Aquarius On The Beach
US$107
/ night
Avg. for November
Prices for Aquarius On The Beach
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US$107
/ night
Avg. for November
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Aquarius On The Beach average US$94 in the cheapest month (January) and US$141 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$94 |
| February | US$96 |
| March | US$103 |
| April | US$122 |
| May | US$121 |
| June | US$125 |
| July | US$141 |
| August | US$141 |
| September | US$132 |
| October | US$120 |
| November | US$107 |
| December | US$105 |
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About this property
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 vendi...
Amenities
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.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and an elevator. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
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, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
A stay at Aquarius on the Beach places you in the heart of Townsville, steps 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(0.1 Miles)
Strand Park(0.1 Miles)
The Strand(0.1 Miles)
The Strand(0.3 Miles)
Queens Gardens(0.5 Miles)
Strand Waterpark(0.5 Miles)
Townsville Sports Reserve(0.6 Miles)
Strand Rockpool(0.7 Miles)
Jezzine Barracks(0.7 Miles)
Castle Hill(0.9 Miles)
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery(1 Miles)
Army Museum North Queensland(1 Miles)
Kissing Point Boardwalk(1 Miles)
Museum of Tropical Queensland(1.1 Miles)
Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal(1.1 Miles)
The preferred airport for Aquarius on the Beach is Townsville, QLD (TSV)(3.6 Miles)
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Dry cleaning
Garden
Location
75 The Strand, The Strand, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
The Strand Beach (0.1 Miles)
Strand Park (0.1 Miles)
The Strand (0.1 Miles)
The Strand (0.3 Miles)
Queens Gardens (0.5 Miles)
Strand Waterpark (0.5 Miles)
Room options
7
Executive Beach View Level 4 9
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
344 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningKitchenetteMicrowave
7
Beach View Level 10 13
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
344 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningKitchenetteMicrowave
8
Executive Corner Beach View Level 1 13
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
388 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningKitchenetteMicrowave
7
Executive Beach View Level 1 3
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
344 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningKitchenetteMicrowave
7
Executive Beach View Level 10 13
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
344 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningKitchenetteMicrowave
8
Beach View Level 1 9
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
344 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningKitchenetteMicrowave
Guest reviews of Aquarius On The Beach
8.3
Very good
Based on 4,561 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
9%
Couple
66%
Family
15%
Group
4%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across many reviews, Aquarius On The Beach wins praise for its beachfront location on The Strand and sweeping ocean views, while recurring drawbacks include dated rooms, inconsistent cleanliness, weak shower pressure, patchy Wi-Fi, and limited parking.
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What guests think
Across many reviews, Aquarius On The Beach wins praise for its beachfront location on The Strand and sweeping ocean views, while recurring drawbacks include dated rooms, inconsistent cleanliness, weak shower pressure, patchy Wi-Fi, and limited parking.
Service is frequently described as friendly and efficient, though a number of guests report indifferent interactions, limited after-hours support, and slow follow-up on maintenance issues. Rooms vary widely, from renovated and comfortable to very basic, with kitchenettes, small balconies, mixed bed comfort, occasional street or venue noise, and limited in-room cooking facilities. Overall, expect a convenient beachside base with an aging feel and occasional service or facility frustrations.
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Facilities
Guests like the pool and basic conveniences, but parking is frequently limited and Wi-Fi is often slow or unreliable. Occasional lift outages and coin-operated laundry add minor hassles.
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Tanya
10 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location with parking onsite. Was very surprised there was not long wait times given only 1 elevator in service. Was a little noisy with workman working close to our apartment. Staff friendly.
Great location with parking onsite. Was very surprised there was not long wait times given only 1 elevator in service. Was a little noisy with workman working close to our apartment. Staff friendly.
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Philip
6 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing position opposite beach. Room with small balcony facing beach. Bed was good room was good had all necessary Enjoyed our stay Would have liked a room on a higher floor but was unavailable.Restaurants and coffee shops surround the hotel. Friendly staff good parking on site Definitely stay there again.
