Within walking distance from the beach and close to a range of shops, Civic Guesthouse offers free WiFi. This peaceful accommodation offers a free shuttle service 3 times a day from the Greyhound/Premier bus and Magnetic Island Ferry terminal. bus terminal. Civic Guesthouse is a 20-minute walk from Reef HQ Aquarium and a 5-minute walk from Cowboys League Club. Townsville Airport is 9 minutes’ drive away. Guests enjoy access to a fully equipped shared kitchen, and bathroom and laundry facilities. For your entertainment, there is also a games room and bicycles for hire.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marine
    France France
    Great location, modern facilities, cozy beds, friendly staff, very cleaned and modern bathrooms. I love everything about my stay at Civic Guesthouse.
  • Ellen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Free tea, coffee, very good (rain) showers, computer area and good wifi
  • Cloé
    France France
    The room for 2 was nice with a bonus for the fridge. The bathroom was super clean !
  • Lynn
    Germany Germany
    Everything was clean and there was a lot of space. The stuff was really nice.
  • Gillian
    Ireland Ireland
    Clean and cozy, walking distance to the Picnic Bay and bus stop. Kitchen to cook food. Sink and fridge in the room. Staff very welcoming and Louie the dog was very cute.
  • José
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Typical hostel, lots of people coming through. Liked the pool.
  • Alejandro
    Australia Australia
    The fact that the room had a big fridge and a toilet/shower inside. Nice staff and big common area, with swimming pool.
  • Juan
    Australia Australia
    Excellent service from the receptionists. The facilities throughout the hostel were recently remodeled, making them cleaner and more modern.
  • Coralie
    Australia Australia
    Friendly staff, great location and clean rooms. Will return for another weekend visit.
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    fantastic place it's a oldie, lots of history but it's absolutely fabulous loved my stay thanks 🙏🙏🙏

Property surroundings

Facilities of Civic Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Civic Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 09:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 35
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftposBankcard Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children aged 0-12 can only be accommodated in a private room with its own bathroom. Children ages 12-17 can be accommodated in a private room with shared bathroom or private room with its own bathroom. Guests under the age of 18 and over the age of 35 cannot be accommodated in the mixed dormitory rooms.

Please note that the below surcharges are applicable when you pay with Visa, Mastercard, American Express or International Bank cards. Australian Visa Mastercard - 1.65% surcharge. American Express or International cards - 3.5% surcharges. This property can not accommodate large groups bookings. All bookings greater than 6 will need to be approved by management.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Civic Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Civic Guesthouse

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Civic Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Swimming Pool

  • Civic Guesthouse is 450 yards from the centre of Townsville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Civic Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 09:30.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Civic Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Civic Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.