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Tropical Palms

3.5 star property
Motel in Picnic Bay with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool

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Queen Bed With Sofa | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Golf
BBQ/picnic area
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Tropical Palms by the bay offers garden scenery and a refreshing outdoor pool. Guests can relax on sun loungers or book a spa massage. Free WiFi, luggage storage for early arrivals, and local tour arrangements are available.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed With Sofa

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
34 Picnic Street, Magnetic Island, Picnic Bay, QLD, 4819

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 32 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • The Strand Beach - 37 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spin Cafe - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Ardo Rooftop Bar - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪The Palm House - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪The Bikini Tree Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shorehouse - ‬41 min drive

About this property

Tropical Palms

Motel near the bay
Consider a stay at Tropical Palms and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a full-service spa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and beach towels
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Tropical Palms include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

Property is also known as

Tropical Palms Motel Magnetic Island
Tropical Palms Magnetic Island
Tropical Palms Motel Picnic Bay
Tropical Palms Picnic Bay
Tropical Palms Motel
Tropical Palms Picnic Bay
Tropical Palms Motel Picnic Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical Palms have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tropical Palms pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tropical Palms?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Palms?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tropical Palms?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Tropical Palms located?

Situated in Picnic Bay, this spa motel is within a 5-minute walk of Magnetic Island National Park and Picnic Bay Beach. Magnetic Island Golf Course and Rocky Bay are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Tropical Palms Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners were amazing and the room and facilities were great, we’ll be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Lovely place to stay and great value for the money

Wonderful place to stay. Cleanest place we have stayed on the island and the best shower too. Lovely staff and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area great staff and close to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kylie

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

Amazing

Absolute great service Clean quiet just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean,quite and staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlheinz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When checking in, all the important sights are marked on a map, perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great helpful hosts with lots of local knowledge, good size rooms, well setup, good for an extended stay with kitchen & dining table. Shaded outdoor BBQ/ dining area and pool. Short stroll to beach/ jetty/ pub/ bus stop and sunset views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was one of the cleanest and clearest I have ever seen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for a quick quiet escape but was amazed that kitchen utensils and stove was in the room. Room was clean and comfortable. Pool looked amazing but i didnt have time to use it. Staff were beyond friendly and easy going. They knew the island well and were eager to give reccomendations and support where they could!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lloyd

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite convenient, welcoming we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thérèse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bon rapport qualité/prix. Nous recommandons chaudement !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Florentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very comfortable and clean. The garden, pool and barbecue areas were very clean and well maintained. Jen and Rob are wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy room, lovely gardens. Great location. Bus stop and hotel just around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Bach

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy great friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

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