Hostel CStay

Beachfront

32 Picnic Street, 4819 Picnic Bay, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 206 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.9
Excellent
206 reviews

The room was clean, good air conditioner, good bbq and swimming pool area. The manager is very kind and he gave us good information about the area and tourist points.

Virginia Australia

Staff was very friendly, the swimming pool was incredible. Our room was very nice, we stayed in a twin room, and we had a sink in it, which was great! The hostel is very close to the beach, walking distance. Also, it is not far away from base hostel, where night life is. The kitchen is amazingly clean and organized.

Tomer Israel

Large kitchen area, fridge and washing basin in the room

Anonymous Netherlands

The room was very clean, spacious and quiet. The bed was very comfortable. Our room had a sink and fridge which was very handy to have. The shared toilets were also very clean and there were plenty there to share so you were never waiting for the bathroom. Overall a very pleasant stay

Brooklyn United Kingdom

We always have a great stay at C stay! Friendly owner and great little rooms that have a fridge, air con - a sink and somewhere to hang your clothes - everyone is always so friendly! You just have to remember to bring your own food and drinks as there is no supermarket in Picnic Bay - but the pub sells soft drinks etc for takeaway in the bottleshop and they do great meals as well as a few other places there!

Corrina Australia

Friendly staff Relaxed atmosphere All the facilities you need Great location Wish I had the time to stay longer

Issy Australia

Very clean, simple and low cost - exactly what we were looking for.

Jennifer Australia

Staff were nice, facilities were good and location was amazing.

Claire Ireland

Lovely place to stay. Affordable and great location. Picnic Bay is beautiful and peaceful. The bedroom is comfortable and clean. Adam is super kind, always there to help you if you need anything. Facilities like the kitchen, swimming pool, a sink in the bedroom and air co were highly appreciated. I would definitely recommend it and be back. Thank you :)

Raissa Brazil

We had a great time! This is the second time I've come to stay at C-Stay and I hope to return again. It is located in the beautiful area of Picnic Bay. It's a close walk to the bus stop, to the pub and a great Italian restaurant, Mamma Roma's. We even managed to see some local koalas chilling out front. It's great value for money and the owner goes above and beyond to make sure that you feel welcomed.

Julie Canada
8.9
Excellent
206 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The room was clean, good air conditioner, good bbq and swimming pool area. The manager is very kind and he gave us good information about the area and tourist points.”
    Virginia Virginia Australia Australia
  • “Staff was very friendly, the swimming pool was incredible. Our room was very nice, we stayed in a twin room, and we had a sink in it, which was great!”
    Tomer Tomer Israel Israel
  • “Large kitchen area, fridge and washing basin in the room”
    Netherlands Netherlands
  • “The room was very clean, spacious and quiet. The bed was very comfortable. Our room had a sink and fridge which was very handy to have.”
    Brooklyn Brooklyn United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We always have a great stay at C stay! Friendly owner and great little rooms that have a fridge, air con - a sink and somewhere to hang your clothes - everyone is always so friendly!”
    Corrina Corrina Australia Australia
  • “Friendly staff Relaxed atmosphere All the facilities you need Great location Wish I had the time to stay longer”
    Issy Issy Australia Australia
  • “Very clean, simple and low cost - exactly what we were looking for.”
    Jennifer Jennifer Australia Australia
  • “Staff were nice, facilities were good and location was amazing.”
    Claire Claire Ireland Ireland
  • “Lovely place to stay. Affordable and great location. Picnic Bay is beautiful and peaceful. The bedroom is comfortable and clean. Adam is super kind, always there to help you if you need anything.”
    Raissa Raissa Brazil Brazil
  • “We had a great time! This is the second time I've come to stay at C-Stay and I hope to return again. It is located in the beautiful area of Picnic Bay.”
    Julie Julie Canada Canada

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money 9.2
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.7
High score for Picnic Bay

This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. Featuring free WiFi, a year-round swimming pool and a barbecue, CStay is located on Magnetic Island in Picnic Bay, 5.6 mi from Townsville.

Rooms come with a shared bathroom.

You will find a shared kitchen at the property.

Horseshoe Bay is 4.3 mi from CStay, while Arcadia is 2.4 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Townsville Airport, 6.8 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

CStay has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 5, 2014

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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Closest beaches
  • Rocky Bay Beach

    Rocky Bay Beach

    8.6 Excellent beach
    2,550 feet from property
  • Nelly Bay Beach

    Nelly Bay Beach

    8.3 Very good beach
    3,950 feet from property

Guest reviews

8.9
Excellent · 206 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money 9.2
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.7
High score for Picnic Bay

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  • Virginia Australia

    “The room was clean, good air conditioner, good bbq and swimming pool area. The manager is very kind and he gave us good information about the area and tourist points.”

