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Tropical Palms Resort & 4WD Hire

Picnic Bay

Just 200 metres from Picnic Bay Beach, Tropical Palms Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with a kitchenette and a private balcony or courtyard.

V
Velma
From
Finland
After a week of running around sightseeing here and there, I arrived on Magnetic Island hoping most of all for rest and relaxation, and Tropical Palms was absolutely perfect for that! Rob welcomed me warmly in spite of my failure to properly communicate a late arrival, and gave lots of tips on where to go for walks to spot wildlife. My room was comfortable and clean, and overall the place was really lovely, laid-back and peaceful. I was glad I'd picked the location by Picnic Bay, which is probably the most quiet part of the island. There's nevertheless a nice selection of restaurants nearby, and a nice beach, and koalas live right next doors! Loved it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
Price from
US$113.74
1 night, 2 adults

Serenity

Picnic Bay

Situated within 1 km of Rocky Bay Beach and 5.6 km of Magnetic Island National Park in Picnic Bay, Serenity offers accommodation with seating area.

A
Annette
From
Australia
it was comfortable, clean and the staff where very helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Price from
US$284.35
1 night, 2 adults

Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island

Nelly Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

Located on the oceanfront, Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island offer 4 outdoor pools and views of the Coral Sea. Guests can enjoy 24 km of scenic walking tracks nearby.

B
Björn
From
Germany
Contact and Help from Service/Reception
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
Price from
US$194.34
1 night, 2 adults

Arcadia Village Motel

Arcadia (Near Picnic Bay)

Located on Magnetic Island, overlooking Alma Bay and Geoffrey Bay, Arcadia Village Motel offers 3 bars, a café and 2 swimming pools. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV.

G
Grant
From
New Zealand
Friendly welcome, location to beach across the road, on site pool excellent, added bonus of use of pools in hotel next door, Arcadia Village Motel is the perfect location to stay with bus service within 50 metres, hotel with great facilities right next door, will be back!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 605 reviews
Price from
US$112.44
1 night, 2 adults

1213/146 Sooning street, Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island. Qld 4819. One Bright Point.

Nelly Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, 1213/146 Sooning street, Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island. Qld 4819. One Bright Point. Is situated in Nelly Bay.

H
Hilke
From
Germany
This is not only an apartment, it is an interior treasure, a luxury pleasure, a relax temple and a lot of precious little details make the Place unforgetable. Mandy and the housekeepers are very friendly. Thanks a lot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$139.22
1 night, 2 adults

True North B&B

Horseshoe Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

Boasting quiet street views, True North B&B provides accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge, around 600 metres from Horseshoe Bay Beach.

L
Lucy
From
United Kingdom
Gorgeous accommodation with a beautiful room and the breakfast Deb made for us was amazing. Couldn’t recommend staying there enough and would love to go back again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$146.24
1 night, 2 adults

Windspray

Horseshoe Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, pool view and a patio, Windspray is set in Horseshoe Bay. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

C
C.
From
Netherlands
It was a very nice stay with super friendly hosts. The location was very quiet & peaceful. Yet close to beach & restaurants (approx 10 min walk). The outside, but covered, seating area & swimmingpool were wonderful. Seeing & hearing kookaburras, wallabies and koalas from the backyard. Catherine & David are very welcoming hosts who share their house, garden & pool with their guests. Accomodation was spacious with separate bathroom & toilet, very nice room with a good bed & outside seating & fully equipped kitchen. Great tips from the hosts for Magnetic Island! We absolutely enjoyed our stay and if we ever visit Magnetic Island again, we'll definitely stay here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$126.74
1 night, 2 adults

Island Romance or Family & Pool

Nelly Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

A recently renovated apartment situated in Nelly Bay, Island Romance or Family & Pool features a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

H
HP14.
From
Australia
Very clean,spacious,comfortable,extra linen available ,extra towels available,good location, safe. Apartment was superb
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
US$219.36
1 night, 2 adults

NEW! Dacha on Maggie No#2, Unrivaled Island Luxury

Nelly Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a balcony, NEW! Dacha on Maggie No#2, Unrivaled Island Luxury is situated in Nelly Bay.

J
Julia
From
Australia
beautiful house, very clean. Loved the pool and the view. Very well equipped in kitchen. Beds were very comfortable. Could not fault this property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$701.95
1 night, 2 adults

NEW! Dacha on Maggie No#2, Unrivaled Island Luxury

Nelly Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a balcony, NEW! Dacha on Maggie No#2, Unrivaled Island Luxury is situated in Nelly Bay.

K
Kylie
From
Australia
Having 6 bedrooms, one for each work guest was perfect. Very comfortable house and plenty of room for everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$828.69
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Picnic Bay and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Situated in Nelly Bay, 500 metres from Nelly Bay Beach, 3 km from Magnetic Island National Park and 1.4 km from Magnetic Island Marina, SEA-green features accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

NEW! Sea Joley Tiny Home is situated in Nelly Bay, 500 metres from Nelly Bay Beach, 7.2 km from Magnetic Island National Park, as well as 1.4 km from Magnetic Island Marina.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 723 reviews

Located in Arcadia in the Magnetic Island region, with Geoffrey Bay Beach and Alma Bay Beach nearby, Dandaloo Gardens provides accommodation with free private parking.

From US$107.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,237 reviews

Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park - formerly Roamer showcases open-air building designs and communal spaces for guests.

