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Ardo
"Room was great .. spacious, super clean, gorgeous view and several bars and dining options"
Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Bounce Magnetic Island
"Such a great vibe and atmosphere. Really enjoyed the activities on site and the location - much more happening compared to the other side of the island. We stayed in a private cabin with a double bed and it did the job, wasn’t too small and even had a fridge! Slight musk to the room but didn’t bother ..."
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

The Ponderosa Holiday House
"Property clean and comfortable. Good size rooms.This is not a criticism but advice to future travellers. I am 78 and I was unable to get into the pool as there are no rails to assist. The family reported it was really nice. If you have a car larger than an xtrail it will be difficult as the driveway ..."
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Sails On Horseshoe
"Great relaxing location with plenty to do nearby"
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

The Ville Resort - Casino
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Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
"Great place very clean and central to city and staff are very inviting"
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026

Magical tree house.Close to beach, walks, restaurants.Abundance of nature
"The house had been sold that day and the new owners moved in. So there was no rental and we urgently had to find alternative accommodation on Magnetic island. Sees like Expedia didn’t check neither did the host but happy to take the money. Hopefully we will get a full refund"
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

True North Bed & Breakfast

Aquarius on the Beach
Horseshoe Bay Hotel & Travel Guide
Are you thinking about a journey to Townsville and need to find somewhere to rest in between making memories in Horseshoe Bay? Travelocity has a wide range of options. At this point in time, there are approximately 16 places to stay within a short driving distance of the heart of Horseshoe Bay that are featured in Travelocity's extensive booking portal.
Among the more central Travelocity-listed lodgings of downtown Horseshoe Bay are the Sails On Horseshoe and Magnetic Sunsets Resort.
The Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island can be found 3 miles (4 kilometers) outside of the heart of Horseshoe Bay. Another hotel is the Mariners North Holiday Apartments, which is about 9 miles (15 kilometers) away. The Quest Townsville and also the Peppers Blue on Blue are two more Travelocity-listed places to stay around Horseshoe Bay.
Once you have spent time in Horseshoe Bay, be sure to look at Tropical North Queensland's other cultural and scenic delights. If you love nature, be sure to explore Tropical North Queensland's beaches, rainforest, streams and tablelands. You should also go to many of the region's art galleries, craft workshops and open-air exhibits. Common things to do in this region of Australia include rock climbing.
Ayr can be found 4 miles (6 kilometers) to the southwest of Horseshoe Bay. While here, take the time to experience the Magnetic Island Golf Course. Travelers heading to Picnic Bay have some great options to choose from; the Arcadia Beach Guest House and Island Leisure Resort. If you're after another option, you can find Ayr, 45 miles (76 kilometers) to the southeast of Horseshoe Bay. While there, take some time to visit the Ayr Golf Course. Hotel options in Ayr include the Plantation Park Motor Inn and Ayr Travellers Motel.
Just because you are far from home, should not mean that you can't feed your obsession with stadium sports. You can find Cluden Racecourse 14 miles (22 kilometers) to the south of Horseshoe Bay. Book a hotel in the middle of the action at the Banjo Paterson Motor Inn or the Cluden Park Motor Inn.
Townsville Airport is a primary airport for accessing Horseshoe Bay. You can find it 11 miles (17 kilometers) from downtown. For travelers who would like to find a room nearby, try the Seagulls Resort or Comfort Inn Robert Towns.
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Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
"Great place very clean and central to city and staff are very inviting"
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