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7.8

383 reviews

CStay

CStay

32 Picnic Street, Picnic Bay, Pallarenda, 4819, Australia

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Free parking

Snorkeling

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Adults only

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

CStay

CStay is a 2-star hotel in Pimlico, Queensland, Australia. The address is 32 Picnic Street, Picnic Bay, and the property sits about 7.9mi from the city center.

Enjoy a beachfront setting with free parking, free snorkelling, and an outdoor swimming pool (free). An adults-only atmosphere pairs with free wifi, air conditioning, sun deck, and non-smoking rooms. Beach chairs/loungers are available, along with a picnic area and garden; for those seeking extras, a golf course and horseback riding are available for an additional charge.

Reviews: 383

Nestled along the Pimlico beachfront, this 2-star stay keeps a relaxed, adults-only vibe with practical perks like free parking, complimentary snorkelling, and an outdoor pool. Free wifi, air conditioning, a sun deck, and non-smoking rooms round out a comfortable seaside stay.

Beach chairs and loungers dot the sand, a picnic area invites easy al fresco meals, and a garden provides a shady respite between dips in the sea. For a bit more adventure, a golf course and horseback riding are available for an additional charge.

Room options run from Double Room, Shared Bathroom; Room - 1 Double, Shared Bathroom; and Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom; to Triple Room and dormitory layouts (Dormitory, Female Only; Dormitory, 6 Bed, Female Only). Several entries list 97 sq ft in size, and all accommodations are non-smoking. Most rooms sleep two adults, with some configurations allowing a child. Payment accepts cash and major cards: American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and EFTPOS.

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Closest airports

Townsville Airport

7mi

Palm Island Airport

33.7mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Snorkeling

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Adults only

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Picnic area

Garden

Rooms

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay

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Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

95 sqft

Washing machine

Air conditioning

Shower

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The twin room provides air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The twin room is furnished with a desk and a seating area. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Room - 1 Double, Shared Bathroom

95 sqft

Free wifi

Dryer

Refrigerator

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The double room features air conditioning and a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom in CStay

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

95 sqft

Washing machine

Air conditioning

Shower

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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Female Only

Free wifi

Dryer

Refrigerator

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Dormitory, Female Only

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Triple Room, Sea View

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Triple Room

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Guest reviews

7.8

383 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

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Anonymous

9.1

July 2025

Spartan breakfast for sure. Good orange juice, but our request online for wholemeal bread was ignored. Or maybe not viewed by the manager. Real coffee would be appreciated, as not even a plunger or percolator was available if you brought your own coffee. Instant coffee does not cut it these days.

Brown bread please, real coffee or at least a plunger, as this is hard to carry when travelling by bus. All taps are hard to turn off, need new tap washers. Lose few chairs in the tiny dining area, no room for that many chairs

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Federico

8.2

April 2023

Great room and big bathroom. Small kitchen but plenty of stoves and there were many free things like aluminium foils for sandwiches, salt, sunscreen. There was a dog as well and for me it's like 10/10 but they should specify it.

They didn't specify that there is a dog (I love dogs and it was a plus for me, but you should still say it clearly). The location is a bit far from the top attraction but you can still move easily. The washing machine was garbage. I didn't like the policy of you can book a double room only if you book it for 3 days and the shared room are only available for girls. It sounds disrespectful.

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Eleanor

9.1

May 2024

I had a really comfortable stay at CStay. The facilities were great. Pool was small but nice, lots of hammocks everywhere to lounge in. Decent washing and shower facilities. The dorms were really nice, plenty of space around each bed, all with their own cupboard and plenty of plugs, which you don’t seem to get anywhere!! Really clean, the hostel has lots of live in staff who are very friendly and keep the rooms and facilities spotless! The hostel dog is absolutely gorgeous and so friendly and soft. I even got to play with him by the pool, which was a very cute experience. I’d really recommend staying here. It’s super easy to get to on the bus, you’re literally dropped right outside. Beach is a 2 min walk away, with a couple cafes and restaurants and a bar. Kitchen is well equipped and clean. Can’t fault it!! Would definitely stay again!! (I had a friend of mine staying at Nomads at the same time as I was staying in CStay, I wanted somewhere a bit quieter so I could get some sleep, and it did not disappoint!! I slept like a baby, and met lots of friendly people even though it wasn’t a party hostel!!) :)

Hand towels in bathroom would be great!

