This motel is a bit dated but I believe they are aware of this and are in the process of updating. New owners and a management team that were really helpful and accommodating. My room was always clean and comfortable and the bed was comfortable. Would stay again when next in Townsville

Hard to find a room on the strand for Easter Sunday so decided to book into the Shoredrive. What a disappointment.Rooms were clean but very dated, new flat screen TV's that were smaller than a laptop screen, the noisy little box air-conditioner that shook the front wall when running and the door on our room was so warped that the... More

We only stayed one night. Whilst the room was very tired and needed a revamp we did find it clean. As they say you get what you pay for. It is on The Strand, but up the very far end. It is quiet so we had a good sleep. The bed was reasonably comfortable. We did need to have the... More

Really people.... it is well and truely time for you to update these ancient rooms....the facilities are downright unacceptable. Yes its true some travellers want a cheap stay however, cheap should not mean that travellers should endure musty, outdated and downright unhealthy facilities. The aircon was rusty and barely cooled, the fan was also needed to cool the room and... More

Stayed here for a week...rooms are somewhat dated but exceptionaly clean...will deffinately come back. :-)

Stayed here for one night & never again. Pubic hair found in the master bed, bathroom was disgusting - we refused to enter without shoes. Carpet had mystery stains - I didn't want to walk barefoot across it nor put my belongings on it. Housekeeping staff were rude & front desk staff were pleasant.

After a long drive to Townsville with a child under teh age of 2yrs all you want to do when you arrive at your accommodation is relax and be comfortable. If thats what your after also, then DO NOT STAY HERE!! The bathroom had concrete cancer all through the walls with builders bog holding it together, the tap had no... More

Booked over the phone, given "special rate"...no wonder! Paid $105 for one night - everything old and worn. Cracks in walls and tiles, carpet dirty underfoot, tv from the BETA days, reception bad. Aircon is a wall unit, rattles and shakes. Yet have the nerve to charge $5 for a bag of lollies! Not recommended for very young children.

Paid AUD88 off a last minute website for this motel as it was for one night and we didn't have a lot of time to do research on our other choices in town. There was also no availability for other big name motel chains in town like the Best Western. Strictly a run town motel on the far end of... More