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 Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire

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27 Marine Parade, 4819 Nelly Bay, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 393 reviews)

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8.5
Very Good
393 reviews

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!

Riaan777 Australia

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⭐

Tomas Australia

Rellly nice and quiet place just in front of the beach! You can find room for every budget!

Matt Australia

Our safari tent was really clean and one of the comfiest beds I've slept in on my whole trip. There is a pool table that you can use for free which we loved! The bathrooms were clean, the kitchen was cleaned everyday too, plus free tea and coffee (only criticism on that is the free milk was out of date). Free beach towels, and cheap snorkel hire - be aware there are stingrays on the beach which is super cool but scary if you've not seen one before (like me!). 2 seconds away from a beach, and a 5 min walk to a bus stop, a beautiful bay and to the rock wallabies at night time. Really nice cafe around the corner (tamarind cafe) and a little produce shop there too. The accommodation is really quiet and chilled out, we pretty much had the place to ourselves. We would definitely stay again!

Erin United Kingdom

Location, clean, comfy beds, quiet, owner is really nice

Hannah Netherlands

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

Anonymous Australia

I stayed in one of the tents, which was ideal for my needs. The location is great - not far to walk from the passenger or car ferry and close to Arcadia shops, pub and walking tracks.

Michael Australia

Ian is very friendly and loves the island. The beach was so close, birds coming everyday. the tents were covered from the rain giving you an independant room, so very quiet with a lot of privacy. The best place to stay in the island.

Audrey France

the place was super clean. that is the first thing that caught my eye. On top of that staff is amazing, always willing to help. amenities are very good and they have some extras like towels for the beach, racks where I could hang my diving gear, they also have SUP and snorkelling gear… I also like that the dorms are 4 people max.

Paloma Australia

Ian was amazing and very helpful explaining everything we could do on the island. My partner and I stayed in one of the safari tent (West Point) for two night which was very confy and relaxing. Fabulous location just in front of the beach in a little tropical forest with a new pool table and very clean bathrooms. We also rented a typical Meggie car to drive around and it was so much fun. A big thank you again to Ian and his staff for making our holiday so enjoyable.

Costanza Italy
8.5
Very Good
393 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Super friendly owner and staff who are always helpful with any questions or assistance required. Great location right next to the beach.”
    Riaan777 Riaan777 Australia Australia
  • “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⭐”
    Tomas Tomas Australia Australia
  • “Rellly nice and quiet place just in front of the beach! You can find room for every budget!”
    Matt Matt Australia Australia
  • “Our safari tent was really clean and one of the comfiest beds I've slept in on my whole trip. There is a pool table that you can use for free which we loved!”
    Erin Erin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location, clean, comfy beds, quiet, owner is really nice”
    Hannah Hannah Netherlands Netherlands
  • “It felt like a home away from home! Facilities great and atmosphere cosy.”
    Australia Australia
  • “I stayed in one of the tents, which was ideal for my needs. The location is great - not far to walk from the passenger or car ferry and close to Arcadia shops, pub and walking tracks.”
    Michael Michael Australia Australia
  • “Ian is very friendly and loves the island. The beach was so close, birds coming everyday. the tents were covered from the rain giving you an independant room, so very quiet with a lot of privacy.”
    Audrey Audrey France France
  • “the place was super clean. that is the first thing that caught my eye. On top of that staff is amazing, always willing to help.”
    Paloma Paloma Australia Australia
  • “Ian was amazing and very helpful explaining everything we could do on the island. My partner and I stayed in one of the safari tent (West Point) for two night which was very confy and relaxing.”
    Costanza Costanza Italy Italy

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 7.0
Low score for Nelly Bay

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.

Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 14, 2012

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Closest beaches

  • Geoffrey Bay Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    100 feet from property

  • Alma Bay Beach

    9.3 Wonderful beach
    2,550 feet from property

  • Whitfield Cove Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    4,350 feet from property

  • Nelly Bay Beach

    8.3 Very good beach
    4,850 feet from property

  • Arthur Bay Beach

    8.8 Excellent beach
    1.8 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 393 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 7.0
Low score for Nelly Bay

