Title: John's Tropical Island Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6351561&destination=Nelly+Bay%2C+Queensland%2C+Australia&selected=23243835&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # John's Tropical Island Home ## Photo gallery for John's Tropical Island Home ![Family House, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden View | Terrace/patio - John's Tropical Island Home (Nelly Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23250000/23243900/23243835/f1b6897f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - John's Tropical Island Home (Nelly Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23250000/23243900/23243835/2528b7d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family House, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden View | Living area | TV, DVD player - John's Tropical Island Home (Nelly Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23250000/23243900/23243835/e42c826a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family House, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden View | Living area | TV, DVD player - John's Tropical Island Home (Nelly Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23250000/23243900/23243835/16ceba69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family House, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden View | Living room | TV, DVD player - John's Tropical Island Home (Nelly Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23250000/23243900/23243835/c2a49a5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at John's Tropical Island Home. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge). ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=23243835&PinnedHotelID=23243835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=23243835&PinnedHotelID=23243835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=23243835&PinnedHotelID=23243835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=23243835&PinnedHotelID=23243835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=23243835&PinnedHotelID=23243835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=23243835&PinnedHotelID=23243835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=23243835&PinnedHotelID=23243835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=23243835&PinnedHotelID=23243835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Nelly Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelly-Bay.dx6351561) [View more Holiday homes in Nelly Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelly-Bay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6351561-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-19.15570%2C146.85353&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RuSTVc65bC2SD2yiRJ2Sv4X24wo=) 7 Osborne Court, Nelly Bay, QLD, 4819 ### What's nearby - ![Magnetic Island National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217248/482d0bcf-80e7-4789-887e-01861ffc02bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Magnetic Island National Park 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Alma Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997369417/249b620c-e4f3-49b0-8fd6-b53ff2fc7323.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alma Bay 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Nelly Bay Beach 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Massage on Magnetic 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Townsville, QLD (TSV) 149 min drive ### Restaurants - Tiny Palm Coffee 11 min walk - Granite 3 min walk - Ric's Woodfire Pizza 12 min walk - The Bikini Tree Cafe 2 min drive - Rock Wallabies (Feeding) 3 min drive ## About this property ### John's Tropical Island Home Property highlights A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at John's Tropical Island Home. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge). You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Barbecues Room features All guest rooms at John's Tropical Island Home include comforts, such as private pools and furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge) - 2 bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries - TVs with digital channels and DVD players - Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and kitchens ## Similar properties ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3980000/3975700/3975685/85c1d81a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Magnetic Harbour Nelly Bay - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=3975685&PinnedHotelID=3975685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44110000/44104300/44104278/536e1e9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Apartment 10 Nelly Bay - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=44104278&PinnedHotelID=44104278&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32130000/32120400/32120307/9f8fdaa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nahmahlu Nelly Bay - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=32120307&PinnedHotelID=32120307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22184800/22184794/1783604f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene Place Nelly Bay - Pool - Kids’ pool - Air-conditioning - Laundry room [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=22184794&PinnedHotelID=22184794&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Beachfront | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23250000/23243900/23243868/c8c546b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maggies Beachfront Apt. 11 Horseshoe Bay - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=23243868&PinnedHotelID=23243868&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Marina View | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22184100/22184090/98c711f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue on Blue Studio Room 1222 Nelly Bay - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Restaurant 7.4 Good 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=22184090&PinnedHotelID=22184090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Pool View | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9777900/9777830/6c47208d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue On Blue Apartment 921 Nelly Bay - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=9777830&PinnedHotelID=9777830&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Partial Sea View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21750000/21747100/21747026/9125185e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Manyana Nelly Bay - Pool - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=21747026&PinnedHotelID=21747026&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23250000/23243900/23243806/e3c43d82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue on Blue Apartment 933 Nelly Bay - Pool - Parking included - Air-conditioning - Laundry room [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=23243806&PinnedHotelID=23243806&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44110000/44104300/44104277/12ea2e02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Apartment 5 Nelly Bay - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=44104277&PinnedHotelID=44104277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=23243835&PinnedHotelID=23243835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=23243835,3975685,44104278,32120307,22184794) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[Best of Magnetic, Shop 3, 147 - 153 Sooning St\] Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20 per night. Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20 per night ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20 per night - Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as John's Tropical Island Home House Nelly Bay John's Tropical Island Home House John's Tropical Island Home Nelly Bay John's Tropical Home House John's Tropical Home Nelly John's Tropical Island Home Nelly Bay John's Tropical Island Home Private vacation home John's Tropical Island Home Private vacation home Nelly Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### Does John's Tropical Island Home have a pool? ### Is John's Tropical Island Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at John's Tropical Island Home? ### What time is check-in at John's Tropical Island Home? ### What time is check-out at John's Tropical Island Home? ### Where is John's Tropical Island Home located? ## Have a question? 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