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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, 314 reviews
Price from
US$103.60
1 night, 2 adults

Serenity

Picnic Bay

Serenity is situated in Picnic Bay and has a saltwater pool and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

J
Julie
From
Fiji
Moira was brilliant with communication before and during our stay. So helpful. Accommodation was perfect - just a short walk to Picnic bay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Price from
US$281.51
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.

A
Amy
From
Australia
Stunning room and views from the infinity pools! Clean and the staff so friendly. Rented me a car for a crazy cheap price .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews
Price from
US$148.14
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.

R
Robyn
From
Australia
clean, close to everything, lovely staff and good value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 606 reviews
Price from
US$111.32
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.

A
Abby
From
United Kingdom
Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home and for the Christmas card and gift! Being from the UK, this place has felt very homely and we have appreciated every little touch, especially the dressing gowns! We will be recommending this place to our UK friends :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
US$137.83
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.

B
BKr
From
Germany
Deb, the host, was wonderful. She prepared a great breakfast and was very helpful with everything. The room and the house had everything, which we needed for a wonderful holiday.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
US$144.78
1 night, 2 adults

Vintage Coral Green

Nelly Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Vintage Coral Green is situated in Nelly Bay. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

M
Mie
From
Norway
Beautiful and quite place with everything we needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$81.07
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, 27 reviews
Price from
US$125.47
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, 50 reviews
Price from
US$217.16
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
Kitiara
From
Abkhazia
The place was so clean! It felt so fancy and absolutely loved the plunge pool which also had a TV and mini fridge down stairs with it. The staff were so welcoming but also just gave us our space. Location was perfect, easy walk to restaurants and clothes shops, bottle shops and the beach. Close to the ferry terminal and bus stops to be able to access the whole island. The beds were comfortable! There were really no negatives, I can't wait to stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$694.93
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Best hotels with breakfast in Picnic Bay and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Peppers Blue on Blue is a captivating waterfront retreat situated on Magnetic Island in Queensland offering a serene island getaway.

From US$153.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews

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.

From US$144.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,363 reviews

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

From US$100.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Offering city views, Classic Queenslander Suite is an accommodation situated in Townsville, less than 1 km from The Strand Beach and a 17-minute walk from Reef HQ.

From US$256.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 572 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$128.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 858 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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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$122.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,223 reviews

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

From US$122.26 per night

Budget hotels in Picnic Bay and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 41 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 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a balcony, Tropical Poolside Retreat is set in Nelly Bay.

From US$110.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Featuring garden views, MAGNETIC CABIN Entire Studio on Magnetic Island provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 2.5 km from Arthur Bay Beach.

From US$86.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, ISLAND ROOM on Magnetic Island is set in Horseshoe Bay. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

From US$80.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,160 reviews

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

From US$86.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,802 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$106.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,241 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$93.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 729 reviews

Just 40 metres from The Strand Beach, Strand Motel offers amazing views of Magnetic Island and the Coral Sea. It boasts free WiFi and an outdoor pool.

From US$111 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, 365 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 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 5 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 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Set in Picnic Bay, less than 1 km from Rocky Bay Beach and 5.5 km from Magnetic Island National Park, Picnic Bay Apartments Unit 4 offers barbecue facilities and air conditioning.

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, 10 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 8.0
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.

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
We had a wonderful three-night stay at Rosalita in Picnic Bay on Magnetic Island. The house was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed with everything we needed. Rod was a fantastic host—very welcoming, helpful, and incredibly knowledgeable about the island, which made our stay even better. We especially enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and relaxing vibe of the island. It was great having local restaurants and the brewery just a short stroll away. A perfect spot for a quiet getaway—highly recommended!
Guest review by
Sarah
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.
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GREG MAYNES
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
The Picnic Bay location was very nice! 5 minutes to the beach with a stinger net, ideal. Very quiet location. Very friendly staff. The appliances in the apartment were good, even a pod coffee machine!
Guest review by
Gesche
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews
The location is excellent. It is close to the bus stop, beach and picnic bay hotel in walking distance (great fish and chips).
Guest review by
Tomo.Bono
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Closeness to beach, cafe and hotel.
Guest review by
Mary-Rose
Australia
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