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Holborn at Central

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony view
Property Vine - Holborn at Central, on the edge of Castle Hill, offers a peaceful retreat with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. Guests can dine at three on-site restaurants, work out in the gym, and enjoy free WiFi in their rooms. Visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Balcony

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 12 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
4 Kingsway Place, Townsville, QLD, 4810

What's nearby

  • Castle Hill - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Strand Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Museum of Tropical Queensland - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 13 min walk
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪A Touch of Salt - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪City Life Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Heydeys - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coo.King - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holborn at Central

Upscale hotel near Castle Hill
Located close to Museum of Tropical Queensland and Cultural Centre Townsville, Holborn at Central provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and 3 restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room, and free newspapers
  • An elevator, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and electric kettles

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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 accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.52 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9 AM - 5 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This hotel’s reception is open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM on weekdays, from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekends, and is closed on public holidays. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
This property is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the property's communal areas.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.52 percent

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Q Resorts Holborn
Q Resorts Holborn Apartments
Q Resorts Holborn Apartments Townsville
Q Resorts Holborn Townsville
Central Holborn Apartments Apartment Townsville
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holborn at Central have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holborn at Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holborn at Central?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holborn at Central?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holborn at Central?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holborn at Central located?

Located in the heart of Townsville, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Castle Hill, Museum of Tropical Queensland, and Cultural Centre Townsville. Townsville Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Holborn at Central Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 707 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 707 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 707 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 707 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 707 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was a breeze and the hotel is in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spacious room with excellent facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, spacious, good view, bed was comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great motel with an awesome pool. So close to the city, and right next to sports bar and Mexican take away. Also amazing view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Feels very Zen, yet so Central

Really lovely place. Welcoming, clean, feels new and so quiet inside the apartments. Right by the creek, could probably catch a nice red bream or trevally by throwing a line in! Very central, can walk to stadium, town centre, pubs, clubs and restaurants. Secure parking and secure building, felt very safe staying here. Slept very well, comfortable beds and furniture. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hatice

Not bad
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A good stay, in what used to be an amazing property. Clean and comfortable but the rooms are starting to show age and lack of maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great water views

Basic apartment. Everything you need but nothing too fancy. We liked the location and the water views from the room. Good value apartment for a weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to what we needed. Some walls and definitely the glass balcony needed cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing location right near Cowboys stadium and the city and walkable to Castle Hill. The days we stayed it looked like the aircon had leaked previously and the carpet in the bedroom was wet so was not an ideal smell but we opened the windows and didn't turn it on while we were there. Fine otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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

Great find

A perfect stopover for me and my family - husband and two older children. Reception team were super helpful when we arrived late and couldn’t receive the text on a UK mobile. 3 bed apartment very comfortable and well equipped. We all slept very well. Parking underneath a bonus. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely dirty, beds and pillows terrible to sleep in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall ordinary accommodation. Walls covered in marks and stains, grubby showers, broken handles in bathrooms. Overall just very poorly maintained. Service is friendly and undercover parking is a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Other guest very loud needed a room for 3 was give a room for 2 no minium furniture 2 seater small couch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Fiona

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Carpet was dirty and stained, air conditioner in bedroom was very noisy. I've stayed at the Kensington before (part of the group) but I would not stay at holborn again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean at all
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tania

Disliked: Cleanliness
Holborn Central is in a good location with a variety of restaurants and a cinema with a15 minute walk to Woolworths and the mail. Our two bedroom apartment was a decent size and quiet. The room was very run down and dirty. The showers had mildew. You could hardly see our the windows. There was several things broken the door to the washing machine and dryer, broken and missing remotes for the air conditioning. The couch was very small and uncomfortable. The beds medium comfort. There a very small gym which smelt Misty and of sweat and had not water cooler or towels. There is secure underground parking and the best thing was the pool. With a bit of tlc and repair it could have been a good unit but servicing is lacking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The carpets were stained with an overall dirty appearance. Room advertised said 2 bathrooms, we had one and very slippery. Night 3, air-con in smallest room suddenly developed an unbearable foul smell. Shared air-con control for 3 rooms would not to turn the air-con off. Was unable to enter the room for sleep. Had to ring emergency number 12pm, no other rooms available, was instructed to turn off main air-con switch which shut down all 3 air-cons. Was a pity as the room had the potential of being great if the maintenance had been up to scratch. Pool also needs rails to assist with getting in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dedicated parking space for each apartment. No room safe.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Maree

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not recommend

Very uncared for rooms, terrible ants. Whilst you could at a stretch call it clean - everything was very old and tarnished (all lamp bases and metal rusty, corners of showers rusty, toilet roll holders rusty. Bed mattresses very thin and no pillow tops. Balcony doors rusted shut, screen doors shabby. No rubbish bin. Uncomfortable furniture. And very expensive. Will not revisit and do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leilani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay

Secure property, check in was easy enough. Room is smaller than we thought and needs a bit of maintenance/update as carpet is a bit worn. Location is good, close to cinema, restaurants and Qld country bank stadium.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laticha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Time we spent well there loved the views from the top floor, but as we started to settle in and actually take notice of the place the it was not clean properly, dished still had lip prints and hand prints on them, dishes, pots and cutlery was not washed up and cleaned properly, floor was making the bottom of our foot black not sure if they mopped, sheets had stains on them, curtains had dirt or mould on it, fans and lights dusty and looked like they haven’t been cleaned in ages. It’s not kids safe for toddlers sharp edges on the coffee tables and the tile is not good if they slip and fall, only safe place was the bedroom that had carpet. Tv is outdated so if you do stay here make sure you bring a projector or Xbox or something just to have entertainment. Pool was good but as we started to notice the glass on the pool was dirty. DoorDash pretty good to order and collect down stairs but other then that it’s was not very clean and tidy specially if you have little ones that touch everything I wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

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

Good value

We liked:- The remote check-in The size of the apartment The amenities Parking Close to everything Negative Small issue of only one wine glass
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chloe

was good, you get what you pay for. did get undercover parking which was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Having parking that was only accessible by a remote was very reassuring
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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