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Tropical Palms

3.5 star property
Enjoy the spa at this 3.5-star Picnic Bay motel

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Queen Bed With Sofa | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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34 Picnic Street, Magnetic Island, Picnic Bay, QLD, 4819
  • Place, Picnic Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed With Sofa

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Picnic Bay

In Picnic Bay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Picnic Bay motel, you'll find Magnetic Island National Park and Picnic Bay Beach. Also, Magnetic Island Golf Course is within half a mile (1 km) and Nelly Bay Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Picnic Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Magnetic Island National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Granite - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tiny Palm Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ric's Woodfire Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Dell' Isola - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shorehouse - ‬41 min drive

About this property

Tropical Palms

Enjoy the spa at this 3.5-star Picnic Bay motel
Tropical Palms offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Tropical Palms. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Picnic Bay motel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Tropical Palms offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Picnic Bay motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Tropical Palms Motel Magnetic Island
Tropical Palms Magnetic Island
Tropical Palms Motel Picnic Bay
Tropical Palms Picnic Bay
Tropical Palms Motel
Tropical Palms Picnic Bay
Tropical Palms Motel Picnic Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tropical Palms to the airport?

Tropical Palms is 14.9 mi (153-min drive) away from the Townsville, QLD (TSV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tropical Palms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tropical Palms.

How close is Tropical Palms to the beach?

This motel is a short 3-minute walk from Picnic Bay Beach and 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Nelly Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tropical Palms offer free breakfast?

Tropical Palms does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tropical Palms?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Tropical Palms?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Tropical Palms?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Tropical Palms have a pool?

Tropical Palms features an outdoor pool.

Does Tropical Palms have a spa?

This motel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Tropical Palms to downtown Picnic Bay?

Tropical Palms is 0.4 mi away from Picnic Bay.

Tropical Palms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners were amazing and the room and facilities were great, we’ll be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay and great value for the money

Wonderful place to stay. Cleanest place we have stayed on the island and the best shower too. Lovely staff and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area great staff and close to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite convenient, welcoming we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karlheinz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When checking in, all the important sights are marked on a map, perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean,quite and staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy room, lovely gardens. Great location. Bus stop and hotel just around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great helpful hosts with lots of local knowledge, good size rooms, well setup, good for an extended stay with kitchen & dining table. Shaded outdoor BBQ/ dining area and pool. Short stroll to beach/ jetty/ pub/ bus stop and sunset views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Absolute great service Clean quiet just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Florentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very comfortable and clean. The garden, pool and barbecue areas were very clean and well maintained. Jen and Rob are wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was one of the cleanest and clearest I have ever seen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for a quick quiet escape but was amazed that kitchen utensils and stove was in the room. Room was clean and comfortable. Pool looked amazing but i didnt have time to use it. Staff were beyond friendly and easy going. They knew the island well and were eager to give reccomendations and support where they could!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était parfait
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thérèse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bon rapport qualité/prix. Nous recommandons chaudement !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy great friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the pool hated the bed it dipped in the middle i kept sliding into it u need to buy new mattress was in Room 5 thanks for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it everything I needed all there
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a good location - close to the beach , the jetty, netted swimming area and food outlets.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value Self- contained units Magnetic Island

Rob and Jen, are the owners/managers and they live on the premises so immediately available. There are 12 units, all fully self-contained but if you need something extra they are pleased to get it. There’s a pool but the beach is a short walk away. A bus stop is nearby. It’s a the quieter side of the island but a couple of restaurants and a pub are nearby.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo Dive course.

Always have a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rob was very welcoming. Very tidy accommodation, convenient location and very quiet. Shall be back again soon :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, comfortable and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021