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

Hotels
7.9 (273 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 273 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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Kylian solo_traveller fr
8
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Pauline solo_traveller fr
9
Really close to the bus station and the ferry !
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Bára solo_traveller cz
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Abruzzo couple au
9
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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McKendry solo_traveller au
9
Jade at reception was very accomodating
Pros:

As an "older" stayer I found the spaces all very accomodating although maybe a bottom bunk would have been handy but all good

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Julie couple fr
7
Cons:

Propreté de la cuisine à revoir, torchons trempés.
Pods sale sur le côté
Accueil très difficile

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Anita solo_traveller pl
7
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Olhede couple se
7
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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maïra solo_traveller au
6
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Ginger solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Ich weiß ehrlich gesagt nicht warum dieses Hostel teilweise so schlecht bewertet ist. Ich hab aus diesem Grund zuerst gezögert das Hostel zu buchen aber hab mich dann doch dazu entschieden und bin sehr froh über meine Entscheidung. Wenn man vor 16 Uhr eincheckt, dann funktioniert alles problemlos. Ich konnte sogar direkt vor der Tür kostenlos parken und die Fähre, um nach Magentic Island zu kommen, ist direkt gegenüber. Das Bett war sehr groß und bequem. Bin positiv überrascht.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Dannielle solo_traveller au
10
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Gerard solo_traveller es
9
Similar to a capsule hotel in a great location
Pros:

Surprisingly quiet at night for a room with about 100 people!

Everything looks new and modern. Exceptional location and design. Comfy beds. Storage under your bed + some extra.

Cons:

The curtains don't completely cover the bed, so that could be better.

Paper towels in the kitchen would be nice.

Can't park in front without a $50 deposit beforehand for a remote key to lower the little barrier on each parking slot. So if you check in late after staff hours, you can't get it.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Natalie solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

The whole building is air conditioned, place is cleaned daily. Good bunk bed set up. Pretty views of the water around the building. Great kitchen.

Cons:

More dish drying towels/paper towels. Not enough fridge space for everyone.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Lorinda solo_traveller au
8
Super Convenient for the Greyhound bus Station.
Pros:

I like what they have done with this site. The bed was nice and comfortable. Awesome views

Cons:

Way too many long-termers. Not good for relaxing as most of them are working and are up very early in the morning so there is loads of movement very early in money. Doop continually blipping from ppl coming in and out ppl stomping around in their boots. In the evening ppl were not closing the door properly to go onto the deck which meant mosquitoes were getting into the dorm room.
The communal area is way to small for the amount of ppl staying here.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller nz
7
Pretty good space with close proximity to local bus transport and ferry… u are in a shared space so bring your noise can
Pros:

Location is pretty good with easy bus access
The place doesn’t have any staff sitting by to answer u when u arrive at the door you just have to figure it out with the access codes they send via email and you need to down load apps like Goki

So hopefully u have enough data when u arrive
The place is pretty busy due to it location
There showers don’t go cold … must be gas

And there is so many different nationality’s living there.. everyone I met was super kind and tried to be helpful even when speaking English wasn’t easy

When it’s busy and packed it’s a bit of a crush to cook your meal … but usually everyone is trying to be considerate

There’s hot points in each pod to charge your devices and the bed space area is kept at a good temp

It’s a compact living situation with good clean living conditions and comfortable mattresses … so easy to relax once u navigate your arrival 👍

Cons:

There’s no ice machine…
No staff physically present … pretty sure it said initially between 9-3 staff were at the desk, so if u arrived before that you would get assistance with orientation to property spaces … but no grantees
There are three big fridges but when the pods are full there is trouble having space to store your food in the fridge … and with the hot tropical climate it’s a must have here

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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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