"Townsville. Entrance to The Great Barrier Reef" Townsville by Randall_Burt


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The Floating Hotel

Townsville was a stop on My 2nd Trip Around the World. My Destination in Townsville was a Boat to the 4 Seasons Great Barrier Reef Hotel. I spent two nights at this Hotel. I went Scuba Diving while there and fishing. It was a one of a kind Hotel. Built in Singapore, Floated to Australia's Great Barrier Reef it was a 2 hour ride by High Speed Boat to get there. It lasted about a Year then went bust. Floated to Vietnam, Vietnam is last know destination for this Hotel but rumors are it is in Malasia now. It had 200 Rooms and was connected to the floor of the ocean. in case of a Cyclone, one end was disconneted and the wind would blow it around in a circle after everyone was evacuated. The floating, Heliport,Tennis Courts and pool were disconnected and taken a distance from the Hotel to ride out the storm. The Pool had already been distroied befor My Stay there. Photo is The four Seasons Great Barrier Reef Hotel. before My stay there I stayed in a hotel over the bus station as I arrived at 2am with no where to go. I stayed after the Floating Hotel at The Hotel Breakwater and Casino. I got very Sea Sick on the ride from Townsville to The Floating Hotel. Might have been the 19 Hour Bus ride and eatting chips and pop for the 19 hours. Ride back was nice. If You stayed at this Hotel while in Australia or Vietnam, I would like to Hear from You. Thanks.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Was nice for what I got to see
  • Cons:Nothing
  • In a nutshell:Would love to go back again.
  • Last visit to Townsville: Sep 1988
  • Intro Updated Nov 23, 2002
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  • vgty7l Jun 23, 2011 at 8:53 AM Report Abuse

    the floating hotel is now in North Korea and called "Floating Hotel Haegeumgang" http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/5117149686/

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    dingoernie Feb 28, 2010 at 4:47 AM Report Abuse

    hallo burt,i worked on the floating hotel from the beginng check out some pictures i put the virtualtourist

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    aussirose Oct 12, 2006 at 5:37 AM Report Abuse

    Hey Randall! I remember discussing this years ago with you!! Fascinating!! Obviously it didn't go anywhere....but I see you're still here on vt :o) Do you rmember me?....

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    Sweetberry1 Dec 5, 2002 at 6:51 PM Report Abuse

    Wonderful page!!! I wish this hotel was still there, I could have stayed there. Sounds like you had a great time, fantastic photo. ;-))

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