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Civic Guest House

Townsville

Within walking distance from the beach and close to a range of shops, Civic Guest house offers free WiFi.

G
Geneva
From
United States
For the price, it’s a good value. The room was clean and I could tell that common spaces got cleaned frequently. I can tell there’s a good community here and if you are a backpacker looking to make friends, this seems like the spot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,486 reviews
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$44.85
1 night, 2 adults
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Avenues Xchange

Aitkenvale (Near Townsville)

Located in Aitkenvale, 1.9 miles from Townsville 400 Racetrack, Avenues Xchange provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

A
Amanda
From
New Zealand
Staff were very friendly, Room was clean even tho it was a bit rough around the edges. Was big enough for what we needed and was great having a table in our room. Bathrooms were clean and was central to where we needed to be. Didnt have a chance to try the pool but it looked inviting
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
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$65
1 night, 2 adults
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Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park - formerly Roamer

Horseshoe Bay (Near Townsville)

Bounce Magnetic Island and Koala Park - formerly Roamer showcases open-air building designs and communal spaces for guests.

C
Cassandra
From
Australia
Loved the accommodation location and the huts were cute. We seen a koala in a tree in the morning on site which was awesome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,219 reviews
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$52
1 night, 2 adults
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Nomads Magnetic Island

Nelly Bay (Near Townsville)

Nomads Magnetic Island hostel is located on the beach of Magnetic Island, only 20-minutes by ferry from Townsville. All room types are cleaned daily, with all beds made with fresh clean linen.

A
Aneta
From
Poland
The location and layout are perfect—right on the beach. The staff are lovely, genuinely kind people who make you feel welcome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 989 reviews
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$86.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Seaside Lodge Hostel Townsville- right next to coles, 2 mins walk to strand & CBD- Passport required

Townsville

Located in Townsville, Seaside Lodge Hostel Townsville- right next to coles, 2 mins walk to strand & CBD- Passport required provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

H
Harry
From
United Kingdom
Friendly atmosphere and great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews
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CStay

Picnic Bay (Near Townsville)

Facing the beachfront, CStay offers 2-star accommodations in Picnic Bay and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.

J
Juan Antonio Damian
From
Argentina
Good located, quiet and clean space. There is a koala living in the trees around the property 🥹
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
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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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  • Civic Guest House

    Hostel in Townsville
    Avg. price/night: $44.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,482 reviews
    One of the best hostels we’ve ever stayed at. The kitchen is super spacious and you have everything you need (even an air fryer). Rooms are nice and super clean. The patio is nice as well. All staff is beyond, but special mention to Arthur who might have been the best ever in all hotels we’ve ever been to.
    Guest review by
    Victoria
    Young couple

  • Civic Guest House

    Hostel in Townsville
    Avg. price/night: $44.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,482 reviews
    I have travelled consistently in hostels for the last 5 years and this was the best hostel that I’ve experienced. The amenities were all functional, clean and they had clean hand towels and clean bath mats. This alone speaks volumes about how well this hostel is maintained. The pool is magnificent. This hostel was a breath of fresh air on the journey of hostel life for a seasoned backpacking traveller.
    Guest review by
    Clarissa
    Solo traveler

  • Civic Guest House

    Hostel in Townsville
    Avg. price/night: $44.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,482 reviews
    A bit more of a dated old style hostel. But everything was clean, comfortable and safe.
    Guest review by
    kelsey
    Young couple

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