Townsville, Queensland
Ardo
Townsville's first five-star hotel, an AUD 88 million foreshore build at The Ville precinct
Open · May 2024
Ardo opened in May 2024 on Townsville's foreshore at The Ville precinct, an AUD 88 million development and the city's first five-star hotel. The 132-room property has two signature restaurants and a rooftop pool with Coral Sea and Magnetic Island views.
The essentials
- Group
- Independent (Morris Group)
- Opening
- May 2024
- Rooms & suites
- 132 rooms and suites
- Segment
- Luxury
- Designer
- NC
- Entry rate
- NC
The place
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, at The Ville precinct on Townsville's foreshore.
The concept
Developed by Morris Group founder Chris Morris as an AUD 88 million new-build, Ardo is Townsville's first five-star hotel, positioned on the city's waterfront with sea views from most of its 132 rooms toward the Coral Sea and Magnetic Island.
Dining & wellness
Two signature restaurants, Marmor and Terasu, plus Ardo Rooftop, a rooftop bar and pool deck with panoramic Coral Sea views, and a day spa.
