We stayed in the Billabong after travelling from Rockhampton by car. It was very easy to find and very reasonably priced. It even offers discounted rates on their website. We found Graham, the owner, to be very accommodating and showed us a couple of rooms to see which ones we preferred. Some were renovated and some not, the renovated rooms... More

What a find, everything is true, friendly helpful hosts ( only motel on our trip to send a follow up email afterwards too ). Clean and tidy, comfortable bed and pillows, well equpied kitchenette. We felt welcome and at home for the night. Plenty of extras included, loads of local information given and lounge chairs as well to sit in... More

We stayed 2 nights in November and were well satisfied. The hosts, Graeme and Kathy were friendly and helpful throughout the booking process and during our stay. The room was of a good size and well equipped, and above all pretty quiet and free from road noise. The covered parking slots were welcome given the heat although this did make... More

Upside: Beds were comfortable, large rooms with lounge, digital tv, the hotel itself is very old but they have done things to reburbish the rooms Downside: Poor water pressure, temperature hard to vary in shower no heater only aircon in room, poor selection of Austar channels. Overall not a bad place at all especially for a run of the mill... More

Just a quick stopover for us in Townsville and how pleased were we to have chosen this Motel. We had an updated room and for a motel, every little extra was included with thought and consideration of a tourist's needs. Even the toilet paper was the very best, almost a full kitchen, top marks for comfort, exceptional help from the... More

i needed somewhere to stay while passing through townsville for one night. i chose the billabong lodge motel from a selection online and made a reservation by phone. this was simple and everything went smoothly. my room was large, clean, comfortable, recently refurbished at a guess, and well-equipped. an extremely comfortable and large bed! the motel is on a busy... More

We travel to Townsville 4-6 times a year for sport, this is one of the best places we have found for cleanliness and value for money! The Billabong Lodge rated well, so I emailed to check room rate, got a response by the next day. Called to make booking and was able to upgrade to a refurbished room with kitchenette... More

Nice room, good size with a super comfortable bed. Kitchen area. All very clean and well presented. Pool fairly small but more than adequate for a quick dip. No problem with noise from the road. Owners very welcoming and helpful. Would certainly return again.

I was only there for one night, but my experience was all a pleasure - from the phone call to pre-book to checking out. I booked a 'refurbished' room which even had a mini kitchen (sink, small refrigerator, kettle, toaster, microwave, and electric frypan, plus cutlery and crockery). Everything was spotlessly clean and in good order, rooms lovely and airy... More