Amazing position opposite beach. Room with small balcony facing beach. Bed was good room was good had all necessary Enjoyed our stay Would have liked a room on a higher floor but was unavailable.Restaurants and coffee shops surround the hotel. Friendly staff good parking on site Definitely stay there again.
10
Natalie
22 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely staff Room very comfortable and clean. Ample bed linen Lovely clean pool
Lovely staff Room very comfortable and clean. Ample bed linen Lovely clean pool
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Daniel
16 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
best location in Townsville. only problem was very weak (useless) wifi. we were told this was a temporary problem waiting to be fixed. check before booking.
best location in Townsville. only problem was very weak (useless) wifi. we were told this was a temporary problem waiting to be fixed. check before booking.
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Debra
29 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was clean and modern. Great view close to everything. Only down side one lift was not working.
Room was clean and modern. Great view close to everything. Only down side one lift was not working.
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Gregory
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stay was fine. Parking is a problem. lack of space, had to park 3 blocks away
Stay was fine. Parking is a problem. lack of space, had to park 3 blocks away
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Wayne
14 Feb 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Great room, great amenities, great view. Very satisfied. Very friendly staff. Parking is tight, but usually found a spot, if not, can park easily in the street out front. Plenty of food around and supermarket very close. All round great place to stay.
Great room, great amenities, great view. Very satisfied. Very friendly staff. Parking is tight, but usually found a spot, if not, can park easily in the street out front. Plenty of food around and supermarket very close. All round great place to stay.
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lisa
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wi-Fi was unavailable and therefore streaming was unavailable (no point in having a smart TV)No technician was available to resolve this and no discount was offered as a result of this lack of service.
Wi-Fi was unavailable and therefore streaming was unavailable (no point in having a smart TV)No technician was available to resolve this and no discount was offered as a result of this lack of service.
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John
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It is very convenient to everything. Lovely pool. Great staff.
It is very convenient to everything. Lovely pool. Great staff.
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HEIDI
10 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Overall it was very affordable and amenities and room were great for the price. The view was wonderful. Staff were friendly and efficient. Only downfall was parking. We arrived mid afternoon. Checked in and went up to our room to freshen up. Had a neurologist appointment that afternoon and proceeded to drive across to other side of Townsville. Upon returning there was No car park available in the allocated area and None anywhere in a close proximity to Aquarius on the Beach … so we had to park quite a distance away ( down the street and around the corner ) and as there was No access to the back of the building as it had been locked at 2pm , we unfortunately had to carry our luggage etc to the venue the long way around …. Other than this little obstacle our stay was lovely Thankyou to Aquarius on the Beach.
Overall it was very affordable and amenities and room were great for the price. The view was wonderful. Staff were friendly and efficient. Only downfall was parking. We arrived mid afternoon. Checked in and went up to our room to freshen up. Had a neurologist appointment that afternoon and proceeded to drive across to other side of Townsville. Upon returning there was No car park available in the allocated area and None anywhere in a close proximity to Aquarius on the Beach … so we had to park quite a distance away ( down the street and around the corner ) and as there was No access to the back of the building as it had been locked at 2pm , we unfortunately had to carry our luggage etc to the venue the long way around …. Other than this little obstacle our stay was lovely Thankyou to Aquarius on the Beach.
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Cleanliness
Many describe rooms as clean, but feedback is inconsistent, with recurring mentions of bathroom mould or rust, odours, and sporadic deep-clean lapses.
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Karri
19 Aug 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
Location fantastic, room had everything we needed, beautiful view. Bathroom could have been cleaner (areas of rust and mould). Nice kitchenette.
Location fantastic, room had everything we needed, beautiful view. Bathroom could have been cleaner (areas of rust and mould). Nice kitchenette.
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IAN
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is “tired” The bathroom was dirty (mould) and badly in need of renovation Bedside lights would have been helpful
The property is “tired” The bathroom was dirty (mould) and badly in need of renovation Bedside lights would have been helpful
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Ash
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I dont recommend staying here. It needs an overhaul and a deep clean. The beds are so hard that they hurt. The towels are falling apart. There was stains on the floors and walls. My hand towel had moisturiser or something stuck to it. When I got in the shower, gunk from under the door started flowing into the shower recess. I did report it at reception and via email - no repsonse or follow up. It looked liked it had never been wiped down. The tint on my balcony door was also cracked with fingers marks smudged all over the door. I don't think there is regular cleaning in place. The lights in the kitchen area also didn't work.
