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The Palmer Collective

4.0 star property
Hotel in Townsville with a fitness center and a coffee shop

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The Palmer Collective in South Townsville offers a quiet garden setting with a spa tub, outdoor pool, and sun loungers. Guests enjoy WiFi, breakfast at Palmer's Bar & Kitchen, and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Gym

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
12 14 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD, 4810

What's nearby

  • Museum of Tropical Queensland - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Strand Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Castle Hill - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 4 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pedlar Project - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪IMC Steak House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Australian - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grill'd - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Madcow - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Palmer Collective

Upscale hotel located in South Townsville
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Palmer Collective. The on-site restaurant, Palmer's Bar & Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and coworking spaces
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 118 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to noon on weekends; AUD 12 to 31.95 for adults and AUD 13 to 31.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Palmer's Bar & Kitchen

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 52-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (4:30 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Rydges Townsville - 23 Palmer Street, Townsville QLD 4810]

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 31.95 for adults, and AUD 13 to 31.95 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Ibis Hotel Townsville
Townsville Central Hotel
Townsville Ibis
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Townsville Central
Ibis Townsville
Townsville Central Hotel (formerly Ibis Townsville)
Townsville Central Hotel
The Palmer Collective Hotel
The Palmer Collective South Townsville
The Palmer Collective Hotel South Townsville

Frequently asked questions

Does The Palmer Collective have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is The Palmer Collective pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Palmer Collective?

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

What time is check-out at The Palmer Collective?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Palmer Collective located?

Located in South Townsville, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Maritime Museum of Townsville and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery. Museum of Tropical Queensland and Cultural Centre Townsville are also within 15 minutes. Townsville Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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