Hotels in Picnic Bay
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True North Bed & Breakfast
True North Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (115)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(115)
- Tranquil lakeside retreat in Horseshoe Bay offering a refreshing outdoor pool.
The price is $122
$122
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Seahaven Resort
Seahaven Resort
3.0 star property
Belgian Gardens
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (206)
8.4/10
Very Good
(206)
- A serene coastal haven blocks from the Strand, with poolside drinks and tennis courts.
The price is $94
$94
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Banjo Paterson Motor Inn
Banjo Paterson Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Rosslea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (288)
8.8/10
Excellent
(288)
- Experience luxury with a local flair at this welcoming Townsville motel.
The price is $84
$84
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Rambutan Resort
Rambutan Resort
5.0 star property
Townsville
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (783)
8.4/10
Very Good
(783)
- Swim laps in a rooftop paradise and explore coastal Queensland from this retreat.
The price is $83
$83
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Magnetic Sunsets Resort
Magnetic Sunsets Resort
4.0 star property
Horseshoe Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (53)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(53)
The price is $135
$135
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Aquarius on the Beach
Aquarius on the Beach
4.0 star property
North Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1001)
The price is $87
$87
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
4.5 star property
Townsville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1000)
- Stay near Townsville Station with easy access to local attractions and amenities.
The price is $108
$108
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Clarion Hotel Townsville
Clarion Hotel Townsville
4.5 star property
Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (293)
8.8/10
Excellent
(293)
- Modern hotel in the heart of Townsville with easy access to top attractions.
The price is $81
$81
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Beach House Motel
Beach House Motel
3.5 star property
North Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (517)
8.8/10
Excellent
(517)
- Modern beach motel with free airport shuttle just minutes from The Strand.
The price is $87
$87
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
The Palmer Collective
The Palmer Collective
4.0 star property
South Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (791)
8.8/10
Excellent
(791)
- Relaxing pool and bicycle rentals, just 5 minutes from Magnetic Island Ferry.
The price is $90
$90
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
4.5 star property
South Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (999)
8.8/10
Excellent
(999)
The price is $96
$96
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Quest Townsville on Eyre
Quest Townsville on Eyre
4.5 star property
North Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (282)
8.8/10
Excellent
(282)
The price is $100
$100
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay
BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay
3.0 star property
Belgian Gardens
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (226)
8.6/10
Excellent
(226)
- Perfect beachside family getaway in Townsville with pool and tennis courts.
The price is $92
$92
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Belmoral Corporate Suites
Belmoral Corporate Suites
5.0 star property
South Townsville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (194)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(194)
- Serene retreat near Townsville Station with peaceful surroundings and luxury touches.
The price is $91
$91
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Mercure Townsville
Mercure Townsville
3.5 star property
Currajong
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1001)
- Relax poolside at this Townsville hotel near the station and museums.
The price is $91
$91
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Peppers Blue on Blue
Peppers Blue on Blue
4.0 star property
Nelly Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (846)
8.8/10
Excellent
(846)
- Unwind at this waterfront haven with marina views and two poolside retreats.
The price is $158
$158
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Castle Crest Motel
Castle Crest Motel
3.0 star property
North Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (101)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(101)
- A seaside escape with refreshing poolside drinks near the Magnetic Island Ferry.
The price is $103
$103
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
MainStay Suites Townsville
MainStay Suites Townsville
4.0 star property
South Townsville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (441)
8.8/10
Excellent
(441)
- Stylish city aparthotel with pool, just minutes from Maritime Museum by car.
The price is $142
$142
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Allure Hotel & Apartments
Allure Hotel & Apartments
4.5 star property
South Townsville
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (753)
8.4/10
Very Good
(753)
- Sleek apartments with outdoor pool in Townsville, steps from Maritime Museum.
The price is $70
$70
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Madison Plaza Townsville
Madison Plaza Townsville
4.0 star property
Townsville
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1002)
7.2/10
Good
(1002)
- Oceanfront convenience near Townsville attractions and a train station.
The price is $66
$66
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Budget hotels in Picnic Bay and vicinity
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (153)
8.8/10
Excellent
(153)
The price is $45
$45
$49 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (64)
8.2/10
Very Good
(64)
The price is $168
$168
$185 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
7.8 out of 10, Good, (299)
7.8/10
Good
(299)
The price is $62
$62
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (627)
8.0/10
Very Good
(627)
The price is $65
$65
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1002)
7.2/10
Good
(1002)
The price is $66
$66
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (295)
8.4/10
Very Good
(295)
The price is $72
$72
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (263)
8.6/10
Excellent
(263)
The price is $81
$81
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (250)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(250)
The price is $99
$99
$109 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (751)
8.6/10
Excellent
(751)
The price is $75
$75
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (753)
8.4/10
Very Good
(753)
The price is $70
$70
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (293)
8.8/10
Excellent
(293)
The price is $81
$81
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (162)
8.4/10
Very Good
(162)
The price is $78
$78
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
7.4 out of 10, Good, (13)
7.4/10
Good
(13)
The price is $87
$87
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
7.4 out of 10, Good, (806)
7.4/10
Good
(806)
The price is $109
$109
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (288)
8.8/10
Excellent
(288)
The price is $84
$84
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (329)
8.8/10
Excellent
(329)
The price is $78
$78
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (783)
8.4/10
Very Good
(783)
The price is $83
$83
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (209)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(209)
The price is $105
$105
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (791)
8.8/10
Excellent
(791)
The price is $90
$90
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (206)
8.4/10
Very Good
(206)
The price is $94
$94
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Go beyond your typical stay in Picnic Bay
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Learn more about Picnic Bay
Picnic Bay is well-known for its attractions such as Magnetic Island Golf Course and Magnetic Island National Park. This welcoming city has something for everyone including sights like Picnic Bay Beach and Bolger Bay Nature Refuge within a tropical setting.
Check out reviews of Picnic Bay hotels guests love
Ardo
10/10 Excellent
"Excellent 10/10"
The Ville Resort - Casino
10/10 Excellent
"Close to the entertaining centre
"
Allure Hotel & Apartments
10/10 Excellent
"Room Good Clean, Mark at front desk called me to say front desk closes at 4pm, as I was arriving at 5pm he stayed back to give me my key 🙂"
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
10/10 Excellent
"Great staff. Great Views. Wonderful breakfast."
Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island
10/10 Excellent
"Superb apartment, Amy on reception was amazing, super helpful & knew all best restaurants & bars :))
"
Rydges Southbank Townsville
10/10 Excellent
"Everything was perfect. Fantastic hotel 😄"
Madison Plaza Townsville
10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. Excellent staff and very helpful "
Aquarius on the Beach
10/10 Excellent
"Great accomodation with sea view"
Oaks Townsville Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Room was clran and inviting, reception staff were warm and welcoming upon arrival and were happy to assist with any inquiries i had during my stay. "
Frequently asked questions
What accommodations do travelers like in Picnic Bay?
Tropical Palms is a property that our guests really like.
Can I book a refundable accommodation in Picnic Bay?
If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Picnic Bay, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Picnic Bay if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 24 vacation homes. You can also book one of 5 apartments or 8 villas.
What will the weather in Picnic Bay be like during my vacation?
The warmest months in Picnic Bay are usually December and January with an average temp of 80°F. July and August are the chilliest months when the average temp is 68°F. The rainiest months are January and February.
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