Skip to main content

Filter by:


Star Rating

Review Score

Picnic Bay – 2 hotels and places to stay
See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.
Serenity, hotel in Picnic Bay

Serenity enjoys a location in Picnic Bay, a 15-minute walk from Rocky Bay Beach and 0.9 miles from Nelly Bay Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

nice and quiet
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
209 reviews
Price from$289.19per night
Tropical Palms Resort & 4WD Hire, hotel in Picnic Bay

Just 656 feet from Picnic Bay Beach, Tropical Palms Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with a kitchenette and a private balcony or courtyard.

The pool was amazing and the BBQ area and garden. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
373 reviews
Price from$112.37per 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.

Perfect location. Staff very friendly
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
642 reviews
Price from$114.35per night
Selina Magnetic Island, hotel in Picnic Bay

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

Nice atmosphere, nice location
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
1,043 reviews
Price from$83.18per night
Amaroo On Mandalay, hotel in Picnic Bay

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

Location, quiet at night
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,137 reviews
Price from$105.76per night
SEA-green, hotel in Picnic Bay

Just a 6-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach and 0.8 miles from Magnetic Island Marina, SEA-green features accommodations in Nelly Bay with a garden.

I love the cosy feel of the entire place, the outdoor shower and cleanliness!
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
50 reviews
Price from$58.17per 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 accommodations with free private parking.

Gorgeous, spa like bungalow! Beautiful gardens, lovely great pool! Wonderful location! Personable, helpful, delightful host!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
736 reviews
Price from$105.76per night
True North B&B, hotel in Picnic Bay

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

Had a lovely stay at True North! Breakfast was delicious and room really nice. Deb was lovely! Just as a side note- wifi only works intermittently and reception at the island is not great.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
201 reviews
Price from$128.89per night
Project Tranquility, Magnetic Island, hotel in Picnic Bay

Just a 6-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach and 0.9 miles from Magnetic Island Marina, Project Tranquility, Magnetic Island features accommodations in Nelly Bay with a terrace.

Beautiful property, light and bright inside, and great location! Also an exceptionally comfortable bed to really make it feel like you’re in a home away from away.
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
23 reviews
Price from$99.15per night
COST EFFECTIVE ISLAND ESCAPE! Studio Unit, Nelly Bay, hotel in Picnic Bay

COST EFFECTIVE ISLAND ESCAPE! Studio Unit, Nelly Bay is a recently renovated apartment in Nelly Bay where guests can make the most of the fitness center and garden.

9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
18 reviews
Price from$115.67per night
See all 16 hotels in Picnic Bay
Subscribe to receive premium deals

Prices drop the second you sign up!

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
     · 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
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 287 reviews
    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
  • From $289.19 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 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
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 287 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
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 13 reviews
    Very nice and quiet small villa with sea view, separated from the beach only by a small road. Well thought out floor plan with a small pool between the bedroom and the living elements. Picnic Bay is ideal to relax. Good restaurants and a great brewery on site. Well served by public bus.
    Andrea
    Switzerland
  • From $105.76 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 373 reviews
    Picnic Bay is a wonderful location with a beautiful beach, pub and cafes nearby. Our room was fine, the bed a bit hard for me, probably fine for others. The manager was super friendly and helpful when we arrived, and showed us good walking tracks and other info.
    Kate
    Australia
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 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
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 12 reviews
    I have not stayed at Picnic Bay on Magnetic Island before & so after this experience, I will certainly go back to that part of the island. OK. Moreover Roxanne was terrific host. Provided you have a car or bike, then the position is terrific.
    GREG MAYNES
    Australia
  • From $289.19 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 209 reviews
    Such a lovely place, a large comfortable room with all the necessary amenities. Sally, the owner, was so friendly and helpful! Picnic Bay has some great spots for food including a beer microbrewery.
    Roxani
    Cyprus
  • From $105.76 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 373 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
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 20 reviews
    this is a delightful chalet located very close to Picnic bay beach. we enjoyed cooking a bbq on the porch and thought the chalet had everything you needed for a very pleasant stay.
    gavin
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 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
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 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 $105.76 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 373 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
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 12 reviews
    Light and bright, good location, good facilities and helpful extras like beach towels. Very comfortable and relaxing.
    Sarah
    Australia
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 17 reviews
    In an excellent location in peaceful Picnic Bay, it’s a clean and high quality property.
    Stephen
    Australia
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 287 reviews
    cheapest place to stay on magnetic island. good showers.
    Renz
    Canada
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 38 reviews
    location was great, close to beach, bus & facilities.
    Paul
    Australia
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 13 reviews
    Beautiful villa right across from the beach.
    Boss
    Australia