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Waters Edge The Strand

4.0 star property
Beach hotel near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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63 64 The Strand, North Ward, QLD, 4810
  • The Strand Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Strand Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Queens Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • 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

About the area

Townsville

Steps from the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this North Ward hotel, you'll find Strand Waterpark and Castle Hill. Museum of Tropical Queensland and Jezzine Barracks are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Beach hotel near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
Waters Edge The Strand offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Public spaces have free WiFi. An area shuttle within 7 kilometers, a casino shuttle, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Waters Edge The Strand. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Townsville hotel.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Waters Edge The Strand offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. 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)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 transportation

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Best Western Reef International Hotel Townsville
Best Western Reef International Townsville
Waters Edge Strand Apartment North Ward
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Waters Edge Strand North Ward
Waters Edge Strand
Waters Edge The Strand Hotel Townsville
Waters Edge The Strand Townsville
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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. 462 out of 853 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 853 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 853 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 853 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 853 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place super close to lots of eats and pubs etc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024