Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Family snapshot
Palmer Street apartments with two bathrooms, laundry and an outdoor pool.
Family essentials
The details that usually make or break a family stay, split by what the hotel has published and what is still worth a quick email before booking.
Confirmed on the hotel's own sources
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Pools and water play
A courtyard outdoor swimming pool and spa are available.
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Family rooms and suites
Two-bedroom apartments include laundry facilities. Also listed: Two Bedroom Apartment.
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Kitchen and laundry access
Two-bedroom apartments include laundry facilities. Also listed: Two Bedroom Apartment.
Worth asking before you book
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Kids club
Ages the kids club covers, session times, and whether it is included in the rate.
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Babysitting and child minding
Whether babysitting can be booked on the day, minimum age, hourly rate, and notice period.
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Connecting and interconnecting rooms
Whether connecting rooms are guaranteed at booking or only noted as a request.
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Baby gear and cots
Cot availability, high-chair numbers, and any charge for extra baby gear.
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Transport and access
Shuttle times, cost, and how long transfers really take with small kids in tow.
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Kids menus and dining
Ages on the kids-eat-free policy and which restaurants on site run a kids menu.
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Bath versus shower in room
Whether rooms have a bathtub or only a shower. Matters a lot when bathing babies and younger toddlers.
Kid-friendly amenities
The practical parts of the stay, grouped by how families use the hotel.
Play, pools and on-site fun
The parts of the property children are most likely to use day to day.
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Outdoor pool
A courtyard outdoor swimming pool and spa are available.
Room setup and sleep
The room shapes, sleeping setup, and in-room details that affect how easy the stay feels.
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Two Bedroom Apartment
Choose two kings and a double sofa bed, or a king, two king singles and a double sofa bed. The apartment has two bathrooms, a kitchenette and living area.
Family support and dining
Extra help beyond the room itself, including child minding, baby support, and food-related backup.
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Apartment laundry
Two-bedroom apartments include laundry facilities.
Area and transport
Getting around
Getting around Townsville
A car helps for family flexibility, though short city stays around The Strand and ferry links can work without one.
Compare nearby areas in Townsville
A quick check before you lock in this base.
The Strand
Best for waterfront time, playgrounds, and a family stay that keeps itself simple.
North Ward
A strong all-round choice for families wanting beach access and easy city positioning.
South Townsville
Useful for ferry access and families planning to weave Magnetic Island into the stay.
Questions parents ask
Short answers pulled from the hotel's own sources, not review site chatter.
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What family room options does Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville have?
Two-bedroom apartments include laundry facilities.
Confirm before you book
These are the small details that tend to change on the day, so a quick email or live chat with the hotel saves surprises.
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Worth knowing about this hotel
The fifth and sixth guests use a double sofa bed. Request the king-and-twin arrangement if children need separate main beds.
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