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Veronika

8.2

June 2025

Very good price for a private room, felt very friendly, nice & calm location close to the beach, the dog, very good for relaxing

Sometimes the toilets didn’t flush properly and there wasn’t enough cutlery in the kitchen when multiple people were cooking/eating, but most of the time, it was fine :)

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Kristin

8.2

August 2023

Great place to stay for couples, we liked how quiet it was. The private room we had had a TV and a fridge which was nice. Never too busy in the kitchen and was always clean.

Our stay could've been perfect except for an interaction with the owner on our first night. We wanted to make something for dinner requiring an oven at around 8/8:30pm to find that there is no oven. Fortunately there was a pizza oven available outside (with a sign that stated it didn't close until 9:30pm) When we asked he gave us a hard time, then eventually ended up turning it on for us. Mid way through cooking our dinner he made comments about how "if we were at any other hostel their kitchen closes at 8pm and we would not have been able to cook." not very welcoming feeling from the first night.

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India

8.2

August 2024

Nice location and overall hostel. Good sized common room and outdoor space. Louie the Aussie/collie cross was an absolute dream and the love of my life and I miss him. It was thoroughly cleaned every day, my room was spotless when I checked in. Liked having my own fridge & tv. Hammocks outside were nice to chill in.

Kitchen is a tad small, so you’re all on top of each other if there’s more than one person trying to cook. Really minor issue though.

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Jimmyjustwantstosleep

9.1

June 2024

Common area was comfy with big screen TV that had netflix. Very open feel to the kitchen, common area. Outside places to eat your food. Hammocks around back. Fridge in room. Close to bus stop and beach. 20mins walking distance to Nomads Hostel - where the fun is.

The dog was amazing but needs a lot more exercise - it's a sheepdog but never seems to leave the property. It feels like it is going insane from boredom. I love that dog. Pool is pretty tiny.

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Kirsten

10

May 2025

I had a great stay at Cstay! The room has everything you need: air conditioning, fridge and a sink. The common areas had everything you need, good sized kitchen and couple couches with a tv and Netflix access. Having a pool and washers&dryers was an awesome plus! The highlight of your stay will definitely be Louie, such a friendly and energetic dog!!

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Phillipa

9.1

November 2024

Simple lodging in a brilliant location. The lounge area was really nice and comfortable and the kitchen had everything you needed. The host had some great information about the area, and supplied us with a map of everything to see. Louie the hostel dog was lovely!

The toilets could do with an update and the kitchen had a lot of flies but I don’t think that’s the properties fault.

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Steven

9.1

August 2023

Probably one of the best budget accommodations in Australia : cleverly conceived, small but pleasant rooms in a lush garden with a sink, a very efficient fridge and a flat-screen TV. The shared bathroom, big common kitchen and comfy lounge are all conveniently close to the rooms. There's even a lovely dog which you can take out for a walk. The location is great, close to the jetty and the bus terminal. The bus even stops in front of the hotel if asked.

This place which was once impeccably maintained shows some signs of neglect. The rooms, shared bathroom and kitchen are still very clean but the outside area is no longer properly maintained. A slight minus point though compared to the place's many assets.

Points of Interest Around CStay

Attractions

Jezzine Barracks

4.7mi

Kissing Point Fortification

4.9mi

Army Museum North Queensland

4.9mi

The Strand

5.2mi

Reef HQ Aquarium

5.5mi

Museum of Tropical Queensland

5.5mi

Maritime Museum of Townsville

5.7mi

Castle Hill

5.9mi

Royal Australian Air Force Museum (RAAF Museum)

7.9mi

Tumbetin Tea Rooms

10.3mi

Palmetum

10.7mi

Billabong Sanctuary

12.6mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of CStay

Free parking

Snorkeling

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Adults only

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Picnic area

Garden

Stay rules - CStay

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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