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A person relaxing on a sun lounger with a bowl of fruit and a bottle of water.

A man sitting on a couch in a room with a large window, a round wall clock, and a bed with a white bedspread.

A person in a patterned robe walking through a doorway with a view of a body of water and palm trees.

A beachside view with a blue gazebo, palm trees, and a calm sea.

1. Victoria Street Boutique Hotel

North Ward, 9.9 km from James Cook University

Nicholas

P6,008

P6,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An outdoor cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a BISTRO sign, and a view of the street.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.

A poolside area with a wooden table, two white cushioned chairs, and a red chair.

2. Hotel Allen

North Ward, 10.5 km from James Cook University

Nola

P5,102

P5,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and a view of the water and distant buildings.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a coffee machine.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with a view.

3. Belmoral Corporate Suites

South Townsville, 10.6 km from James Cook University

Daniel

P6,372

P7,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a building with a red roof.

A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bedroom with a bed and a window.

A hotel room with a bed, a green blanket, white pillows, and a wooden headboard with circular light fixtures.

A laundry area with two washing machines, a sink, and a window with a view of a tennis court.

4. Monte Carlo Motor Inn

Rosslea, 5.6 km from James Cook University

Anthony

P6,329

P6,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A motel with a signboard indicating a motor inn and restaurant, a fenced parking area, and a building with a balcony.

A motel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a sign advertising a motor inn and restaurant.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

5. Banjo Paterson Motor Inn

Rosslea, 5.6 km from James Cook University

Leon

P5,933

P6,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with stools, and large windows providing natural light.

A lobby with two elevators, a digital clock, a sign indicating the ground level, a self-service elevator button, and a vending machine.

A hotel with a sign reading "The Palmer Collective." It features multiple floors, a covered entrance, and a parking area with a white van and a car.

A reception area with a blue counter, yellow chairs, and framed palm tree pictures on the wall.

6. The Palmer Collective

South Townsville, 10.2 km from James Cook University

Karen

P6,657

P7,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern reception area with a curved counter, seating, and artwork on the walls.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a dining table with a bowl of apples. A balcony with a view of the city and mountains is visible through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies and a ground-level retail space.

A modern reception area with a curved counter, a flat-screen TV, and a decorative wall with a painting.

7. Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

South Townsville, 10.1 km from James Cook University

Kelvin

P6,645

P7,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A two-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a fenced yard.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, an oven, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and palm trees.

8. Avenues Xchange

Hermit Park, 6.8 km from James Cook University

Zoe

P3,125

P3,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas. There are palm trees and a building with a bar area in the background.

A modern outdoor area with a glass-enclosed structure, seating areas, and a pool.

A table set for dining with a clear view of the ocean and palm trees in the background.

A modern mobile home with a covered porch, a small outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained lawn.

9. Mercure Townsville

Currajong, 7.1 km from James Cook University

tania

P6,052

P6,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a view of the dining area.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a round dining table, and a sofa.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mirror, two bedside tables, and pendant lights.

10. Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

10 km from James Cook University

Brendon

P6,329

P6,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a beach and the ocean.

A pool area with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A coastal resort with a beach, a pier, and a tennis court.

11. Aquarius on the Beach

The Strand, 10.7 km from James Cook University

Adrian

P6,883

P7,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern two-story hotel with a swimming pool, potted plants, and a fenced backyard.

A covered patio with a brick wall, a wooden table and chairs, and a fire pit.

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a striped blanket and pillows, a wooden nightstand, and a desk with a chair.

A bar area with a sign reading "The Rainwater Bar Welcome You All", bar stools, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a view of the outside through large windows.

12. Raintree Motel

Hermit Park, 5.8 km from James Cook University

Zoe

P6,131

P6,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A modern living room with three sofas, a small table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and counter.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, buildings, and palm trees.

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a white building with balconies.

13. Madison Ocean Breeze

The Strand, 10.6 km from James Cook University

Diana

P5,838

P6,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine.

A modern hotel interior with glass doors, a checkered floor, and a visible "METROPOLI HOTEL" sign.

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.

14. Oaks Townsville Hotel

South Townsville, 10.6 km from James Cook University

Mandy

P7,789

P7,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

An outdoor seating area with a view of a body of water and a park.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by a fence and a covered area with a bench.

A beach with canoes lined up on the sand, a clear blue sky, and distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen, a sofa, a dining table, and a large window with a view of a tropical landscape.

15. Waters Edge The Strand

The Strand, 10.7 km from James Cook University

Christopher

P6,911

P7,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A view of a swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a body of water.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, a central island with food displays, pendant lighting, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A dining table with various dishes and drinks, overlooking a scenic view of palm trees and the ocean.

A spacious lobby with wooden ceiling panels, wicker furniture, and a reception desk with a stone wall backdrop.

16. The Ville Resort - Casino

11.3 km from James Cook University

Adriano

P9,849

P10,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A clear pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a small waterfall.

