Description
This charming hostel is situated on Magnetic Island only a few minutes' drive from the ferry pier from where guests can take a 20-minute ride to Townsville. The hostel's setting enjoys beautiful beaches and abundant flora and fauna offering the ideal location for guests who are seeking an exciting exploration holiday. Guests can enjoy a host of activities on the island including koala spotting on… more
Base Magnetic Island hostel is one of the best kept secrets of Australia?s Tropical North. Located right on the beach, this little part of paradise is just 25 minutes off Townsville in Nelly Bay, 5 minutes drive from the ferry terminal on Magnetic Island. The passenger ferry leaves from Townsville to Magnetic Island 12 to 19 times a day.
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Additional services
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Entertainment
- Disco / DJ
- Pool table
- Parking
- Parking
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Pay-per-use WiFi
- Services
- Barbecue
- Bike rental
- Café
- Car rental
- Cash machine at the hotel
- Garden
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Pool
- Security
- Terrace
- Bars
- Bar
- Restaurants
- Shared kitchen
- À la carte restaurant
- Activities
- Diving
- Golf course within 3 km
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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- General
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Very good
Based on 966 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Magnetic Island
Showing 3 featured reviews out of 966 TripAdvisor reviews
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joshgL3513PO
Jersey, United Kingdom
05/03/2026
“Nice stay on the beach”
Good place to stay, staff very friendly, good atmosphere. Reasonably priced food, and comfy beds. Good location as well right by the sea and right outside a bus stop. The WiFi hardly worked in the rooms, and the bathroom and kitchen are very outdated, no where to hang your clothes in the showers … more
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1issymcc1
26/11/2025
“Thank you Sam”
Sam is an absolute legend. At first we encountered a couple of issues at Nomads and he went above and beyond to solve and fix them for us, just an incredible guy, thank you for saving our experience!!!!!
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Ian G
Glasgow, United Kingdom
23/02/2025
“Magic on Magnetic”
Great atmosphere at this beachfront hostel. Food is great and drinks are reasonable. Party atmosphere at night with games to get the crowd going. DJ has the place bouncing during and after the games. Easy and cheap bus access to ferry and local beauty spots. Car hire available from reception if yo… more
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