Hotels on the beach in Townsville, Australia

• 1 Beach House Motel Townsville

  Guest Rating 8.3

  

  Beach House Motel is situated opposite Townsville Beach, surrounded by the restaurants, cafes, bars and shops along The Strand. Guests have access to an outdoor saltwater swimming pool. Free off-street car parking is provided at Beach House Motel Townsville. WiFi internet access and laundry facilities are available. The property features ocean views over Cleveland Bay towards Magnetic Island. Room service breakfast is available daily. Each air-conditioned room includes free satellite TV, ceiling fans and a private bathroom. There is also a microwave, refrigerator and electric kettle in every room. Beach House Motel is just a 3-minute drive from Townsville city centre and Townsville Casino. The tour desk can arrange diving, snorkelling and Great Barrier Reef trips. Show full description

  Address 66 The Strand Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Water park
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• 2 Waters Edge The Strand Townsville

  Guest Rating 8.2

  

  Located directly opposite the beach and featuring views to Magnetic Island and Cleveland Bay, Waters Edge Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, outdoor spa pool and free secure covered car parking. Free WiFi is provided. Each of these renovated studio apartments at Waters Edge Resort Townsville includes air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, and a private balcony. All have a kitchenette with refrigerator, stove, microwave, cutlery and crockery. Guests can relax on the sun terrace by the tropical palm-fringed pool or enjoy an outdoor BBQ. Dry cleaning and laundry services are available. Located right on The Strand, Waters Edge is a 5-minute walk from Townsville city center and 10-minute walk from The Strand Water Park. Reef HQ indoor aquarium is 20 minutes’ walk away. Show full description

  Address 63-64 The Strand, North Ward Show on map

  • Swimming pool
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• 3 Strand Motel Townsville

  Guest Rating 8.1

  

  Just 131 feet from The Strand Beach, Strand Motel offers amazing views of Magnetic Island and the Coral Sea. It features free WiFi and an outdoor pool. The air-conditioned accommodations features a kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room type has a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Strand Motel Townsville is located on The Strand, 15 minutes' walk from The Great Barrier Reef Aquarium. The Billabong Sanctuary is a 20-minute drive, and Magnetic Island is a 35-minute drive away. Coles Supermarket is just to the rear of the property, while a children's water park is 5 minutes' away, along The Strand. Show full description

  Address 51 The Strand Show on map

  • Swimming pool
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• 4 BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay Townsville

  Guest Rating 7.8

  

  Boasting a beachfront location just 10 minutes’ drive from Townsville city center, BIG4 Rowes Bay Beachfront Holiday Park offers spectacular views to Magnetic Island. Guests can have a hit of tennis, a swim in the outdoor pool, or prepare a meal in the BBQ area. Free parking is available on-site. Positioned on Cleveland Bay Beach, the property is a short 6-minute drive to The Strand which features a water park. It is a 10-minute drive from Breakwater Ferry Terminal, which provides ferries to Magnetic Island. Townsville Airport is also within a 10-minute drive away. At BIG4 Rowes Bay Beachfront Holiday Park, you can enjoy a range of on-site facilities including a children’s playground, beautiful gardens and a shared kitchen. A Mini Market is available for small necessities. Each air-conditioned cabin or villa here offers a kitchen or kitchenette featuring a microwave and a refrigerator. All include a flat-screen TV, linen and towels. A private bathroom or access to shared bathroom facilities is provided. Show full description

  Address 46 Heatley Parade Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis court
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• 5 Shoredrive Motel Townsville

  Guest Rating 7.5

  

  Featuring an outdoor pool overlooking the ocean, Shoredrive Motel offers modern accommodations with free WiFi, TV and air conditioning. Located on The Strand, the motel provides direct access to the beach. The motel features 5 Pet-friendly Rooms with floorboards or tiles to accommodate your fur children, all other rooms non-pet friendly with carpet. Each room at the Shoredrive Motel Townsville includes LCD TV, private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. Ironing facilities and fans are provided. Some rooms also offer a spa bath or ocean views. Facilities include a coin-operated guest laundry and a BBQ area. Free on-site parking is provided, with space for large vehicles and trailers. Located directly opposite Townsville’s rock pool, the motel is a 10-minute drive from Townsville Entertainment Center. There are restaurants and cafes within a short walking distance to the property. Townsville Airport is 10 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

  Address 117 - 118 The Strand Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Pets are welcome
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