Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

2.0 star property
Waterfront hostel with an outdoor pool

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Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

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On the beach
Courtyard
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ocean View | Bathroom | Towels
Bar (on property)
Sports facility

Overview of Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Highlight
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Nelly Bay by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Your area essentials

1 Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay, QLD, 4819
  • Popular LocationMagnetic Island National Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelly Bay Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelly Bay Habitat Reserve9 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Reef Bar Cafe2 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only - 6 Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Dormitory Room - 8 Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Dormitory Room - 6 Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Nelly Bay

Located in Nelly Bay, Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Museum of Tropical Queensland, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Radical Bay and Horseshoe Bay Beach. Craft Market and Queens Gardens are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min walk
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 1 min walk
  • Massage on Magnetic - 15 min walk
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 19 min walk
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rockpool Seafood Cafe Bar - 39 min drive
  • Seaview Hotel - 37 min drive
  • Juliette's Gelateria - 38 min drive
  • Shorehouse - 39 min drive
  • Strand Souvlaki Bar - 37 min drive

About this property

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Hostel near Horseshoe Bay Beach
Located close to Craft Market, Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel provides a nightclub, a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as car hire on-site and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Balconies, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM–11 AM for a fee: AUD 8–16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 30 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December; the rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately AUD 8 to 16 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Base Hostel Magnetic Island
Base Magnetic Island
Base Magnetic Island Hostel
Hostel Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island Base
Magnetic Island Base Hostel
Magnetic Island Hostel
Base Backpackers Hotel Magnetic Island
Base Magnetic Island Hostel Nelly Bay
Base Magnetic Island Nelly Bay
Base Magnetic Island Nelly

Frequently asked questions

Does Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Is Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nelly Bay hostel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Craft Market, Radical Bay and Horseshoe Bay Beach. Museum of Tropical Queensland and Queens Gardens are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, staff were super helpful with all the information. Breakfast was amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great place, we got to see two wales when we were checking in! Loved the food.

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The view from the little house is amazing. Cannot beat that. Nevertheless, the food at the bar was very average. The bed was comfortable but I feel there more cleaning and maintenance is needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Chandrasekar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Taris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap as if you don’t get Covid or hepatitis you done well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Barry

Too much like a Disco, than a peaceful Hostel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent venue with great views and beach access
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

dahabo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall enjoyed my stay, did not enjoy the loud music till midnight on a weekday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

General hotel information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0
Address
1 Nelly Bay Road, QLD