South Townsville, 10.7 km from Shelly Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great room, Great location."
Australia
Steven
The price is S$161
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Rydges Southbank Townsville
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Where to stay in Shelly Beach

Find the best Shelly Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

The Strand

Go for a swim, enjoy a meal with a view, take a Jet Ski tour or just stroll beneath the palm trees on Townsville’s scenic waterfront.

North Ward

North Ward is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Strand Waterpark and The Strand Beach 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.

Railway Estate

While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

West End

Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Shelly Beach?
Shelly Beach is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its parks. Are you looking for Shelly Beach travel tips? Make sure that you visit Shelly Beach and Shelly Cove while you're in the neighbourhood.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shelly Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Shelly Beach.
What can I see and do in this Townsville neighbourhood?
Shelly Beach, Shelly Cove and Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park are just a few attractions to check out in Shelly Beach. You might also plan a visit to Pallarenda when you're sightseeing in Townsville.

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