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Waters Edge The Strand

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area
2 outdoor pools, open 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM, pool loungers
Front of property
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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63 64 The Strand, North Ward, QLD, 4810
  • Place, The Strand Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Strand Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Strand Waterpark
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Studio with Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Unit

Studio Unit

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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45-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, books

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Studio with Courtyard View | Terrace/patio

Studio with Courtyard View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Townsville

With a stay at Waters Edge The Strand in Townsville (North Ward), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Strand Waterpark and Castle Hill. .This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Jezzine Barracks and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Museum of Tropical Queensland.

What's nearby

  • The Strand Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Strand Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Strand Waterpark - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castle Hill - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 9 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tobruk Kiosk - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Watermark Townsville - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tide Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Juliette's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Waters Edge The Strand

On beach with 2 outdoor pools for sandy fun near Strand Waterpark
Waters Edge The Strand offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 7 kilometers.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, an elevator, and a vending machine. Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 7 kilometres
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, train station, and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday to Friday (9:00 AM – noon), Monday to Friday (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM), and Saturday to Sunday (9:00 AM – noon)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

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