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Tropical Palms

3.5 star property
Travelers find their own slice of calm at this bayside retreat where garden paths lead to poolside relaxation and rejuvenating spa treatments

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Tropical Palms by the bay offers garden scenery and a refreshing outdoor pool. Guests can relax on sun loungers or book a spa massage. Free WiFi, luggage storage for early arrivals, and local tour arrangements are available.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed With Sofa

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Picnic Bay is home to Tropical Palms. Maritime Museum of Townsville and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Horseshoe Bay Markets and Fairfield Central Shopping Centre. Cultural Centre Townsville and ReefHQ are also worth visiting. Visit our Picnic Bay travel guide
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34 Picnic Street, Magnetic Island, Picnic Bay, QLD, 4819

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park featuring rugged coastline, a bay or harbour and general coastal views
    Magnetic Island National Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Picnic Bay Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rocky Bay
    14 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nelly Bay Beach
    2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    153 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tiny Palm Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Terasu
    40 min drive
  • Granite
    4 min drive
  • Seagulls Restaurant
    41 min drive
  • Ric's Woodfire Pizza
    4 min drive

About this property

Tropical Palms

Motel near the bay
Consider a stay at Tropical Palms and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a full-service spa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A lift, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, beach towels and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Tropical Palms offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 10.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Tropical Palms Motel Magnetic Island
Tropical Palms Magnetic Island
Tropical Palms Motel Picnic Bay
Tropical Palms Picnic Bay
Tropical Palms Motel
Tropical Palms Picnic Bay
Tropical Palms Motel Picnic Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical Palms have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tropical Palms pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tropical Palms?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Palms?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tropical Palms?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Tropical Palms located?

Situated in Picnic Bay, this spa motel is within a 5-minute walk of Magnetic Island National Park and Picnic Bay Beach. Magnetic Island Golf Course and Nelly Bay Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Tropical Palms Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners were amazing and the room and facilities were great, we’ll be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean,quite and staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Absolute great service Clean quiet just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay and great value for the money

Wonderful place to stay. Cleanest place we have stayed on the island and the best shower too. Lovely staff and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite convenient, welcoming we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area great staff and close to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karlheinz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When checking in, all the important sights are marked on a map, perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy room, lovely gardens. Great location. Bus stop and hotel just around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great helpful hosts with lots of local knowledge, good size rooms, well setup, good for an extended stay with kitchen & dining table. Shaded outdoor BBQ/ dining area and pool. Short stroll to beach/ jetty/ pub/ bus stop and sunset views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Florentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very comfortable and clean. The garden, pool and barbecue areas were very clean and well maintained. Jen and Rob are wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was one of the cleanest and clearest I have ever seen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for a quick quiet escape but was amazed that kitchen utensils and stove was in the room. Room was clean and comfortable. Pool looked amazing but i didnt have time to use it. Staff were beyond friendly and easy going. They knew the island well and were eager to give reccomendations and support where they could!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était parfait
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thérèse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bon rapport qualité/prix. Nous recommandons chaudement !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy great friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the pool hated the bed it dipped in the middle i kept sliding into it u need to buy new mattress was in Room 5 thanks for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it everything I needed all there
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a good location - close to the beach , the jetty, netted swimming area and food outlets.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value Self- contained units Magnetic Island

Rob and Jen, are the owners/managers and they live on the premises so immediately available. There are 12 units, all fully self-contained but if you need something extra they are pleased to get it. There’s a pool but the beach is a short walk away. A bus stop is nearby. It’s a the quieter side of the island but a couple of restaurants and a pub are nearby.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo Dive course.

Always have a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rob was very welcoming. Very tidy accommodation, convenient location and very quiet. Shall be back again soon :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, comfortable and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021