I dont recommend staying here. It needs an overhaul and a deep clean. The beds are so hard that they hurt. The towels are falling apart. There was stains on the floors and walls. My hand towel had moisturiser or something stuck to it. When I got in the shower, gunk from under the door started flowing into the shower recess. I did report it at reception and via email - no repsonse or follow up. It looked liked it had never been wiped down. The tint on my balcony door was also cracked with fingers marks smudged all over the door. I don't think there is regular cleaning in place. The lights in the kitchen area also didn't work.
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Kirsty
17 Feb 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Very clean rooms and presented nicely with wonderful ocean views and a fantastic pool with easy access to all the shops and cafes and supermarket all in walking distance.
Very clean rooms and presented nicely with wonderful ocean views and a fantastic pool with easy access to all the shops and cafes and supermarket all in walking distance.
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David
17 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Drove 3 hours to stay the night after checking in we went to our room when we opened the door and went in there was a terrible smell. Mould in bathroom and ceiling vents dust everywhere. I went straight back down and spoke to receptionist he said he couldn’t leave the desk but would have someone have a look. After about half hour a housekeeping lady came in and had a look and said the smell was bad and appeared to be coming from the carpet and said the room had not been cleaned properly. So on my return to reception this time I spoke with a lady and she acknowledged the room was not clean and smelt badly Ana said sorry but she couldn’t move us to another room as was fully booked but offered us a refund or we stay in the room. We couldn’t stay in the room from smell so had to drive home for another 3hours. Very disappointed as was our 20th anniversary and had made plans for a great night. Room 206 definitely needs some work very rundown. Have stayed at Aquarius many times in past and have never had a problem. The reception lady is very rude.
Drove 3 hours to stay the night after checking in we went to our room when we opened the door and went in there was a terrible smell. Mould in bathroom and ceiling vents dust everywhere. I went straight back down and spoke to receptionist he said he couldn’t leave the desk but would have someone have a look. After about half hour a housekeeping lady came in and had a look and said the smell was bad and appeared to be coming from the carpet and said the room had not been cleaned properly. So on my return to reception this time I spoke with a lady and she acknowledged the room was not clean and smelt badly Ana said sorry but she couldn’t move us to another room as was fully booked but offered us a refund or we stay in the room. We couldn’t stay in the room from smell so had to drive home for another 3hours. Very disappointed as was our 20th anniversary and had made plans for a great night. Room 206 definitely needs some work very rundown. Have stayed at Aquarius many times in past and have never had a problem. The reception lady is very rude.
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Carlee
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Unit had everything that we needed. Needs a refresh & update. Mould on the roof in the bathroom. Shower curtain looked dirty along the bottom. Glass door to balcony did not latch back because of the air conditioner compressor, so the door would bang constantly in the wind. $3 to hire a pool towel was ridiculous. All staff were lovely. Check in and check out was very easy.
Unit had everything that we needed. Needs a refresh & update. Mould on the roof in the bathroom. Shower curtain looked dirty along the bottom. Glass door to balcony did not latch back because of the air conditioner compressor, so the door would bang constantly in the wind. $3 to hire a pool towel was ridiculous. All staff were lovely. Check in and check out was very easy.
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Stephanie
6 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Was absolutely a filthy room needs a good deep clean bed was so uncomfortable checked out and booked something else don't go here disgusting
Was absolutely a filthy room needs a good deep clean bed was so uncomfortable checked out and booked something else don't go here disgusting
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Rachel
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room. Friendly staff upon check-in. Beautiful view
Clean room. Friendly staff upon check-in. Beautiful view
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Anne
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The bathroom was in a state of serious disrepair & dirty. It had serious rust problems as well as mould problems.
The bathroom was in a state of serious disrepair & dirty. It had serious rust problems as well as mould problems.
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Justin
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was very clean and tidy. Staff were extremely kind and helpful. The life was fast and efficient too. Would definitely stay again, great value for money!
