Where to Stay
Arcadia Village Motel
Located on Magnetic Island, Arcadia Village Motel, is a 3 star property with free on-site parking. Each room has a refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, air-conditioning and an outside seating area overlooking Geoffrey Bay. All include an en suite bathroom with a shower. Guests can book boat tours and jet skiing adventures at the tour desk. Nearby attractions and facilities include: Alma Bay which is one of Queensland's top beaches and includes barbecue and playground facilities. Rock Wallabies, numerous walking trails, snorkel trail, a newsagency, bottle shop, bar, Pokies, Keno and TAB, Bistro and Cafe. There is also weekend entertainment at the pub next door and they are within walking distance to Stage Door Theatre Restaurant.
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CStay Holiday Accommodation
Welcome to affordable holiday accommodation on magnificent Magnetic Island, just eight kilometres offshore from the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. If you want to party hard, CStay is not what you're looking for. CStay is not your luxurious resort with all the trimmings. Nor is it your low budget, no frills back-packers accommodation. CStay sits very comfortably right in between. CStay offers 16 private rooms and a 6 bed female dorm in a guest house style establishment with renovated shared facilities. Rooms are either double or twin with air-conditioning and bar fridge. Explore the island during the day and make new friends with like-minded people at night as you cook up a feast of local delicacies in the fully-appointed communal kitchen. Enjoy your creations next to the sparkling pool and barbecue area. However, if you're looking for peace, quiet, clean, affordable accommodation, and a base from where to explore the mysteries and treasures of Magnetic Island, you've just found your home away from home.
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Tropical Palms Resort and 4WD Hire
Tropical Palms Resort offers 12 studio rooms. Choose from a standard queen room or a twin room which can sleep three. Located in beautiful Picnic Bay on Magnetic Island, Tropical Palms Resort is just a 100-meter walk to the Picnic Bay Jetty, a safe swimming beach, Picnic Bay Hotel and other restaurants. It is also only a short walk to the famous Magnetic Island Golf Course. All rooms are self-contained with kitchenette, air-conditioning, television, DVD players and en suite bathrooms. There is a swimming pool, barbecue and Al fresco dining area. Tropical Palms Four Wheel Drive Hire offers modern, well-maintained, air-conditioned four-wheel drive cars to explore Magnetic Island, including the more secluded, beautiful bays.
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Amaroo On Mandalay
Amaroo On Mandalay is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway, located just eight kilometres off Townsville, on picturesque Magnetic Island. Located in Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island, surrounded on 2 sides by Magnetic Island National Park, Amaroo On Mandalay sits on an area of 10 acres, has a large magnesium salt pool, wading pool, large open spaces, tennis courts, function rooms, gymnasium, BBQ area and playground. Free private parking is available on site. This Magnetic Island resort boasts lush tropical grounds that house a variety of units available – different styles and sizes to suit all budgets and enough units to house bigger groups. Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The units feature a private bathroom complete with shower and toilet. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. All of the units also come with a kitchenette featuring a fridge, kettle and kitchen essentials for your stay, and offer an outdoor patio to sit and relax on, while there you may be lucky enough to have a visit from some of the local wildlife. Amaroo On Mandalay is ideally located in Nelly Bay where the ferry docks. The Picnic Bay Bus stops right at the front of Amaroo On Mandalay. They also have a free shuttle to and from the terminal – subject to availability.
