Title: Book the Best The Strand GAY-FRIENDLY Hotels in 2025 | Expedia.ca [The Strand Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Townsville-The-Strand.dx6217104)[Vacation Rentals in Townsville](https://expedia.ca/Townsville-Vacation-Rentals.d6047631.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Townsville](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Townsville.d6047631.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Townsville](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Townsville.d6047631.Travel-Guide-Activities)[The Strand Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-The-Strand.d6217104.Car-Rental-Guide)[The Strand Vacations](https://expedia.ca/The-Strand.d6217104.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/229000/229333-Townsville.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Find LGBTQ welcoming hotels in The Strand ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![deals illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) ![bed illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Top The Strand LGBT Friendly Hotels ![Aquarius on the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3952900/3952853/9e23186c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) [Aquarius on the Beach](https://expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Aquarius-On-The-Beach.h3952853.Hotel-Information) 75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD CA $142 CA $157 total Oct 19 - Oct 20 includes taxes & fees 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews) "We love staying at The Aquarius. The upper floor rooms have an amazing view of the sea and Magnetic Island. The rooms are comfortable, have kitchenette facilities snd the property is a short walk to all of the bars and restaurants in town. This is our go to place for accommodation in Townsville. ..." Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025&selected=3952853&PinnedHotelID=3952853&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6217104&travelerType=LGBT) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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