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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$68
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

Explore the area

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262 Walker Street, Townsville, QLD, 4810
  • Castle Hill
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

About the area

Townsville

Civic Guest House - Hostel places you steps from Castle Hill and within a short 5-minute stroll of Catholic Diocese of Townsville. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this Townsville hostel, you'll find Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal.
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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
  • ‪A Touch of Salt - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪City Life Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Heydeys - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Bridge - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Civic Guest House - Hostel

Hostel in Townsville, near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
As a guest of Civic Guest House - Hostel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Civic Guest House - Hostel.

This Townsville hostel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Civic Guest House - Hostel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a ceiling fan. This Townsville hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Civic Guest House - Hostel.

Property is also known as

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Civic Guest House - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Civic Guest House - Hostel?

Civic Guest House - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 20 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Civic Guest House - Hostel on 20 Sept 2025 start from NZ$67.99, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Civic Guest House - Hostel?

Yep, Civic Guest House - Hostel is a short 15-minute walk from The Strand Beach.

Does Civic Guest House - Hostel have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Civic Guest House - Hostel, but Strand Waterpark is a short 18-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Civic Guest House - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Civic Guest House - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Civic Guest House - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Civic Guest House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 148 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 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Leyla

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying in a hostel was very comfortable. The place was clean, staff very helpful and room had air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and great facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ariel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teena

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Loreleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the City, it feels like a real home. Staff are so friendly. Organized and clean. Easy to go around with, people likewise. Me and my husband we're so happy that we stayed here 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Otake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
良い
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
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

8/10 Good

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for solo travellers

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

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Roslyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Cape Town

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023