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Picnic Bay Hotel Guide - Family Friendly Hotels in Picnic Bay, Queensland

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Check availability on Picnic Bay Family Friendly Hotels

Tonight
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Tomorrow
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Next weekend
4 Sept - 6 Sept
In two weeks
11 Sept - 13 Sept

Our top choices for Picnic Bay family-friendly hotels

1. Seahaven Resort

Seahaven Resort
Belgian Gardens
€99
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Seahaven Resort

2. Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville
Currajong
  • Family-friendly paradise with a children's pool, outdoor activities, and friendly staff just minutes from The Strand Beach.
€98
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Mercure Townsville

3. Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
North Ward
€105
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Aquarius on the Beach

4. The Palmer Collective

The Palmer Collective
South Townsville
€110
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Palmer Collective

5. The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino
Townsville
  • Kid-friendly fun by the bay with free perks for families, including bikes, cots, and poolside excitement every day.
€155
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Ville Resort - Casino

6. Magnetic Glamping

Magnetic Glamping
Nelly Bay
€300
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Magnetic Glamping

7. Vale Hotel

Vale Hotel
Aitkenvale
  • Family fun at Vale Hotel with playground, arcade games, and easy ferry access.
€67
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Vale Hotel

8. Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Townsville
  • A family-friendly shoreline escape with complimentary cots awaits near Magnetic Island, where adventure meets beachside comfort.
€102
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

9. Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
South Townsville
  • The beach awaits while kids splash at the outdoor pool and enjoy premium TV entertainment at this family-focused hotel.
€113
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

10. Waters Edge The Strand

Waters Edge The Strand
North Ward
€108
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Waters Edge The Strand
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Top Picnic Bay Hotel Reviews

Rydges Southbank Townsville

Rydges Southbank Townsville

8/10 Good
"Close to restaurants, galleries. Great breakfast. Bathroom are was mouldy in parts."
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Rydges Southbank Townsville
The Palmer Collective

The Palmer Collective

10/10 Excellent
"was in hospital for magor op staff at palmer really looked after my wife and then after me when I came to join her. cannot praise all the staff enough will come back again and again five times so far thank you"
gerd 4-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
The Palmer Collective
Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach

8/10 Good
"Great location, fantastic view and room had all the essential amenities. Lovely and clean. Easy and pretty walk along g beach to ferry for magnetic island. Only complaint was tried to purchase laundry detergent and machine gobbled up coins with no product. When I explained this to reception, they said not their problem with no offer of refund or detergent."
Richard 2-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Aquarius on the Beach
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, comfortable bed, good bathroom, good facilities no heating"
CORRINNA 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG

Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG

8/10 Good
"Feels more homey then other hotels."
John 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG
Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort

8/10 Good
"We loved the poolside and bar in centre of town , clean room and friendly staff. Food and cocktails amazing. Only things were pool wasn’t heated as water was freezing and bedroom fan was noisy but needed it on for light. Other than that I recommend."
austin james 6-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Rambutan Resort
Waters Edge The Strand

Waters Edge The Strand

8/10 Good
"The view was great and very local to restaurants and shops. The bathroom could do with a good clean of the drains as you got a mouldy smell from it. Staff were great and friendly."
Neville 8-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Waters Edge The Strand
Vale Hotel

Vale Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very quiet, situated a distance away from the street. Everything clean and functional. Secure parking."
Pierre 2-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Vale Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's Picnic Bay like for family-friendly holidays?
You may want to consider the relaxing destination of Picnic Bay if you've been thinking about a trip for the whole family. The beaches, island setting and golf are just some of the things that make this a good destination for family holidays. Take to the air and fly into Townsville, QLD (TSV), which is located 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Picnic Bay?
Picnic Bay Hotel is a B&B with a restaurant and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Picnic Bay?
The hottest months are usually December and January, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 20°C. The rainiest months in Picnic Bay are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 233 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Picnic Bay?
While you are visiting Picnic Bay, you and the family may want to explore some interesting spots such as Magnetic Island National Park, Bolger Bay Nature Refuge and Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Townsville Sports Reserve and Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal.