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CStay

★★ 32 Picnic Street, Picnic Bay, AU

8 guest rating· 330 reviews

About this hotel

Welcome to CStay, your tropical oasis on Magnetic Island!

Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy our free WiFi, perfect for staying connected. Relax by our year-round swimming pool, or gather with friends and family at our barbecue area for a fun-filled evening.

Convenient Facilities: Our rooms feature shared bathrooms for your comfort. Take advantage of our shared kitchen, equipped with everything you need to whip up a delicious meal during your stay.

Perfect Island Location: Explore the nearby Horseshoe Bay and Arcadia, just a short distance away. With Townsville Airport a quick 11 km drive, your island getaway is closer than you think.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at CStay!

Rooms & rates

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 9 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet

6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Sleeps 6 · 40 m² · Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 9 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Fence around pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Street parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
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  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cycling
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Key access
  • Luggage storage
  • Movie nights
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Shallow end
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property

Location

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32 Picnic Street, Picnic Bay, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8330 reviews

+ Affordable+ Friendly service+ Good locationCleanliness issuesLimited food options
Cleanliness6.6
Service8.6
Location8.7
Room Quality7.6
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.1

Dream stay

9.0

With excellent value for money compared to other options, Cstay is run by humans, not robots. It provided everything I needed for a week long stay in a lovely setting very close to the beach, jetty, and bus stop. The pool is an added bonus and the kitchen very well equipped. The courtesy drop off at the ferry was great.

Jacqueline · FR · 2026-07-21

The price is fair for the accommodation, however, they deliver far below the minimum they should.

4.0

Location and Louie dog!

The mini-fridge wasn't cleaned because there was a sour liquid that had accumulated and permeated the room. The room had a strong smell of vomit. I had to clean the mini-fridge and the room myself to get rid of the bad smell. They didn't change the sheets or towels after a week. I requested a change, they confirmed they would, but they didn't. The bathrooms weren't cleaned frequently despite being shared. The men's bathroom was always dirty and had a strong smell of urine. The kitchen was equipped with the necessary things, but the microwave was terrible, unusable. Filthy, with a bad smell, accumulated rust on the upper inside part, and the plate barely rotated. I requested a non-smoking room, but the rooms next door had smokers who smoked several times on the balcony, so we had to close the window and door and stay locked in the room. Ideally, smokers should use the lounge area by the pool and not the room area. The place is pleasant, but it lacks cleanliness and some improvements in management.

pelludine · AU · 2026-07-15

Clean, comfy lovely place to stay

9.0

Clean comfy room. Clean showers and toilets. Strong hot shower. Fridge in room. Friendly staff at check in and friendly dog on site.

Location is a bus ride from the ferry terminal and a fair way from the hikng tracks, but otherwise the location is good for snorkelling or dining near the beachfront.

Jen Entwistle · AU · 2026-07-13

Guest review

4.0

The price. The gardens were beautiful. Good kitchen appliances. Lots of seating

Dirty. No blankets. Very neglected. Pool was gross. Bathrooms in need of TLC - shower felt like a prison shower. Just incredibly unloved on a whole

William · CA · 2026-07-02

Guest review

9.0

Super accueil, je recommande

Emma · FR · 2026-07-02

A peaceful stay, very comfortable, friendly people and we LOVE the beautiful and friendly dog.

7.0

Neat room and very comfortable bed for my back and medical issues.

Nothing I didn't like but I would love a toilet and shower in the room.

Sandra Anne · AU · 2026-07-01

Good to know

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children are not allowed.

You haven't added any cots.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.