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Aquarius on the Beach

4.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Beach nearby
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
View from property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD, 4810
  • Castle Hill
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Deluxe Beach View Floors 1 - 3

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Executive Deluxe Beach View Floors 1 - 3

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Deluxe Corner Suite

Executive Deluxe Corner Suite

  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bay View Studio Units

Bay View Studio Units

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Executive Deluxe Superior View

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Executive Deluxe Studio

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Horizon View Studio Units

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Townsville

With a stay at Aquarius on the Beach, you'll be centrally located in Townsville, a 5-minute walk from Strand Park and a 3-minute drive from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. .This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Castle Hill and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

What's nearby

  • The Strand Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Strand Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Castle Hill - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 9 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaview Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Watermark Townsville - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Strand Rockpool - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tobin Fish Tales - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Aquarius on the Beach

Salt air and outdoor pool, near Strand Park
Aquarius on the Beach offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private balconies. 40-inch LCD televisions are provided, with digital programming available. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Maintenance work on the property's elevators will take place from November 11, 2024, every Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. During this time, one elevator will be unavailable but guests will have access to the service elevator. Guests may expect to hear some construction-related noise and longer waiting time.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: AUD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
WiFi is limited to 250 MB of data per guestroom, per day. Fees apply for additional usage.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Aquarius on the Beach Hotel
Aquarius Beach Hotel Townsville
Aquarius Beach Townsville
Aquarius On The Beach Hotel Townsville
Aquarius Beach Hotel North Ward
Aquarius Beach North Ward
Aquarius on the Beach North Ward
Aquarius on the Beach Hotel North Ward

Aquarius on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view
A very comfortable stay in “a room with a view” - even the hallway had a great view!
Hallway view
Room view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff absolutely amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We paid for an upgraded end suite. The water pressure in the bathroom was non existent, and the shower didn’t work, so had to bath in 3 inches of tepid water . Otherwise ok but disappointing for an up for an upgraded room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Doug, Junee

I never give top score as it leaves no room for improvement. Aquarius was very close though. Friendly staff nice room and nice views. Only thing as an older person is, a non slip shower mat as showers are over a bath and I felt unsafe. Ceiling fans would be good too. Very happy though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Brad

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Corner room was extra $$$ and the same room with no corner views disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE H

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run establishment. Immaculate, well maintained, fabulous staff and our room was perfect. It’s central to everything touristy, magnificent views across the bay, well maintained areas around the hotel. Just a fabulous place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Demi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy to go to places along the strand and The Ville.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I would have liked an extra lock on the door. The air conditioner was noisy & there were no instructions on how to reduce the fan speed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Go out for dinner, but when we come home there isn’t anywhere to park, Too many outsiders using guest parking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location convenient to restaurants beach and ferry to Magnetic Island
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and restaraunts. Great views
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing and the room was nice and clean. The only
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, no issues. Ocean view one side, castle rock on the other. Only thing thats needs an upgrade is the WIFI.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
The location is perfect and the view is second to none.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and easy walking distance to restraunts.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good facilities for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024