About this property
Just 40 metres from The Strand Beach, Strand Motel offers amazing views of Magnetic Island and the Coral Sea. It boasts free WiFi and an outdoor pool. The air-conditioned accommodation 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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alecia
Australia
“secure, ground floor, water pressure n shower big, plenty of room space and quiet” - Luc
Belgium
“Great location, friendly staff and very convenient.” - Karen
Australia
“I like everything about staying at the Strand Motel, the Staff are great,anything you need they will help. Have been there for 3 years in a row. Close to everything eg.Restaurants, Beach front and Coles just around the corner. Definitely recommend.” - Richard
Australia
“The Strand Motel is in great location opposite the beach and just short stroll to eateries, cafes and the supermarket. I found the room to be very clean. Robin and Gary and their staff were friendly and really helpful.” - Sue
Australia
“What a great find this place was. Right on The Strand. A small balcony with views right of the water and Magnetic Island, and left, of Castle Hill. Well equiped and laid-out room - functional and clean.” - Margaret
Australia
“Lovely and clean,Great position and a lovely lady at the front desk.” - Kath
New Zealand
“The room was small but had everything I needed and more. It was nice and clean and well looked after. I didn’t meet any staff as I was only there for a night - but liaised by message and they were excellent.” - Carolyn
Australia
“The location on the strand with off street parking was good” - Harvey
Australia
“The Venue I needed the most was difficult to get to on public transport from the moterl. However, that was not the fault of the motel. I had come a different time ( and stayed at the Stand Motel) but the circumstances were different this time and...” - Victoria
Australia
“Great location, right on the Strand. Lots of cafes/restaurants nearby. Beach across the road and a lovely walk. Room was basic but clean and comfortable. Kitchenette with kettle, toaster and microwave and a sink. There was also a washing machine...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Strand View Cafe
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Strand Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.