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Serenity, hotel in Picnic Bay

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of sea, Serenity is situated in Picnic Bay, 1 km from Rocky Bay Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private...

Very cool, powerful airconditioning. Minutes from the bus stop. Plenty of seating options around the table and on couches in the living room. Some coffee/tea-making provisions and bathroom amenities provided.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
209 reviews
Price from£230.26per night
Tropical Palms Resort & 4WD Hire, hotel in Picnic Bay

Just 200 metres from Picnic Bay Beach, Tropical Palms Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with a kitchenette and a private balcony or courtyard.

Good location, clean, quiet, friendly staff.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
375 reviews
Price from£89.47per night
Arcadia Village Motel, hotel in 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.

Location is brilliant and the room was spacious and clean.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
642 reviews
Price from£91.05per night
Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island, hotel in Picnic Bay

Located on the oceanfront, Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island offer 4 outdoor pools and views of the Coral Sea. Guests can enjoy 24 km of scenic walking tracks nearby.

Friendly accommodating staff. Quiet with an ocean view. Easy walk to food, shops, car hire and boat ferry.
7.1
Scored 7.1
Good
Rated good
113 reviews
Price from£157.37per night
Selina Magnetic Island, hotel in Picnic Bay

Selina Magnetic Island showcases open-air building designs and communal spaces for guests.

Loved how peaceful it is
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
1,041 reviews
Price from£70.37per night
Amaroo On Mandalay, hotel in Picnic Bay

Just 700-metres from Nelly Bay Beach, Amaroo On Mandalay offers an outdoor pool, 2 tennis courts and a fitness centre. All rooms offer a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a patio with garden views.

The food at the restaurant was fabulous and I was thrilled that there were many gluten free options beyond the usual very basic choices. The service at dinner was terrific. Lovely gardens in the grounds and a nice swimming pool. Quiet location and an easy walk from the ferry, and then only a short walk to the beginning of a beautiful bush walking trail. Bus stops right out front for you. Friendly staff who kindly accommodated a late checkout for us.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,129 reviews
Price from£84.21per night
Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire, hotel in Picnic Bay

Arcadia Beach Guest house is a unique laid back experience, offering the perfect Island getaway.

Good location
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
602 reviews
Price from£37.89per night
SEA-green, hotel in Picnic Bay

Situated in Nelly Bay, 500 metres from Nelly Bay Beach, 2.7 km from Geoffrey Bay Beach and 7.2 km from Magnetic Island National Park, SEA-green features accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Location, price, cleanliness, host very helpful with clear instructions
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
50 reviews
Price from£46.32per night
Dandaloo Gardens, hotel in Picnic Bay

Located in Arcadia in the Magnetic Island region, with Geoffrey Bay Beach and Alma Bay Beach nearby, Dandaloo Gardens provides accommodation with free private parking.

Absolutely everything best place I’ve stayed in the east coast
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
737 reviews
Price from£84.21per night
True North B&B, hotel in Picnic Bay

Just 1 minutes’ walk from Horseshoe Bay Beach, Magnetic Sunsets offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi, free breakfast provisions and a private balcony with outdoor seating.

Good location, great host and amazing breakfast! Kitchen is a good size and ample verandah
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
201 reviews
Price from£102.63per night
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What guests said about Picnic Bay:

  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Dee
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Joanne
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Lesa
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Maureen
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Rob and Jen were great hosts and the accommodation is well...

    Rob and Jen were great hosts and the accommodation is well positioned close to the beach and cafes. There are plenty of nice walks from Picnic Point and a regular bus that runs all over the island. There are stinger nets on the beach and the waterfront is gorgeous. Tropical Palms has clean rooms with stove, fridge and microwave with aircon, tv and a covered pool and bbq. An affordable home away from home on this beautiful island.
    Lynne Miles
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    More variety of shops needed eg. Mini mart.

