Shoredrive Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront motel near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal

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On the beach
Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Premium Ocean View Suite)
Exterior
Front of property
Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Premium Ocean View Spa) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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117 The Strand, North Ward, QLD, 4810
  • Place, The Strand Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Strand Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Non Smoking (Standard Family Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Standard Twin Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Premium Ocean View Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Standard Self Cont Family)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Budget Twin)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Standard Queen Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking (Budget Family)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, Non Smoking (Premium Queen Room)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Premium Ocean View)

  • 24 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Premium Ocean View Spa)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Budget Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium 2 Bedroomed Apartment

  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Pet Friendly Budget Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Pet Friendly Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Pet Friendly Standard Family Room with Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Pet Friendly Standard Twin

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Townsville

On the beach.A stay at this North Ward motel places you steps from Strand Rockpool and within a 5-minute walk of The Strand Beach. Jezzine Barracks and Kissing Point Boardwalk are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Strand Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Strand Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castle Hill - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 12 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seagulls Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Seaview Hotel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shorehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Juliette's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Shoredrive Motel

3.5-star beachfront motel near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
As a guest of Shoredrive Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Shoredrive Motel also features laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Townsville motel.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Shoredrive Motel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. This Townsville motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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)

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Shoredrive Motel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 606 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lucas

Liked: Staff & service

Its ok

The position of the motel was great, oposite the strand and well within reach of really nice restaurants. Including the Shorehouse restaurant, which as great. The room its 5 out of 10 for everything. Everything half worked or was half serviceable. For the price you are well and truly there for the area. I particularly hated that there was no insde lock, chain, or door bolt. That the sliding doir blinds would flap all night with air-conditioning directly above it and Tv position wouldnt allow comfortable viewing in any position in the room. Like i said everything was 5 out of 10. I would say the afterhours service when power failed in room was great 30minutes to correct was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

erwin

Liked: Staff & service
we liked were we styed good spot verry good restaurant and great breakfast on the corner considering the age of the motel the room was good the only thing that i would have liked was a small sink that is really all front staff great also restaurant staff very helpful thank you erwin and shirley
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor sleep

The room appeared unfinished for a waterfront deluxe. No bedside tables or other furniture excerpted 2x outdoor chairs - had to ask for blankets and doona - flat pillows
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Elyse

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
c
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marie

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Desmond, Pelican Waters

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The budget room was built in the 1970s & only the toilet & tv have been renewed. The air con did not work & ceiling fan switch was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the spa room at the front of the property Room was good but road noise was a bit annoying windows didn't close very well and let noise in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Restaurant was great . Beds were comfortable. Fan and lights need fixing. Mould in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was good but the fuse blew and couldn't be fixed so I was moved to another room. The wiring in that room was wrong so that the fan didn't work, so I was moved to another room. That room was good. They refunded one day of the fee to cover the inconvenience. Overall a good place to stay, although I had some issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap, convenient and central for 1 night stay when everything else is booked, Room was clean but the air-conditioning, TV and fridge were not working. Looks like it is hosted by young back packers and Saturday nights are a bit rowdy....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Susanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Shabby dated furnishings… very obvious that landlords are reluctant to bother with even small repairs and improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tarryn

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reception was closed for lunch without a time when they would return (which was 2pm), then a further wait for her to check the room. Drinking glasses were dirty (lipstick marks), the wifi password was not given and when asked, I was told that the sign was "definitely in the room" - which it wasnt. Police banged on our door at 11pm to ask about a disturbance downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very run down old and dated room. Pool looked unclean and constant noise from the road
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Chloe

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is very tieed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfy bed good shower
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

VICKI

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PERFECT LOCATION ON THE STRAND. STUDIO APARTMENT WAS VERY OVERPRICED FOR WHAT WE GOT. CUTLERY AND CROCKERY WAS INSUFFICIENT FOR TWO PEOPLE. MICROWAVE NEXT TO THE SINK, VERY UNSAFE. BINS HAD NOT BEEN EMPTIED FROM PREVIOUS TENANTS. NO INFORMATION ON HOW TO USE MICROWAVE AND TV. WE WERE DESPERATE WITH ONLY TWO PROPERTIES AVAILABLE ON DAYS WE NEEDED.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gladys

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025