Waters Edge The Strand

Motel★★★★4-star★ 4.3 (256 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

About

Waters Edge The Strand is a motel to stay in North Ward. It sits close to The Strand and The Strand, about 1.6 km from Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre). It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.3/5 across 256 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight The view is stunning and the rooms are spacious and clean..

What guests mention

location3comfortable rooms3cleanliness2friendly staff2parking2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Location

What's nearby

The Strand0.2 km
The Strand0.5 km
The Strand0.5 km
The Strand0.9 km
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery1.1 km
Museum of Tropical Queensland1.3 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 23 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 1 pharmacy or clinic

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Townsville International Airport (Civil Area) — 4.2 km
Nearest station: Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre) — 1.6 km
Nearest beach: The Strand — 0.2 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 22.4 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: AUD
Power: Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

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Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Waters Edge The Strand?

From Waters Edge The Strand, the nearest station, Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre), is about 1.6 km away; Townsville International Airport (Civil Area) is around 4.2 km away (straight-line distances).