Room was very clean and tidy. Staff were extremely kind and helpful. The life was fast and efficient too. Would definitely stay again, great value for money!
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Rooms
Studios offer balconies and basic kitchenettes, but quality varies: some renovated and spacious, others dated or small, with mixed bed comfort, occasional street or venue noise, and widely reported weak shower pressure.
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Wade
31 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed on the 13th floor with absolutely stunning views, the only criticism I will say is the water pressure was very poor but I can live with that.
We stayed on the 13th floor with absolutely stunning views, the only criticism I will say is the water pressure was very poor but I can live with that.
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Jason
30 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a great stay at the Aquarius on the Beach. We were allocated a room on the 9th floor, so the views were amazing! Our room was clean and comfortable, great mattress. Friendly staff on check in and check out. Unbeatable location on The Strand.
We had a great stay at the Aquarius on the Beach. We were allocated a room on the 9th floor, so the views were amazing! Our room was clean and comfortable, great mattress. Friendly staff on check in and check out. Unbeatable location on The Strand.
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Clive
29 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We have stayed a couple times before, love the view of Magnetic Island, it's a great location close to shopping, great places to eat & drink. This time we had a room which had been not long been renovated which had been done very well
We have stayed a couple times before, love the view of Magnetic Island, it's a great location close to shopping, great places to eat & drink. This time we had a room which had been not long been renovated which had been done very well
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Lindsay
24 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location is towards one end of the Strand. Some evening noise, from the adjacent venue, and from the occasional noisy car or motor bike, interrupted the generally quiet area. The internet was extremely slow.
The location is towards one end of the Strand. Some evening noise, from the adjacent venue, and from the occasional noisy car or motor bike, interrupted the generally quiet area. The internet was extremely slow.
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Gail
11 May 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location. Older style building. Rooms very small and basic but nice views. Kitchenette very small with microwave no oven. Small fridge. Veey noisy next to lifts - hear them going up and down all the time. Other end would be quieter
Great location. Older style building. Rooms very small and basic but nice views. Kitchenette very small with microwave no oven. Small fridge. Veey noisy next to lifts - hear them going up and down all the time. Other end would be quieter
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William
26 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Above average property. Great ocean views. Balconies were a little small and the doors did not fully open.
Above average property. Great ocean views. Balconies were a little small and the doors did not fully open.
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Jen
25 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Views were stunning. Bed was soooo uncomfortable 😣.
Views were stunning. Bed was soooo uncomfortable 😣.
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Maxine
14 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic view. Spacious room.
Fantastic view. Spacious room.
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Bernadette
19 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We were told on check-in that we might not get parking that night due to nearby markets . That turned out to be true. Yet, there are signs around the car park saying No Unauthorised Parking. Obviously this is not enforced. We had to give our car rego upon check-in and there were rules about one vehicle per room. Yet, the general public are allowed to park in the car park. The shower water pressure was Terrible. And the further we turned the tap towards hot water, the worse the pressure was. So it was either a hot dribbly shower or a cold shower.
We were told on check-in that we might not get parking that night due to nearby markets . That turned out to be true. Yet, there are signs around the car park saying No Unauthorised Parking. Obviously this is not enforced. We had to give our car rego upon check-in and there were rules about one vehicle per room. Yet, the general public are allowed to park in the car park. The shower water pressure was Terrible. And the further we turned the tap towards hot water, the worse the pressure was. So it was either a hot dribbly shower or a cold shower.
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Annette
22 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly, efficient staff at reception. Quick check in. Magnificent views. Parking at the rear of the building. Clean bedding with 2 pillow options. Our room was tired and in need of a refurb. Bathroom doors falling to bits at the bottom with outdated furnishings. Indian Myna birds are nesting in holes in the patio with poo droppings signalling their presence.
Friendly, efficient staff at reception. Quick check in. Magnificent views. Parking at the rear of the building. Clean bedding with 2 pillow options. Our room was tired and in need of a refurb. Bathroom doors falling to bits at the bottom with outdated furnishings. Indian Myna birds are nesting in holes in the patio with poo droppings signalling their presence.
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Service
Staff are often friendly and efficient with easy check-in, yet several reviews cite indifferent attitudes, limited after-hours support, and slow responses to issues.
