About this property
Beachfront Location: CStay in Picnic Bay offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests can relax by the year-round outdoor swimming pool and enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Facilities: The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic area, bicycle parking, bike hire, barbecue facilities, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, saltwater pool, washing machine, ground-floor unit, walk-in shower, work desk, and tiled floors. Local Attractions: Rocky Bay Beach is less than 1 km away, Nelly Bay Beach is a 16-minute walk, and Magnetic Island National Park is 6 km from the property. Townsville International Airport is 30 km distant. Guests appreciate the convenient location, well-equipped kitchen, and easy beach access.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Charlotte
Australia“Nice location near Picnic Bay, next some amazing restaurant. The pool area is also super convenient !” - Kachur
Canada“It was good, it poured rain the whole time I was there so that really didn't make for a good stay. But the accommodations were okay. The girl helping out was super friendly.” - Antonio Australia“Location was great,nice pool area. Kitchen have everything you need to make yourself a meal. Very friendly dog Louie is a bonus.”
- Katie Australia“Staff were super friendly, the room included a TV, fridge, mirror and sink. There was a shared bathroom and a fantastic shared kitchen.”
- Kika
Netherlands“The accomodation has a good location, it is about 3 minute walk to bus station and beach with swim net. It has a nice pool and a super fun dog that likes to swim with you.” - Gillian
Ireland“Close to Picnic Bay, great facilities and welcoming staff .” - Phillipa
United Kingdom“Simple lodging in a brilliant location. The lounge area was really nice and comfortable and the kitchen had everything you needed. The host had some great information about the area, and supplied us with a map of everything to see. Louie the...” - Ruth Australia“Great budget room - really nice to have a sink/fridge in the room. Kitchen was well equipped and the pool was lovely for a swim to cool off. Picnic Bay is a great location - relaxed with lots of nice restaurants and bars. Louie the dog was also an...”
- Emilia United Kingdom“The rooms were well kept, good air conditioning and fridge in room. Kitchen was clean and nice to use. Loved the dog Louie as well!”
- Annette Australia“I had 2 nights in a 6 bed female dorm which was very good. A large room with its own frig and single bed no bunk”
Property surroundings
Facilities of CStay
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Beach
- SnorkellingOff-site
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Services
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fence around pool
Wellness
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
House rulesCStay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that this hotel has a strict 'No Smoking' and 'No noise after 22:00 Policy'. If guests do not comply with these conditions, the booking will be cancelled and no refund given.
Guests are required to present a valid photo ID upon check in.
Please note that CStay requires a $100 credit card pre-authorisation upon check in to cover any incidental charges.
Please note that children cannot be accommodation are not allowed to stay in dormitory rooms or shared accommodation. Children are only allowed to stay in private rooms.
