Search Motels in Picnic Bay

If you’re not able to find a motel in Picnic Bay, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 43 lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.

At many motels, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Here you’ll find some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. Tropical Palms: Enjoy access to the full-service spa, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Beach House Motel: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like pillowtop beds. Central Picnic Bay is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) away. Shoredrive Motel: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 5 mi (8.1 km) from the heart of Picnic Bay. Yongala Lodge by The Strand: Central Picnic Bay is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Billabong Lodge Motel: 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from the heart of Picnic Bay. Enjoy access to the children’s pool, free parking, and laundry facilities.

Those who’ve visited Picnic Bay like the beaches. As you’re sightseeing around the area, be sure to enjoy all there is to see and do. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Magnetic Island National Park, Picnic Bay Beach, and Rocky Bay. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Riverway Lagoon, Billabong Sanctuary, and Strand Waterpark. Other places worth a visit include Magnetic Island Golf Course and Bolger Bay Nature Refuge.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Picnic Bay to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually December and January with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 68°F. The rainiest months in Picnic Bay are January, February, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Picnic Bay to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Townsville, QLD (TSV), which is located 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from the heart of the city. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.