Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire
27 Marine Parade, 4819 Nelly Bay, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 390 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Super friendly owner and staff who are always helpful with any questions or assistance required. Great location right next to the beach. All the facilities needed including a deck area to relax, kitchen, covered pool and bbq. Rooms are really clean and comfortable, and I even managed to get a complimentary upgrade!

Best place I've visited so far. Loved the wood being everywhere and the tents! But specifically the staff that was kind and always there to help us with any need. Clean, tidy and comfortable place 5⭐

It felt like a home away from home! Facilities great and atmosphere cosy.

We really enjoyed our stay there. The location was great, the hosts were very helpful, rooms and property were clean.

multiple different types of accommodation options , cars available to rent from the guest house for reasonable prices. staff very friendly and gave an introductory talk about all the things to see and do on the island. clean facilities all round!

The breakfast was great. Had the lovers suit on my own. Lovely bath. Superb view. On the ocean. Belinda Ian Max and all the staff there are awesome. Thank you for all there help on this beautiful Island.

I was really impressed by this guest house Ian the manager was really helpful his staff were very friendly and it was difficult to leave

Really enjoyed our stay at Ian's, he is super friendly and helpful. Also hired a 4X4 from Ian, this was brilliant as he has the only vehicles on the island that can go to West Point. The room was fantastic, very comfy bed and the Aircon was very good (which was needed during this time of year). I needed to store medication and they were kind enough to provide me a Esky for our room to store my medication securely. Thanks for everything!

Ian was very welcoming. and it was a close walk to the pub. the beach was right across the road

The location was awesome literally across the road from the beach. And the water so clear & refreshing. I chose the glamping style this week. Bed was comfortable, power and most importantly a fan and mozzie nets! It was great sleeping outside listening to all the nightlife. The facilities were all there and huge kitchen. I will certainly be coming back. The owner Ian, thank you, it was a most enjoyable break from my boring life!!

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Arcadia Beach Guest house is a unique laid back experience, offering the perfect Island getaway. The property is nestled between tropical gardens at the rear of the property and the beach directly across the road.
Relax on the front deck equipped with BBQ facilities, or choose to unwind in one of our communal spaces which boast a fully equipped kitchen, generous open air lounge with TV, dining areas, a free pool table and outdoor pizza oven. The local supermarket is a 1 minute walk, and the bottle shop, pub and restaurants are all within a 5 minute walk.
Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire is located directly across from the beautiful Geoffrey Bay Marine Park hosting many varieties of marine life. It has wonderful snorkeling opportunities with the self-guided snorkel trail and Molke shipwreck at your doorstep. Stroll to the end of the bay to see the rock wallabies or take a bush walk to amazing lookouts and see koalas in their natural habitat.
We hire open top 4WDs and enclosed wagons so you head off to the more remote and picturesque beaches of Radical Bay, Arthur Bay and Florence Bay (some walking involved) for some snorkeling and finish the day taking in the awesome sunset at Westpoint.
The property is a 20-minute ferry journey from mainland Townsville and a 3-minute drive from Nelly Bay Harbor and Marina. Busses meet every ferry, or you can book a private transfer direct with us (small fee applies). Magnetic Island National Park and the Magnetic Island Golf Course are both a 7-minute drive away.
We offer a range of accommodations to suit all budgets, from small dorm rooms (maximum 4 beds with no bunks) to a luxurious ensuited apartment with it’s own balcony overlooking the ocean.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Geoffrey Bay Beach
8.5 Very good beach100 feet from propertyAlma Bay Beach
9.3 Wonderful beach2,550 feet from propertyWhitfield Cove Beach
8.6 Excellent beach4,350 feet from propertyNelly Bay Beach
8.3 Very good beach4,850 feet from propertyArthur Bay Beach
8.7 Excellent beach1.8 miles from property
- Is there a shower we can use?yes two sets of shower and toilets and two kitchensAnswered on 19 October 2020
- When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?Magnetic Island is perfect all year roundAnswered on 4 April 2022
- We need one bedroom with two bedsNelly Bay is the perfect choice, one bedroom and two bedsAnswered on 4 April 2022
- Do you pick up from ferryYes, there is a small fee. Just let us know in advance.Answered on 4 April 2022
- Hello, if I book the King Room Cockle Bay, can I use the communal kitchen and what is the view from the room? Thanks, KathleenAll guests are welcome to use the communal kitchen. Unfortunately we no longer have the King Room Cockle Bay. Lovers Bay and Alma Bay both have ocean views.Answered on 4 April 2022
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- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Linens
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Beach
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Pool table
- Game room
- Sitting area
- Snack bar
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- Car rental
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safe
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please note that only the Alma Bay King Studio can accommodate up to 2 additional guests. There is no capacity for additional guests in all other rooms.
Please note a pick up and drop off service is available to and from the ferry for an additional charge of $10 per room, return. To request this service, please use the special request box when booking or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire
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Room options at Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire include:
- Tent
- Double
- Suite
- Studio
- Bed in Dorm
- Twin
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Check-in at Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Beach
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Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire is 0.7 miles from the center of Nelly Bay.