Name: Cstay Motel
Address: 32 Picnic Street, Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island, 4819, Australia
Rating: 10

Air conditioning

Smoking areas

Smoke-free property

Security guard

Garden

General

Non-smoking rooms

Fridge

Linens

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Laundry

Luggage storage

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Common kitchen

Kitchen

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet access

Internet

English

Languages Spoken

Library

Bike rental

Barbecue grill(s)

Hiking

Fishing

Sun Deck

Recreation

Free parking

Free parking nearby

Free Parking on Premises

Parking

Swimming pool

Indoor Pool

Outdoor pool

Beach/pool towels

Pool and beach

Fax and copy machine

Business

Snorkelling

Golf сourse (within 3 km)

Sports

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

Location

At the mini-hotel

Magnetic Island Golf Course

Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve

Townsville Airport

Cstay Motel

Magnetic Island

Very relaxed atmosphere. Adam was very accomodating and helpful. All facilities and rooms were very clean. The reception provided hire for paddleboards, kayaks and stinger suits. They also had a basic range of gorceries for sale which is useful as the closest supermarket was in Nelly Bay. The place is 30 seconds from Picnic Bay beach and a bus stop with a regular service across the island. We really enjoyed staying here and wish we had done so for longer

Great

Great, quiet location. Very small rooms but reasonably comfortable with nice cold air conditioning - basic but everything you need if you are only using your room as somewhere to sleep. However the floor to our room was dirty on arrival, and upon going to bed, noticed that one of the pillow cases was mouldy so had to sleep without a pillow. Window coverings insufficient for blocking out the very bright security lighting outside the rooms at night, and high-pitched water pipe screeching every time a toilet was flushed/tap or shower turned on - this was very loud - both things making it near impossible to sleep. Bathroom - toilets and bathroom floors were filthy the entire stay (the same scraps of toilet paper were strewn on the floor of one particular stall the entire time we were there), however the hand basins and shower stalls looked clean. Pool area was zip-tied shut so couldn't be accessed during times it was signed as being open. Kitchen was well stocked but also not clean. Neither were courtyard tables. Resident dog had free reign of property and spent a lot of time annoying the guests using the courtyard, especially when there was food around. Dog was also allowed into the swimming pool itself. I realise this is budget accommodation, but as someone who has cleaned and managed accommodations, this entire experience was disappointing overall. This could be an amazing place but unfortunately falls very short. It definitely didn't live up to the expectations we had from reading previous reviews. We won't be back and will be advising anyone we know to choose other places to stay when on the island.

Disappointed

My partner and I , spent 2 nights, the hostel is very clean, tidy , cozy , was amazing experience , I felt at home.
Adam  is very friendly and try to help with everything.
We loved our experience !
We want to go back !

High recommendation

Fantastic place to stay. The kitchen is just fantastic and so are all the communal areas. We loved staying here. It was friendly with a very warm atmosphere. The rooms are wonderful and everything is clean. The linen is crisp and the sinks and fridges in the room are a total bonus. Close to the bus stop and pub, this is the only place I would stay on the island. We came for one night and stayed for a few more than planned. Thanks to Adam for creating a terrific hostel where everyone feels part of a family albeit for just a few days.

Brilliant

I enjoyed my 3 nights I stayed at Cstay. The location was great. Adam the owner was a really nice guy and I felt at home when I got there. There's a nice pool, kitchen, lounge to relax. The pub and cafes are close to eat at. Also a very nice beach and jetty you can fish at as they have free fishing rods. I'll be back. It's a wonderful place to stay on a budget.

Great place to stay

Well
I'm just about to book a 3 weeks stay at CStay.....again.
It will be the third time in 12 mth.!!!
I'm a 65 y.o. German that has travelled the world....been living in OZ for 40 and living in Cairns for 12 years.
Why do I keep coming back to CStay?
It got it all.....the right price.....spotless clean rooms.....with washing basin and a fridge.....great pool and BBQ area, yes the use of the BBQ and Pizza oven is free.....great outdoor entertaining area....Pup,Bottle shop ,Busstop and the best Italian restaurant is within 3 min.walking.
And the kitchen.....better equipd than most Aussie homes......the same goes for the lounge....armchairs all around....large TV screen.....open 24 hrs.
And last but not least........
Adam,the owner, is such a great guy......
He'll do just about anything to make your stay a happy and memorable one.
I've be coming to Magie.....as we locals call it for 40 years.....love it.....
Since I discovered CStay last year.....it's the only place I like to stay.....absolutely best value for your money!!!!
Cheers

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A hidden gem......at Magnetic Island

This was my first trip on Maggie (Magnetic Island)

Location: Great, close to Picnic Bay, 100m to the beach, 80m to the Picnic Bay Pub, Mama Roma's restaurant and the bus stop.

Staff: excellent, nothing is to much effort for them, thanks Adam

Facilities: great little pool, good dining area, a group table where you will have a new set of friends very quickly. A great BBQ and pizza oven. Great WiFi.

The Kitchen: a modern clean kitchen that has everything you need to cook up a storm, and coffee pods are available for a $1. 

Rooms: really comfortable, a good comfy bed, great quality sheets and loved the pillows, TV, AC, fridge.

Service: Adam the owner offered to get things from the shops for people and offered to take me to the ferry, that was awesome.

Cleanliness: top notch, whether it was the kitchen, the room or bathroom.

Transport: the bus network around the island is first class, you can get a cab or Uber if you want.

The Price: Great Value

Bottom line: Would I stay there again?
You can bet your sweet bippy I would, I will every time I visit.

Loved Staying at CStay

Came here for one day and stayed for a week! I’ll leave it at that!

Couldn’t fault the service and would be very surprised if there is another place that can compete value wise on the island. Will be returning and will have no problem recommending this place. Keep up the good work! 



Great value stay on maggie. Will 100% be back.

My boyfriend and me stayed here and really loved it. It is very clean and tidy. Each room has a silk and a little fridge! Quite helpful and I never see this in a hostel. Nice and clean pool and big kitchen.
Adam is an absolute legend and willing to help with everything. I really recommend it 100%!

Best Backpackers I’ve ever stayed

This place is generally great, rooms could do with being a little cleaner (under the bed hadn't been touched) and the toilets needed cleaning/toilet roll topping up (didn't look to have been done in the 3 days I stayed). But, new owner is friendly enough, pool is decent and it's in a fantastic location away from the busier parts of the island. Lots of wildlife hanging around which personally I love, no nasties just tree frogs, cockatoos and rainbow lorikeets. Would recommend.

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