The hotel is located on the beach. When staying at this Townsville hotel, guests will find that they are within easy reach of the Reef HQ Aquarium, the casino, the beach, and the ferry terminal. Guests of the Aquarius on the Beach will also be able to find shopping malls, nightclubs, and other entertainment in the area. The airport is only a short drive from the hotel, easy to reach by car. Guests that do not have a rental car can use public transportation to reach the airport and other areas. Some of the most popular sites the town boasts are within easy walking distance of the Aquarius on the Beach.

Each of the rooms at the Aquarius on the Beach has air conditioning, as well as balconies that overlook the Coral Sea, Magnetic Island, and the Strand. All of the rooms have en suite facilities, kitchenettes, color TV, irons and ironing boards, and tea and coffee making facilities among their amenities.

The hotel offers a tourist information desk, as well as room service breakfast. Guests of the Aquarius on the Beach will be able to swim at the onsite pool.