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Aparthotel

Essex Court

4.0 star property
Aparthotel with free parking, near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal

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Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services
Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services
Essex Court offers a refined retreat with practical perks. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and secure, spacious parking. The property is within walking distance of the Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
79 Mitchell St, North Ward, QLD, 4810

What's nearby

  • The Strand Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Strand Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Castle Hill - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 8 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marina Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tobruk Kiosk - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Seaview Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Juliette's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Essex Court

Aparthotel with free parking, near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
This aparthotel features an outdoor pool, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a pillowtop bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Essex Court offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Townsville aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Virtual front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 8 units
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [66 The Strand, North Ward]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [The Beach House Motel 66 The Strand North Ward QLD 4810]
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Essex Court Aparthotel
Essex Court North Ward
Essex Court Aparthotel North Ward

Frequently asked questions

Does Essex Court have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Essex Court pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Essex Court?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Essex Court?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Essex Court?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Essex Court located?

Located in North Ward, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Strand Beach and Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. Strand Park and Queens Gardens are also within 10 minutes.

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Essex Court Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing property, well equipped and renovated
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, comfortable, plenty of space
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

waati

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The service was great, very helpful. It's literally walking distance to everything. It's also really spacious too. Great for families 2adults two children and that's the one bedroom. I would most definitely go back again. I'm Soo grateful that they were available and looked after us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Private. Self contained. Quiet. Comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The wardrobes were filthy, the bedside cabinets were filthy. I had to wash outside and inside of bedside cabinets they had years of dust on them inside and outside. The wardrobes were very old fashioned cheap wood. Could not store clothes in them as they needed a good clean so had to live out of suitcases. Only about 6 hangers in wardrobes of different shapes and sizes Rest of accommodation great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Crystalle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a nice surprise, unit was super clean, bed was comfy, aircon was cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is close to shops and beach and a very friendly place to be. I will definitely be back on my next visit to Townsville. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Newly renovated full self contained units,very clean & comfortable, have everything you need. Staff very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

APR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really great amenities. Clean and modern.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pavanjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

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