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Our top choices for Nelly Bay family-friendly hotels

A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and hills.
A coastal marina with boats, a swimming pool, and residential buildings.
A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a marina with boats, and a hill in the background.
A dining area with tables and chairs, a view of boats, and a railing overlooking water.

1. Peppers Blue on Blue

Peppers Blue on Blue
Nelly Bay
£126
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Peppers Blue on Blue
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the ocean.
An infinity pool with a clear view of the sea and distant mountains.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a TV on a glass table. Large windows offer a view of a pool and mountains.

2. Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island

Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island
Nelly Bay
£171
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island
A deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a swimming pool and lush greenery.
A bathroom with a white sink, a glass shower enclosure, and a window with a view of trees.
A pool area with a covered seating area and a fenced garden.
A resort with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a lush forest backdrop.

3. Magnetic Glamping

Magnetic Glamping
Nelly Bay
£192
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Magnetic Glamping
Children playing on a colorful playground structure with various climbing and hanging elements.
A wooden pathway leading through a lush garden with dense foliage and a clear sky.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A nighttime view of a pool area with a clear sky, stars, and a mountain in the background.

4. Amaroo Rainforest Resort

Amaroo Rainforest Resort
Nelly Bay
£83
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Amaroo Rainforest Resort
A pool with people in inflatable water floats.
A coastal area with a rocky beach, a row of beach huts, and a mountainous backdrop.
A beachfront accommodation with a wooden structure, a deck, and a view of the sea and mountains.
A beachfront property with a wooden structure, a balcony, and a view of the ocean and hills.

5. Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Nelly Bay
£175
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
A couple sitting by a poolside with boats in the background.
A modern outdoor patio with a pool, seating area, and a grill.
A modern staircase with a glass railing, two windows, and pendant lights.
A view from a balcony overlooking a marina with boats docked, a clear sky, and distant buildings.

6. Dacha on Maggie No#1 OPULENT AND LUXURIOUS

Dacha on Maggie No#1 OPULENT AND LUXURIOUS
Nelly Bay
£563
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Dacha on Maggie No#1 OPULENT AND LUXURIOUS
A person dining by a pool with a box of food and a plate with a fruit.
A covered outdoor patio with a grill, seating area, and a view of the marina.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, dark sofas, a round coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.

7. NEW! Dacha #2. First Class Luxury Waterfront Villa

NEW! Dacha #2. First Class Luxury Waterfront Villa
Nelly Bay
£563
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
NEW! Dacha #2. First Class Luxury Waterfront Villa
A modern multi-level house with a glass balcony, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.
A modern living area with a wooden ceiling, a large sofa, a coffee table, and a glass door leading to a pool.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

8. Dacha Prestige

Dacha Prestige
Nelly Bay
£756
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Dacha Prestige
A woman dining by a pool with a view of a marina and a bridge.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in oven, and a stainless steel sink.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a view of the sea.

9. ! Dacha on Maggie No#2, Unrivaled Island Luxury

! Dacha on Maggie No#2, Unrivaled Island Luxury
Nelly Bay
£564
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
! Dacha on Maggie No#2, Unrivaled Island Luxury
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, with people relaxing and swimming.
A row of wooden beds with white linens and patterned pillows, arranged in a cabin-like interior with large windows.
A covered outdoor seating area with string lights, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by natural elements like trees and plants.

10. Bounce Magnetic Island

Bounce Magnetic Island
Horseshoe Bay
£73
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Bounce Magnetic Island
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Nelly Bay

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Nelly Bay

A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and hills.
A coastal marina with boats, a swimming pool, and residential buildings.
A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a marina with boats, and a hill in the background.
A dining area with tables and chairs, a view of boats, and a railing overlooking water.

Peppers Blue on Blue

Peppers Blue on Blue
Nelly Bay
£126
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Peppers Blue on Blue
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.
An infinity pool with a clear view of the sea and distant mountains.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery and rocks.

Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island

Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island
Nelly Bay
£171
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of an outdoor pool area.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small table with a bowl.
A pool area with a covered seating area and a fenced garden.
A resort with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a lush forest backdrop.

Magnetic Glamping

Magnetic Glamping
Nelly Bay
£192
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Magnetic Glamping
A nighttime view of a pool area with a clear sky, stars, and a mountain in the background.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black and white tiled backsplash, a microwave, and a small dining area with wicker chairs.
A wooden pathway leading through a lush garden with dense foliage and a clear sky.
A room with two wicker chairs facing a large arched window overlooking a garden.

Amaroo Rainforest Resort

Amaroo Rainforest Resort
Nelly Bay
£83
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Amaroo Rainforest Resort
A couple sitting by a poolside with boats in the background.
A modern outdoor patio with a pool, seating area, and a grill.
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, black marble backsplash, and a built-in oven.
A view from a balcony overlooking a marina with boats docked, a clear sky, and distant buildings.

Dacha on Maggie No#1 OPULENT AND LUXURIOUS

Dacha on Maggie No#1 OPULENT AND LUXURIOUS
Nelly Bay
£563
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Dacha on Maggie No#1 OPULENT AND LUXURIOUS
A beachfront property with a wooden structure, a balcony, and a view of the ocean and hills.
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking a clear blue sea.
A coastal area with a rocky beach, a row of beach huts, and a mountainous backdrop.
A beachfront accommodation with a wooden structure, a deck, and a view of the sea and mountains.

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
Nelly Bay
£175
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel
A modern two-story house with a large balcony, a swimming pool, and a mountain view.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of a body of water through large windows.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, dark sofas, a round coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.

NEW! Dacha #2. First Class Luxury Waterfront Villa

NEW! Dacha #2. First Class Luxury Waterfront Villa
Nelly Bay
£563
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
NEW! Dacha #2. First Class Luxury Waterfront Villa
A modern multi-level house with a glass balcony, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.
A modern living area with a wooden ceiling, a large sofa, a coffee table, and a glass door leading to a pool.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Dacha Prestige

Dacha Prestige
Nelly Bay
£756
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Dacha Prestige
A marina with boats docked, a small pool, and a view of the beach and water.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in oven, and a stainless steel sink.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of a lake and mountains.

! Dacha on Maggie No#2, Unrivaled Island Luxury

! Dacha on Maggie No#2, Unrivaled Island Luxury
Nelly Bay
£564
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
! Dacha on Maggie No#2, Unrivaled Island Luxury
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Top Nelly Bay Hotel Reviews

The Ville Resort - Casino

The Ville Resort - Casino

8/10 Good
"The room was functional and clean - the hotel itself is a bit out on a limb near the port which was great for visiting magnetic island - if you don’t want to eat in the hotel then it’s a long walk to anywhere nearby - it’s pretty rundown nearby!"
Timothy 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
The Ville Resort - Casino
Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent place to stay and nice big clean room"
Rodney 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Hotel Allen
Island Leisure Resort

Island Leisure Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and lovely villas. Beds were nice and comfy."
John 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Island Leisure Resort

Frequently asked questions

What's Nelly Bay like for family-friendly holidays?
The relaxing destination of Nelly Bay is a good choice if you've been thinking about a trip with your children. The boating, island setting and swimming spots are just a few things that make this an attractive holiday destination for families. Arrange a flight into Townsville, QLD (TSV), which is located 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from the city centre.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Nelly Bay?
The hottest months are usually December and January, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 20°C. The rainiest months in Nelly Bay are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 233 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Nelly Bay?
While you are visiting Nelly Bay, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as Magnetic Island National Park and Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre and Strand Waterpark.

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