Must-see hotels in Magnetic Island

  • Base Backpackers

    Magnetic Island

    Base must be one of the best-located hostels in Australia, situated between Nelly and Picnic Bays. It's famous for wild full-moon parties, and things can…

  • Peppers Blue on Blue Resort

    Magnetic Island

    Overlooking the Nelly Bay marina, Peppers Blue on Blue is one of the island's premier addresses. Rooms are stylishly turned out, with fresh, muted colours…

  • Arcadia Beach Guest House

    Magnetic Island

    Well priced and staffed by effusive professionals, Arcadia Beach Guest House does a lot right, including providing an enormous variety of sleeping…

  • Shambhala Retreat

    Magnetic Island

    With some of the best-value, self-contained, tropical units on the island, Shambhala is a green-powered property with distinct Buddhist influences evident…

  • Magnetic Island B&B

    Magnetic Island

    The double rooms here book out quickly, but the Bush Retreat ($220) sleeps four and is a great deal for natural seclusion. Rooms are bright and breezy,…

  • Tropical Palms Inn

    Magnetic Island

    With a terrific little swimming pool right outside your front door and superbly friendly hosts, the simple, self-contained motel units here are bright and…

  • Arcadia Village Motel

    Magnetic Island

    Situated down the quiet end of Marine Pde (which is saying something in a chilled-out place like Magnetic Island), this family-friendly motel has an on…

  • Island Leisure Resort

    Magnetic Island

    Self-contained, Polynesian-style cabins (burés) give this by-the-beach spot an extra-tropical feel. Private patios allow guests to enjoy their own piece…

  • Magnetic Sunsets

    Magnetic Island

    These great-value, self-contained apartments are just a literal stagger from the beach. Private balconies overlook the bay; inside, they're cool, clean…

  • Bungalow Bay Koala Village

    Magnetic Island

    This very low-key hostel is set among the koalas and other furry friends in the interactive wildlife park. Cool off in the pool or at the breezy bar, walk…