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  • Riaan777
    AustraliaAustralia
    “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...”
  • Tomas
    AustraliaAustralia
    “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⭐”
  • Matt
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Rellly nice and quiet place just in front of the beach! You can find room for every budget!”
  • Erin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Our safari tent was really clean and one of the comfiest beds I've slept in on my whole trip. There is a pool table that you can use for free which we loved! The bathrooms were clean, the kitchen was cleaned everyday too, plus free tea and coffee...”
  • Hannah
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Location, clean, comfy beds, quiet, owner is really nice”
  • A
    Anonymous
    AustraliaAustralia
    “It felt like a home away from home! Facilities great and atmosphere cosy.”
  • Michael
    AustraliaAustralia
    “I stayed in one of the tents, which was ideal for my needs. The location is great - not far to walk from the passenger or car ferry and close to Arcadia shops, pub and walking tracks.”
  • A
    Audrey
    FranceFrance
    “Ian is very friendly and loves the island. The beach was so close, birds coming everyday. the tents were covered from the rain giving you an independant room, so very quiet with a lot of privacy. The best place to stay in the island.”
  • Paloma
    AustraliaAustralia
    “the place was super clean. that is the first thing that caught my eye. On top of that staff is amazing, always willing to help. amenities are very good and they have some extras like towels for the beach, racks where I could hang my diving gear,...”
  • Costanza
    ItalyItaly
    “Ian was amazing and very helpful explaining everything we could do on the island. My partner and I stayed in one of the safari tent (West Point) for two night which was very confy and relaxing. Fabulous location just in front of the beach in a...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a shower we can use?
    yes two sets of shower and toilets and two kitchens
    Asked about: Queen Room - Safari Tent • Answered on October 18, 2020
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
    Magnetic Island is perfect all year round
    Answered on April 4, 2022
  • We need one bedroom with two beds
    Nelly Bay is the perfect choice, one bedroom and two beds
    Answered on April 4, 2022
  • Do you pick up from ferry
    Yes, there is a small fee. Just let us know in advance.
    Answered on April 4, 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, Kathleen
    All 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 April 4, 2022

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Arcadia Beach Guest House has something for everyone, from four bed dorm rooms to luxury suites. None of our rooms have bunk beds and all have air condition units (except our Safari Tents which have 2 floor fans). We have lots of different areas for our guests to relax so everyone has their own space. Our two kitchens are fully equipped with cookers, frying pans, toasters, kettle, toasted sandwich maker, grills, in fact everything you need to cook all your meals. All our facilities including pool table, TV areas, swimming pool, bbqs and wood fired pizza oven are FREE for guests to use. We are right opposite the beach and stunning sunrise dispalys from the property deck are always a good way to start the day!
See koalas in the wild, rock wallabies that will even eat out of your hand and rainbow lorikeets that will visit you at breakfast. We have so much wildlife that is at your doorstep, it's a living sanctuary. Relax on the deck or hire a 4wd - the choice is yours!
Great walking tracks for scenery and wildlife surround us and make Arcadia the most laidback part of Magnetic Island - in fact even in peak season here you can relish the peace and quiet. The snorkel trail at Geoffrey Bay is a few minutes walk away, as is the great swimming beach and picnic spot of Alma Bay. We have a small store nearby and also a great pub just up the road - go there on a Wednesday and experience a great Queensland tradition - cane toad racing!
Language spoken: English
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Magnetic Island Marina
    0.7 miles
  • Magnetic Island National Park
    2.6 miles
  • The Strand
    7.4 miles
  • Breakwater Marina
    7.4 miles
  • Reef HQ
    7.7 miles
  • Townsville Yacht Club Marina
    7.8 miles
  • Queensland Parliament Office
    7.8 miles
  • Sturt Business Centre
    7.9 miles
Top attractions
  • Townsville Magistrates Court
    7.9 miles
  • Townsville Supreme Court
    7.9 miles
  • Townsville City Council
    8 miles
  • Family Court of Australia
    8 miles
  • ReefHQ Aquarium
    8.1 miles
  • Townsville Train Station
    8.9 miles
  • Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
    8.9 miles
  • 547 Industry Park
    11 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Geoffrey Bay Beach
    100 feet
  • Alma Bay Beach
    2,550 feet
  • Whitfield Cove Beach
    4,350 feet
  • Nelly Bay Beach
    4,850 feet
  • Arthur Bay Beach
    1.8 miles
Public transit
  • Ferry Breakwater Terminal
    7.4 miles
  • Ferry Magnetic Island Ferry terminal
    7.7 miles
Closest Airports
  • Townsville Airport
    9.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Snorkeling Additional charge
  • Canoeing Additional charge
  • Pool table
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Car rental
  • Laundry Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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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

0 - 5 years
Extra bed by request
Free
6 - 10 years
Extra bed by request
50% per child, per night
11+ years
Extra bed by request
100% per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos 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 there is a surcharge when you pay with a credit card.

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

  • Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Room options at Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire include:

    • Tent
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Studio
    • Bed in Dorm
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire is 0.7 miles from the center of Nelly Bay.

  • 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.