Picnic Bay Hotel

3.5 star property

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A modern house with a covered patio, a lawn, and a wooden deck.
A modern room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a small round table with two chairs, and a white partition with horizontal slats.
An outdoor dining area with string lights, tables, chairs, and a building in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outside.
A living room with two armchairs, a sofa, a small table with a vase, and a view of a mountain and palm trees through a large window.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$372
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June

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

Garden Accessible Room

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Garden Queen Room

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite Room

  • Resort view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Garden View Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Palm Room, Junior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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.

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
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Granite - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tiny Palm Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ric's Woodfire Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Dell' Isola - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shorehouse - ‬42 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 40.0 per night.

Payment types

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 night

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Picnic Bay Hotel?

As of 10 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Picnic Bay Hotel on 11 June 2026 start from AU$372, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

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