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Peppers Blue on Blue Resort
Experience the unique allure of one of Australia’s most relaxed escape destinations, Peppers Blue on Blue Resort on Magnetic Island. Just 20 minutes by ferry from Townsville, Magnetic Island is a blend of native Australian bushland, breathtaking beaches and sandy bays. Your suite at Peppers Blue on Blue Resort will be your private sanctuary. With the choice of Hotel Rooms, Studios, One, Two and Three Bedroom Apartments and Penthouses, you will be perfectly accommodated throughout your stay on Magnetic Island. Take full advantage of the contemporary design and stunning seascapes, boasting uninterrupted marina views. Studios and One Bedroom Apartments feature kitchenettes, balconies and complimentary WiFi. Two and Three Bedroom Apartments and Penthouses also have the added benefit of full gourmet kitchens. Peppers Blue on Blue Resort is the perfect place to experience the great outdoors – whether you’re fishing or diving, exploring reefs or rainforests, biking or boating. For those desiring more leisurely pursuits, laze around the magnificent saltwater lagoon, stroll along the marina or dine at Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar. This hotel does not accept cash as a payment method. Credit, debit and prepaid cards are accepted to buy goods and services.
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Island Leisure Resort
Island Leisure Resort is a small boutique property. Self-contained Polynesian bure-style units have a kitchen, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, television and outdoor dining patio. The property is immersed in one acre of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens with a lagoon pool. Other facilities include a full size tennis court, games room, poolside barbecue area, guest laundry and library. Free wireless internet is available to resort guests. You can choose from Queen or Superior Queen Bures accommodating a maximum of two adults and Family Bures accommodating a maximum of two adults and two children (aged 5 -to 15 years). Ideally located in Nelly Bay, a 15 minute walk from the ferry terminal or jump on the island buses at the front of the ferry terminal (a small charge applies). Only 50 metres to the Nelly Bay beach and five minutes walk to restaurants and shops. Limited taxis are available on Magnetic Island.
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Magnetic Glamping
Magnetic Glamping, is a new nature based Luxury Glamping resort on Magnetic Island, North Queensland, proudly recognised as Eco Certified Tourism Accommodation. Redefining Glamping, this resort-style property, has eight luxurious air-conditioned safari-style lodges all with ensuites and kitchenettes. Fully immersed in nature, the sliding glass doors dissolve the barriers to outdoor living, with large 'moon' decks on each of the tented villas. Magnetic Glamping: An oasis of calm, in the heart of Nelly Bay, easy to explore the adjoining National Park, with an abundance of koalas, and birdlife. Guests can enjoy the vibrant restaurants, walking trails, and snorkelling the "Coral Trail" just off the beach. There is a nine-metre Magnesium swimming pool, and features a shared BBQ and fire pit, along with places for socialising to eat drink and play.. Offering a safe gated community and large tropical gardens to enjoy, including a large grassed area. Bring the kids! The property is also suitable for executive retreats, with a chilled space for sunset drinks. A total of 16 people when you book the whole resort .
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Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island
Grand Mercure Apartments is an upscale hotel, a mere 50 metres from the Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal in Nelly Bay. Situated on the oceanfront and located amongst the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, a truly spectacular location awaits. The hotel offers fully self-contained apartments, with resort, ocean or magnificent Coral Sea oceanfront views. The property features car hire, undercover parking (free for Accor members), ocean front and rooftop swimming pools, outdoor heated jacuzzi, gymnasium, guest BBQ and tour desk.
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Arcadia Village Motel
At the heart of Arcadia, where the island's most cherished bay thrives, lies the Arcadia Village Motel. This prime location offers a beachside retreat overseeing Alma Bay and Geoffrey Bay. Choose from the inviting Pool View and Family Rooms, each thoughtfully equipped with everything essential for a laid-back island getaway. Neighbouring the Arcadia Village Hotel, Arcadia Newsagency and Bikini Tree Cafe Arcadia is in the perfect position for a relaxing holiday. Walking distance to the rock wallabies, local restaurants and two beloved beaches.
