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Tropical Palms Resort & 4WD Hire

Picnic Bay

Just 656 feet from Picnic Bay Beach, Tropical Palms Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with a kitchenette and a private balcony or courtyard.

L
Lu
From
Canada
Great location! Just around the corner from the beach and bus stop. Restaurants and the island brewery are down the street. Beautiful setting and very nice, clean room with all the amenities. Wonderful check-in! Both welcoming and lots of information about the island and things to do and see. A quiet little gem of a place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Price from
$114.22
1 night, 2 adults

Serenity

Picnic Bay

Serenity enjoys a location in Picnic Bay, a 15-minute walk from Rocky Bay Beach and 3.5 miles from Magnetic Island National Park.

J
Jessica
From
Australia
Clean and relaxing accommodation, just a short walk from the beach, staff were great at communicating
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
$285.56
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 15 mi of scenic walking tracks nearby.

K
Kerri
From
United States
Amazing view, fantastic location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
Price from
$195.16
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
Rhys
From
Australia
The location was great and the staff were amazing. Room was clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 607 reviews
Price from
$112.92
1 night, 2 adults

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

Nelly Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

Just a 11-minute walk from Geoffrey Bay Beach and half a mile from Magnetic Island Marina, 1213/146 Sooning street, Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island. Qld 4819. One Bright Point.

M
Morrow
From
Canada
It was clean, tidy, well equipped and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and the deck and it was just minutes from the ferry and supermarket , a very convenient location. The owner was easy to contact and quick to respond.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
$139.81
1 night, 2 adults

True North B&B

Horseshoe Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

True North B&B in Horseshoe Bay provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

R
Ran
From
Israel
Dab will do everything to make your stay perfect. The place is great comfortable. The breakfast was delicious and makes a great instagram picture.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
$146.86
1 night, 2 adults

Windspray

Horseshoe Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

Offering a garden, Windspray offers accommodations in Horseshoe Bay. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

M
Mauricio
From
Netherlands
The room, bathroom and outdoor area are all comfortable and very nicely designed. Catherine and David were great hosts and extremely helpful in providing us with tips for snorkeling and hiking. The location is great, a short walk to the beach and about 20min to forts function (or a very short drive).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
$127.28
1 night, 2 adults

Island Romance or Family & Pool

Nelly Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

Island Romance or Family & Pool is a recently renovated apartment in Nelly Bay, near Nelly Bay Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

K
KENNETH
From
United States
Great place, great location, great staff! After traveling for over a month in Indonesia, the jacuzzi tub was amazing!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
$220.29
1 night, 2 adults

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

Nelly Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

Just a 4-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach and 0.8 miles from Magnetic Island Marina, NEW! Dacha on Maggie No#2, Unrivaled Island Luxury features accommodations in Nelly Bay with pool with a view.

K
Karen
From
Australia
Location was excellent by being close to our boat and facilities. Clean well located, stunning home. Amazing views
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
$704.92
1 night, 2 adults

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

Nelly Bay (Near Picnic Bay)

NEW! Dacha on Maggie No#2, Unrivaled Island Luxury is located in Nelly Bay, just a 4-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach and 5.1 miles from Magnetic Island National Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$832.19
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Hotels located in the center of Picnic Bay

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

Picnic Bay Chalet Unit 2 is located in Picnic Bay, just a 15-minute walk from Rocky Bay Beach and 3.5 miles from Magnetic Island National Park. This apartment offers accommodations with a patio.

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

The Deck on Picnic offers accommodations in Picnic Bay, a 15-minute walk from Rocky Bay Beach and 3.5 miles from Magnetic Island National Park.

CStay

Hotel in Picnic Bay
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews

Facing the beachfront, CStay offers 2-star accommodations 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

Kadani is located in Picnic Bay, just a 16-minute walk from Rocky Bay Beach and 3.4 miles from Magnetic Island National Park. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Picnic Bay Apartments Unit 4 is located in Picnic Bay, just a 14-minute walk from Rocky Bay Beach and 3.4 miles from Magnetic Island National Park. This beachfront property offers access to a patio.

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

Headland House offers accommodations in Picnic Bay, a 17-minute walk from Rocky Bay Beach and 3.7 miles from Magnetic Island National Park. 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 a terrace, Reflections Turquoise Villa 4 features accommodations in Picnic Bay. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi.

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

Driftwood is located in Picnic Bay, just a 17-minute walk from Rocky Bay Beach and 3.7 miles from Magnetic Island National Park.

Budget hotels in Picnic Bay and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

SEA-esta offers accommodations in Nelly Bay, a 6-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach and 4.5 miles from Magnetic Island National Park.

From $65.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Just a 6-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach and 0.9 miles from Magnetic Island Marina, SEA-green features accommodations in Nelly Bay with a garden.

From $65.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Just a 12-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach and 1.1 miles from Magnetic Island National Park, Tropical Poolside Retreat features accommodations in Nelly Bay with a garden.

From $111.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - 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 accommodations with free private parking.

From $107.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

Offering a garden, MAGNETIC CABIN Entire Studio on Magnetic Island provides accommodations in Horseshoe Bay. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $87.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

ISLAND ROOM on Magnetic Island is located in Horseshoe Bay, just 1.6 miles from Arthur Bay Beach and 4.9 miles from Magnetic Island National Park.

From $64.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,141 reviews

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

From $81.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,820 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 $114.22 per night

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 located on Magnetic Island in Queensland offering a serene island getaway.

From $156 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews

True North B&B in Horseshoe Bay provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,317 reviews

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

From $110.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Classic Queenslander Suite enjoys a location in Townsville, 1.7 miles from Townsville 400 Racetrack and 1.8 miles from Townsville Train Station.

From $186.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 539 reviews

Located in Townsville, 1.2 miles from The Strand Beach, Belmoral Corporate Suites provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From $129.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 860 reviews

Offering garden views, Coral Lodge Bed and Breakfast Inn in Townsville provides accommodations, a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge.

From $71.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,801 reviews

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

From $161.22 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 $130.54 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
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 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 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 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews
Best of magnetic, who run the property were super helpful. We loved the outdoor space. Plenty of room for the kids to safely run around. The location was perfect. Close to everything in picnic bay.
Guest review by
Laura
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Nice to have space to spread out rather than a motel type room. Picnic bay is lovely and on bus route. Place was very clean and comfortable and well set up.
Guest review by
Lisa
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Moira was brilliant with communication before and during our stay. So helpful. Accommodation was perfect - just a short walk to Picnic bay
Guest review by
Julie
Fiji
From $114.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
I liked everything about the hotel. Very clean. Great staff ect.
Guest review by
Craig Drosdzowski
United Kingdom