Civic Guesthouse
Hostel in Townsville
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this hostel
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Townsville
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 215 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 269 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Double • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Bunk • 269 ft²
Sleeps 1
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
1 Double • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
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Ratings and reviews
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10.0 / 10.0
I have travelled consistently in hostels for the last 5 years and this was the best hostel that I’ve experienced. The amenities were all functional, clean and they had clean hand towels and clean bath mats. This alone speaks volumes about how well this hostel is maintained. The pool is magnificent. This hostel was a breath of fresh air on the journey of hostel life for a seasoned backpacking traveller.
Not much to mention here. The floor is a bit uneven in some places. There is an unsightly trailer full of wood in the driveway behind the gate, so you see it often. These are small blemishes on this lovely lovely hostel experience.
7.0 / 10.0
A lot of toilets, big spaces, good facilities
Very noisy, windows are bad isolated, we could hear people talking in the common area or watching the TV very late.
10.0 / 10.0
Le personnel de l'établissement était très sympathique. De plus, l'établissement se trouvant à 30 min à pied du quai d'embarquement pour Magnetic Island et de la station de bus Greyhound, l'établissement propose un service gratuit de navette, ce qui est très agréable sous forte chaleur. Cependant, lorsque l'on n'est pas chargé de ses bagages, il est très simple et agréable de faire le trajet entre l'établissement et le quai d'embarquement pour Magnetic Island.
Les chambres sont équipées de leur propre frigo, ce qui est vraiment pratique si l'on ne veut pas mettre ses courses dans les frigos communs ou si l'on veut garder des choses à portée dans sa chambre.
Enfin, l'établissement propose également des animations tous les soirs ce qui est sympa pour rencontrer du monde.
Les lits étaient très confortables, mais bougeaient beaucoup. Sur un lit superposé, si une des deux personnes bougeait, l'autre le ressentait immédiatement. De plus, la cuisine n'était pas énormément équipée et certaines personnes remettaient de la vaisselle usagée (ou très rapidement lavée) avec la vaisselle propre (ce qui n'est pas la faute de l'établissement pour le coup).
6.0 / 10.0
- Nice kitchen, plenty of space and well kitted out.
- Check in was challenging with ID and parking info
- Just an FYI there is no parking on-site, it is street parking which needs paid for
- Room not clean (hair all over shower, someone’s old shoes left in room, stained sheets)
- Rubbish shower pressure
- Squeaky bunk beds
- Window doesn’t have bug screen and it was left open prior to checking in
8.0 / 10.0
Room clean and tidy, fridge cold, ground floor
Nil
8.0 / 10.0
I am 83yrs old. every thing went well for me. Staff were very helpful
6.0 / 10.0
Good communal areas and kitchen
Not much space to put your stuff in the room
8.0 / 10.0
Clean rooms, nice Staff and very homey Environment
A little outside the centre
8.0 / 10.0
comfortable
10.0 / 10.0
Great hostel, good facilities, rooms are nice and spacious. Location is fine - near CBD and near the bottom of Castle Hill for a nice walk.
10.0 / 10.0
clean room, nice chill out area, many people
5.0 / 10.0
Not very clean, sheets & towels were stained and pillow and bed uncomfortable. All the common area furniture also badly stained.
4.0 / 10.0
The location is good.
The sheets were nice.
The hosts could be friendlier. The lack of milk for a coffee. You need to buy your own. Bathrooms need renovating.
Have stayed in back packer hostels elswhere and they have been a lot better.
8.0 / 10.0
Good and clean facilities after 10 pm is very quiet
Smoking area is in the middle
9.0 / 10.0
The property has a very comfortable, homely feel with relaxed vibes. It definitely doesn’t have a party atmosphere but that was what I was after. The staff were beyond lovely and went out of their way to help me out during my stay. Would 100% stay again
Chill vibes might not suit everyone but they were what I was after
10.0 / 10.0
Realy nice people running the place and very well furnished.
7.0 / 10.0
Convenient for a one night stay
Location isn’t close to much as there’s not much in Townsville, 30 min walk to greyhound bus stop, a lot of noise from other guests
9.0 / 10.0
Big kitchen with everything you need, clean and own fridge in the room
Location was a bit far to the bus station, ferry terminal and main places in the city
7.0 / 10.0
it was good, met nice people and could cook my food in the well equipped kitchen. nice place to stay when in Townsville and good with free shuttle back/forth to buss and boats to magnetic island
6.0 / 10.0
Very friendly staff who were always willing to help with catching taxis and booking tours / ferry tickets to Magnetic Island. Friendly atmosphere in the communal areas. It was very quiet, as lights were turned off at 10pm sharp and everyone kept to the house rules.
Long-term residents are mixed with short-term guests, which (in my 4-person dorm) created a really weird vibe. The bathroom, especially the shower was not clean and the dorm looked like a mess due to the long-term stays making themselves comfortable. Community kitchen was filthy, so I didn‘t dare to prepare any food there. At night, the A/C was making super loud noises as well as people from the floor above, therefore sleep was not peaceful.
8.0 / 10.0
they have drinking water tank here and there in the hostel.
kitchen area and shared area are spacious and comfortable.
we can’t connect wifi in room.
10.0 / 10.0
it was clean all over - that includes the rooms, bathrooms and kitchen
none
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Townsville?
The average price for a rental in Townsville is R 1,661 per night. This rental is R 26 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Civic Guesthouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Civic Guesthouse. Enjoy the water!
Is Civic Guesthouse pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Civic Guesthouse?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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