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Splash Bar, Townsville, AU-QLD

Splash Bar

4.4
4.4
46 Reviews
$A40 and under
Modern Australian
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Dive into Townsville’s newest luxury watering hole, the Splash Bar.

It’s a dash of Palm Springs, a splash of Bermuda, and a whole lot of fun under the sun. Located in a lush, landscaped oasis with stunning views of Magnetic Island and beyond, it's paradise under the palms.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 9:30 am–1:30 pm Lunch Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 4722 2333
  • Website
    http://www.the-ville.com.au/dine/splash-bar/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, AU-QLD 4810
  • Neighbourhood
    Townsville CBD
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

144 Reviews

  1. AndrewR

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great day. Just some of us got told to get Id and bring into the pool to show it when they had shown it and got a pink wrist band on. Also not enough shade areas.

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  2. Sharpy

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great experience & atmosphere Needs more seating in the pool once you leave the bar area At the ocean end of the pool especially

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  3. Tully

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    My friends and I did this experience while on holiday as it was recommended by a friend. We were very disappointed. We paid $20 each to be able to use the facilities. There were no towels available for at least 15 minutes if not more. When they did arrive only 10 towels were delivered. We had a party of 4 and many more people were lining up for the towels. I cannot tell you how filthy the area was and there was no attempt to clean it. We had to clean the floor with the 20 or so dirty towels left on the floor all over the area. There was food ground in the gaps in the floor. I was not impressed at all. The staff was trying to serve everyone and we could see they were doing their best. There was no one cleaning and this seemed to be the problem. This in no way reflects the service we received from staff when ordering our drinks and food. They were professional, friendly, and efficient with service.

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  4. frostage

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    All day pool pass is a great idea. The entry fee is actually a bar tab as well so it goes toward food or beverages so it is well worth the visit

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  5. JulieG

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall3food1service3ambience5
    The food was very very poor - a finger food platter that you could not eat with your fingers. It was a vege / salad that should have been served as a side with a meal not as a platter. We could not eat it. The other platter with cheese and crackers had stale, soft crackers with it so we also could not eat it. The location is awesome and the kabana itself is also great. The food was very disappointing but. everything else is good.

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  6. Justo

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and views. You get most of your fee back in food/drinks credit. Frozen cocktails in the pool overlooking magnetic island on a hot Friday afternoon, followed by a few drinks and live music at the quarterdeck is highly recommended when in Townsville. A great afternoon.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was great feeling like a VIP with the service and private area to sit

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  8. Colleen

    Brisbane

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful day spent by the pool sipping cocktails

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  9. SandyP

    Tropical QLD

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My sister and I spent Melbourne Cup Day at the Splash bar. It seriously was the most relaxing enjoyable day. The service was friendly and professional, the food and drink were tasty and value for money. The pool and surrounding area are well maintained. It was a five-star kind of day. We will definitely be back. Thank you

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  10. MeganC

    Deactivated - Far North Queensland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience2
    Was requested to book online and paid $80 pp only to have other groups walk in and out and proudly not pay. Thought the booking would at least secure an area for us an instead there was no where to sit. The QR code ot order food said that the kitchen or bar weren't taking orders and it was lunch time! On top of that took over 25 Mins to get a drink at the very under serviced splash bar. Disappointing~

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  11. KarenL

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great day in the Cabana! Gorgeous day, great service from the splash bar where the team would come and check on you every 45 minutes. Lovely cheese platter, refreshing mojito and the infinity pool was beautiful!

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  12. AlexM

    Tropical QLD

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my birthday at the splash bar. Had the absolute best time. Will definitely be back.

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  13. RachelB

    Tropical QLD

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Perfect place for a day out with the girls to enjoy some rest and relaxation while enjoying some yummy food and drinks, having fun and soaking up the sun :)

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  14. jorden

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great service and food. Would recommend for a relaxing day

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  15. TessaD

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful, fun and relaxing. Was a great way to spend quality time with friends.

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  16. AshleighEynon

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The weather didn’t look so great for a day by the pool, but, it was the service, food and delicious drinks that made the day for us! Beautiful setting, warm pool and worth every cent!

    Splash BarResponded on September 7, 2022

    Hi AshleighEynon! Thank you for your lovely words about your experience at Splash Bar! The newly heated pool definitely makes even cloudy days a winner by the pool. Looking forward to welcoming you back again, soon!

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  17. couple

    Tropical QLD

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Services and food was great. wonderful news that the pool is now heated (although not enough in my opinion) but the prices!!! it used to be $5 entry, now its $30. massive increase!! totally overprices. sorry.

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  18. DC28

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The weekday Day Pass is great value for money and excellent invitation that brings us to the resort and various restaurants for meals. We had a great time and ended up coming here two days in a row. Will definitely come again next time we visit Townsville.

