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    Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel

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    262 Walker St, Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia
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    4.5 412 reviews
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    • Very good28%
    • Average9%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible2%
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    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Air Conditioning
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Family Rooms
    Laundry Service
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    2 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Great value for money

    Considering it’s rather low price, u get a lot! Staff are overly nice and make u feel as welcome as possible. Rooms are clean. WiFi (though only in common room) works well. Really good air con in the room. Shuttle to the bus/ferry and back....More

    Thank Tai G
    Reviewed 7 October 2018 via mobile
    Excellent hostel

    눇Spent 3 nights at the civic in a private room with ensuite and was very happy with my stay. Staff were very friendly and accommodating and allowed us to check in early, which was a god send after a 20hr train ride. Hostel is very...More

    Thank crunchierach
    Reviewed 3 October 2018 via mobile
    Superb value

    Clean and large rooms, friendly and helpful staff, and central and beautiful location; all for an unbelievable price! Only drawback was the kitchen/common area. While the facilities were more than good enough, some of the long term stayers/casual staff were a bit too much. As...More

    Thank Maps72433
    Reviewed 3 September 2018 via mobile
    Clean, chilled but not very quiet

    Clean, chilled hostel with a well-equipped kitchen and friendly service. I really liked that it had various relaxed spaces to hang out in. The only reason I gave it "average" instead of "very good" is because we found it hard to get a good night's...More

    Thank Lindsay B
    Reviewed 4 August 2018 via mobile
    Great location & staff

    We stayed in a private double room with a private bathroom. While the rooms and facilities are old, it was still a comfortable stay. The room had a ceiling fan, an aircon and a mini fridge. The backpackers has a huge shared outdoor area and...More

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    Recently renovated and now voted one of the TOP 10 HOSTELS in Australia, the Civic Guest House is a friendly, charming hostel in the heart of Townsville offering clean, safe and cosy accommodation for the …More budget conscious traveler. Free Wi-Fi and a friendly service are what we consider a must. We also offer free transport to/from the Ferry and Greyhound bus terminal.Our aim is to provide our guests with a comfortable and quiet place to stay in a relaxed and friendly environment. You can chill out in the lounge room, prepare a meal in our large communal kitchen, or have a game of chess in the new game room. Conveniently located in a quiet street in Townsville's CBD, the Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel gives you a broad choice of room options ranging from shared dorms to private double rooms with en-suite bathrooms.Townsville is a great place to experience a laid-back tropical city lifestyle while enjoying the fantastic wildlife and exceptional sights of the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island. Take a tour, enjoy numerous free activities in and around town, or simply relax by the beach. Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Air Conditioning
    Laundry Service
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Shuttle Bus Service
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Room Service
    Free Parking
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Spa
    Breakfast included
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
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    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    29
    Price range
    USD 13 - USD 42 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel Townsville
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    Australia > Queensland > Townsville
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    Room types
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    Number of rooms
    29
    Price range
    USD 13 - USD 42 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    Civic Guest House Backpackers Hostel Townsville
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    Australia > Queensland > Townsville
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    Questions & Answers
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    Teng-Lum
    19 April 2015|
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    Response from CathyKowner | Property representative |
    Dear Teng, apologies for the delay in my reply. The Deluxe twin double room have two separate beds. You are welcome to send me an email if you still need a booking with us you are welcome to go to the Civic Guesthouse... More
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    "i like the eight mix bedroom, big, clean, and cool air conditioner."
    yanpingw2018
    31 Dec. 2017
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    "Don't use email to communicate with staff."
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    15 Oct. 2017
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    "All rooms are perfect because they are all big enough and each has a frige"
    maaji_81
    11 Apr. 2017
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    "Ask for an ensuite...."
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    19 Jan. 2017
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