The Pier Pods on the water- 50m from Townsville bus terminal and ferry terminal- Passport ID requried

Hotels
7.9 (263 reviews)
34 Sir Leslie Thiess Drive , Townsville , au

Facilities

Air conditioning
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Shared kitchen
Adult only
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Affordable stay
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service delays

Categories

Cleanliness
6.16
Multiple reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including complaints about dust and general cleaning quality.
Service
8.63
Most reviews show that while there were some service issues, the overall sentiment was still positive.
Location
9.17
Consistent praise across reviews for the excellent location of the hostel.
Room Quality
7.62
Some complaints about mattress comfort and issues with pod cleanliness were noted.
Amenities
8.15
Positive mentions of hostel facilities, but with some reservations regarding service availability.
Value for Money
8.61
Value was highlighted in many positive sentiments from guests regarding affordability.
Food and Beverage
7.16
Inconsistencies in food storage and labeling were mentioned which impacted guest experience.
Overall Experience
7.73
Overall positive experience shared, despite some specific complaints regarding service and cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 07:16

Property Description

Unique Waterfront Location:
Nestled just 50m from the Townsville bus and ferry terminals, The Pier Pods offer a one-of-a-kind stay right on the water.

Stunning Sea Views:
Enjoy the breathtaking sea views from the comfort of your own private balcony, adding a touch of serenity to your stay.

Convenient Shared Facilities:
With a shared kitchen, lounge, and bathroom equipped with modern amenities, guests can relax and socialize in style.

To experience the ultimate waterfront retreat in Townsville, book your stay at The Pier Pods now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 263 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.16
Service: 8.63
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 7.62
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 7.16
Overall Experience: 7.73
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Emilie solo_traveller nl
6
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Seconds from the ferries and bus station so idea for a one night to get to Magnetic island in the morning then then the bus away the same evening

Cons:

My bed was the only bed right under the air con.. if ya held a tissue it blow out of your hand. No way should it be a bed in that spot or you get pneumonia. Luckily was several empty pods so I just took one of those . As mentioned no reception mostly so it’s a bit odd and kinda a free run of the place for everyone. And as others noted no idea of the check in and app or door entry stuff but always others around to open a door it’s big and lots of ppl but clean common areas to handle it

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Alice solo_traveller au
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Francesca couple au
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Alexander couple gb
8
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Andre solo_traveller au
4
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Jinesh solo_traveller gb
2
It was awful and no staff on the premises to monitor the behaviour of the residence
Pros:

It was close to the ferry terminal and beach

Cons:

There was no staff at the property to check in or resolve any issues.It took me ages to figure out how to use the codes that I was given. Everything was you had to find for yourself and there was a big French contingency who dominated the whole place and made a lot of noise in the place during the day and despite strict instructions to get to bed by 10 pm there were residents who never respected the privacy and made as much noise as they liked since there were no official staff to monitor the place. There were residents coming in until about 4.00 am in drips and making noise in the pods area so no one who went to bed early could sleep at all.
In the booking I made the description did not meet what was provided. I feel a full refund is due for the awful stay, mosquito bites thoughout my body and complete sleep deprivation from the noise in the place from the French contingency who had no considerations for the other residents and acted as though they owned the place.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Brandi solo_traveller au
10
Peaceful and respectful, and absolutely beautiful ammenities, will definitely be extending my stay if I could find pleas
Pros:

Easy communication and very cleanliness and security (despite a few hiccups with one guest in my dorm). But overall I absolutely loved my stay, hence why I rebooked another week as it’s such a friendly atmosphere and very secure and comfortable, with absolutely beautiful and well taken care of needs and peace of mind and tranquility and safety- thank you so much for providing a beautiful place to stay, I greatly wholeheartedly appreciate it.

Cons:

The only thing wrong was one of the other guests in my Pod “Natasha” who I believe was not paying to her nights to stay (I’m not too sure if it’s been resolved by reception. But after the house cleaning showed up yesterday she was making threats to and I quote “burn the place down” “and to also drown herself if she doesn’t get her way”. Which is alarming as it puts not only me but the other girls in the female dorm and everyone else at risk regardless of wether or not it was an overwhelming heat of the moment reaction, but Natasha has been repeatedly saying these comments since she first checked in. It’s concerning not only own personal safety but also of the other females now staying with us. And the follow on effect to all staying here. I understand there may have been an issue with someone sharing their personal codes; when she first checked in I did let her in but gave her strict instructions the codes she had been provided had to be used within 24hrs or they’ll expire and to use them asap. I’m not too sure what happened after that as it seemed she had no issues getting in and out. I am aware she spoke to 2 ofther guests who checked out yesterday but I’m unaware if they shared their codes with Natasha. I have not yet been able to warnn our two new guests not to share their personal codes as it’s so late, but if there if anything I can do to help or assist please let me know,
Kind Regards,
Brandi Minehan

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Adrien solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Utilities were clean

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Kosta solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Was nice

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Boden solo_traveller au
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Paula couple ec
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Mugambi couple ke
5
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Jackson solo_traveller au
10
A+
Pros:

Perfect location. Very nice setup. Over the water

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Lottie solo_traveller gb
9
Was a great stay in a great location for a great price
Pros:

It was a very friendly place and was very organised

Cons:

There seemed to be no receptionist most of the time meaning a lot of people had to try and figure out how to check in via the tablet

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Omprakash solo_traveller au
10
It’s value for money.
Pros:

It’s value for money. And highly recommended.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sybille solo_traveller ch
5
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Samuel solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

This was a perfect location directly across from the Magnetic Island ferry and the cleanest hostel I've seen for a while - good vibes.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Apisit solo_traveller au
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller au
9
Grant experience,clean and comfortable
Cons:

I was concerned to see electric scooters being charge in the foyer, a high of fire occurring this should be bought to owners attention

2026-01-15 via Nuitee