Townsville's best budget accommodation - right in the city, clean and quiet
Strategically located near the Townsville CBD, Civic Guest House is the best choice when deciding where to stay for a comfortable, friendly and affordable holiday. A popular spot for backpackers and travellers, Civic Guest House offers clean and tidy budget, shared and private accommodation in the form of dorms, twin, double, single and ensuite rooms. All come with linen and some the option of a fan or air conditioning. All single, double and ensuite rooms come with a bar fridge and small TV.
Also provided are clean communal bathrooms, free tea and coffee, TV/video room, fully equipped kitchen, spa pool and laundry facilities. Other features of Civic Guest House include free pick up, tour booking desk, Internet Lounge and our best feature - A FREE BBQ every Friday evening, with a special guest arrival (crocodile or snake) from Billabong sanctuary!
Civic Guest House offers information and advice on which tours and trips you should book to see the attractions in the area. After hearing the many stories and adventures of previous guests, Civic Guest House has a good knowledge of which trips are best and which offer the best value for money. Civic Guest House specialise in learn to dive courses, Yongala shipwreck diving, Billabong Sanctuary trips and Magnetic Island activities. Ask about our FREE accommodation and luggage storage for learn to dive and live-a-board dive trips!
Townsville's favourite swimming spot, The Rockpool.
Due to our handy central location, you can walk to the Ferry Terminal, giving you access to beautiful Magnetic Island, and walk to the Strand and Rock Pool. The courtesy bus runs twice daily to the Townsville Transit Centre, Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and Reef HQ (Aquarium) at 10am and 1pm. Next to us is the Ocean Dive dive school, and we are approximately 200 metres from local supermarkets, shopping centres, Flinders Mall, cinemas and job centres.