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Dannielle
31 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were all very lovely, we arrived earlier the check in for the hotel just on the off chance the room may be ready, but mainly just to see if we could park the car and go for a walk and we were quite lucky that the room was actually ready and they let us check in 2 hours early
The staff were all very lovely, we arrived earlier the check in for the hotel just on the off chance the room may be ready, but mainly just to see if we could park the car and go for a walk and we were quite lucky that the room was actually ready and they let us check in 2 hours early
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Peter
22 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location, excellent pricing, awesome staff.
Great location, excellent pricing, awesome staff.
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Alessandro
21 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Offrono check-in on-line H24, ma la reception chiude alle 19:30. Io sono arrivato dopo l'orario e non potevo entrare né in hotel, ne tantomeno in camera. Questo mi ha portato grossi problemi. Inoltre la sera il parcheggio è pieno di auto e nn si trova parcheggio nelle vicinanze
Offrono check-in on-line H24, ma la reception chiude alle 19:30. Io sono arrivato dopo l'orario e non potevo entrare né in hotel, ne tantomeno in camera. Questo mi ha portato grossi problemi. Inoltre la sera il parcheggio è pieno di auto e nn si trova parcheggio nelle vicinanze
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Graham
31 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Property is in a great location, opposite the beach. Parking was a challenge as all the properties parks were full. Room was tidy and well maintained. Unfortunately the owner/managers customer service skills were lacking. Due to his position on 'we do NOT sign for deliveries' I was not able to receive crucial paperwork for my job despite being told on the phone that it was no problem.
Property is in a great location, opposite the beach. Parking was a challenge as all the properties parks were full. Room was tidy and well maintained. Unfortunately the owner/managers customer service skills were lacking. Due to his position on 'we do NOT sign for deliveries' I was not able to receive crucial paperwork for my job despite being told on the phone that it was no problem.
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Sharon
18 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
When I went to check in there was one gentlemen was the desk on the phone, I stood at the reception for 10-15 minutes waiting for someone to come and greet me, I could see people in the back office, finally a young girl came out, took my license, gave me a bit of paper and a key and said there you go. I asked about room location, where I could park, she just said "out the back". Very poor greeting. Our room also ws dated and needed a bit of TLC or renovation.
When I went to check in there was one gentlemen was the desk on the phone, I stood at the reception for 10-15 minutes waiting for someone to come and greet me, I could see people in the back office, finally a young girl came out, took my license, gave me a bit of paper and a key and said there you go. I asked about room location, where I could park, she just said "out the back". Very poor greeting. Our room also ws dated and needed a bit of TLC or renovation.
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Leslie
19 Apr 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at the Aquarius, excellent service all round, i would highly recommend the Aquarius for your next stay in Townsville. I'll definitely being visiting again
Had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at the Aquarius, excellent service all round, i would highly recommend the Aquarius for your next stay in Townsville. I'll definitely being visiting again
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Wayne
14 Feb 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Great room, great amenities, great view. Very satisfied. Very friendly staff. Parking is tight, but usually found a spot, if not, can park easily in the street out front. Plenty of food around and supermarket very close. All round great place to stay.
Great room, great amenities, great view. Very satisfied. Very friendly staff. Parking is tight, but usually found a spot, if not, can park easily in the street out front. Plenty of food around and supermarket very close. All round great place to stay.
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Heidi
6 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
While we loved the location, the amazing views, dining options etc, we did have issues with our fridge which was leaking water and our shower which had very low water pressure. We did report the fridge to the reception staff, however had no follow up. We ended up mopping up the leaking water ourselves and turning the fridge to it's highest setting. The shower looked lovely, but you could not get any water pressure from it. We ended up going to our neighbouring unit where a family member was staying for showers. The reception staff we spoke with (over Easter break) were disinterested. We asked for some advice about the shuttle bus to the airport and were met with no assistance. When asking how we could check out the next morning before opening hours, the girl just pointed to a box without explanation. This is a fabulous location and has a lot of potential, but does have some issues that might need looking at.
