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, while Magnetic Island National Park is 6 km and Magnetic Island Marina is 4 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 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Broos
Netherlands
“The owner was very nice and helpful. There was a really sweet dog Louie who loved to play in the pool together. The beach was really nearby, we liked getting a coffee and or cake at the coffee place there and then sit at the beach. And we could...” - Enriquez
Australia
“Clean rooms and toilet with hot and cold shower. Affordability for practical travelers.” - Evi
Belgium
“Very well organised. Good equipped kitchen, nice people, fun dog, good location, quiet, close to the bus and busstop.” - Jane
Australia
“The accommodation was close to transport, cafes and a swimming beach.(Picnic Bay)It was quiet. The room had a fridge and a handbasin. A community kitchen and a washing machine and drier were available.” - Veronika
Germany
“Very good price for a private room, felt very friendly, nice & calm location close to the beach, the dog, very good for relaxing” - Alain
Australia
“I felt completely transported! the nature around is just breathtaking. The place is peaceful, clean, and perfectly located. The beach is only a 2 minutes walk away, which made every day feel like a little escape. Highly recommend if you’re...” - Kirsten
Luxembourg
“I had a great stay at Cstay! The room has everything you need: air conditioning, fridge and a sink. The common areas had everything you need, good sized kitchen and couple couches with a tv and Netflix access. Having a pool and washers&dryers was...” - Macarena
Chile
“Good location, close to the beach and public transport. Very comfortable garden with hammocks and a small pool. Well-equipped kitchen, good internet connection, and clean bathroom. USB socket near the bed, air-conditioned room and a refrigerator...” - Thomas
France
“The room and the kitchen were clean, the mini-fridge in our room was big enough to put our stuff” - Charlotte
Australia
“Nice location near Picnic Bay, next some amazing restaurant. The pool area is also super convenient !”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
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.