Located on 11 acres of lush tropical gardens, The Mercure Townsville is a resort-style hotel on the shores of The Lakes. It offers the largest free-form swimming pool in Townsville, a spa pool, a children’s pool and tennis courts. The property is 2.5 mi from central Townsville and 1.2 mi from Townsville Airport. The hotel's 162 Queenslander-style rooms are spacious, comfortable and offer a range of modern amenities. Each room features a TV and an private bathroom. Some rooms also offer a private balcony. All accommodations includes free onsite parking. Mercure Townsville is ideally located for visits to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island, with the the tour desk offering day trip bookings.