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 0.6 mi away, Nelly Bay Beach is a 16-minute walk, and Magnetic Island National Park is 3.7 mi from the property. Townsville International Airport is 19 mi distant. Guests appreciate the convenient location, well-equipped kitchen, and easy beach access.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Free parking
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Juan
Argentina
“Good located, quiet and clean space. There is a koala living in the trees around the property 🥹” - Angelini
Italy
“Very chill and good vibes, Louie was a perfect cutie and funny host! We loved them! ❤️ Room was clean and very comfortable with free towels, fridge and air conditioning.” - Steven
Belgium
“Probably one of the best budget accommodations in Australia : cleverly conceived, small but pleasant rooms in a lush garden with a sink, a very efficient fridge and a flat-screen TV. The shared bathroom, big common kitchen and comfy lounge are all...” - Gabrielle
United States
“same day accommodation, comfortable and clean, kind staff and love the vibe! recommend!” - Siana
Canada
“The pool, the small cozy feel, the AC, the fridge and lamp in the room, the pizza oven and the freezer.” - Elena
Germany
“Great clean dorm room, without bunk beds and a little electrical socket at each bed as well as a little cupboard. Nice pool, clean kitchen and easy to reach from the ferry by bus. Was able to hire snorkeling gear and a stinger suit. Quiet, relaxed...” - Vibeke
Australia
“This hostel is great if you are looking for a cheap hostel with a good quality. The area is quiet so it is nice if you want to relax, not a party hostel so you can expect it to be quiet during the evening and night. Super safe hostel and area...” - Anonymous
Canada
“The place itself is great. The owner gave me a bunch of activities to do. all his rentals were super affordable including his little shop which has everything you need to make a meal. The bus drivers will drop you right at the property. The other...” - 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.”
Area info
Amenities of CStay
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Free parking
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Beach
- SnorkelingOff-site
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Services
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage 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
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Fenced pool
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
House rulesCStay takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




The fine printMust-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 canceled 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-authorization upon check in to cover any incidental charges.
Please note that children cannot be accommodations are not allowed to stay in dormitory rooms or shared accommodations. Children are only allowed to stay in private rooms.