While we loved the location, the amazing views, dining options etc, we did have issues with our fridge which was leaking water and our shower which had very low water pressure. We did report the fridge to the reception staff, however had no follow up. We ended up mopping up the leaking water ourselves and turning the fridge to it's highest setting. The shower looked lovely, but you could not get any water pressure from it. We ended up going to our neighbouring unit where a family member was staying for showers. The reception staff we spoke with (over Easter break) were disinterested. We asked for some advice about the shuttle bus to the airport and were met with no assistance. When asking how we could check out the next morning before opening hours, the girl just pointed to a box without explanation. This is a fabulous location and has a lot of potential, but does have some issues that might need looking at.
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ROBERT
3 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Option of breakfast would be nice. Overall enjoyed the stay. Did NOT enjoy the bad mannered Grumpy mangers attitude towards a foreign lady i was trying to help get into the hotel one evening and the box was locked were her key was held, it was clear as soon as he walked out he didn't want to be there snapped c at her what do want, told her she shoukd have booked directly not some third party etc t h en told her to do it right the next time fortunately she was communicating with me through a phone interpreter and probably didnt understand him anyway. If the hotel has issues with booking through ot h er sources then put a stop to it, absolute total ignorance
Option of breakfast would be nice. Overall enjoyed the stay. Did NOT enjoy the bad mannered Grumpy mangers attitude towards a foreign lady i was trying to help get into the hotel one evening and the box was locked were her key was held, it was clear as soon as he walked out he didn't want to be there snapped c at her what do want, told her she shoukd have booked directly not some third party etc t h en told her to do it right the next time fortunately she was communicating with me through a phone interpreter and probably didnt understand him anyway. If the hotel has issues with booking through ot h er sources then put a stop to it, absolute total ignorance
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Justin
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was very clean and tidy. Staff were extremely kind and helpful. The life was fast and efficient too. Would definitely stay again, great value for money!
Room was very clean and tidy. Staff were extremely kind and helpful. The life was fast and efficient too. Would definitely stay again, great value for money!
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Location
Outstanding spot on The Strand across from the beach, walkable to restaurants, cafes, and the ferry; some note occasional road or venue noise at night.
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Amin
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
one of the best hotels in townsville. the location is unbeatable and the rooms, staff, amenities, pool, parking and everything is really perfect.
one of the best hotels in townsville. the location is unbeatable and the rooms, staff, amenities, pool, parking and everything is really perfect.
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Arthur
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful located at boulevard. Ferry to Magneyic Island nearby. Not much shopping around.
Beautiful located at boulevard. Ferry to Magneyic Island nearby. Not much shopping around.
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Mitchell
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great hotel for the price, easy access to the beach, great selection of restaurants that are all in walking distance, adequate parking.
Great hotel for the price, easy access to the beach, great selection of restaurants that are all in walking distance, adequate parking.
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David
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Awesome views from the balcony overlooking the waterfront. Stain on the couch not so good. Customer service not that great, staff not that friendly or welcoming.
Great location. Awesome views from the balcony overlooking the waterfront. Stain on the couch not so good. Customer service not that great, staff not that friendly or welcoming.
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Isabelle
23 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very well located in the Strand area. Easy access for a walk to the top of castle hill and enjoy the sunset or to go to the ferry for accessing Magnetic Island. Beautiful view.
Very well located in the Strand area. Easy access for a walk to the top of castle hill and enjoy the sunset or to go to the ferry for accessing Magnetic Island. Beautiful view.
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Michael
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location on the Strand close to all the restaurants views across to Magnetic Island
Great location on the Strand close to all the restaurants views across to Magnetic Island
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Henry
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great view on The Strand overlooking the water. walking to restaurants
Great view on The Strand overlooking the water. walking to restaurants
10
KEVIN
24 Feb 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location close to beach, restaurants and bars.
Excellent location close to beach, restaurants and bars.
10
Craig
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and great view from our room. Close to lots of places to have a drink or a meal
Great location and great view from our room. Close to lots of places to have a drink or a meal
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ELIZABETH
5 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms where little but views were amazing. Close to restaurants, night life and stand facilities.
Rooms where little but views were amazing. Close to restaurants, night life and stand facilities.
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Dining
There is no on-site restaurant or breakfast, but there are many dining options within a short walk along The Strand.
