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Amaroo On Mandalay, hotel in Nelly Bay

Just 700-yards from Nelly Bay Beach, Amaroo On Mandalay offers an outdoor pool, 2 tennis courts and a fitness center. All rooms offer a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a patio with garden views.

7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,133 reviews
Price from$102.94per night
Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire, hotel in Nelly Bay

Arcadia Beach Guest house is a unique laid back experience, offering the perfect Island getaway.

7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
590 reviews
Price from$46.32per night
Nomads Magnetic Island, hotel in Nelly Bay

Nomads Magnetic Island hostel is located on the beach of Magnetic Island, only 20-minutes by ferry from Townsville.

7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
877 reviews
Price from$63.57per night
SEA-esta, hotel in Nelly Bay

SEA-esta features rooms in Nelly Bay near Nelly Bay Beach and Magnetic Island Marina. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
284 reviews
Price from$60.48per night
SEA-green, hotel in Nelly Bay

Just a 6-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach and 0.8 miles from Magnetic Island Marina, SEA-green features accommodations in Nelly Bay with a garden.

8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
50 reviews
Price from$56.62per night
Shambhala Retreat Magnetic Island Cottages, hotel in Nelly Bay

Set among tranquil Balinese gardens, Shambhala Retreat Magnetic Island Cottages is located in Nelly Bay, just 1969 feet from the beach. Guests enjoy the saltwater outdoor swimming pool.

8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
97 reviews
Price from$90.08per night
Nature Retreat on Mandalay, hotel in Nelly Bay

Just a 16-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach and 0.7 miles from Magnetic Island Marina, Nature Retreat on Mandalay features accommodations in Nelly Bay with a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge.

8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
34 reviews
Price from$165.61per night
Project Tranquility, Magnetic Island, hotel in Nelly Bay

Just a 6-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach and 0.9 miles from Magnetic Island Marina, Project Tranquility, Magnetic Island features accommodations in Nelly Bay with a terrace.

9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
21 reviews
Price from$96.51per night
COST EFFECTIVE ISLAND ESCAPE! Studio Unit, Nelly Bay, hotel in Nelly Bay

COST EFFECTIVE ISLAND ESCAPE! Studio Unit, Nelly Bay is a recently renovated apartment in Nelly Bay where guests can make the most of the fitness center and garden.

9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
18 reviews
Price from$112.59per night
Tropical Poolside Retreat, hotel in Nelly Bay

Just a 12-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach and one mile from Magnetic Island Marina, Tropical Poolside Retreat features accommodations in Nelly Bay with a garden.

9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
9 reviews
Price from$127.39per night
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Budget hotels in Nelly Bay

  • Blue on Blue Studio Room 1322
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews

    Blue on Blue Apartment 1322 is located on the Nelly Bay Marina. The complex has 2 pools including a large lagoon pool and a resort pool and shared BBQ facilities.

    Quiet location. As advertised. Nice helpful staff.

  • Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 109 reviews

    Located on the oceanfront, Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island offer 4 outdoor pools and views of the Coral Sea. Guests can enjoy 15 mi of scenic walking tracks nearby.

    Great location, friendly staff. Clean and comfortable

  • Blue on Blue Studio Room 1352
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3 reviews

    Blue on Blue Studio Room 1352 is offering accommodations in Nelly Bay.

  • Blue on Blue Studio Room 1222
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews

    Located in Nelly Bay, a 14-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach, Blue on Blue Studio Room 1222 provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden.

  • Blue on Blue Studio Room 1362
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 11 reviews

    Blue on Blue Apartment 1362 is located on the Nelly Bay Marina. The complex has 2 pools including a large lagoon pool and a resort pool and shared BBQ facilities.

  • Blue on Blue Studio Room 1242
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews

    Blue on Blue Apartments are located on the Nelly Bay Marina. The complex has 2 pools including a large lagoon pool and a resort pool, shared BBQ facilities, easy access to the Marina boardwalk, a...

    The vast amount of beaches an recreational adventures

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What Guests Said About Nelly Bay:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    We had a very memorable stay at this place, which we could...

    We had a very memorable stay at this place, which we could truly call our home. The facilities, amenities, location and design of the house is beyond exceptional and a delight to enjoy. This is one of the best places we have ever stayed in. Thoughtful supply of so many inclusions to make the stay comfortable. Colour coded towels, ample kitchen and laundry supplies, shopping bag etc. made our stay a luxury. Simone's responsiveness to the issues/concerns/our needs was very much appreciated.
    Raman
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Loved the location. Close to local shops.

    Loved the location. Close to local shops. Our favourite eating place was Scallywags- excellent food and friendly, efficient staff and less than 10 minutes walk away. Close to the beach. Close to the ferry terminus. If you haven't got a car, the bus service is very convenient
    GLENDA
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lots of wonderful places to eat and drink, a few boutique...

    Lots of wonderful places to eat and drink, a few boutique stores and Vinnies, for those forgotten items!! The beach was fantastic, with a snorkel trail to do and a walk to a beach bar serving fantastic food.
    Kerry
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Nelly Bay is a little like the "CBD" of Magnetic Island.

    Nelly Bay is a little like the "CBD" of Magnetic Island. Two big developments and several small apartment cluster. An excellent if expensive IGA and lots of restaurants etc. The amazing bus service joining all the main villages starts and stops at Ferry Terminal at Nelly Bay. Would have loved to have explored much more.
    Diana
    Australia
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Magnetic Islanders were very friendly and helpful.

    Magnetic Islanders were very friendly and helpful. Very good IGA supermarket. A few restaurants with OK food. Well serviced by public buses (which very effectively link up the whole island). Very good forrest walk between Nellie Bay and Arcadia
    Alexis
    Australia
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Nelly Bay was good as a base; walking distance to the ferry...

