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Civic Guest House - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Townsville, near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal

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Front of property
Front of property
Living area
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double Room with Air Con)
BBQ/picnic area

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$75
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

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4 Bed Mixed Dorm with Shared Bathroom (18 - 35 years old)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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4 Bed Ladies Dorm with Ensuite Bathroom

4 Bed Ladies Dorm with Ensuite Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Towels

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (with Air Con)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double Room with Air Con)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double Room with Air Con)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double Room with Ensuite)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double Room with Ensuite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm with Ensuite (18 - 35 years old)

6 Bed Mixed Dorm with Ensuite (18 - 35 years old)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Towels

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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4 Bed Mixed Dorm with Ensuite (18 - 35 years old) | Bathroom

4 Bed Mixed Dorm with Ensuite (18 - 35 years old)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
262 Walker Street, Townsville, QLD, 4810

What's nearby

  • Castle Hill - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Strand Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 18 min walk
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys Leagues Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Bridge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪City Lane & City Arcade - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The TapHouse Townsville - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Civic Guest House - Hostel

Hostel near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
A terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room are just a few of the amenities provided at Civic Guest House - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a billiards/pool table
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, a vending machine and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Civic Guest House - Hostel include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:30 AM - noon) and Monday - Sunday (2 PM - 9:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Civic Guest House Hostel Townsville
Civic Guest House Hostel
Civic Guest House Townsville
Civic Guest House
Civic Guest House
Civic Hostel Townsville
Civic Guest House - Hostel Townsville
Civic Guest House - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Civic Guest House - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Civic Guest House - Hostel?

As of 24 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Civic Guest House - Hostel on 24 Aug 2025 start from NZ$75.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Civic Guest House - Hostel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Civic Guest House - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Civic Guest House - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Civic Guest House - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Civic Guest House - Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Castle Hill and Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. Catholic Diocese of Townsville and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Townsville Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Civic Guest House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 146 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The best hostel of Townsville
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very friendly and great facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Good place close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Room 10 needs maintenance on the ceiling fan.. very loud goes only on helicopter speed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Great staff, good location and nice rooms and social areas. The showers were powerful and lots of hot water, good place to rest before heading to Whitehaven Beach for a tour.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10

Had a great stay for one night! Clean rooms and convenient location. Includes a free shuttle service to the ferry/bus terminal which was super handy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

This place is extremely friendly and clean. Absolutely loved it for the quick stay I had and I will definitely be back. Ideal location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Great value for money, Very clean and friendly staff. Bed was compfy. Lovely areas to hang out, It suited the purpose and i would book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Absolutely superb!!! Wonderful position, close to Cowboys Leagues Club, rooms air/confitioned, fridge, coffee available in the shared lounge, tastefully furnished. Shared bathroom clean and spacious, great shared kitchen. Complementary transfer to Greyhound terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10

Unfriendly guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Pleasantly surprised ! We had a private room which was great, had a full size fridge and good size bathroom. There was a cold water refiller which is always nice at a hostel. Kitchen only had 2 bowls other than that we had a great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

There was a problem with my reservation and I didn't have a bed when I arrived, just a few minutes before closing time. The staff worked calmly and professionally to find a solution. Merci !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

The guesthouse has a friendly atmosphere with a young, multicultural clientele. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. I liked having a fridge in my room. It was great that they provided a free shuttle to the ferry terminal. Some of the communal areas need a revamp.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Thank you

10/10

Well maintained, with lots of space to hang out near reception, next to the kitchen, outside the kitchen, also books corner. Delightful surprise with filtered water, kettle, coffee sachets and tea bags at reception. Lots of fridge and shelf space for food storage. The 4 bed female room with its own bathroom and toilet was neat and tidy. May have been better with more storage space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

The bloke at recption was very helpful. He patiently organized the after hour check in. Very good. His helpfulness and patience safed my day
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Good sized rooms, very friendly and accommodating staff. Unfortunately there were a lot of cockroaches. Most of them small but I saw several large ones scurrying out from under people's doors.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

8/10

A great affordable option. 10-15 minute walk to the Strand and Ferry with convenient bus routes nearby. The kitchen, laundry and social areas are well kept up and had everything I needed for my stay. My only complaint was the construction work that was going on at the time, which wasn’t mentioned online before I booked my stay, and resulted in several bathrooms being unavailable and I had a circular saw running right outside my window as early as 7 in the morning multiple days. Check in and out were easy and the AC in the rooms was more than sufficient. Overall great if travelling by yourself when you don’t want to cash out for an expensive hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

We are mature ladies. We walked through the door Ricardo helped us with are large bags to next level 3 levels no lift. It’s basic very clean SO WORTH THE MONEY. The new owners have had this property under a month we were there 4 days and there were shelves being put up the rooms were being decorated the swimming pool should be open in a month. Townsville is very up and coming and anyone young you can walk to most places. Free shuttle to ferry to magnetic island. Taxi and shuttle are very reliable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10

The rooms themselves are nice and clean (we stayed in a private double) however it was let down by its poor communication and lack of staff. Prior to arriving we rang and emailed multiple times about instructions for late check in but no reply until we chased. Also no-one told us when we stored our bags that you would not be able to access them between 12-2pm! We had a bus at 1pm and the receptionist had not told us about this when storing the bag, plus there are no signs about this anywhere! This was very stressful and AGAIN no-one picked up the phone when ringing the out of hours number.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Nice hostel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025