From US$134.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviews

Featuring an outdoor pool overlooking the ocean, Shoredrive Motel offers modern accommodation with free WiFi, TV and air conditioning.

From US$87.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,813 reviews

Aquarius on the Beach Townsville is located on the Strand, Townsville’s world-class beachfront promenade and most desirable location. Aquarius On The Beach is located on The Strand Promenade.

From US$100.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,228 reviews

Beach House Motel is situated opposite Townsville Beach, surrounded by the restaurants, cafes, bars and shops along The Strand. Guests have access to an outdoor saltwater swimming pool.

From US$94.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,285 reviews

Just a 10-minute walk from Strand Beach, Seahaven Resort on the Seafront is set amongst 3 acres of tropical gardens.

From US$110.52 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Picnic Bay

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Boasting a spa bath, Picnic Bay Chalet Unit 2 is set in Picnic Bay. This apartment offers accommodation with a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1 km from Rocky Bay Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, The Deck on Picnic is located in Picnic Bay. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

CStay

Hotel in Picnic Bay
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

Facing the beachfront, CStay offers 2-star accommodation in Picnic Bay and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Kadani is located in Picnic Bay. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a saltwater pool, sea view and a balcony, Headland House is set in Picnic Bay. This beachfront property offers access to a patio.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a saltwater pool, sea view and a balcony, Reflections Turquoise Villa 4 is set in Picnic Bay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a saltwater pool, sea view and a patio, Reflections Emerald Villa 1 is situated in Picnic Bay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a saltwater pool, sea view and a patio, Driftwood is located in Picnic Bay. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

Best hotels with breakfast in Picnic Bay and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,203 reviews

Peppers Blue on Blue is a captivating waterfront retreat situated on Magnetic Island in Queensland offering a serene island getaway.

From US$161.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 517 reviews

Located in Townsville, 1.9 km from The Strand Beach, Belmoral Corporate Suites provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$129.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 865 reviews

Set within 1.1 km of The Strand Beach and 1.3 km of Reef HQ in Townsville, Coral Lodge Bed and Breakfast Inn provides accommodation with seating area.

From US$71.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,803 reviews

Rydges Southbank Townsville accommodation is a well-located, luxurious but affordable boutique hotel offering great views over the city, Castle Hill, and the marina.

From US$136.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,238 reviews

The Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville is located in the city's business and shopping district.

From US$129.99 per night

Set in Picnic Bay, Picnic Point offers accommodation with a saltwater pool and sea views. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Rocky Bay Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a saltwater pool, sea view and a balcony, Eeast on Picnic is located in Picnic Bay. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a saltwater pool, sea view and a balcony, Beached on Magnetic is situated in Picnic Bay. Located on the beachfront, this property has barbecue facilities.

What guests said about Picnic Bay:

10

Loved the area.

Loved the area. Felt a very secluded part of the island, so we just loved that. Beautiful right on the beachfront. No road in front, completely relaxing, felt very different than other parts of the island.
Guest review by
Dee
Australia
8.0

We did the Hawkins Bay walk very steep need good fitness but...

We did the Hawkins Bay walk very steep need good fitness but the view was very rewarding once you reached the top. The Jetty is great both day and the lights are lovely at night time. We ate at the R & R hotel great meals beautiful fish tank and the service was great too. Also you must visit the Museum.
Guest review by
Joanne
10

Picnic Bay is very quiet and peaceful.

Picnic Bay is very quiet and peaceful. The jetty was busy with fishermen on the weekend but quiet otherwise. Not many food options and very few shops. I’m glad we had our car to travel over to other areas.
Guest review by
Lesa
Australia
10

Picnic Bay is the quieter end of Magnetic Island with a...

Picnic Bay is the quieter end of Magnetic Island with a lovely beach lots of birdlife and well cared for Mall area filled with shaded seating areas , magnificent Fig trees and a hotel which serves good food with bright cheerful service. There are other options for meals and more to be found in the other bay areas and the local bus service will take to all the beauty spots on the Island. If you want a relaxing holiday Picnic Bay is an excellent choice.
Guest review by
Maureen
Australia

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
We loved Turtle Cottage! Our highlight was to find two koalas in the tree in front of the house. The house itself is spacious and very comfortable. The kitchen fully equipped. There's also a big pattio in the garden, where we could relax and eat in the shade. We loved waking up to the sound of birds. It's just a short walk to Picnic Bay beach, which has a stinger net. This is also where the bus stops, so it's easy to travel to Nelly Bay or other parts of the island. The owners are very lovely and helpful.
Guest review by
Julia
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
This is the best appointed accommodation we have stayed in and Rod, our genial host has thought of everything and then some ! Modern and spotlessly clean Rosalita was a delight. Thank you Rod. Loved the.unusual bird calls in the early morning and the less busy Picnic Bay with its delightful beach.
Guest review by
Don
Australia
From US$113.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
Picnic Bay is a wonderful location with a beautiful beach, pub and cafes nearby. Our room was fine, the bed a bit hard for me, probably fine for others. The manager was super friendly and helpful when we arrived, and showed us good walking tracks and other info.
Guest review by
Kate
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
I have not stayed at Picnic Bay on Magnetic Island before & so after this experience, I will certainly go back to that part of the island. OK. Moreover Roxanne was terrific host. Provided you have a car or bike, then the position is terrific.
Guest review by
GREG MAYNES
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Very quiet, 2 minutes walk to jetty, hotel, brewery, cafes and restaurant. Spacious.
Guest review by
ann
Australia