  • Tomer Israel

    “Staff was very friendly, the swimming pool was incredible. Our room was very nice, we stayed in a twin room, and we had a sink in it, which was great! The hostel is very close to the beach, walking distance. Also, it is not far away from base hostel, where night life is. The kitchen is amazingly clean and organized.”

  • Anonymous Netherlands

    “Large kitchen area, fridge and washing basin in the room”

  • Brooklyn United Kingdom

    “The room was very clean, spacious and quiet. The bed was very comfortable. Our room had a sink and fridge which was very handy to have. The shared toilets were also very clean and there were plenty there to share so you were never waiting for the bathroom. Overall a very pleasant stay”

  • Corrina Australia

    “We always have a great stay at C stay! Friendly owner and great little rooms that have a fridge, air con - a sink and somewhere to hang your clothes - everyone is always so friendly! You just have to remember to bring your own food and drinks as there is no supermarket in Picnic Bay - but the pub sells soft drinks etc for takeaway in the bottleshop and they do great meals as well as a few other places there!”

  • Issy Australia

    “Friendly staff Relaxed atmosphere All the facilities you need Great location Wish I had the time to stay longer”

  • Jennifer Australia

    “Very clean, simple and low cost - exactly what we were looking for.”

  • Claire Ireland

    “Staff were nice, facilities were good and location was amazing.”

  • Raissa Brazil

    “Lovely place to stay. Affordable and great location. Picnic Bay is beautiful and peaceful. The bedroom is comfortable and clean. Adam is super kind, always there to help you if you need anything. Facilities like the kitchen, swimming pool, a sink in the bedroom and air co were highly appreciated. I would definitely recommend it and be back. Thank you :)”

  • Julie Canada

    “We had a great time! This is the second time I've come to stay at C-Stay and I hope to return again. It is located in the beautiful area of Picnic Bay. It's a close walk to the bus stop, to the pub and a great Italian restaurant, Mamma Roma's. We even managed to see some local koalas chilling out front. It's great value for money and the owner goes above and beyond to make sure that you feel welcomed.”

Property questions and answers
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  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
    During the Australian winter season.
    Answered on October 2, 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?
    CStay does not have any on site lockers. All guests have private rooms. If you require a locker for whatever reason there are lockers at the ferry terminal in Nelly Bay. They cost $6 per day
    Answered on October 2, 2019
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Yes, these are included. any additional linen will be charged for, details are in teh Guest Information book in your room
    Answered on October 2, 2019
  • Is it quiet at night?
    Yes
    Answered on August 10, 2019
  • Can you use the kitchen facilities?
    yes you can
    Answered on June 11, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Magnetic Island Marina
    1.8 miles
  • Magnetic Island National Park
    2.9 miles
  • The Strand
    5.1 miles
  • Breakwater Marina
    5.2 miles
  • Reef HQ
    5.5 miles
  • Townsville Magistrates Court
    5.6 miles
  • Queensland Parliament Office
    5.6 miles
  • Townsville Supreme Court
    5.6 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant R&R Restuarant and Pub
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Mama Roma Restuarant
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Alby's Chinese Restuarant
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Picnic bay Golf Club
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Sturt Business Centre
    5.6 miles
  • Townsville Yacht Club Marina
    5.7 miles
  • Townsville City Council
    5.7 miles
  • Family Court of Australia
    5.8 miles
  • ReefHQ Aquarium
    5.9 miles
  • Townsville Train Station
    6.6 miles
  • Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
    6.7 miles
  • 547 Industry Park
    8.6 miles
  • Riverway
    11.5 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Rocky Bay Beach
    2,550 feet
  • Nelly Bay Beach
    3,950 feet
  • Geoffrey Bay Beach
    2.1 miles
  • Alma Bay Beach
    2.9 miles
  • Whitfield Cove Beach
    3.2 miles
Public transit
  • Ferry Breakwater Terminal
    5.2 miles
  • Ferry Magnetic Island Ferry terminal
    5.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Townsville Airport
    7 miles
How to get to CStay from Townsville Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of CStay
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling Off-site
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
  • Fishing Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Grocery deliveries Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules CStay takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express CStay accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that this hotel has a strict 'No Smoking' and 'No noise after 22:00 Policy'. If guests do not comply with these conditions, the booking will be canceled and no refund given.

Guests are required to present a valid photo ID upon check in.

Please note that CStay requires a $100 credit card pre-authorization upon check in to cover any incidental charges.

Please note that children cannot be accommodations are not allowed to stay in dormitory rooms or shared accommodations. Children are only allowed to stay in private rooms.

FAQs about CStay

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at CStay (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Free parking

  • CStay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach

  • Check-in at CStay is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • CStay is 350 feet from the center of Picnic Bay.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to CStay by:

    • Taxi 25min

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from CStay.

  • The prices at CStay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.