3 Star Hotel

Strand Motel

51 The Strand, Townsville, Australia View Map

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Just 131 feet from The Strand Beach, Strand Motel offers amazing views of Magnetic Island and the Coral Sea. It features free WiFi and an outdoor pool. The air-conditioned accommodations 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.

433 Reviews

7.9Good
Cleanliness
8.5
Staff
9.3
Location
9.5

What Guests Say

  • “Good location for a one night stay whilst travelling. Owner really nice and helpful. Shops and restaurants on your doorstep. Pool was a…”
  • “The laid back atmosphere of the whole venue was a breath of fresh air and have not met a happier owner operator as we did she was lovely…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Budget Two-Bedroom Apartment - Beachfront1/3

Budget Two-Bedroom Apartment - Beachfront

700 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Studio1/2

Studio

227 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    7.9
    Good

    Based on 433 reviews

    Location

    9.5

    Cleanliness

    8.5

    Staff

    9.3

    Overall Quality

    7.8

    Pros +

    • Good location for a one night stay whilst travelling. Owner really nice and helpful. Shops and restaurants on your doorstep. Pool was a real bonus.
    • The laid back atmosphere of the whole venue was a breath of fresh air and have not met a happier owner operator as we did she was lovely and very funny
    • Robyn was so lovely. I had been a bit of a pain in think with wrong arrival times and in the end, a late check in. But Robyn was more than happy to have me there late or not. It is a cosy little room .The water was hot, if a little slow to get going.The bed was clean and comfortable. The was suitable parking for my motorhome with no qualms from Robyn. Would happily stay again.

    Cons -

    • Basic but you get what you pay for.
    • Nothing everything was awesome
    • I thought there was a washing machine in the room. But I must have misread the details. I didnt enquire about it as I was quite content with what I had.
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    8McdonaldPosted on: 2-18-2026

    Good location for a one night stay whilst travelling. Owner really nice and helpful. Shops and restaurants on your doorstep. Pool was a real bonus.

    Basic but you get what you pay for.

    10JimmyPosted on: 2-9-2026

    The laid back atmosphere of the whole venue was a breath of fresh air and have not met a happier owner operator as we did she was lovely and very funny

    Nothing everything was awesome

    10PennyPosted on: 2-4-2026

    Robyn was so lovely. I had been a bit of a pain in think with wrong arrival times and in the end, a late check in. But Robyn was more than happy to have me there late or not. It is a cosy little room .The water was hot, if a little slow to get going.The bed was clean and comfortable. The was suitable parking for my motorhome with no qualms from Robyn. Would happily stay again.

    I thought there was a washing machine in the room. But I must have misread the details. I didnt enquire about it as I was quite content with what I had.

    10EleonoraPosted on: 1-4-2026

    Staff , beds , was very clean and great position

    Was a bit expensive for what it is

    8Ole55Posted on: 12-21-2025

    Basic but the room had everything you would need for a short stay. Restaurant was handy and food was very good. Staff were all friendly and helpful.

    Nothing really.

    7UnknownPosted on: 12-14-2025

    The hotel is old and the rooms are very small but the location is beautiful. The good thing about old, is the plumbing. The best water pressure in the shower!

    The hotel is old and the rooms were very small.

    10PaulPosted on: 12-8-2025

    Its pretty central and we used as stopover on road trip. Parking on site. Room was big enough and very clean. Decent shower with really comfy bed and pillows. Right next to great pub which does decent food. Nice quiet location but near some bars and restaurants. You can walk through grounds to supermatket. It also has a nice small poolWifi really good. Has aircon.Owner is a lovely lady who couldnt have been more helpful

    Nothing , ticked boxes for our stay

    9HarleyPosted on: 11-18-2025

    Location access to supermarket and foreshore . Beautiful sunrise.

    No issue quiet , tele was a little confusing. Reception dodgy ?

    10TanyaPosted on: 11-7-2025

    The location is perfect, Coles right behind the hotel and the ocean right in front, just perfect.

    The bed kept moving as it is on wheels.

    8ColinPosted on: 11-5-2025

    Good parkingConvenient to hotel and Entertainment Centre Air conditioning Clean roomBreakfast

    6JanePosted on: 11-4-2025

    Lady was friendly nice pool.Handy for dinner choices

    Very dated, whilst i call it budget it wasn't cheapNeeds an update

    8DeborahPosted on: 11-3-2025

    Room was clean and beds comfy. Great location on the Strand. In walking distance to the Ville and convention centre.

    Not a lot of facilities at the property, but not needed as close to other places.

    8GeraldinePosted on: 11-1-2025

    Location was excellent for our short stay attending a wedding. Room was clean and had everything we needed.

    8TraceyPosted on: 10-30-2025

    Perfect spot for our 1 night stop over. Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room, with a small balcony. Supermarket and bottle shop at the rear of the property and restaurants an easy walk along the road. Had breakfast at the onsite cafe, which opens at 6:00am with plenty of choices.

    2LoriePosted on: 10-29-2025

    Well located

    As soon as we entered there was a sour smell, narrow, dark hallways, not user friendly in design, felt cheap & dingy. We were asked if we wanted a room with ocean view and it was a sliver of ocean off the balcony.

    3AndrewPosted on: 10-27-2025

    LocationThe shower had very good pressure and flow

    The Bed, may as well slept on the park bench across the road.The doorway to access the toilet/shower is a complete shit show.. if someone had a medical episode whilst on the toilet, emergency services would have no access. Pretty sure it would not be compliant with current regulations.

    6ElizabethPosted on: 10-27-2025

    Room was clean, air conditioned and location was perfect

    Double bed was small, room was small. Am glad we were not travelling for sport or staying for longer as there was minimal room

    9CarolePosted on: 10-22-2025

    Friendly and convenient for the Entertainment Centre, beautiful breakfast on the property

    8JohnPosted on: 10-20-2025

    Ground floor was good. It was quiet day and night. No riff raff around. I liked the little kitchenette. Comfortable bed and pillows. It was close to Coles and restaurants. Close to a superb pub. Close to bus and taxi. A wonderful oldies Seaview breakfast canteen. A stroll to the strand. Good air condition and fan.

    Dish washing liquid ran out on day two. Needed more little soaps - they ran out day 4. I did not bring my own hair shampoo as I expected a few little bottles at the price per night. You get all that for $100/night in a shared facility pub in Sydney. On day six they took away the washing up scrubber, the chux towel and tea towel and did not replace them. The door lock seemed unstable. I felt vulnerable during the day when I went out. I took all important stuff with me everyday as I did not trust the whole process of room security. I would have liked to empty the bins on day 3 and had a spare bag or two.

    8MichellePosted on: 10-14-2025

    On the waterfront, The Strand Motel was clean and comfortable, perfect for an overnight stay to break up our trip north.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Swimming Pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Location

    Strand Motel

    51 The Strand, Townsville

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