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Civic Guest House - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers find a laid-back haven near island adventures with arcade games, billiards, and evening BBQs under the stars - perfect for unwinding after exploration.

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Located near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal, Civic Guest House - Hostel welcomes visitors with WiFi and multiple relaxation spaces. Guests can enjoy views from the garden terrace, challenge friends in the arcade or billiards room, or browse selections from the library.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Located in Townsville, Civic Guest House - Hostel is near the beach. National Trust Heritage Centre and Jezzine Barracks are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Strand Waterpark and Maritime Museum of Townsville. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Queensland Country Bank Stadium or Reid Park Street Circuit. Visit our Townsville travel guide
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262 Walker Street, Townsville, QLD, 4810

What's nearby

  • Castle Hill
    Castle Hill
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queens Gardens
    Queens Gardens
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Queensland Stadium in Railway Estate a suburb of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
    Queensland Country Bank Stadium
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Strand Beach
    The Strand Beach
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Reid Park Street Circuit
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Cafe Spuntino
    3 min walk
  • A Touch of Salt
    8 min walk
  • Cowboys Leagues Club
    8 min walk
  • Little Sunshine
    11 min walk

About this property

Civic Guest House - Hostel

Property highlights
A terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game 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 rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Civic Guest House - Hostel boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 percent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Civic Guest House - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 a 5-minute walk of Castle Hill and Catholic Diocese of Townsville. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and The Strand Beach are also within 15 minutes. Townsville Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Civic Guest House - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leyla

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

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, A/C very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a double room, with shared bathroom at Civic Guest House. The cost was very reasonable, considering the location and the included pool. My room and bed were very clean and comfortable, and also had a good-sized fridge/freezer. The hostel facilities were excellent and kitchen space large and well set out, while toilets and bathrooms were kept clean and well stocked. Although there were a lot of guests throughout the property, I felt safe and secure at all times. Arthur, on the front desk, was extremely helpful and always friendly. I would definitely recommend Civic Guest House.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and had everything I needed. Great common area facilities and a very relaxed vibe. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loreleen

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location great kitchen.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cedric

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

Problem => solution :-D

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures from the booking site don't make justice to the place. We eould stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel of Townsville
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aircon unit in the room needs an upgrade. Very noisy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leyla

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

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and affordable. Zero complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Priten

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

Good Location, Friendly Staff

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maebh

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

Perfect stay

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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