At Madison Plaza Townsville, you’ll find a coffee shop, bar/lounge, and free WiFi. From here you can walk to the ReefHQ Aquarium to see some sea creatures. The hotel is also about a 20-minute walk to the ferry terminal if you’re heading to Magnetic Island.
Rambutan Resort has an outdoor pool with swanky lounge areas and a poolside bar, plus a restaurant with a covered patio and cafe. The ferry terminal is about a ten-minute stroll away.