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10
Garry
3 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and easy walking distance to restraunts.
Great location and easy walking distance to restraunts.
10
Henry
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great view on The Strand overlooking the water. walking to restaurants
Great view on The Strand overlooking the water. walking to restaurants
6
Theo
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
No dinning on premises but several eating places within 10 min walk Room and bathroom small but good views from balcony
No dinning on premises but several eating places within 10 min walk Room and bathroom small but good views from balcony
10
Valerie
10 Oct 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Right across from “The Strand”…. A beautiful beach. Restaurants close by. Friendly staff. Very lovely stay.
Right across from “The Strand”…. A beautiful beach. Restaurants close by. Friendly staff. Very lovely stay.
10
Craig
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and great view from our room. Close to lots of places to have a drink or a meal
Great location and great view from our room. Close to lots of places to have a drink or a meal
10
Leonard
20 Jul 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Loved the location right across from the beach with spectacular views. Walking distance to so many great food places. A pity they don't have a restaurant though. Staff were friendly and helpful. Place very clean.
Loved the location right across from the beach with spectacular views. Walking distance to so many great food places. A pity they don't have a restaurant though. Staff were friendly and helpful. Place very clean.
10
Lucie
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We love staying at The Aquarius. The upper floor rooms have an amazing view of the sea and Magnetic Island. The rooms are comfortable, have kitchenette facilities snd the property is a short walk to all of the bars and restaurants in town. This is our go to place for accommodation in Townsville. Very happy to recommend.
We love staying at The Aquarius. The upper floor rooms have an amazing view of the sea and Magnetic Island. The rooms are comfortable, have kitchenette facilities snd the property is a short walk to all of the bars and restaurants in town. This is our go to place for accommodation in Townsville. Very happy to recommend.
10
Hayden
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location on the strand where you can walk to many bars and eating options. Also the esplanade footpath is great for a stroll. The room was very clean with a nice view. Cleaning staff very friendly and check in and check out efficient.
Great location on the strand where you can walk to many bars and eating options. Also the esplanade footpath is great for a stroll. The room was very clean with a nice view. Cleaning staff very friendly and check in and check out efficient.
8
Ron
10 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No food
No food
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ROBERT
3 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Option of breakfast would be nice. Overall enjoyed the stay. Did NOT enjoy the bad mannered Grumpy mangers attitude towards a foreign lady i was trying to help get into the hotel one evening and the box was locked were her key was held, it was clear as soon as he walked out he didn't want to be there snapped c at her what do want, told her she shoukd have booked directly not some third party etc t h en told her to do it right the next time fortunately she was communicating with me through a phone interpreter and probably didnt understand him anyway. If the hotel has issues with booking through ot h er sources then put a stop to it, absolute total ignorance
Option of breakfast would be nice. Overall enjoyed the stay. Did NOT enjoy the bad mannered Grumpy mangers attitude towards a foreign lady i was trying to help get into the hotel one evening and the box was locked were her key was held, it was clear as soon as he walked out he didn't want to be there snapped c at her what do want, told her she shoukd have booked directly not some third party etc t h en told her to do it right the next time fortunately she was communicating with me through a phone interpreter and probably didnt understand him anyway. If the hotel has issues with booking through ot h er sources then put a stop to it, absolute total ignorance
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10
Janine
6 days ago
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Stayed 10 nights
Wonderful view and in a great location. This is our third stay here and won’t be our last. Excellent value.
Wonderful view and in a great location. This is our third stay here and won’t be our last. Excellent value.
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Wayne
last week
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Stayed 2 nights
Good comfortable room. Bathroom needs work. On 5th floor but still a lot of street noise.
Good comfortable room. Bathroom needs work. On 5th floor but still a lot of street noise.
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Glen
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice connecting rooms for the family. Great view and close to restaurants, cafe and shops. We enjoyed our stay.
Nice connecting rooms for the family. Great view and close to restaurants, cafe and shops. We enjoyed our stay.
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David
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
The room had recently been renovated and was done so tastefully. The views of the strand and Magnetic Island were great. most things were walking distance, a great place to stay!!
