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Check availability on Picnic Bay Family-Friendly Hotels

Tonight
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Tomorrow
29 Aug - 30 Aug
This weekend
28 Aug - 30 Aug
Next weekend
4 Sep - 6 Sep

Our top choices for Picnic Bay family-friendly hotels

1. Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville
Currajong
  • Family-friendly paradise with a children's pool, outdoor activities, and friendly staff just minutes from The Strand Beach.
฿3,382
฿3,720 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Mercure Townsville

2. Seahaven Resort

Seahaven Resort
Belgian Gardens
฿3,437
฿3,780 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Seahaven Resort

3. The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino
Townsville
  • Kid-friendly fun by the bay with free perks for families, including bikes, cots, and poolside excitement every day.
฿4,645
฿5,109 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Ville Resort - Casino

4. Vale Hotel

Vale Hotel
Aitkenvale
  • Family fun at Vale Hotel with playground, arcade games, and easy ferry access.
฿1,857
฿2,042 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Vale Hotel

5. The Palmer Collective

The Palmer Collective
South Townsville
฿3,815
฿4,196 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Palmer Collective

6. Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach
North Ward
฿3,620
฿3,981 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Aquarius on the Beach

7. QCWA Kissing Point Units

QCWA Kissing Point Units
North Ward
฿4,300
฿5,237 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
QCWA Kissing Point Units

8. Magnetic Glamping

Magnetic Glamping
Nelly Bay
฿10,403
฿11,444 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Magnetic Glamping

9. Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Townsville
  • A family-friendly shoreline escape with complimentary cots awaits near Magnetic Island, where adventure meets beachside comfort.
฿3,620
฿3,981 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

10. Clarion Hotel Townsville

Clarion Hotel Townsville
Townsville
฿3,059
฿3,364 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Clarion Hotel Townsville
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Picnic Bay

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Top Picnic Bay Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, comfortable bed, good bathroom, good facilities no heating"
CORRINNA 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG

Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG

8/10 Good
"Feels more homey then other hotels."
John 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG
Rydges Southbank Townsville

Rydges Southbank Townsville

8/10 Good
"Cookies were amazing. I stole 4 of them:)"
Mohammed 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Rydges Southbank Townsville
Rambutan Resort

Rambutan Resort

8/10 Good
"We loved the poolside and bar in centre of town , clean room and friendly staff. Food and cocktails amazing. Only things were pool wasn’t heated as water was freezing and bedroom fan was noisy but needed it on for light. Other than that I recommend."
austin james 6-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Rambutan Resort
Waters Edge The Strand

Waters Edge The Strand

8/10 Good
"The view was great and very local to restaurants and shops. The bathroom could do with a good clean of the drains as you got a mouldy smell from it. Staff were great and friendly."
Neville 8-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Waters Edge The Strand
Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"I really enjoyed sitting out on the balcony in the afternoon watching the sailboat with a wine."
Paula 4-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Aquarius on the Beach
Seahaven Resort

Seahaven Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Really good place to stay with children. Close to the strand and restaurants around."
Barbara Ratton 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Seahaven Resort
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

8/10 Good
"Central location, easy walk to The Strand or Countrybank Stadium. Great views from rooftop pool. Luckily we rang in advance to book parking, which is next to property"
Trish 2-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Vale Hotel

Vale Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very quiet, situated a distance away from the street. Everything clean and functional. Secure parking."
Pierre 2-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Vale Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's Picnic Bay like for family-friendly holidays?
You may want to consider the relaxing destination of Picnic Bay if you've been thinking about a trip for the whole family. The beaches, island setting and golf are just some of the things that make this a good destination for family holidays. Take to the air and fly into Townsville, QLD (TSV), which is located 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Picnic Bay?
Picnic Bay Hotel is a B&B with a restaurant and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Picnic Bay?
The hottest months are usually December and January, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 20°C. The rainiest months in Picnic Bay are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 233 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Picnic Bay?
While you are visiting Picnic Bay, you and the family may want to explore some interesting spots such as Magnetic Island National Park, Bolger Bay Nature Refuge and Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Townsville Sports Reserve and Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal.

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