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Aquarius on the Beach

Property class: 4

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A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a beach and the ocean.
A coastal resort with a beach, a pier, and a tennis court.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A hotel sign with "Aquarius on the Beach" and "Stay" indicating availability.
A pool area with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $121
$110 nightly
$121 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

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75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD, 4810
  • Place, Strand Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Strand Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle Hill
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Beach View Level 1 - 9

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a road.

Beach View Level 1 - 9

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(109 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Beach View Level 4 - 9

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Beach View Level 4 - 9

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Beach View Level 10 - 13

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Beach View Level 10 - 13

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Beach View Level 1 - 3

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Beach View Level 1 - 3

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Corner Beach View level 1 - 13

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Executive Corner Beach View level 1 - 13

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Beach View Level 10 - 13

A coastal resort with a beach, palm trees, and a pier.

Executive Beach View Level 10 - 13

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Townsville

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

  • Strand Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Strand Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Townsville Sports Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Strand Waterpark - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Castle Hill - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 9 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Allen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tobruk Kiosk - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mansfield Hotel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Aquarius on the Beach

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. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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, luggage storage, and an elevator. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp

More

  • 13 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoking not allowed

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 property charges 2.48 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.48 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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.

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 8:00 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)

Property class

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. 530 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the boardwalk area here, many people out and about, many nice restaurants and bars, was very relaxing.
Restaurant C Bar for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean rooms. Staff are greats very happy with stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location especially with no car - easy walk to beach, Rockpool, 100’s of food options right on the beach overlooking magnetic island - views were perfect
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, relaxing the waves hitting the beach relaxing atmosphere close to bars and restaurants and only a walk across the road to beach clean and tidy rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with stunning sunrise views. Comfortable, clean and staff friendly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy and Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, close to everything, clean and great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and great staff. Was difficult to find a car park on one night on the premises but found street parking close by. It was a great place to stay and will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location close to beach, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff clean room pretty good all tound
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful as always. Great go to for Townsville stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view. Very comfortable room, great amenities. Rooms are clean. Staff are great. Very happy with stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent view. Rooms are well appointed and set out well. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean view, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and presented well plenty of safe parking at rear of the building and the beach view is awesome without any obstructions,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, had everytimg we wanted and with a hreat sea view.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfortable room. Always clean and tidy. Well appointed and well set up.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a great location on the waterfront - great views to Magnetic Island and very close to restaurants and the city - staff are always pleasant and respectful. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, Great room, Great view. Well set out rooms and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Delia marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always look forward to staying at Aquarius with its wonderful views. Only dampener is how much busier the vehicle traffic on the Strand is as the city expands.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good size room great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026