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Waters Edge The Strand

4.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, open 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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63 64 The Strand, North Ward, QLD, 4810
  • Castle Hill
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio with Courtyard View | Terrace/patio

Studio with Courtyard View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Unit

Studio Unit

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Studio with Ocean View

  • 52 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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45-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, books

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • 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 - 0.1 km
  • Castle Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaview Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Watermark Townsville - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tobin Fish Tales - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Juliette's Gelateria - ‬10 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 coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. 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. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 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. Rooms have private balconies. 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 tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 7 kilometers.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

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
  • Free cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • 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: 5:00 PM
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 daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), 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 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 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

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

Property is also known as

Best Western Reef International Hotel Townsville
Best Western Reef International Townsville
Waters Edge Strand Apartment North Ward
Waters Edge Strand Apartment
Waters Edge Strand North Ward
Waters Edge Strand
Waters Edge The Strand Hotel Townsville
Waters Edge The Strand Townsville
Waters Edge The Strand Hotel
Waters Edge The Strand North Ward
Waters Edge The Strand Hotel North Ward

Waters Edge The Strand Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 861 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 861 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 861 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 861 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 861 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dafne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place

Easy access, The Strand at your door and leisure, lots of food opportunities around, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Waters Edge was a nice sized studio room, clean and located on the Strand. Convenient to lots of cafes. Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Badraa

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very confusing checkin procedure. Staff was rude
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rommel

Not bad, clean & tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the price!

Easy after hours check in, good comms with staff via messaging, big clean room, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay and clean rooms
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet property on the strand, easy walking to all dining and supermarkets, great place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles H, Miami Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As long as you don’t overpay, this place ticks all the boxes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luana, Finch Hatton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great shower very comfortable room and a good size. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jodie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and surroundings. Neighbour smoking did blow in which was gross.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Dave

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible service, bad support. Never again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anker

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
short notice booking was very easy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and nice room. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024