Name: Rydges Southbank Townsville
Address: 23 Palmer St, Townsville, Queensland, Australia, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Rating: 8

Guest reviews

8

Very good

Based on 1,751 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

29%

Couple

47%

Family

14%

Group

3%

Solo

4%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across recent reviews, Rydges Southbank Townsville stands out for its central, walkable location near the stadium and eateries, consistently friendly front-desk service, and very comfortable king beds, with many guests finding rooms clean and check-in straightforward.

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10

Debra

3 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is a bit older but kept up to date and nice.

10

Debra

4 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Location in Palmer Street is great. Footy Stadium and pubs and eateries are all within walking distance

4

Clement

Apr 17, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This property is quite old and badly in need of refurbishment. The breakfast was excellent but the rooms and building itself are very dated. We stayed in Ryges at Gold Coat Airport last year which was excellent.

8

Joseph

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Yes the room was very clean

10

Susan

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Bed so comfortable.

23 Palmer St, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Location

A stay at Rydges Southbank Townsville places you in the heart of Townsville, within a 5-minute drive of Castle Hill and Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Queensland Country Bank Stadium and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Queens Gardens.

Maritime Museum of Townsville(0.1 miles)

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery(0.3 miles)

Museum of Tropical Queensland(0.6 miles)

Cultural Centre Townsville(0.6 miles)

ReefHQ(0.6 miles)

Catholic Diocese of Townsville(0.7 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 23:59

Before 10:00

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Optional extras

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

A buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately AUD 22 for adults and AUD 12.50 for children.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. There are also elevators available.

The hotel is located in the heart of Townsville, within a 5-minute drive of Castle Hill and Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal, approximately 1 mile from Queensland Country Bank Stadium and 1.1 miles from Queens Gardens.

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal and operational during specific hours.

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age limits are not provided.

Cribs are available for a fee of AUD 30 per stay. Advance request is required for availability.

Rydges Southbank Townsville

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