Beachfront hotels in Townsville

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Townsville. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Madison Ocean Breeze Apartments Townsville, Australia

  

  Hotel. Situated in Townsville, 200 metres from The Strand Beach, Madison Ocean Breeze Apartments features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views and free WiFi. The rooms include a balcony with pool views. At the hotel rooms come with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a city view. Madison Ocean Breeze Apartments provides some rooms with sea views, and the rooms come with a coffee machine. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Reef HQ, ReefHQ Aquarium and Breakwater Marina. The nearest airport is Townsville International Airport, 4 km from Madison Ocean Breeze Apartments. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 135 AUD.

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• 2 Beach House Motel Townsville, Australia

  

  Motel. 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 Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 120 AUD.

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• 3 Aquarius On The Beach Townsville, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Aquarius on the Beach Townsville is located on the Strand, Townsville’s world-class beachfront promenade and most desirable location. Aquarius On The Beach is located on The Strand Promenade. Townsville Airport is a 10-minute drive away. A kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator is standard in all studios. Each air-conditioned studio has a seating area with flat-screen cable TV. The tour desk can book ferry trips to Magnetic Island. Free parking is available on site, however, is limited and subject to availability. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 139 AUD.

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• 4 Bushland Beach Tavern Townsville, Australia

  

  Holiday park. With lake views, Bushland Beach Tavern is set in Townsville and has a restaurant, an ATM, bar, garden and year-round outdoor pool. Complimentary WiFi is featured. Offering a balcony, all units are air conditioned and feature a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Bushland Beach is 100 metres from the holiday park, while Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Townsville International Airport, 22 km from Bushland Beach Tavern. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 121 AUD.

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• 5 BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay Townsville, Australia

  

  Holiday park. Boasting a beachfront location just 10 minutes’ drive from Townsville city centre, 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 Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 99 AUD.

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• 6 Shoredrive Motel Townsville, Australia

  

  Motel. Featuring an outdoor pool overlooking the ocean, Shoredrive Motel offers modern accommodation with free WiFi, TV and air conditioning. Located on The Strand, the motel provides direct access to the beach. Each room at the Shoredrive Motel Townsville includes LCD TV, en suite 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. Situated directly opposite Townsville’s rock pool, the motel is a 10-minute drive from Townsville Entertainment Centre. There are restaurants and cafes within a short walking distance to the property. Townsville Airport is 10 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 125 AUD.

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• 7 Strand Motel Townsville, Australia

  

  Motel. Just 40 metres from The Strand Beach, Strand Motel offers amazing views of Magnetic Island and the Coral Sea. It boasts free WiFi and an outdoor pool. The air-conditioned accommodation 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 Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 110 AUD.

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• 8 Reef Lodge Backpackers Townsville, Australia

  

  Hostel. Offering a barbecue and a fitness centre, Reef Lodge Backpackers is situated in Townsville in the Queensland Region. There are 2 shared seating areas with 2 large TV as well as balcony areas and a well equipped communal kitchen and laundry facilities. A small fitness centre, free barbecue facilities, darts and a billiards table are available. Reef HQ and the Museum of Tropical Queensland is just over the road from Reef Lodge Backpackers. The Strand beachfront and the Magnetic Island Ferry are only 500 metres away. Townsville Airport is 6 km away. Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around 27 AUD.

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• 9 Mariners North Holiday Apartments Townsville, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Mariners North Holiday Apartments offers free WiFi and ocean views from every apartment. Each includes a full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, spacious open-plan living areas and a large private balcony. All apartments feature air conditioning, ceiling fans, fully equipped laundry and satellite TV. There is a DVD player in each apartment. Secure covered car parking is provided. Guests at Mariners North Holiday Apartments can enjoy resort-style facilities including a saltwater pool, spa pool and full-size tennis court. The complex is set within peaceful tropical gardens. Situated on The Strand in Townsville city centre, Mariners North Holiday Apartments are 15 minutes’ walk from the Breakwater Ferry Terminal, which is the main departure point for Magnetic Island. Breakwater Marina, the base for all Great Barrier Reef charter boats, is located opposite the complex. The restaurants of Palmer Street are 5 minutes’ drive away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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• 10 Lighthouse Apartments on The Strand - 2 Townsville, Australia

  

  Apartment. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, Lighthouse Apartments on The Strand - 2 provides accommodation in Townsville with free WiFi and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. This apartment is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The apartment offers a barbecue. Popular points of interest near Lighthouse Apartments on The Strand - 2 include The Strand Beach, Pallarenda Beach and Townsville Supreme Court. The nearest airport is Townsville International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 11 Townsville Lighthouse - 3/103 Strand Townsville, Australia

  

  Apartment. Featuring a garden, private pool and sea views, Townsville Lighthouse - 3/103 Strand is set in Townsville. Boasting free private parking, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. A water park is also available for guests at the apartment. Popular points of interest near Townsville Lighthouse - 3/103 Strand include The Strand Beach, Pallarenda Beach and Townsville Supreme Court. The nearest airport is Townsville International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.0

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• 12 Emthree Seaside Apartments Townsville, Australia

  

  Apartment. Situated in Townsville in the Queensland region, with The Strand Beach and Pallarenda Beach nearby, Emthree Seaside Apartments features accommodation with free private parking. A balcony with sea view, a cable flat-screen TV and air conditioning are available in some units. An outdoor swimming pool is available on site and both hiking and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. Reef HQ is 2.5 km from Emthree Seaside Apartments, while Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line is 4.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Townsville International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around 160 AUD.

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• 13 Lighthouse Apartments on The Strand - Penthouse Townsville, Australia

  

  Apartment. Located in Townsville, Lighthouse Apartments on The Strand - Penthouse offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. Lighthouse Apartments on The Strand - Penthouse features views of the sea and is 2.2 km from Reef HQ. Free private parking is available on site. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen as well as a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV and DVD player, as well as a CD player are provided. Other facilities at Lighthouse Apartments on The Strand - Penthouse include a year-round outdoor pool. Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line is 3.2 km from Lighthouse Apartments on The Strand - Penthouse, while ReefHQ Aquarium is 2.1 km away. The nearest airport is Townsville Airport, 5 km from the property. The property is less than 20 minutes' walk from Townsville City Business District (CBD). This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.9

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• 14 Strand Waterfront u21 - 1 night specials - 1 bedroom, pool , walk to beach Townsville, Australia

  

  Apartment. Strand Waterfront u21 - 1 night specials - 1 bedroom, pool, walk to beach, a property with an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace, is situated in Townsville, 100 metres from The Strand Beach, 2.6 km from Pallarenda Beach, as well as 1.6 km from Reef HQ. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. This air-conditioned apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. Popular points of interest near the apartment include ReefHQ Aquarium, Breakwater Marina and Townsville Supreme Court. The nearest airport is Townsville International Airport, 4 km from Strand Waterfront u21 - 1 night specials - 1 bedroom, pool, walk to beach. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 100 AUD.

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