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Bounce Magnetic Island

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Horseshoe Bay hostel

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Outdoor dining
Bus Bunkhouse | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
6 Bed Mixed Community Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
40 Horseshoe Bay Rd, Horseshoe Bay, QLD, 4819
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Compact Room (Twin), Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Compact Room (Twin), Shared Bathroom

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Private Bathroom

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Horseshoe Bay

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park and Magnetic Island National Park. Also, Horseshoe Bay Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Balding Bay is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Arthur Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Radical Bay - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 61 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallywags Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Adele's Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rock Wallabies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SOS - Stuffed on Seafood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Bounce Magnetic Island

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Horseshoe Bay hostel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bounce Magnetic Island also features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Horseshoe Bay hostel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bounce Magnetic Island offers 51 accommodations. This Horseshoe Bay hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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:

  • Towels fee: AUD 6 per person, per night

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 continental breakfast: approximately AUD 20 per person
  • Pet fee: AUD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Selina Magnetic Island
Bounce Magnetic Horseshoe
Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park
Bounce Magnetic Island Horseshoe Bay
Bounce Magnetic Island Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bounce Magnetic Island to the airport?

Bounce Magnetic Island is 17.9 mi (72-min drive) away from the Townsville, QLD (TSV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bounce Magnetic Island?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bounce Magnetic Island on Jun 9, 2025 start from $111.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bounce Magnetic Island have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bounce Magnetic Island.

How close is Bounce Magnetic Island to the beach?

This hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Horseshoe Bay Beach and 1.7 mi (3-min drive) from Arthur Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bounce Magnetic Island offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bounce Magnetic Island, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 20 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Bounce Magnetic Island?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Bounce Magnetic Island?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bounce Magnetic Island?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Bounce Magnetic Island have a pool?

Bounce Magnetic Island features an outdoor pool.

Does Bounce Magnetic Island have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Bounce Magnetic Island have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Bounce Magnetic Island to downtown Horseshoe Bay?

Bounce Magnetic Island is 1.1 mi away from Horseshoe Bay.

Bounce Magnetic Island Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN H

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice ,relaxing place Lovely swimming pool,good food. Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

simon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the staff on the front desk are not informed about the islands important information. They could not answer any questions we had for them. And the guy i spoke to the day before i arrived told me there was no comunal kitcken. And there was when i arrived/ which aslo is not on your website.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, and we loved our cabin. It felt roomy and cozy at the same time. It was great having our own tea kettle, coffee and refrigerator. The staff were always available and we loved the option of coming down to the main area for coffee and/or breakfast, lunch, drinks, dinner etc. We loved the variety of travelers playing pool, cards, ping pong and chatting. Beautifully decrated with custom mural and tapestries.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Friendly staff, relaxing common areas, loads of activities, and convenient transport options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in the cabin! Fridge and AC in the room which was perfect! Events on each night if you want to get involved. Close to a bus stop and walking distance to the beach. Staff were all lovely and helpful. The bathrooms were fine for us but not particularly clean even after their daily clean. Slight downside was guests do not keep the communal kitchen clean and a lot of the gas hobs don’t work. Would definitely recommend staying here in the cabins! I would not recommend staying in the glamping tent as they are currently being treated for mould.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were clean and tidy. Lovely staff and there was even a Koala in the tree just out side my hut. A very relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Koala behind out tent!

This place has a lovely, chilled vibe. We heard a koala out the back of our tent around 5.30am (grunting quietly) so we got out slowly and watched it climb the tree and eat. Magical early morning moment!!. We stayed in a glamping tent - it was basic but had a proper bed, side tables, bean bag and lights. Loved it here, wanted to stay longer. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tegan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun comfortable accommodation. Close to bus stop. Easy walk to beach, cafes, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really friendly place that encouraged social activities. A really great vibe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selina’s had a great vibe, it was relaxed and very enjoyable. The activities on offer were great. Our whole family enjoyed it. Magnetic Island is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe at this hotel. The place was great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location - lovely staff and a positive family vibe. food was delicious and good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Divina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful spot tucked inside nature. The cabin we booked had some small issues which I presume came from wear and tear but at the price, they should be sorted. The bathroom and toilet doors were stiff and hard to manipulate. The AC/heater was so frustrating to operate. The fan switch didnt work properly. All that aside, this place was so convenient and cosy. The communal kitchen had all the amenities one would need. It was kept ckean and tidy. Having the var there where we could have a drink aftwr a long day of exploring waa perfect. And being able to just order a meal if too lazy to cook was added bonus. The place had the most relaxed vibe and you couldnt help but wallow in holiday mode
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bus stop out the front door
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Amenities
Had a fantastic stay in a glamping tent. Could have had more bedding as it was a little cool at night. Facilities were great. Hired a car but there is a bus stop out the front. Great social area with pool table. Lots of wildlife around. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren, St Marys

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the family cabin with our 4 children. We all enjoyed our stay. The room had its own toilet and shower, a small fridge and tea/coffee facilities. Though the bed had sheets and pillows, there was no blankets so we were a little cold during the night. The lounge area was popular with the kids, they loved the beanbags and hammocks. The pool area was well equiped with bean bags, hammocks and plenty of shade from surrounding trees. The bar was only staffed by one person on the Saturday night, so waiting for people to order food and drinks was lengthy. Bar staff also had to clear the floor from empty glasses and plates which also added to the wait. Karaoke was a great! The food was the biggest let down. And without sounding too harsh, it was pathetic what we got served. My son order the hummus and pita, the tiniest pot of hummus was served, it was ridiculous. The pita tasted stale. My salad was just some lettuce, small amount of cucumber and some chickpeas. A really crappy attempt for the price I paid. The burgers we order were also burnt to a crisp and it appeared the beef patty had been split in 2 to make the 2 burgers. The man working in the kitchen that night seemed like I was inconveniencing him by asking him dietary questions about the sauce, which he could not answer. Inconsistencies in the labelling on the menu left me confused. One item with garlic aioIi labelled vegetarian, another with garlic aioli labelled vegan?! Man working kitchen could not be certain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Niall

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not the usual selina standard

Room was nice, location was great and desk staff were helpful but the place was really poorly run. The kitchen was tiny for the number of people, lots of things were faulty and was really poorly stocked with crockery. The bar had ran out of drink and the kitchen had ran out of food. Being on an island isn't really an excuse for that, it's only a 40 minute ferry ride to townsville. Some of our friends were in a room (a 4 person dorm on an old bus) which had no lock which was a little odd. In some cheaper hostels this might be fine, but people often pay a premium to stay in selinas
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Frederik

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023