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Dining at The Ville

Six venues inside the resort and three more in the Ardo hotel next door. Here is what each one is for.

Inside the resort

Venue names are taken from the hotel's website. Menus, hours and dress codes change; check them with the venue before you go.

Covered entrance and steps up to the lobby of The Ville
Asian kitchen

Miss Songs

The hotel calls it a multi award-winning Asian kitchen. It is the venue most often mentioned in reviews of the resort and a popular choice for group dinners.

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Yachts in the Breakwater Marina, Townsville, in the morning
Restaurant

Quarterdeck

A restaurant named after the nautical setting of the breakwater. Ask the hotel about its current menu and opening days.

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Walkway lined with bougainvillea leading to the hotel tower of The Ville
All day

The Palm House

A relaxed venue in the resort. Good for breakfast or a casual meal between the pool and the beach.

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The Splash infinity pool at The Ville Resort-Casino with Magnetic Island on the horizon
Poolside

Splash Bar

The swim-up bar at the infinity pool, serving drinks and light food to guests on the pool deck.

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The Ville Resort-Casino hotel tower and low-rise wing among palms
Casual

Sports Bar

Big screens for live sport and casual pub-style food.

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Lobby of The Ville Resort-Casino looking towards the pool terrace
Café

Spin Café

Coffee and quick bites for a morning start or a break during the day.

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Next door at Ardo

The Ardo hotel, opened by the same group beside The Ville, adds three more venues to the precinct. The hotel promotes them together with its own restaurants.

  • Terasu: described by the hotel as chef-hatted
  • Marmor: described by the hotel as chef-hatted
  • Ardo Rooftop: a rooftop venue overlooking the water

Popular tables fill up on Friday and Saturday nights. If you are planning a special dinner, book ahead through the venue.

Group dining

The hotel advertises group dining for celebrations and corporate groups. Set menus and minimum spends are arranged with the events team.

Breakwater Marina in Townsville at dusk with the waterfront path
Breakwater Marina in the evening, a short walk from the restaurants. Photo: Greditdesu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Eating out nearby

If you want to leave the resort, the Breakwater Marina has waterfront cafes, and The Strand, Townsville's beachfront, has a long line of cafes, kiosks and restaurants facing the sea. Flinders Street in the city centre is the place for pubs and evening dining. See Around Townsville for more.

Please drink responsibly. Licensed venues in Queensland must refuse service to anyone under 18 or unduly intoxicated.