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Aquarius on the Beach

4-star property
75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD 1800 796 370
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4.1 out of 5
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"Great views from my room. Condition of airconditioning. Exhaust in bathroom not coping. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 28 Nov 2021

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Hotel Description

At Aquarius on the Beach you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Strand Park and within 20 minutes of Castle Hill. Highlights at this beach hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchenettes and balconies.

LCD TVs with digital channels are featured in all 130 individually decorated rooms, and you can enjoy hair dryers, phones, and irons/ironing boards. In-room dining is easy with kitchenettes that come equipped with refrigerators and microwaves.

This smoke-free hotel offers a business center, a terrace, and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

With a stay at this 4-star North Ward hotel, you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Bay View Studio Units

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$113* Per night/room 5 Dec. - 6 Dec.

Executive Deluxe Superior View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Horizon View Studio Units

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Deluxe Beach View Floors 1 - 3

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Deluxe Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Deluxe Corner Suite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Aquarius on the Beach ratings based on 418 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Aquarius on the Beach

Everyone (310) Business (1) Couples (79) Family (25)
3 out of 5
Great views from my room. Condition of airconditioning. Exhaust in bathroom not coping.

Posted by on 28 Nov. 2021

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5 out of 5
Great location

Posted by on 24 Nov. 2021

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2 out of 5
Walls were paper thin so was woken up each morning by talking in next room or someone else's alarm. 8 floors up and could still hear street noise and voices with everything closed up

Posted by on 23 Nov. 2021

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5 out of 5
Great view was on 13th floor

Posted by on 21 Nov. 2021

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2 out of 5
Definitely requires an upgrade , 1st in gets car park only 1 lift in action, rooms definitely need an overhaul , tap water requires attention as unable to drink maybe due to old piping system, only seen 1 staff and very polite

Posted by on 20 Nov. 2021

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5 out of 5
Lovely convenient spot. Building is getting a bit old. But clean and friendly staff.

Posted by on 20 Nov. 2021

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5 out of 5
We booked a corner room for our stay. Was so spacious and clean will deffinetly stay again and book the same room again

Posted by on 15 Nov. 2021

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5 out of 5
Staff were lovely room was what i expected and clean, hall way to room smelt musky and old? Damp. No air flow in hallways. Couldn't use stairs as doors coming out were locked. One lift down which is ok if i could use stairs

Posted by on 15 Nov. 2021

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5 out of 5
Great to be there again 😊

Posted by on 9 Nov. 2021

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5 out of 5
It was very close to restaurants and we had amazing views from 8th floor room.

Posted by on 7 Nov. 2021

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About the Aquarius on the Beach

Location 75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD 4810

Property Features

A business center and a meeting room are available. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Aquarius on the Beach. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This 4-star Townsville hotel is smoke free.

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 13 levels
  • Built in 1972
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Train station: Townsville Station (4 km / 2.5 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Aquarius on the Beach offers 130 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Private balcony
  • LCD television
  • Digital channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenware
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique decor

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30 per stay.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

WiFi is limited to 250 MB of data per guestroom, per day. Fees apply for additional usage.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and sofa beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

  • Cash or credit card deposit required
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Staffed front desk
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.