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Picnic Bay Hotel

Property class: 3.5

Photo gallery for Picnic Bay Hotel

A modern house with a covered outdoor seating area, a well-maintained lawn, and a wooden deck.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and palm trees.
Exterior
A balcony with a table and chairs, a sliding door leading to a room, and a white exterior wall.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3 Esplanade, Picnic Bay, QLD, 4819
  • Place, Picnic Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Garden Queen Accessible Room with Terrace

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a mirror on the wall.

Garden Queen Accessible Room with Terrace

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Garden Queen Room with Terrace

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the garden through the sliding doors.

Garden Queen Room with Terrace

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite

A modern bedroom with a large bed, built-in wardrobe, bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.

Executive Suite

  • Resort view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden View Superior Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small desk with a chair, and a window with blinds.

Garden View Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Palm Room with Balcony

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

Superior Palm Room with Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Picnic Bay

Picnic Bay Hotel places you steps from Picnic Bay Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Magnetic Island National Park. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Picnic Bay Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Sports Bar is the bed & breakfast's own sports bar, serving drinks along with lunch and light fare. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of a free ferry terminal shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Picnic Bay B&B include Magnetic Island Golf Course and Nelly Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Picnic Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Magnetic Island National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rocky Bay - 16 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 43 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seagulls Restaurant - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Granite - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Hotel - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Sandi's on Magnetic Island - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Quarterdeck - ‬40 min drive

About this property

Picnic Bay Hotel

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Picnic Bay Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Picnic Bay bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Picnic Bay Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Picnic Bay Restaurant
  • Sports Bar

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 120.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 40.0 per stay.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 40.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 120.0 per stay

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 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Picnic Bay Hotel?

Yep, Picnic Bay Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Picnic Bay Hotel?

Yep, Picnic Bay Hotel is a short 20-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach.

What makes Picnic Bay Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Picnic Bay Hotel.

Is Picnic Bay Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Picnic Bay Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Picnic Bay Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Picnic Bay Hotel?

No, Picnic Bay Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Picnic Bay Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Picnic Bay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Picnic Bay Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Picnic Bay Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Magnetic Island Golf Course is a short 9-minute walk away.

Picnic Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These are newly renovated units that are very modern and functional. The decor is great and the size is adequate. The free breakfast offered is so amazingly tasty and large in portion generously. The shuttle service is included which is so prompt and efficient from and to the ferry terminal. The staff are very accommodating, friendly and pleasant. We highly recommend this hotel which is 5 mins from the terminal. The location is quiet and restaurant is next door to the hotel. There are a few other restaurants very close to the hotel on the esplanade. Overall, it’s a 5 star with great amenities and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026