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Reviewed 3 December 2018 via mobile

This hostel is great for the price. The kitchen is the best I’ve used so far, loads of utensils & very clean! The staff are super friendly, handing out free ice pops in the heat! One thing I will say is it advertises as a quiet hostel, both two nights I was there I struggled to get to sleep before 10:30 due to a loud rowdy group in the outdoor area playing music and shouting. But that’s not the hostels fault. The rooms are basic but clean (no lockers) but had a fridge. Loads of washing lines which is handy to save a few dollars on the dryer. Overall the hostel is unbelievable for the price. I’d stay here again 100%!

Date of stay: November 2018
Trip type: Travelled solo
Thank fayesk
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Reviewed 1 December 2018 via mobile

I stayed 3 nights in the hostel. Everything was perfect. It is well located, very clean and the room have air conditioned. I was surprised to see showers AND bathtubs in a hostel so I took one with cold water, so refreshing with this heat !
The staff is super friendly, they care about their guests and they have free shuttle to the ferry/bus. When we left, the owner even gave us an Ice Cream, Lovely !
I have been to many hostels during my one year trip in Oz, but the Civic Gesthouse is the hostel where I felt the most comfortable. I definitely recommend this place !

Date of stay: November 2018
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Thank Morgan P
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Reviewed 27 November 2018 via mobile

I loved Civic Guest House! Perfect location in the city centre and they have shuttles every day that can bring you to the Greyhound stop and the Ferry Terminal (for your day trip to Magnetic Island). The rooms were nice and clean and so were all the communal areas! Theres a lovely courtyard where you can hang out and meet people!

Date of stay: November 2018
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Thank Sterre S
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Reviewed 17 November 2018 via mobile

We stayed for two nights in a private room with en-suite. Room was basic but clean with a fridge and opening window.
Very friendly proprietor and although the hostel was full of guests, it was quiet and had a nice atmosphere.
Plenty of areas to read, chill or socialize with a large kitchen and laundry area.
Highly recommend as one of the best budget places we have stayed in :)

Date of stay: October 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank hillsgirly
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Reviewed 12 November 2018 via mobile

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.
Quiet chill out atmosphere.
The only slight downside is the kitchen gets pretty hot since it’s blocked almost entirely, and bathroom was a little bit small.
I’d highly recommend to stay here whenever in Townsville.

Date of stay: November 2018
Trip type: Travelled solo
Thank Tai G
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