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Tropical Palms

Tropical Palms

3.5 out of 5
34 Picnic Street, Magnetic Island, Picnic Bay, QLD
The price is AU$170 per night
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
0.71 km from city centre
Tropical Palms: Motel with free WiFi and free parking.
Pool
Spa
ISLAND ADVENTURE HOLIDAY HOUSE

ISLAND ADVENTURE HOLIDAY HOUSE

0.65 km from city centre
ISLAND ADVENTURE HOLIDAY HOUSE: Holiday home with free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Located in the mountains.
Pool
Kitchen
Driftwood, Nobby Headland

Driftwood, Nobby Headland

0.8 km from city centre
Driftwood, Nobby Headland: Beach holiday home with free parking and private pools. Located by the sea.
Pool
Washer
Madison Plaza Townsville

Madison Plaza Townsville

4 out of 5
409 Flinders St., Corner Of Stanley And Flinders St., Townsville, QLD
The price is AU$106 per night
AU$106
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
9.95 km from city centre
Madison Plaza Townsville: Hotel with free WiFi and laundry facilities. Located by the ocean.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Free cancellation
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Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach

4 out of 5
75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD
The price is AU$143 per night
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
8.56 km from city centre
Aquarius on the Beach: Beach hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Located on the boardwalk.
Pool
Parking included
The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino

4.5 out of 5
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, QLD
The price is AU$225 per night
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
8.66 km from city centre
The Ville Resort - Casino: Luxury hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Located by the ocean.
Pool
Spa
Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort

5 out of 5
113 - 119 Flinders Street, Townsville, QLD
The price is AU$114 per night
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025
9.43 km from city centre
Rambutan Resort: Luxury hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Located in the entertainment district.
Pool
Parking included
Free cancellation
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The Palmer Collective

The Palmer Collective

4 out of 5
12 14 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD
The price is AU$148 per night
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
9.76 km from city centre
The Palmer Collective: Business-friendly hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Located near the airport.
Pool
Hot tub
Free cancellation
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Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

4.5 out of 5
8-10 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD
The price is AU$154 per night
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
9.79 km from city centre
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville: Luxury hotel with free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Located in the business district.
Pool
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Tropical Palms

Tropical Palms

34 Picnic Street, Magnetic Island, Picnic Bay, QLD
The price is AU$170 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Accommodation in Picnic Bay

Spending some time in Picnic Bay? You've picked the right place. There's a fair range of hotels available close by. 11 of those are within 5 kilometres of the city centre.

You won't be far from the main areas at the Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island and Peppers Blue on Blue.

There are 9 accommodation options in South Townsville, which is within 10 kilometres of the main center. Try to take a squiz at Quest Townsville and Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville if you'd like to book a hotel here. Why don't you also try Townsville? It's only 10 kilometres from the city's middle, and has 16 available options. A few examples of some convenient choices in this area are Mariners North Holiday Apartments and The Ville Resort - Casino.

If you are looking to indulge in a touch of pampering, Massage on Magnetic has to be at the top of your list. Spend a night or two at Arcadia Beach Guest House and Island Leisure Resort, and you'll be pretty close to this attraction. Work on your putting at Magnetic Island Golf Course, a fantastic stop for keen golfers. Stay at Base Magnetic Island Hostel and Beachside Magnetic Harbour and you can stop by this hotspot whenever you like.

For those of you who are on a budget, Picnic Bay has a few options. The top pick of the bunch is the Cstay.

For some alternatives, try the Itara Apartments and the Oaks Gateway on Palmer. They are located 20 kilometres and 10 kilometres respectively from the center. Others include the Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville, 10 kilometres away, and the Seagulls Resort, 9 kilometres.

Attractions and Hotels Near Picnic Bay

But wait, there's more! Don't leave without checking out what you can discover in the rest of the region. Tropical North Queensland has beaches, rainforest, streams and tablelands. Popular Tropical North Queensland visitor attractions include the art galleries, craft workshops and open-air exhibits. Common activities in this part of Australia include rock climbing, mountain climbing and hiking.

If you'd like to explore some nearby localities, think about Brandon and Ayr. Journey 70 kilometres to the southeast of Picnic Bay and you'll locate Brandon. That said, Ayr is 75 kilometres to the southeast. Brandon hotels include the Ayr Travellers Motel and Hotel Brandon. The Parkside Motel and Ayr Bed and Breakfast on McIntyre are some of the options in Ayr.

If you're travelling into or out of Townsville Airport and choose to stay nearby, try the Comfort Inn Robert Towns or the Chifley Plaza Townsville.

Picnic Bay hotels essential information

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653 hotels
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AU$106
Highest Price
AU$225
Popular hotels
Tropical Palms, ISLAND ADVENTURE HOLIDAY HOUSE, Driftwood, Nobby Headland, Madison Plaza Townsville, Aquarius on the Beach, The Ville Resort - Casino, Rambutan Resort, The Palmer Collective, Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

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