    Nelly Bay was good as a base; walking distance to the ferry and serviced by 2 supermarkets. A good bus service on the island but overtaxed by the number of people. other "villiages" did not have the supermarkets so you were purchasing takeaway or resturant food which was more expensive. Yes; we could have gone on more walks, or snorkled or maybe taken a cruise; but overall it was a limited holiday.
    Les
    Australia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Nelly Bay

  • From $46.32 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 590 reviews
    Great room (Lovers Bay), with a private balcony, very spacious with space for storage, a kitchen (with complimentary breakfast things in the room). We only stayed a weekend, but to be honest it would be easy to stay here a week. Central location on the island, directly across from the beach, walking distance to cafe, pub, rock wallabies, bus etc. The whole island is pretty accessible with bus that runs back and forward, so its hard to go wrong on Magnetic Island really!
    Wendy
    Australia
  • From $169.09 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 59 reviews
    It was a very quiet and safe location, the apartment was spacious. There was potable water in jugs in the fridge which was a very nice touch as the tap water on magnetic Island has a strong taste when not very cold. The location of the room was OK if you don't mind walking a bit or have a car. It's about a 30 min walk from the ferry and 15 min walk from nearest restaurants. The bus stop was right out front which was very convenient.
    Seitz-Cherner
    United States of America
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 145 reviews
    The apartment is very close to the ferry terminal on Magnetic Island making it a very easy walk with luggage. The apartment is beautifully furnished with lots of home accessories to make it look very inviting. The towels were gorgeous as was the very comfortable bed. A supermarket is right next door along with car hire etc making the trip very easy to manage. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here.
    Gerry
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 181 reviews
    A fabulous spot about 300-400 metres from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs, and living kitchen dining laundry and toilet "downstairs". (The apartment was in first and second floors - stairs might be a challenge for some?) Apartment was wonderfully light and airy, well furnished and very well set up. Wifi was excellent!
    Diana
    Australia
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 85 reviews
    Very practical cottages to spend few days on the island. It was clean and comfortable with A/C and all other fit outs. Good location opposite a bus stop and walking distance from the ferry. Close to a supermarket, a bottle shop, few coffee shops.. Quiet and peaceful. Good communication with the owners, left alone to enjoy the holiday. Reasonable pricing.
    Mariusz
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 650 reviews
    The rooms were very spacious, and had all we needed. The gardens and pool area were gorgeous. It was very quiet and close to the beach. Staff was fantastic and we enjoyed our relaxing Island stay a lot. We came in July and mainly explored the island on foot. A bus stop is conveniently close to the hotel.
    Odette
    Australia
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 97 reviews
    The accommodation for perfect for our needs as a young family. It was very clean and had all the facilities we needed to have a relaxing and enjoyable beach holiday stay. The host was available to answer our questions promptly. We would highly recommend this lovely cottage to others.
    Anne
    Australia
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 25 reviews
    Great location on Magnetic Island. Very close to ferry terminal & bus stop. Lovely 2 bedroom apartment, good to have 2 bathrooms & beautiful open living/kitchen area which opens up onto the balcony. Great communication with our hosts & the staff at the resort were lovely.
    Potter
    Australia
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 4 reviews
    Great location, really lovely hosts - offered to drive us from the ferry to the house for free. Beautiful villas, gorgeous surroundings, comfy beds. Was lovely to have our own BBQ. Pool area is very pretty, and access to Nelly Bay beach is perfect. Very quiet and peaceful.
    Vanessa
    United Kingdom
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 877 reviews
    Good location and nice bar area, affordable accommodation for Magnetic Island. Big kitchen, good showers. Good WiFi. Bus stops in front of hostel. Baggage storage facilities for early arrival, late departure. Did not eat in the bar, but food looked good.
    Robbertlaro
    Netherlands
  • From $64.98 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 284 reviews
    I loved that the host took the time to create a welcome home sign. It was a personal touch that I will never forget. They were so incredibly friendly and I would highly recommend staying there. I would 100% stay there on my next trip to Magnetic Island.
    sevasti karavas
    Australia
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 877 reviews
    Next to a beautiful beach, looks like a resort. The stuff were very nice and helpful. The prices at the bar are good and the food is good. They have parties and game nights. Highly recommended place to stay in magnetic island
    talia
    Israel
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews
    The presentation of the house was immaculate and we felt at home right away. Whitehaven is spacious, luxurious, comfortable and has an amazing holiday feel to it. We look forward to booking to stay here again!
    Martinus
    Australia
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews
    The waterfront location is spectacular! Close to the beach, shops (walking distance) and a few nice local restaurants. The place would happily suit a family for a very affordable holiday.
    Marla
    Australia
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 55 reviews
    I liked the style and furnishing and all of the touches. There was everything that you could need and more! Nice and airy throughout and well located in nelly bay.
    Franchesca
    Australia
  • From $102.94 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,133 reviews
    the hotel was super nice but the outside area was just breathtaking. they have a lot of nature and green, plus the pool at the perfect temperature.
    Julieta
    Australia
  • From $151.20 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,228 reviews
    I loved the pool and location as iga and the bottle o was right next door. transport was very good aswell in location with the hotel
    Ella
    Australia
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 181 reviews
    Wonderful Location and Views of Magnetic Island Marina. Very Special Place to Chill and Relax in a Beautiful Apartment.
    Shirley
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 650 reviews
    A peaceful family friendly location. Easily my favourite place to stay on Magnetic Island
    Cindee-lee
    Australia
  • From $102.94 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,133 reviews
    Staying on Magnetic Island is always a little magical... regardless of the accommodation
    Theresa
    Australia