The room had recently been renovated and was done so tastefully. The views of the strand and Magnetic Island were great. most things were walking distance, a great place to stay!!
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Debbie
9 Oct 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Location is great, room a good size but no power points on the kitchen bench to plug in the toaster or jug. Also shower ceiling was peeling.
Location is great, room a good size but no power points on the kitchen bench to plug in the toaster or jug. Also shower ceiling was peeling.
Property policies
FAQs about Aquarius On The Beach
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, although it is limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features elevators and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Guests are encouraged to inquire about specific needs prior to arrival.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is centrally located in Townsville, just steps from Strand Park and a 3-minute drive from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. It is 1 mi from Castle Hill and 2.2 mi from Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests, with access from 6 AM to 8 PM. The pool is seasonal.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and children can stay for free up to a certain age, though specific age details are not provided.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-11-08: NO DATA
- 2026-11-09: 109.16213341680908USD
- 2026-11-10: 104.35642927200318USD
- 2026-11-11: 104.35835916392517USD
- 2026-11-12: 104.35642927200318USD
- 2026-11-13: 177.81694550572206USD
- 2026-11-14: 184.68286905267334USD
- 2026-11-15: 109.16213341680908USD
- 2026-11-16: 109.16213341680908USD
- 2026-11-17: 106.41591429049683USD
- 2026-11-18: 106.41591429049683USD
- 2026-11-19: 106.41591429049683USD
- 2026-11-20: 120.14702700074768USD
- 2026-11-21: 123.5792543905716USD
- 2026-11-22: 108.14891453972626USD
- 2026-11-23: 107.78865666182709USD
- 2026-11-24: 108.19348138017274USD
- 2026-11-25: 107.78865666182709USD
- 2026-11-26: 107.78865666182709USD
- 2026-11-27: 120.57887874534607USD
- 2026-11-28: 123.5792543905716USD
- 2026-11-29: 113.62468399132538USD
- 2026-11-30: 113.71076912612915USD
- 2026-12-01: 123.22161809152223USD
- 2026-12-02: 196.29936673448182USD
- 2026-12-03: 119.89029159970856USD
- 2026-12-04: 133.87813117165376USD
- 2026-12-05: 134.37904913689422USD
- 2026-12-06: 119.90890737134552USD
- 2026-12-07: 116.49471507771302USD
- 2026-12-08: 116.46549343984987USD
- 2026-12-09: 116.33619922042084USD
- 2026-12-10: 116.49471507771302USD
- 2026-12-11: 134.4559800940857USD
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- 2026-12-13: 120.6304990845871USD
- 2026-12-14: 115.78796474571229USD
- 2026-12-15: 116.49471507771302USD
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- 2026-12-17: 120.66896883285523USD
- 2026-12-18: 133.70966697768404USD
- 2026-12-19: 134.3652922524414USD
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- 2026-12-21: 119.88691855851746USD
- 2026-12-22: 123.40742569475556USD
- 2026-12-23: 127.51678896885682USD
- 2026-12-24: 134.41311258325197USD
- 2026-12-25: 157.5853248906708USD
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- 2026-12-27: 130.91414167456819USD
- 2026-12-28: 127.42228404009248USD
- 2026-12-29: 126.62874834701539USD
- 2026-12-30: 310.11385474240114USD
- 2026-12-31: 309.95720900161746USD
- 2027-01-01: 310.21274035504155USD
- 2027-01-02: 280.49245599235536USD
- 2027-01-03: 113.05532317761231USD
- 2027-01-04: 113.73417547019196USD
- 2027-01-05: 113.7386244688263USD
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- 2027-01-08: 123.38099642263795USD
The front desk is open during the following times:
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: AUD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
Breakage deposit: AUD 200 per stay
Breakage deposit: AUD 200 per stay
- 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
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- 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.
- Pool access available from 6 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Popular amenities
Parking
Swimming pool
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Activities
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Garden
Beach (nearby)
Pool outdoor
Outdoor Furniture
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Terrace
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Free parking
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Parking Onsite
Services
Tour desk
Dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Self laundry
General
Non-smoking rooms
Vending machines
Beach Sun Loungers
Fence Around Pool
Internet
Free wi-fi