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Ardo
The hotel was clean and well-designed and stylish. Staff were friendly and helpful. Check-in & out process was quick and easy. The room was spacious and well-maintained. The bed & pillow was very comfortable. The swimming pool was really good especially the parasols and the swimming bed colour were ...
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Parking was booked out, didn’t realise that I needed to book in advance. Had to park down the road in public car park.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
The Ville Resort - Casino
Breakfast expensive and food not hot
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Aquarius on the Beach
The room was clean, but oh so tired. The sheer curtain was ripped, but we had the blackout curtains closed most of the time anyway. The bathroom door could do with some attention, and maybe an exhaust fan? However, considering the price, it served it's purpose, didn't affect our stay, and wouldn't ...
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Lower floors can hear the noise on the street. Ask for or book higher room. Excellent staff and food is very good. Great location close to super market and some great restaurants
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Rambutan Resort
If your looking for a quiet stay in Townsville, this isn't the place for you. Rooms right beside a bar that doesn't close till 10pm, then when that stops you have the night clubs next door that go till the early hours of the morning. Had to ask staff to get room amenities like tea, milk etc ...
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Rydges Southbank Townsville
Location in Palmer Street is great. Footy Stadium and pubs and eateries are all within walking distance
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Madison Plaza Townsville
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Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
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Picnic Bay Hotel & Travel Guide
If you are traveling through the Townsville area and are on the lookout for a place to stay around Picnic Bay, you'll have a wonderful assortment to select from. Our comprehensive travel guide is where enlightened travelers will find 45 hotel options within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) distance of Picnic Bay's heart.
Picnic Bay's central region is within strolling distance of places to stay including Island Leisure Resort and Base Magnetic Island Hostel.
2 miles (3 kilometers) outside of the city center of Picnic Bay, you will find the Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island. The Mariners North Holiday Apartments is located about 6 miles (9 kilometers) away. Alternatively, you might like to book the Quest Townsville or the Peppers Blue on Blue.
Following your exploration in Picnic Bay, make sure you enjoy Tropical North Queensland's other attractions. If you love nature, get ready to discover Tropical North Queensland's beaches and rainforest. In addition you could wind your way through a selection of its art galleries. Common activities in this area of Australia include rock climbing, mountain climbing and hiking.
The nearest accommodations in Townsville are Arcadia and Mount Stuart. Arcadia is 3 miles (5 kilometers) to the northeast of Picnic Bay, while Mount Stuart is 13 miles (21 kilometers) to the northeast. Travelocity-listed accommodation options in Arcadia include the Arcadia Beach Guest House and Beachside Magnetic Harbour. The Itara Apartments and Cluden Park Motor Inn are amongst the rooms in Mount Stuart.
If cheering on sport is always on your mind, don't overlook a visit to Cluden Racecourse, which is located 10 miles (17 kilometers) to the south of Picnic Bay. Modern travelers who like the thought of locating a room in the area, book in the Banjo Paterson Motor Inn or The Colonial Rose Motel.
Located 7 miles (11 kilometers) from Picnic Bay is Townsville Airport. Find nearby Travelocity-listed accommodation at Seagulls Resort or Comfort Inn Robert Towns.
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