Civic Guest House - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Townsville, near Queensland Country Bank Stadium

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BBQ/picnic area
Fridge
Front of property
Reception
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double Room with Air Con) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
262 Walker Street, Townsville, QLD, 4810
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • The Strand Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room options

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

4 Bed Ladies Dorm with Ensuite Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double Room with Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Townsville

Civic Guest House - Hostel places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Queensland Country Bank Stadium and Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. This 29-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, an arcade/game room, and a library.

What's nearby

  • Castle Hill - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Strand Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Strand Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

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 in Townsville, near Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Guests of Civic Guest House - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and a library. There's free offsite parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Refrigerators, ceiling fans, and safes are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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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

  • 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served at Civic Guest House - Hostel.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Civic Guest House - Hostel?

Civic Guest House - Hostel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Civic Guest House - Hostel?

This hostel is located in Townsville and just steps from Castle Hill and Catholic Diocese of Townsville. You'll also find Queensland Country Bank Stadium and Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Civic Guest House - Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at the hostel but you'll find free parking nearby.

Does Civic Guest House - Hostel have a casino at the property?

No, Civic Guest House - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Civic Guest House - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Civic Guest House - Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this hostel that appeal to couples include a terrace and a library.

Are there hot tubs at Civic Guest House - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Civic Guest House - Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Civic Guest House - Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Civic Guest House - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Civic Guest House - Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Does Civic Guest House - Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How close is the airport from Civic Guest House - Hostel?

The closest major airport to Civic Guest House - Hostel is Townsville, QLD (TSV), which is 4.2 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Civic Guest House - Hostel?

No, at Civic Guest House - Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Civic Guest House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 142 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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 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

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Traveled 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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Sereima

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was ok for a backpacker. I was very disappointed with the noise at night. Was hard to go to sleep. The never ending talking and laughing after midnight, we finally went to sleep at 0300hrs. That was when the talking finally stopped
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Francis

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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