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  19. EmmaR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall3food2service1ambience4
    In previous cabanas I have always had a private butler (for all of the cabanas) who’s job was to look after us while in the cabanas. I understand due to staff shortages this is not always possible however we were told that we would have someone coming around every 30mins however we had to order at the back of the Splash Bar for the first 2hrs we were there as we didn’t get into the water. After that we were in the pool so it was fine. Service from the bar staff was lacklustre to say the least. They were extremely slow in making drinks, didn’t make them in front of us even though the bar should be set up to do so. They would be very brash with us when we ordered, it wasn’t a very busy day yet we were still waiting up to 10mins for them to ask us what we wanted. I was told they were unable to make anything not on the menu even though I could see the ingredients (3 ingredient drink) and it was a simple drink which I have never had denied in previous pool bars or regular bars while a customer or while bartending. The jugs are a waste of money - we couldn’t see what they were filling them with and so had no idea how strong (or weak) they were being made - understanding they should be filled with the correct amount of shots which we could not see them pouring. Service was all over the place from 2-5pm. The last hour they became slightly nicer. They made up our cake for us and helped prepare it, took photos and were nice. There was also inconsistency in drink making. One bartender wouldn’t try at all or make something wrong saying the ingredients weren’t available however the next bartender would make it correct 30mins later when asked. They took offence when questioned about drinks and how they were made, blaming us for saying yes to the changes when they just made a different drink to what was requested rather than just changing one ingredient. Overall, I do not think I will be coming back to the Splash bar -especially the cabanas.

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  20. MattG

    New South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall4food4service1ambience3
    Great venue, poor service. not a single empty glass was picked up off our table in 4 hours. Bar supervisor walked passed, looked at the empties, smiled and kept walking a few times….weird. We had a great day all the same.

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  21. BELINDA

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    A VERY CONFUSING BOOKING PROCESS TO BE HONEST. Firstly, The booking system led me to believe I had paid for the booking prior to arriving, and then to have the staff question my payment twice, was really abrupt and confusing. I had then had to go to my net baking in order to find where I thought the payment had come out. Also, I had wanted to book the cabana for two people, but it charged me twice, not just once for the one booking. I had to phone the reception to clarify what I had actually booked for.

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  22. RebeccaD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Email sent to Michael Jones. I am talking with Venue Manager today.

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  23. JustinR

    Victoria

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Overall a good experience, the venue needs to invest in more lounges however.

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  24. Leigh

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I went to Splash Bar with friends for my birthday and we each paid for the pool pass. This set up is a great idea and I found it to be good value with money redeemable on food and drinks. The atmosphere was lovely, music wasnt too loud. It did seem slightly understaffed as we often had to wait a while at the bar for drinks, but this could have just been a one off as it was quite busy when we went on a Friday. I would perhaps go Mon-Thurs next time as it is not supposed to be as busy. The food was amazing and came out very quickly. Overall, I had a great time and absolutely will be back!

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  25. Tricia

    Tropical QLD

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The Splash Bar is always a wonderful experience. Its my go to place for any celebration.

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  26. Chick

    Tropical QLD

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal and super tasty, had the calamari. Great day out and the water was cold

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  27. Faith

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great pool side food, delicious cocktails, Loads of fun.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Tropical QLD

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely views, lovely staff and lovely food

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  29. Bloss

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience5
    Well priced entry and menu items, pool is great. My only criticism would be that there is only one toilet with a broken lock in the pool area. Overall we had a great experience! Thanks.

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  30. HollyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great day in the cabana. Nice cheese platter and drinks. Was great day really hot by the pool. Just a shame with clearing bottles and cups and pizza weren't actually ordered when we ordered them but overall a great day!

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  31. Tricia

    Tropical QLD

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always a great day at the Splash Bar. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  32. MarkD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2021

    overall4food3service1ambience5
    Service was pretty poor. I felt like I was bothering the bar tenders and they would argue over who has to get or make my drink.

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  33. MeganY

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely, we really enjoyed our time here. Highly recommend.

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  34. CarlaH

    Tropical QLD

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2021

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Bar closed at 5pm on a FRIDAY night. Are you trying to not make any money?

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  35. Jennasaraya

    Tropical QLD

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have the best time at the Splash Bar. Perfect for a girls afternoon in summer with drinks and nibbles in the pool. Will be back soon.

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  36. PLJ123

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2021

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    We got there, nothing was open & it took 30 minutes for 2 cocktails. Wasn’t that busy and staff were slowly moving around not attending to services on either side of the bar. Went to the cabana after being told someone would come and open them, took another 10 minutes for a staff member to come over. Staff didn’t know how to open up the doors, we ended up doing it ourselves. After being there we were told both the speakers in the cabana and around the pool area were not working. Went to grab more drinks, and throughout the afternoon the staff at the bar were slow with service as well as making the drinks. Bit of a let down after hyping the place up.

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  37. KaitlinF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bit busy at times with only one person working the splash bar. That would be my only downfall. Other than that it was a great day :)

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Tropical QLD

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a fun, special day. Ambience, service and food were all amazing.

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  39. MadelineN

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hard to find at beginning, need more signs. Maybe a section for kids and one For adults

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  40. Nina

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Thank you so much! Had a lovely 21st with everyone, bar staff duper helpful. Lovely ambiance, had a good time. Thank you!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

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Splash Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Splash Bar

Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Townsville CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 9:30 am–1:30 pm Lunch Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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