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The Palmer Collective

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal

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Reception
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board
In South Townsville, The Palmer Collective offers a tranquil retreat with a lush garden and spa tub for relaxation. Enjoy the outdoor pool with sun loungers, connect to WiFi, and indulge in breakfast at Palmer's Bar & Kitchen. Guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is RM532
RM585 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in South Townsville, a neighbourhood in Townsville, The Palmer Collective is near the airport and near the beach. Maritime Museum of Townsville and ReefHQ are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Fairfield Central Shopping Centre and Willows Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Reid Park Street Circuit or Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre. With kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
12 14 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD, 4810

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Castle Hill - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Strand Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Australian - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palmer’s Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪IMC Steak House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Simply Tops Seafood Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Madcow - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Palmer Collective

Upscale hotel near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
Take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at The Palmer Collective. The on-site restaurant, Palmer's Bar & Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a lift
  • A front desk safe, laundry services and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 118 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 14 to 30 for adults and AUD 14 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Palmer's Bar & Kitchen

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (6:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
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 alternative 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 14 to 30 for adults and AUD 14 to 30 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
Townsville Central Hotel formerly Ibis Townsville
Central Hotel formerly Ibis
Townsville Central formerly Ibis Townsville
Central formerly Ibis
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 to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palmer Collective?

As of 25 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palmer Collective on 28 Aug 2025 start from RM 532.04, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Palmer Collective pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Palmer Collective?

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Palmer Collective located?

Located in South Townsville, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maritime Museum of Townsville and Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and Museum of Tropical Queensland are also within 15 minutes. Townsville Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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The Palmer Collective Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 750 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 750 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 750 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 750 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 750 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and rooms were very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Wonderful staff and food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay walking distance to football stadium and to the city centre the dining is great and the hotel manager is amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The collective was a great for a Townsville food options out front door. Was easy walking to the Strand and city centre . Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms comfortable not huge size window views and fity. Staff fr and helpful
Window view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Great value and very comfortable

Super comfortable and convenient hotel for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and out. The room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and welcoming. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

gregory

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Room was not serviced properly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay for a few days!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service was great, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly, good food at the Bar and Grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, friendly staff and nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great as always
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thibaut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, 10min walk from the city
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always good...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a few days stay close to city amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Stay for the Cowboys game

I stay here quite a bit, but am finding the rising costs of the accommodation is making it harder to afford on my pension.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Amenities
Convenient location and very friendly receptionist
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024