
North Queensland Underwater Explorers Club
Magnetic Island
Google 4/5 (1 review)
389 m away
Magnetic Island · Australia · Pacific
On Palmer Street, South Townsville gives you a city base with the sea two minutes away and the museums of Townsville within reach.
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You are looking at an adults-only hotel designed around executive accommodation, rather than a resort built for families or evening entertainment. Belmoral Corporate Suites has 74 rooms and suits a stay where you want a practical base, a proper restaurant and somewhere to sit down between outings.
The hotel was renovated in 2024, with a rooftop pool, fitness facilities, free Wi-Fi and complimentary parking adding useful extras to the room itself. Under-18s are not permitted, so the atmosphere is intended for adults from the outset. You also have a 24-hour reception, express check-in and mobile room access to keep arrivals reasonably straightforward.
The address is 79 Palmer Street in South Townsville, on the Queensland coast. Townsville city centre is around 0.6 miles away, while the sea is two minutes from the hotel. That puts you close enough to head into town without turning every small errand into a transport exercise.
The surrounding sights include the Townsville Maritime Museum, the Museum of Tropical Queensland and the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery. The airport is about ten minutes away by car, making this a workable stop before or after a wider Queensland trip, particularly if you are travelling with your own vehicle.

The studio is the useful room to look at if you prefer to manage your own food and timings. It comes with a kitchen, microwave, fridge, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, desk, Wi-Fi, television, safe and private bathroom. Tea-making facilities, towels, toiletries and a hairdryer are also included, so you can unpack without bringing half the bathroom cabinet with you.
For two people, the double studio keeps things simple with a double bed and private bathroom. If daylight and outdoor space matter more, the deluxe studio adds a balcony, while still giving you the kitchen and microwave that make a longer stay easier. The larger studio categories are the sensible direction for groups, including the sextuple studio for up to six people.
Air conditioning matters in Townsville, and the fan gives you another way to keep the room comfortable. A desk is handy if the trip combines diving with work, while the wardrobe, iron and ironing facilities help keep travel clothes under control. The hotel has no lifts, which is worth factoring in when choosing a room or discussing access needs.
Levanti Restaurant handles the main meals, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with Mediterranean cooking. That gives you a proper table on site rather than leaving every evening meal to chance, with a style of food that can work equally well for a quick recovery meal or a longer dinner.
Breakfast is included in the accommodation package described by the hotel. Levanti also provides multi-course meals, canapés and menus tailored for events, so the restaurant is set up for more than a basic morning service. Meal arrangements can vary by booking, so check what your chosen rate includes before relying on breakfast being covered.

The rooftop pool is the natural place to spend the gap between returning to the hotel and heading out again. It is outdoors and reserved for adults, with access from 6am to 9pm, so you can use it early or settle there after the heat of the day has eased.
There is also a fitness centre described as well equipped, useful if you want to keep moving without planning another excursion. A garden and outdoor furniture provide a quieter change of scene, while the adults-only policy keeps the pool and common areas aimed at grown-up stays rather than family activity.
Your last day stays dry: no diving in the 18-24 hours before a flight, the perfect window to see the destination from another angle.
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Check-in runs from 2pm, with reception open around the clock and express check-in available. Check-out is at either 10am or noon.
Free parking and Wi-Fi are useful if you are driving or treating Townsville as part of a longer road trip. Laundry, dry-cleaning and concierge services are available, and the property has accessible facilities, including wheelchair-accessible access and a wheelchair-accessible restaurant. There are no lifts, however, so raise any mobility requirements before arrival.
Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted. The rooms use Australian Type I sockets with a 240-volt supply, so bring the appropriate adaptor if your equipment comes from elsewhere. The airport is around ten minutes away, and the hotel is close to the city centre, museums and the sea.
Official website:belmoral.com.au ↗
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 30 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Caters to adults only No elevators Professional property host/manager Minimum guest age is 18 Pets not allowed
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