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Yongala Lodge by The Strand

3.5 star property

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment, Kitchen | Living area | LCD TV
Two Bedroom Apartment, Kitchen | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $91
$83 nightly
$91 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

Explore the area

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11 Fryer Street, North Ward, QLD, 4810
  • Place, The Strand Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Strand Waterpark
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Strand Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment, Kitchen | Living area | LCD TV

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment, Kitchen

  • 603 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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LCD TV

Queen Apartment, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Apartment, Kitchen | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Apartment, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Executive Apartment | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Executive Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Townsville

With a stay at Yongala Lodge by The Strand in Townsville (North Ward), you'll be steps from Strand Waterpark and 13 minutes by foot from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. .This beach motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Strand Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre.
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What's nearby

  • The Strand Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Strand Waterpark - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queens Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Strand Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Castle Hill - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 4 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Allen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tobruk Kiosk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Match (Grill & Bar) - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Yongala Lodge by The Strand

Yongala Lodge by The Strand offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 0.95 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 30.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of AUD 200.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: AUD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.95 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Historic Yongala Lodge North Ward
Historic Yongala Lodge
Historic Yongala North Ward
Historic Yongala
Yongala Lodge Strand North Ward
Yongala Lodge Strand
Yongala Strand
Yongala By The Strand Ward
Yongala Lodge by The Strand Motel
Yongala Lodge by The Strand North Ward
Yongala Lodge by The Strand Motel North Ward

Yongala Lodge by The Strand Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 308 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room, good shower and AC. Ideal for 1 night stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness
Good clean spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Room, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Atmosphere is great close to the strand and fun stuff to do, but far enough away to have peace and quite. The history is beautiful. I will be coming back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had everything I needed. Great location close to The Strand. The staff Dani and Lucas were great. Very welcoming and efficient.Nothing was too hard. Would definitely stay here again when in Townsville.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
The room was amazing in layout & had everything we needed & more
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We arrived just before close the reception but Nicole was very friendly and warm welcomed us! The room was clean, comfortable bed and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and excellent place to stay. Thanks Lucas for all of your care!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool wsa lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great staff, good size rooms and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money close to dining and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and central to everything. Well done staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff were outstanding. The room was perfect for our needs. And it was pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient and close to where we needed to be
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kylie Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is the key reason to stay at this property. It had all necessities and functional.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good, bed comfortable and very clean. It is an old motel but very pleasant to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge was fantastic. I really enjoyed my stay there and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great heritage hotel. Very close to the ferry terminal and an easy walk to the esplanade (lots of cafes/restaurants). Reception was friendly and helpful! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diane

Most of the stay was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked that it was close to The Strand. The staff were helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024