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The Ross Island Hotel

Hotel in Railway Estate

Hotel4.2 (184 reviews)moderate

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About

The Ross Island Hotel is a hotel in Railway Estate. The hotel is close to Townsville Sign and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, about 0.7 km from Townsville. Guests rate it 4.2/5 across 184 reviews. It sits in the mid-range price bracket.

What guests mention

friendly staff3

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • Townsville Sign1.1 km
  • Perc Tucker Regional Gallery1.5 km
  • The Maritime Museum of Townsville1.5 km
  • Storyboard Lookout1.7 km
  • Museum of Tropical Queensland1.7 km
  • Reef HQ1.7 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 5 places to eat🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Townsville International Airport (Civil Area) 4.8 km
Nearest station
Townsville0.7 km
Nearest beach
The Strand2.2 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 22.5 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
AUD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Ross Island Hotel?

From The Ross Island Hotel, the nearest station, Townsville, is about 0.7 km away; Townsville International Airport (Civil Area) is around 4.8 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Ross Island Hotel from the beach?

The nearest beach, The Strand, is about 2.2 km from The Ross Island Hotel in a straight line.

How is The Ross Island Hotel rated?

The Ross Island Hotel scores 4.2 out of 5 across 184 guest reviews.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ross Island Hotel?

The Ross Island Hotel sits in the moderate price range for Railway Estate. Use the links above to visit the property or check current availability and prices.

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