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Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel near Craft Market

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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
Reviews
8.2

Very good

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Map
1 Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay, QLD, 4819
  • Popular LocationMagnetic Island National Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMagnetic Island Golf Course19 min walk
  • Popular LocationHorseshoe Bay Beach16 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only - 6 Beds

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitory Room - 8 Beds

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitory Room - 6 Beds

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nelly Bay

On the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hostel, you'll find Craft Market and Radical Bay. Horseshoe Bay Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Museum of Tropical Queensland is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min walk
  • Massage on Magnetic - 15 min walk
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 19 min walk
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 16 min drive
  • Strand Park - 38 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

Beachfront hostel near Craft Market
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a nightclub, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nelly Bay hostel.

  • 1 floor
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 30 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Nightclub
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. This Nelly Bay hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

  • No pets 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

How close is Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel to the airport?

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel is 13.8 mi (151-min drive) away from the Townsville, QLD (TSV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel.

How close is Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 8 and 16 per person.

Is there a casino at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel have a pool?

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Does Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel to downtown Nelly Bay?

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel is 1.1 mi away from Nelly Bay.

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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