Title: Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel Travelers find natural beauty and relaxation at this island hostel, where an outdoor pool, on-site dining, and garden create a peaceful retreat from everyday life ## Photo gallery for Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel ![Property grounds - Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel (Nelly Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14650000/14642000/14641975/8c3d8406.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel (Nelly Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14650000/14642000/14641975/7864d301.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel (Nelly Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14650000/14642000/14641975/b645492a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel (Nelly Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14650000/14642000/14641975/93612130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel (Nelly Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14650000/14642000/14641975/7b2d076e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Base Backpackers Magnetic Island Hostel offers paradise with a garden setting and outdoor pool. Guests enjoy practical laundry facilities and meals at the on-site restaurant. Free self-parking adds convenience to this tranquil island stay. ## Reviews 6.0 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Restaurant - Bar - Laundry room ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 26 - Dec 27](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=14641975&PinnedHotelID=14641975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=14641975&PinnedHotelID=14641975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 27 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=14641975&PinnedHotelID=14641975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=14641975&PinnedHotelID=14641975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=14641975&PinnedHotelID=14641975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=14641975&PinnedHotelID=14641975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=14641975&PinnedHotelID=14641975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=14641975&PinnedHotelID=14641975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTownsville-Hotels-Base-Backpackers-Magnetic-Island-Hostel.h14641975.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTownsville-Hotels-Base-Backpackers-Magnetic-Island-Hostel.h14641975.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-19.17120%2C146.84651&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g2EcxRYt0TcTc8ZFFZpnCziNgBU=) 1 Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay, QLD, 4819 #### What's nearby - Magnetic Island National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Nelly Bay Beach \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Massage on Magnetic \- 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Magnetic Island Golf Course \- 1 min drive \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Townsville Station - 54 min drive - Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 65 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Spin Cafe - ‬37 min drive - ‪Terasu - ‬37 min drive - ‪Tiny Palm Coffee - ‬15 min walk - ‪Ric's Woodfire Pizza - ‬14 min walk - ‪Shorehouse - ‬39 min drive ## About this property ### Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel Property highlights At Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas (surcharge). 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In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Base Backpackers Property Magnetic Island Base Backpackers Magnetic Island Property Base Backpackers Magnetic Island Magnetic Island Base Backpackers Property Base Backpackers Property Property Base Backpackers Base Backpackers Magnetic Island Property Magnetic Island Base Backpackers Magnetic Island Property Property Base Backpackers Magnetic Island Base Backpackers Magnetic Island Magnetic Island Base Backpackers Property Base Backpackers Base Backpackers Magnetic Base Backpackers Magnetic Island Hostel Base Backpackers Hostel Base Backpackers Magnetic Island Base Backpackers Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel Magnetic Island Base Backpackers Magnetic Island Hostel Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel Hotel Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel Nelly Bay Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel Hotel Nelly Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel have a pool? ### How much is parking at Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel? ### Where is Base Backpackers Magnetic Island - Hostel located? ## Have a question? 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