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

Hotels
7.9 (281 reviews)
34 Sir Leslie Thiess Drive , Townsville , au

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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 281 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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Moritz Manuel • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Maxime • couple • au
5
Machine a fric sans personnel, chambre a 100 personnes
Pros:

C’est en face du terminal ferry donc c’est pratique

Cons:

C’est seulement une immense piece avec un nombre incalculable de lits. J’ai fait beaucoup d auberge mais je n ai jamais vu un tel nombre de lits dans une piece. Il y a une odeur de chaussure forcement. Les espaces sur les côtés des lits sont pas super propres.
Aucun personnel, il y a des codes, une porte de chambre qui fait du bruit toute la nuit a cause des codes et qui claque.
Beaucoup de pvt/wh qui sortent donc pas reposant, lumiere allumé tout le temps. Tres difficile de dormir.
C’est vraiment pas bien. Une machine a fric.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Evgeny • solo_traveller • ru
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • couple • pg
8
I enjoyed my stay
Pros:

Splendid

Cons:

Night entry

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Tonja • solo_traveller • nl
3
Backpacker stapelplek
Pros:

De locatie, vlakbij de Greyhound busstop

Cons:

We dachten dormitory geboekt te hebben in een kamer voor 6 maar bleek 86 bedden ofzo, in 1 ruimte. Allemaal bedden, met gordijnen, naast en boven mekaar, opgedeeld in series van 6 in naamgeving waardoor je aanneemt dat je in een kamer van 6 terechtkomt.
Vreemde situatie.
Verder alles met codes, geen personeel gezien.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • be
6
Pros:

Les lits doubles sont très confortables!

Cons:

La cuisine est beaucoup trop petite. Et les ustensiles sont usés, c’est la bagarre pour avoir LA poêle qui va pas cramer vos plats. Le personnel à la réception n’est jamais présente quand nécessaire et n’est pas d’une grande sympathie quand on lui demande de l’aide, on a l’impression de déranger.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Rebe • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • solo_traveller • be
8
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Jenni • solo_traveller • au
10
Convenient and stunning stay at Pier Pods
Pros:

Position of property - close to the stand and water views

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Ming • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Great

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Ming • solo_traveller • au
10
Love it! Best location , convinient to everything
Pros:

Excellent, all very nice people

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Beds very comfortable and slept well in the pod had a Queen pod overlooking the harbour.

Cons:

Very scruffy walking around...loads of people's stuff

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Valeria • solo_traveller • pe
7
Muy caro para lo que ofrecen
Pros:

La ubicación es buena y es lindo que esté sobre el mar

Cons:

Es demasiado pequeño para tanta gente, y es demasiado caro para ser un hostel

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Nerea • solo_traveller • it
1
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Ida • couple • de
7
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Alina • couple • au
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Alina • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Grégory • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Logement atypique, propre et moderne. Dortoir avec lits double, c'est pas commun.

Cons:

Impossible d'avoir le personnel par message ou au téléphone. Par conséquent, nous n'avons pas pu avoir de place de parking alors qu'elles étaient toutes libres.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Jana • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee