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Within walking distance from the beach and close to a range of shops, Civic Guesthouse offers free WiFi. This peaceful accommodation offers a free shuttle service 3 times a day from the Greyhound/Premier bus and Magnetic Island Ferry terminal. bus terminal.

Big clean rooms Plenty of shared space to meet people

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7.8
Good
1,425 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

Set in Townsville, within 1.4 km of Reef HQ and 2.8 km of Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line, Seaside Lodge Townsville provides accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 2.6 km from Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre, 3 km from Townsville Train Station and 13 km from Riverway. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from The Strand Beach.

You can play billiards at the hostel.

Clean, well managed and not noisy.

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6.4
Review score
174 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Featuring free WiFi, a year-round swimming pool and a barbecue, CStay is located on Magnetic Island in Picnic Bay, 9 km from Townsville.

Rooms come with a shared bathroom.

You will find a shared kitchen at the property.

Everything especially Louie ❤️ it was quiet everything is clean everyone is polite and kind

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8
Very Good
295 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Townsville

  • Avg. price/night: $52.16
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,425 reviews
    A bit more of a dated old style hostel. But everything was clean, comfortable and safe.
    kelsey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $87.55
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,866 reviews
    Great location in a quieter part of Townsville, yet very close to the strand and Palmer Street (only a few minutes drive). Our apartment had stunning views of the water and a very spacious balcony. It was the perfect size for a family of three. We will definitely be staying here again! Love the bonus of a cafe downstairs for a nice coffee in the morning. The best part was the value for money. It was one of the cheapest accommodation we could find in Townsville that offered two bedrooms
    Annie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $199.45
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 991 reviews
    Great Location. Secure underground lock up parking. Close to cinema and mutiple food options. Very safe and secure place to stay.
    Jacob
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $52.16
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,425 reviews
    We stayed here one night before and one night after our trip to magnetic island. Our twin room was clean, spacious, and even had its own refrigerator. The outdoor communal spaces were really lovely for congregating and meeting people. There were social events arranged by the staff most evenings. There is a free shuttle between the hostel and the greyhound/ferry station a few times per day.
    Lucy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $292.83
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,444 reviews
    Great location, clean, and felt safe.
    Lea-anne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $66.04
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,573 reviews
    I love the Allen and have been staying there for years. It's in a great location, rooms are cheap, staff are friendly. It's old and rooms have some battle scars but the essential parts all work and that's all I need😄
    nerin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $110.06
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,836 reviews
    Large space, cheap prices, great location
    Kerry
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $66.04
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,573 reviews
    Great location , budget friendly , good sized rooms
    Kate
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $110.06
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,836 reviews
    Spacious.. great location .. safe parking.. comfortable beds
    Kimera
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $88.05
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 787 reviews
    The rooms are quite comfortable, nice size bathrooms for up to three people, different room standards is good for different budgets. Staff are very helpful and accommodating and great location not far from shops and town Thank you for a pleasant stay
    Colleen
    Family with young children

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