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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, 319 reviews
Price from
US$113.28
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.

R
Roxani
From
Cyprus
Such a lovely place, a large comfortable room with all the necessary amenities. Sally, the owner, was so friendly and helpful! Picnic Bay has some great spots for food including a beer microbrewery.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Price from
US$283.19
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, 339 reviews
Price from
US$193.54
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.

K
Kristin
From
Norway
Fantastic motel and great for families/friend groups. We were a group of 8 staying in two family rooms, which was more than enough space. Pleasantly surprised about the ocean view from balcony, and staff were super accommodating. Would definitely recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
Price from
US$111.98
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.

J
Jo
From
Australia
what an amazing property! Very comfortable with everything you could need or want.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$138.65
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.

R
Rose
From
Australia
True North is oozing with character, comfort and amazing cooked breakfasts. Deb is friendly and being a local gives great advice. It is a short walk from stunning beaches, pub and eateries. Transport around the island is cheap and keeps great time making the island easily accessible. It is close to walks with breath taking views and history. What’s not to love!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$145.64
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.

J
Joshua
From
New Zealand
Execellent property and room, lovely people!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$126.22
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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
Price from
US$218.46
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$699.08
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$825.31
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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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, 371 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 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, 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 8.0
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, 1,216 reviews

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

From US$148.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 215 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,325 reviews

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

From US$101.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - 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$184.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 547 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$128.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 860 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
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,796 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$159.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews

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

From US$129.46 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$116.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 721 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$106.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 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$86.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 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$80.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,151 reviews

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

From US$77.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,810 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$103.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,231 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$93.86 per night

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 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews
Quiet location Comfortable room King Louie (friendly dog) made sure we were always back safe and was just so cute. It’s really good to stay in Picnic Bay as it’s the start of the bus line so you can always get a seat on the bus. Make sure to bring food to the island as you’re a long way from the IGA (but there are some supplies for sale at the accommodation).
Guest review by
Megan
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Great accommodation with everything needed for short or longer stay. Great being able to park right at front door to unpack/pack vehicle. Perfect location enabling easy access to Picnic Bay as well as other bays on the island.
Guest review by
Nicole
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Moira the host and her team were most helpful, both before we travelled and during our stay. The fresh beach and bath towels were a bonus. Picnic Bay is very peaceful as was this accommodation,
Guest review by
Caroline
Australia
From US$113.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Rob gave us a warm welcome. The room was clean, tidy, comfortable and well equipped. The motel was within walking distance of restaurants, cafes, the hotel and public transport.
Guest review by
Janene
Australia