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Ardo

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 3 restaurants and spa services

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Located by the ocean, Ardo offers a luxurious retreat with 3 on-site restaurants and a conference center. Enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services, unwind with spa treatments like deep-tissue massages or explore nearby Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ardo Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ardo Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Corner Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean Corner Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Corner Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Marina King or Twin Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina King or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Ocean King or Twin Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean King or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Marina Accessible King or Twin Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina Accessible King or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean Accessible King or Twin Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean Accessible King or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Marina Corner Suite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marina Corner Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE, Townsville, QLD, 4810

What's nearby

  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Strand Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Museum of Tropical Queensland - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Strand Waterpark - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 9 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spin Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • Terasu
  • ‪Tobruk Kiosk - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Padoka Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Longboard Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ardo

Upscale hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to a poolside bar, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Ardo. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a hot stone massage, or a body treatment. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and extended parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a porter/bellhop
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 132 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Changing tables and highchairs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 34.95 to 44.95 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • High chair
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 34.95 to 44.95 per person
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: AUD 20.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per day

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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ardo Hotel
Ardo TOWNSVILLE
Ardo Hotel TOWNSVILLE

Frequently asked questions

Does Ardo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Ardo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ardo?

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

What time is check-out at Ardo?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ardo located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre and Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. Cultural Centre Townsville and Museum of Tropical Queensland are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Ardo Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 293 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , great location by the water , honest and friendly staff. Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent, very helpful. The location is beautiful. Terasu restaurant was my favourite place to eat, exceptional food. The rooms are clean and spacious. Overall a wonderful hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service provided by hotel staff was amazing and I would give the staff 6 stars! The property was amazing but its staff were spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay and experience

Marvelous!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Majelle

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

Gorgeous

A beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

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

Romantic Staycation

Was a very comfortable stay and perfect for a romantic staycation away from the kids. The staff were quick to assist us in any way we needed and we both felt well rested the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very relaxing,nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Majelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, lovely food! Nice view with the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place great views. Ridiculously expensive drinks at the roof top bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and friendly staff. 5 star dining experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views from rooms and Rooftop bar and pool. Excellent Japanese restaurant on site Friendly efficient staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning Hotel. The ocean front room was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean room with a fantastic view. Staff were very helpful and courteous. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, wonderful views, rooftop pool up there with the best
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just superb. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelllent service from reception, bar staff and restaurant. Room was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Staff are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this hotel. I’ve stayed a couple of times, the first time I stayed here was a week after it opened so a lot of of the facilities and capabilities of the hotel were not yet fully operational however the pool area is possibly the best in Townsville and the staff and Design of the hotel were top notch. I recently stayed here again a few years after it’s opened and the hotel is still top-notch. Everything works very comfortable. Great design. My only comment is that you need to walk to the next property at The Ville to get breakfast which is a bit disappointing but not the end of the world.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the pool area and room facilities ! Only negative would be no cafe for coffee / breakfast !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service, fantastic views generally all round an amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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