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Bounce Magnetic Island
Located on Magnetic Island, 8 km offshore from Townsville, Queensland, Bounce Magnetic Island is picture perfect tropical paradise. Sitting just a 5-minute walk from Horseshoe Bay, explore the breathtaking landscape by water with a snorkel or kayak or venture to one of the island's other 23 bays. Take your trip to new heights on local hiking trails to admire the views or book a tour round our on-site wildlife park, learning about and meeting local Aussie animals
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1 Bright Point Apartment 1307
Open your balcony doors and let the sights, sounds, and fresh air of the beautiful Coral Sea embrace you as you relax on your private balcony. Perfect for that romantic getaway, or simply some time out to read a book and enjoy the stunning pools which have amazing views of the Coral Sea. Beautifully renovated and decorated throughout, 1 Bright Point Apartment 1307 is a great location to relax and enjoy your Magnetic Island escape. For your comfort and convenience, this freshly renovated 2 Bedroom apartment features 2 bathrooms with a bath in the Master bedroom, ducted air-conditioning, flat screen TV, tea-making facilities, a full kitchen, full-size fridge, washing machine and dryer plus an outdoor dining area, and Wifi. One Bright Point Apartments features 4 swimming pools including a stunning infinity pool, lap pool, and rooftop pool. A fitness room and BBQ area are located near the pool. The location is perfect, just a 5-minute walk from the ferry terminal with local shops, cafes, and IGA supermarket all close by for your convenience. Buses and taxis are only 5 mins away. Property specific note : Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Schoolies or School leavers will not be accepted.
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Bush Retreat
This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Our property backs onto the National Park of Magnetic island. Wallabies roam through the yard daily and sometimes you will see a koala strolling past. There is a fire pit and a shared outdoor bathroom which is a highlight on the property. Easy walk down to the beach or up to the forts walks. Water and power is available.
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Cheap and Cheerful Horseshoe Bay
This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Suitable for motor home. Basic. Large unused driveway. Privacy from the small house. Picnic table and chairs. One km to beautiful Horseshoe Bay beach with pubs, restaurants, live music, canoe and jet ski hire. Very close to the start of the bush trails over the mountains. Water and laundry (small fee) available on request. Excellent cheap bus service to Horseshoe Bay and the other bays. Stop to the beach 20m from the house. Stop 190m down the road to the other side of the island. About every hour from 5:30am to 10pm No private bathroom facilities. Shower and toilets available at the beaches for free.
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Gorge Creek Bushcamp
This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Private sites in amongst the trees on the outskirts of Horseshoe Bay. Safe and secure camping at the bottom of the block separate from the owner's residence. Two sites offering power and water suitable for vehicles, camper trailers, campervans and motorhomes. Caravans under tow up to 5.3m. Outside shower available. No toileting facilities currently available onsite. Shared picnic and BBQ area. 400m from the beach and 2km from the centre of Horseshoe Bay. Surrounded by wildlife including wallabies, echidnas, curlews, plovers, black cockatoos to name a few. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, patrolled swimming area, and local bus. Bushwalks, secluded beaches, island tours, beach hire, snorkelling and many more. Please make sure to book the Magnetic Island Ferries barge transfer across from Townsville. The barge books out in holidays and maybe subject to tides for larger vehicles. This property suits tents, campervans, camper trailers, motorhomes and small to mid-size caravans. Contact Derek directly for larger vehicle options.
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Hidden Corner Magnetic Island
This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Magnetic Island Private fully fenced 751 square metre block of land one kilometre to Horseshoe Bay beachfront. The perfect base to enjoy all the wonderful activities that Magnetic Island has to offer including swimming, bushwalking, birdwatching and wildlife spotting. Water and very limited electricity is available. There are no bathroom facilities so you need to be self contained. As the barge gets very busy, I suggest you book the barge before booking the site. Contact me and I am happy to hold the site for a short time while you make your barge booking.
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Kooyong Apartment 7
The recently renovated iconic Kooyong Units have been transformed! This two bedroom apartment is fully self contained, air-conditioned and has free WiFi. The solar heated pool and BBQ area has also been renovated now providing a fantastic area for families and friends to enjoy. Kooyong Holiday Units are nestled amidst a tropical garden setting in Arcadia. There are eight units with one or two bedroom options and located only 100 metres from Alma Bay Beach. Stunning Alma Bay is a leisurely two minute stroll from Kooyong, where you'll find a sheltered swimming beach and park, favoured by tourists and locals alike.
