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Peppers Blue on Blue, hotel in Nelly Bay

Peppers Blue on Blue is set in tropical surrounds on Queensland’s magical Magnetic Island. Offering beautiful marina and mountain views, it is a 25-minute ferry ride from Townsville.

8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
1,227 reviews
Price from$157.56per night
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
1,137 reviews
Price from$103.32per 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
589 reviews
Price from$46.49per 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$63.80per 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
286 reviews
Price from$60.70per 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.

9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
50 reviews
Price from$56.83per 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
96 reviews
Price from$90.40per 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$166.22per 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
20 reviews
Price from$96.86per 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$113.01per night
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  • 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
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 110 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 $46.49 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 589 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
  • 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
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 182 reviews
    The location was ideal, quiet, easy access to all required services, Liked grassed area outside patio, gate to pool, Decor was nice, main bed very comfortable, We appreciated dishwasher and washing machine detergent, as well as bin liners. Aircon was effective, kitchen set up with all necessary equipment for holiday needs, full size fridge was important.
    Lisa
    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
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews
    Magnetic Island itself was amazing! And the room was OK (just OK though) nothing spectacular. View was nice and the room has a blender which meant we could make cocktails in the room for sunset. I would suggest using the local buses to get around as they are cheap, clean, reliable and run until late at night. Get an all day ticket and go exploring!
    Grant
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 655 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
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 655 reviews
    Honestly everything! Rachel was extremely helpful and welcoming. Giving us lots of information on our arrival and throughout our stay. The accommodation was stunning and clean. It had everything we needed, perfect. It was on the bus route and walking distance to Nelly Bay so couldn’t offer much more.
    Lily
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 96 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
  • 8.8
    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
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 20 reviews
    Very nice having a 'home' feeling while holidaying on Magnet Island. Explored all day and came back to chilling on the couch in comfort. Even the ability to was our clothes was a very unique advantage. Kate, the hostess, was very friendly and made our stay comfortable.
    The Wooman
    Australia
  • From $151.75 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,227 reviews
    this is THE place to stay on Magnetic Island, amazing front desk staff and reservations team, fantastic views of the marina, great pool, absolutely divine. it was my 30th birthday and they went above and beyond to make sure I had the best time
    Wojciech
    United Kingdom
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 13 reviews
    Amazing location and resort in the heart of Magnetic Island, close to the ferry, multiple cafes and restaurants, and walking distance to many facilities and adventures to do. Beautiful little room and perfect for a peaceful couple’s getaway
    A
    Ashlee
    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
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 85 reviews
    Great location, close to shops, cafes & ferry terminal. Cottage was very clean and comfortable. private patio surrounded by nice gardens. Bus stop directly out front to travel around the rest of Magnetic Island.
    Rahman
    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 $103.32 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,137 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
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 286 reviews
    Really cute little apartment, nice to see the little personalised welcoming sign, would recommend to stay here while on Magnetic Island!
    A
    Anonymous
    Switzerland
  • From $151.75 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,227 reviews
    Beautiful location for holiday. Enjoyed the swimming and delicious breakfasts. Lovely bathrooms and views. Easy to use washer and dryer.
    Jacinta
    Australia
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 182 reviews
    Wonderful Location and Views of Magnetic Island Marina. Very Special Place to Chill and Relax in a Beautiful Apartment.
    Shirley
    Australia
  • From $103.32 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,137 reviews
    Hotel Location Nelly Bay Gym and Tennis Court. Quite and peaceful Evening staff was very welcoming.
    Jagrati
    Australia