    More variety of shops needed eg. Mini mart. Very limited choice for dining ( particularly breakfast) One coffee shop very expensive for what you get. Picnic Bay foreshore is like a ghost town in the mornings
    Michelle
    Australia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Picnic Bay

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 290 reviews
    Probably one of the best budget accommodations in Australia : cleverly conceived, small but pleasant rooms in a lush garden with a sink, a very efficient fridge and a flat-screen TV. The shared bathroom, big common kitchen and comfy lounge are all conveniently close to the rooms. There's even a lovely dog which you can take out for a walk. The location is great, close to the jetty and the bus terminal. The bus even stops in front of the hotel if asked.
    Steven from Belgium
    Belgium
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews
    The large deck was exceptional, with plenty of comfortable seating, and the barbeque was a welcome feature. The beach and eating venues were in easy walking distance. Local wildlife was in abundance, with nightly visits from possums, and a koala visible in the trees across the road from the property. Kitchen crockery/cutlery was very adequate, and cooking facilities also adequate. The complimentary bag of ice came in handy.
    John
    Australia
  • From £98.68 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 209 reviews
    Serenity was an exceptional find! With new modern upgrades, the room was spacious and well appointed with a bed I instantly fell asleep on and slept like a baby. Access could not have been easier and it as an ideal location being a short walk from the beach and local restaurants. Serenity is ideally placed for Picnic Bay - it is maybe 400m from the beach, restaurants, transport and local attractions.
    GoTroppo
    Australia
  • From £98.68 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 209 reviews
    The location was perfect with only a short walk to the beach,, stinger net, hotel, cafe/restaurant and craft brewery. Beautiful quiet bay for beach walking. Small cafe Mama Roma did their best to create evening, alfresco ambience with a simple menu but good food. Only light traffic on nearby roads and a few minutes to Foodworks for any groceries and the ferry terminal at Nelly Bay for the trip home.
    Les
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 290 reviews
    The place itself is great. The owner gave me a bunch of activities to do. all his rentals were super affordable including his little shop which has everything you need to make a meal. The bus drivers will drop you right at the property. The other bus stop is a 2 min walk away. It is also beside picnic bay one of the only places with nets in the water so you can swim! Highly recommend
    A
    Anonymous
    Canada
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 290 reviews
    Quiet location Comfortable room King Louie (friendly dog) made sure we were always back safe and was just so cute. It’s really good to stay in Picnic Bay as it’s the start of the bus line so you can always get a seat on the bus. Make sure to bring food to the island as you’re a long way from the IGA (but there are some supplies for sale at the accommodation).
    Megan
    United Kingdom
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 20 reviews
    Set among palm trees, the chalet is a great place to stay in a quiet area away from the crowds at Nelly Bay. A kitchen and BBQ on the verandah make self-catering easy. Comfortable bedroom and lounge space. Minutes to the Picnic Bay Beach and jetty. Close to an excellent bus service that connects to all of the island.
    ANNE
    Australia
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews
    Janette the owner was lovely and was there to greet us on arrival and show us around. It is a really charming cottage that has lovely spaces in which to chill. Open plan, spacious, high ceilings, surrounded by nature, right near Picnic Bay. Can't go wrong :-)
    David
    Australia
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 19 reviews
    We had a lovely time enjoying the villa and its amenities especially the personal pool, the bathtub, washing machine and dryer. The staff was prompt with their response especially when I asked for laundry liquid. The location is perfect in picnic Bay
    A
    Anonymous
    Australia
  • From £84.21 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 375 reviews
    The location in picnic bay is great, close to all the amenities picnic bay has to offer. The amenities on site, the pool, BBQ area and laundry were great. The room was super clean and came with everything needed for a few nights stay.
    Cara
    Australia
  • From £84.21 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 375 reviews
    very comfortable, clean, well equipped with stove, microwave, utensils etc. Very clean property, located close to Picnic Bay and walking distance from excellent restaurants and the brewery.
    A
    Anonymous
    Brazil
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 38 reviews
    The location is spectacular, the host incredibly helpful and the accommodation had an incredible amount of room. This holiday house has everything you could possibly ask for!
    Danielle
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 38 reviews
    So spacious with plenty of room to relax and be as a family. The location in Picnic Bay is great - right down the street from the pier, playground and swimming beach.
    Edwards
    Australia
  • From £84.21 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 375 reviews
    Staff were very helpful. Location was excellent. Close to the beach and the tavern. That Italian restaurant on the strand was excellent.
    David
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews
    Light and bright, good location, good facilities and helpful extras like beach towels. Very comfortable and relaxing.
    Sarah
    Australia
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews
    The location was fantastic.Beach,jetty,hotel ,restaurants and bush walks all on our doorstep.
    Jill
    Australia
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 17 reviews
    In an excellent location in peaceful Picnic Bay, it’s a clean and high quality property.
    Stephen
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 38 reviews
    location was great, close to beach, bus & facilities.
    Paul
    Australia
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 reviews
    Beautiful villa right across from the beach.
    Boss
    Australia
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 13 reviews
    Location outlooking Picnic Bay jetty
    Amanda
    Australia