Reviews of The Iconic Watermark on the Strand
72 Mitchell Street, 4810 North Ward, Australia
#1 of 13 hotels in North Ward
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 22 apartment reviews
9.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.7
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Comfort
10.0
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
9.7
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
10.0
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Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Kathryn
Australia1 review10“Great stay in a fantastic apartment, convenient location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great convenient location, apartment is big and well fitted out with all supplies needed. Host easy to deal with and accommodating of requests. Secure parking.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 9 March 2025
David
Australia8 reviews10“Watermark Gem”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
If I’m honest I thought the bed was too soft… but that’s something that’s going to be different for everyone
Beautifully present and probably the best appointed apartment we have stayed in…. Lots of little things most other don’t include… very clear instructions for check ins me out… and great location with a bar and restaurant in the facility and the strand right across the road
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 6 December 2024
Wendy
Australia15 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Beautiful place to stay, highly recommended.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Beautifully appointed & had everything we needed. Best location on The Strand & highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 13 October 2024
Janine
Australia29 reviews2 helpful votes10“The apartment was absolutely beautiful and had everything we needed. We didn't want to leave!!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The apartment was beautiful and so comfortable!
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Trina
Australia11 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We had a wonderful stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Having a separate location for the key collection was not very convenient, especially when you are traveling in a group and not sure of the location. But it didn't diminish the stay was just a surprise.
The property was in a fabulous location and great size for 6 adults, nice spacious apartment It was presented very well and well appointed. The host was great with communication and allowed us to store our luggage and have a late checkout . It was much appreciated!
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Mark
Australia8 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
Everything
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Chloe
Australia11 reviews10“Great location, very clean and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Fabulous apartment in a perfect location! The photos don’t do this place justice it is the most beautiful and spacious apartment! Super responsive and welcoming host. We will be back!
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Jason
Australia4 reviews9.0“Relaxing with kids”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing really to not like. If I had to be picky, the walk to the amazing pool area carrying everything for a BBQ lunch.
The location of the property was perfect and the property itself was on point, it had everything we needed and then some. I would definitely look at staying here next time I'm in Townsville.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Brooke
Australia10 reviews1 helpful vote10“Little piece of heaven”- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The garbage shoot beside the elevator had maggots and awful odar as you get out on the lift as it's beside it. The elevators are a bit temperamental
The host is very pleasant, booking.com didn't send us directions on how to get into the property until after 6pm so Selena was a god sent and helped us. It was very frustrating with so many children. (Not the hosts problem though) the rooms are clean, slept like logs, has everything you need and more inside the unit. Very equipped with basic kitchen items you may need. The patio is perfect for a morning coffee before the kids wake up! Close to the main Street- strand and restaurant under building with really good food. The pool was an absolute winner, early morning and night swims, even a paddle pool for the babies. Gym, bbq areas are so clean. Honestly can't love our stay any more even if we tried! Thank you for having us
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Cameron
Australia2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Main bedroom bed, very uncomfortable.
Great location
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Tania
Australia12 reviews10“Lovely stay, poor host communication.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
Communication with the host. The emailed instructions for access to the property were incorrect. We were told to refer to the email sent to us through "airBNB" for access, but we booked through "booking.com". I emailed the host more than 24 hours prior to our arrival with a question regarding the location of the property (as the incorrect address had been provided). No-one got back to me prior to our arrival. After driving around and a process of deduction after speaking with a local resident, we worked out where the apartment was. In addition, when we collected the keys from the lockbox (at another location), there was a 2nd key in the lockbox which we took, assuming it was needed for our access to the accommodation. I promptly got a text within 1.5 hours from the host, asking me to return the extra key promptly to the lockbox. We did this within the hour and sent a text to confirm. There was no acknowledgement of our text following this. It was disappointing that when the host required something, communication was timely, however as a guest with a valid question about accessing an apartment, we were left to figure it out for ourselves.
Excellent location, lovely apartment with great facilities. Walking distance to eating and the Strand.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Kim
Australia23 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful apartment. Just had issue with address on arrival but host contacted us and all was sorted. Very happy. 👍😊
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 16 November 2022
Leanne
Australia19 reviews10“Thank you for a fantastic getaway with family and we will be returning again soon 🥰”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
We loved this very well appointed apartment due to its beautiful Devore, size and location.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 14 March 2025
Webb
Australia1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Sophie
Australia11 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Jenny
Australia29 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Natasha
Australia10 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Lynette
Australia4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Hayley
Australia13 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Hanna
Australia1 review10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Iniabasi
Australia2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2023
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