Townsville & Mission Beach
Orpheus Island Lodge is arguably the finest five-star resort in Queensland, rivalling the more famous Hayman Island for sheer tropical splendour. While…
Must-see hotels in Townsville & Mission Beach
Townsville
One of the coolest places to stay in Far North Queensland, central Rambutan has swish accommodation, from spick-and-span dorms to tastefully decorated…
Magnetic Island
Base must be one of the best-located hostels in Australia, situated between Nelly and Picnic Bays. It's famous for wild full-moon parties, and things can…
Magnetic Island
Overlooking the Nelly Bay marina, Peppers Blue on Blue is one of the island's premier addresses. Rooms are stylishly turned out, with fresh, muted colours…
Townsville & Mission Beach
You'll need your own car at this peaceful B&B 1.5km from the beach and pretty much everything else. Guests alternate between the wonderful verandah, where…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Oh to be young enough to justify whiling away the days in a timber pole-frame retreat deep in the rainforest by a huge jungle pool overlooking the Coral…
Townsville
This old-fashioned hostel respects the independent traveller's needs for cleanliness, comfort, security and easy company – it's a slightly old-fashioned…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Choose from 'Waves', 'Coral' and 'Beaches': three self-contained beach 'huts' within snoring distance of the coconut palms. Each one comes with rainforest…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Up in the tiny village of Paluma is the cool Rainforest Inn, with well-designed rooms and a nearby restaurant-bar. The rainforest haven sports 50…
Townsville & Mission Beach
This popular group retreat centre is reached via a steep 600m-long rainforest walking track from the car park (4WD pick-up available). At Sanctuary you…
Magnetic Island
Well priced and staffed by effusive professionals, Arcadia Beach Guest House does a lot right, including providing an enormous variety of sleeping…
Magnetic Island
With some of the best-value, self-contained, tropical units on the island, Shambhala is a green-powered property with distinct Buddhist influences evident…
Townsville & Mission Beach
The main homestead of this charming Mission Beach property forms the backdrop for a local fauna roll-call. Hibiscus Lodge is a discerning choice; you can…
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Townsville
Large, spacious rooms and apartments, many with water and/or city views, in a fine central location attract numerous repeat visitors. A perfect mix…
Magnetic Island
The double rooms here book out quickly, but the Bush Retreat ($220) sleeps four and is a great deal for natural seclusion. Rooms are bright and breezy,…
Townsville
One of few downtown hostels worth bothering with is a warren of room configurations, but the staff is very capable of creating a sense of community in the…
Townsville & Mission Beach
One of the best caravan parks in northern Queensland; its views of Dunk Island are stupendous and the grounds are impeccably kept. The small pool is…
Townsville & Mission Beach
This welcoming B&B has large and stylish accommodation not far from Wongaling Beach. Steve and Sharon are welcoming hosts and travellers consistently give…
Townsville & Mission Beach
The poem that inspired the iconic Slim Dusty hit 'Pub With No Beer' (1957) was written in the Lees Hotel by Ingham cane-cutter Dan Sheahan, after American…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Two pristine white-tiled apartments sit side-by-side atop a hill overlooking town, offering an enjoyable stay. The lounge and open-plan kitchen are great…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Stare longingly out to sea from your apartment in this mainstay of the Mission Beach family-holiday scene. Travellers on a budget can play it smart in a…
Townsville
The pick for families in Townsville is Mariners North, in the newer section of the marina, with a sandy stretch out the front and a delightful pool. The…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Staying at this atmospheric and friendly old hotel feels like something between time travel and visiting a museum. The creaky wooden beds and black-and…
Townsville & Mission Beach
More than a road-trip stopover, the Barrier Reef Motel is almost reason enough to hang out an extra day or so in Innisfail. The Barrier Reef has above…
Townsville
Built in 1884, this lovely historic building with gingerbread-house-style balustrades is but a short stroll from the Strand and city centre. The rooms and…
Townsville
In a quiet hillside location within walking distance of town, this old suburban inner-city home is now wonderfully kept in that quaint Queensland fashion,…
Magnetic Island
With a terrific little swimming pool right outside your front door and superbly friendly hosts, the simple, self-contained motel units here are bright and…
Townsville & Mission Beach
With its own banana and lime trees scattered around the tropical gardens, and a direct path through the rainforest to the beach, this 'ecovillage' makes…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Near the top of the glorious Paluma Range, the Hidden Valley Cabins are ideally located in dense bush where you can spot wildlife not far from your…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Though not about to gain plaudits for contemporary luxury, this hidden motel off Mission's humble main street is nonetheless great value and is very well…
Magnetic Island
Situated down the quiet end of Marine Pde (which is saying something in a chilled-out place like Magnetic Island), this family-friendly motel has an on…
Townsville & Mission Beach
For those looking for a real-life cattle station experience, contact the friendly Rhonda at Bluff Downs. The vast majority of guests are looking for…
Townsville & Mission Beach
At the Railway Hotel you can prop at the bar and eat outback Queensland's famed crumbed steaks ($18), chat to the locals and plan your two-pub crawl to…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Bang in the centre of town, with the bonus of being beachfront, this is an easy, breezy backpacker spot that's hard not to like. YHA-accredited, it fills…
Cardwell Beachcomber Motel & Tourist Park
Townsville & Mission Beach
With a very sweet location across from the sea, the Beachcomber has a good variety of options, though the camp sites are a little tight. Cute studios and…
Townsville
Perfect for an after-party or predinner in-room drinks, the Oaks Metropole is right at the end of the Palmer St shuffle. The rooms are small, stylish and…
Townsville & Mission Beach
At this excellent camping ground 51km west of Ingham, close to Wallaman Falls, facilities include BBQs, picnic tables and cold showers, plus there are…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Travellers with their own wheels (or camping gear) will love this laid-back park, where you can fish right off the beach across the road and organise boat…
Hinchinbrook Marine Cove Resort
Townsville & Mission Beach
The award-winning Marine Cove Resort is terrific value given the bright, spacious bungalows sleep up to five, management is hands-on and there's easy…
Magnetic Island
Self-contained, Polynesian-style cabins (burés) give this by-the-beach spot an extra-tropical feel. Private patios allow guests to enjoy their own piece…
