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Arcadia Village Motel
7 Marine Parade, Arcadia Bay, Arcadia, QLD
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Arcadia. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (449 reviews)
Always Good
"stay here regularly, excellent location, never dissapointed!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

The Captain's Manor on Cook 9 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay
Arcadia
Stay at this apartment in Arcadia. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Alma Bay and Alma Bay Beach are located nearby.
Good location, poor facilities
"Kitchen appliances are old and need replacing - especially electric frypan and stove."
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2024

Aquarius on the Beach
75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD
The price is AU$160 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$160
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"On the Strand"
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

The Captain's Manor on Cook 9 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay
Arcadia
Stay at this apartment in Arcadia. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Alma Bay and Alma Bay Beach are located nearby.
Good location, poor facilities
"Kitchen appliances are old and need replacing - especially electric frypan and stove."
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2024

The Captain's Manor on Cook 6 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay
Arcadia
Stay at this apartment in Arcadia. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Alma Bay and Alma Bay Beach are located nearby.
Wonderful Captain's Manor 6!
"This lovely place is a piece of Magnetic Island's history, apparently a former recreational facility for soldiers. Unit 6 is a light-filled unit with steep stairs on either side, ceiling fans in every room, a very minimal, older kitchen and amazing views of the national park, generous courtyard and ..."
Reviewed on 8 Oct. 2024

Unit 3 Beachcomber, Arcadia
ARCADIA
Stay at this vacation home in Arcadia. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Alma Bay Beach and Alma Bay are located ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Horseshoe Bay Markets
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Horseshoe Bay Markets during your trip to Arcadia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or charming cafes in this walkable area.
Activities

SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
AU$42
per adult
92% of travellers recommend

Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour
AU$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Magnetic Island Lunchtime Sailing Cruise
AU$239
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour
AU$159
per adult
- Horseshoe Bay Markets
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- James Cook University
- The Strand Beach
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Castle Hill
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Magnetic Island National Park
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Strand Park
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Cluden Racecourse
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Reid Park Street Circuit
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Riverway Lagoon
- Strand Waterpark
- Toolakea Beach
- Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park
- Strand Rockpool
- Queens Gardens
- Townsville Golf Club
- Arcadia Village
- Australian Institute of Marine Science
- Jezzine Barracks