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Kooyong Apartment 8
The recently renovated iconic Kooyong Units have been transformed! This 2 bedroom apartment is fully self contained, air-conditioned and has free WiFi. The solar heated pool and BBQ area has also been renovated now providing a fantastic area for families and friends to enjoy. Kooyong Holiday Units are nestled amidst a tropical garden setting in Arcadia. There are 8 units with 1 or 2 bedroom options and located only 100 metres from Alma Bay Beach.
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Magnetic Retreat
This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Our property is a stunning, flat, private block of land, located just 400m to the beaches, restaurants and hotel of Picnic Bay on Magnetic Island. We have a small creek that runs through the property during the wet season, and several perfect camp spots bordered by mature paperbark trees, overlooking Butler's Creek. There is water available on the site - but you will need to bring your own hose (20-40m long) to have access it. You MUST be FULLY SELF-CONTAINED with your own toilet/shower facilities and power. Please leave no waste on the property or any trace of your stay. Although not fenced, your dog is more than welcome - but please watch him with our resident wildlife ... as we are located in a koala corridor. And also be sure to please clean up all dog waste. Magnetic Island is located 8km offshore from Townsville and is accessed via a passenger ferry that operates every hour from the city and a vehicle barge that operates several times a day. Book via the 'Sealink' website.
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Naturessence
This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Naturessence is naturist accommodation in a self-contained Retreat. The Retreat has its own lounge/dining room, queen-size bedroom with ensuite, a kitchenette with a private deck overlooking Horseshoe Bay lagoon. We offer shared use of the mineral pool, the private yard and laundry. We are naturists ourselves and offer naturist accommodation only. Our property is located within walking distance (15 minutes) to Horseshoe Bay foreshore and shops, which includes a pub, two cafes, four restaurants, fish and chips shop, an enclosed patrolled swimming area and beach water hire activities. We are close to two unofficial naturist beaches, with arguably the best nudist beach in Australia (Balding Bay) a short 30 minute walk from our door.
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Nomads
Welcome to Nomads Magnetic Island, your gateway to a tropical paradise on one of the world's most stunning islands. Located right on the beach, their hostel offers unbeatable ocean views from every room—whether you're in a private cabin with an en-suite bathroom overlooking the Coral Sea or a shared dorm with sweeping vistas. On-site, they have 'The Island Bar', which is the place to be, with themed parties, live music, and their famous "Island Burger" served up alongside a delicious breakfast menu. At Nomads Magnetic Island, they're all about creating memorable experiences without breaking the bank. Their packages include everything you need—ferry transfers, meals, and accommodations with jaw-dropping views. Dive into the social vibe with a nightly lineup of events, from Bingo nights to live shows featuring top artists. Explore the island with free guided tours like the Hawkings Point sunset walk and the Forts walk to spot koalas. Plus they're committed to sustainability, supporting local wildlife conservation and reducing their environmental footprint. It's more than just a place to stay—it's a place to connect, relax, and enjoy the best of Magnetic Island.
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Sails on Horseshoe
Sails on Horseshoe is the perfect location for a getaway on Queensland's beautiful Magnetic Island. Centrally located just across the road from Horseshoe Bay's stunning beachfront, and only a couple of minutes walk to cafes and restaurants, the whole family will love this tropical paradise. Build sandcastles with the kids, go for a romantic sunset stroll or indulge in some adrenalin-pumping water sports – it's all here at your fingertips. There is a lovely pool with spa, barbecues with a dining area, free internet and free undercover parking. It is a two minute walk to restaurants, coffee shop, pub and convenience store and water sports. With a range of well-equipped and affordable apartments to choose from, you'll be able to find the perfect location for your family, or maybe just you and your partner, to take a well-earned break on idyllic Magnetic Island. Choose from one bedroom and two bedroom self-contained apartments and start planning your beachfront holiday today.
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