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Aquarius on the Beach

4.0 star property

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Beach View Level 1 - 9
Executive Corner Beach View level 1 - 13
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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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

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Beach View Level 1 - 9

Beach View Level 1 - 9

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(104 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Executive Beach View Level 4 - 9

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Beach View Level 10 - 13

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Executive Beach View Level 1 - 3

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Corner Beach View level 1 - 13

Executive Corner Beach View level 1 - 13

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Executive Beach View Level 10 - 13

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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 km
  • The Strand Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queens Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Townsville Sports Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Castle Hill - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Spuntino - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Allen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tobruk Kiosk - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Match (Grill & Bar) - ‬20 min walk

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 transport

  • Free offsite parking within 200 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 13 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoke-free property

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

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)

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. 523 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and location. Close to nice cafes and restaurants. Room was clean but could do with updating. Shower over bath, could at least do with regrouping as there is mould.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Leigh

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Great location and views!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run outfit. Rooms are kept very clean and towels replaced if old ones left in bathtub. So convenient to Townsville highlights and an array of food and drinking venues
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy bed, easy instructions for the late check in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Troy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view, very neat and tidy. Staff always helpful and polite, every time we stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view and close to dining
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in Townsville for a business trip. The room was very clean everything smelt fresh. The staff were so helpful and overall the view was amazing from the 13th floor. Had a very relaxing enjoyable stay over the long weekend. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes ok. Minor maintenance issue. return piece of skirting board loose on right hand side towards sliding door. Room was clean and tidy, pity about the trees blocking view of the Strand.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect for the price Close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerri-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Could do with a freshen up
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhongyuan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room has stunning views, with beach at the front and Castle Hill at the back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
My husband and I had a 5 night stay over xmas. Absolutely fantastic stay. The views are out of this world, just stunning. The hotel had everything we needed. Very clean and comfortable. The staff were great too, very professional and friendly. Definitely staying here on every trip up north we take from now on.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025