Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

2.0 star property

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On the beach
Exterior
Sports facility
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ocean View
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay, QLD, 4819
  • Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only - 6 Beds

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Dormitory Room - 8 Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Dormitory Room - 6 Beds

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Nelly Bay

With a stay at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel in Nelly Bay, you'll be 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Craft Market and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Radical Bay. .This beach hostel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Horseshoe Bay Beach and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Museum of Tropical Queensland.

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 30 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Castle Hill - 34 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Strand Rockpool - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Ardo Rooftop Bar - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪The Palm House - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Shorehouse - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪The Bikini Tree Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Adults-only beachfront hostel with outdoor pool
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.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include ceiling fans, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 30 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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
Late check-in subject to availability
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 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Please see our Bar staff for late check-in]

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 30 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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