A wooden play structure with a slide in a lush garden setting.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining area with chairs, a staircase, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

17. City Oasis Inn Townsville, SureStay Collection by BW

9.8 km from James Cook University

Tanya

P5,874

P6,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with lounge chairs, a fountain, and palm trees at dusk.

A lush tropical garden with palm trees, a small waterfall, and outdoor seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with a bridge, lounge chairs, and tropical plants.

18. Seahaven Resort

10.4 km from James Cook University

Barbara Ratton

P5,716

P6,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, and a table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a view of a garden through a sliding glass door.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by urban buildings and a prominent mountain in the background.

19. Park Regis Anchorage

South Townsville, 10.4 km from James Cook University

Susan

P5,346

P5,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A marina with numerous boats docked, a large hotel building, and calm water reflecting the sky.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, a kettle, and a toaster.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with chairs, a television, a microwave, and a painting on the wall.

A pool area with a slide, palm trees, and a building with a red roof.

20. Billabong Lodge Motel

Rosslea, 5.6 km from James Cook University

Brett

P5,981

P6,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to James Cook University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Victoria Street Boutique Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Hotel Allen	9.0 Wonderful 38 reviews	View
Belmoral Corporate Suites	9.2 Wonderful 244 reviews	View
Monte Carlo Motor Inn	9.2 Wonderful 299 reviews	View
Banjo Paterson Motor Inn	8.6 Excellent 313 reviews	View

Top James Cook University Hotel Reviews

Spanish Lace Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It’s was very clean. Staff were really helpful and welcoming. The location perfect for me as it was so close to everywhere I needed to be, definitely I will be staying there again."

Monte Carlo Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room was excellent plenty of space"

Banjo Paterson Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean and well maintained motel.Obliging staff.Nothing to really fault. Would stay again."

Billabong Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, friendly helpful staff, great location, quite"

Jacana Apartments

8/10 Good

"We stayed in a 1br apartment that was well equipped, including an air fryer. Bed was very comfortable and nice location overlooking the river. The unit is due for a spring clean and one of the air conditioners was noisy. I would stay here again."

The Colonial Rose Motel

8/10 Good

"Very nice quite place"

Itara Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"It was convenient for us."

Other attractions near James Cook University

Townsville Palmetum

9.4/10 (22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Townsville Palmetum, a lovely green space in Townsville. Check out the charming cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Riverway Stadium

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

Catch an event at Riverway Stadium during your trip to Townsville. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Mount Stuart

8.6/10 (185 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Townsville when you stop by Mount Stuart. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Riverway Lagoon

8.8/10 (148 reviews)

You can take time to visit Riverway Lagoon during your travels to Townsville. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Martial Art Academy

You can take time to visit Martial Art Academy during your travels to Townsville. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Bush Garden Landcare Site

Explore the great outdoors at Bush Garden Landcare Site, a lovely green space in Townsville. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Willows Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (497 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Willows Shopping Centre during your stay in Townsville. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens, a lovely green space in Townsville. Wander the riverfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around James Cook University?

James Cook University is located in a welcoming area of Townsville known for its array of dining options and charming cafes. You'll find 78 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near James Cook University?

Jacana Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located 1.9 mi (3 km) from James Cook University. Other good choices within a few miles include Vale Hotel and Itara Apartments.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to James Cook University?

Expedia has 78 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from James Cook University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near James Cook University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near James Cook University.

What can I see and do near James Cook University?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Townsville Museum and Historical Society and Royal Australian Air Force Townsville Museum. Local parks like Townsville Palmetum, Douglas Dog Park, and Rossiter Park Off Leash Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Riverway Lagoon, Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens, and Anderson Park Botanical Gardens are some favorites close by James Cook University.

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Our top choices for James Cook University hotels

1. Victoria Street Boutique Hotel

2. Hotel Allen

3. Belmoral Corporate Suites

4. Monte Carlo Motor Inn

5. Banjo Paterson Motor Inn

6. The Palmer Collective

7. Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

8. Avenues Xchange

9. Mercure Townsville

10. Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

11. Aquarius on the Beach

12. Raintree Motel

13. Madison Ocean Breeze

14. Oaks Townsville Hotel

15. Waters Edge The Strand

16. The Ville Resort - Casino

17. City Oasis Inn Townsville, SureStay Collection by BW

18. Seahaven Resort

19. Park Regis Anchorage

20. Billabong Lodge Motel

Compare popular hotels close to James Cook University

Top James Cook University Hotel Reviews

Spanish Lace Motor Inn

Monte Carlo Motor Inn

Banjo Paterson Motor Inn

Billabong Lodge Motel

Jacana Apartments

The Colonial Rose Motel

Itara Apartments

Other attractions near James Cook University

Townsville Palmetum

Riverway Stadium

Mount Stuart

Riverway Lagoon

Martial Art Academy

Bush Garden Landcare Site

Willows Shopping Centre

Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens

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