Name: Base Backpackers Magnetic Island
Address: 1 Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay, 4819 Nelly Bay, Australia, 1 Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island, 4819, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $23 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.9

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Hostel Base Backpackers Magnetic Island

Beach. This property is either next to the beach or will have its own private access.

1 Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay, 4819 Nelly Bay, Australia –

Have a very nice en-suite room with water view. Check-in process was quick and efficient. All the staff were very pleasant and helpful (with exception of internet). Bus stop just outside hostel (sometimes there are Base express buses from the ferry terminal (nice!).

Isle_n_sun, United States of America

Great party hostel, big area for drinking and good place to meet people. Shower is good and hot. Location is alright. Hostel is fine.

Hafliði, Iceland

Great atmosphere, beautiful location. Loved being in my hut even if it was a bit far from the toilets/showers. One of the members of staff took me out to see wild koalas and wallabies which was really good. The staff make you feel welcome and try to get you involved with activities which is nice if you're travelling alone.

Karla, United Kingdom

Absolutely everything about this backpackers was amazing. Hands down my favourite I’ve ever been to!

Emelia, Australia

Best place in the island, Did you liked the series lost? This is the place for you, like a small amazing village with everything that you can ask for. Clean, comfy bed, great vibes cool people, good cheap food. The crew was very helpful specially Lee the one and only:) Anita & Roy

Roy, Israel

It was a great spot and our room was private with a great view.

Anonymous, Australia

Good hostel with awesome views. Showers were great and served food was good and cheap! Lovely hostel in evening with social activities/games etc. good aircon in room.

Adam, New Zealand

Perfect view, a great pool and a lot of areas for chill.

Morgane, Australia

Awesome location and amazing views from the property. Would highly recommend even if you aren’t alone (perhaps with a group of friends).

Makenzie, Australia

Really fun hostel, but the rooms and kitchen was very dirty.

Lauren, Australia

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8.8

Great location!
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“Have a very nice en-suite room with water view. Check-in process was quick and efficient. All the staff were very pleasant and helpful (with exception of internet). ”

Isle_n_sun United States of America
“Great party hostel, big area for drinking and good place to meet people. Shower is good and hot. Location is alright. Hostel is fine.”

Hafliði Iceland
“Great atmosphere, beautiful location. Loved being in my hut even if it was a bit far from the toilets/showers. ”

Karla United Kingdom
“Absolutely everything about this backpackers was amazing. Hands down my favourite I’ve ever been to!”

Emelia Australia
“Best place in the island, Did you liked the series lost? This is the place for you, like a small amazing village with everything that you can ask for. ”

Roy Israel
“It was a great spot and our room was private with a great view.”

Australia
“Good hostel with awesome views. Showers were great and served food was good and cheap! Lovely hostel in evening with social activities/games etc. good aircon in room.”

Adam New Zealand
“Perfect view, a great pool and a lot of areas for chill.”

Morgane Australia
“ Awesome location and amazing views from the property. Would highly recommend even if you aren’t alone (perhaps with a group of friends).”

Makenzie Australia
“Really fun hostel, but the rooms and kitchen was very dirty.”

Lauren Australia

Base Backpackers Magnetic Island hostel is situated on the beach of Magnetic Island, only 20 minutes by ferry from Townsville.

The Base Backpackers Hostel dorm and private double rooms are cleaned daily, with all beds made with fresh, clean linens.

The Magnetic Island hostel facilities and features include bar, barbecue facilities, bike rental, and a game room with a pool table and foosball. There are nightly bar activities and no curfew/lockout.

The Base Backpackers Magnetic Island Full Moon parties are held monthly with local and international DJs on the decks.

The passenger ferry leaves from Townsville to Magnetic Island 12-19 times a day.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian, American

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Base Magnetic Island is the most iconic backpacker accommodation in Australia. Situated literally on the beach on stunning Magnetic Island, you can swim on fringing Great Barrier Reef found a stones throw from your dorm room door.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Magnetic Island Marina
1 miles
Magnetic Island National Park
2.7 miles
The Strand
5.8 miles
Breakwater Terminal
5.8 miles
Breakwater Marina
5.9 miles
Reef HQ
6.1 miles
Magnetic Island Ferry terminal
6.1 miles
Queensland Parliament Office
6.3 miles
Townsville Magistrates Court
6.3 miles
Townsville Yacht Club Marina
6.3 miles

Closest Airports

Townsville Airport
7.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location is amazing: it is right in the ocean and the night illumination is beautiful.”

Alice

Italy

8.7

“The cabin we stayed in was right on the beach, beautiful views to wake up to.”

Lauren

Australia

9.1

“Most amazing backpackers place I’ve ever stayed ! Place was huge with direct access onto beach and nice cabins. Wish I could of stayed longer!”

Hayley

United Kingdom

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Menu: À la carte

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2:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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“Have a very nice en-suite room with water view. Check-in process was quick and efficient. All the staff were very pleasant and helpful (with exception of internet). Bus stop just outside hostel (sometimes there are Base express buses from the ferry terminal (nice!).”

Isle_n_sun

United States of America

“Great atmosphere, beautiful location. Loved being in my hut even if it was a bit far from the toilets/showers. One of the members of staff took me out to see wild koalas and wallabies which was really good. The staff make you feel welcome and try to get you involved with activities which is nice if you're travelling alone. ”

Karla

“Best place in the island, Did you liked the series lost? This is the place for you, like a small amazing village with everything that you can ask for. Clean, comfy bed, great vibes cool people, good cheap food. The crew was very helpful specially Lee the one and only:) Anita & Roy”

Roy

Israel

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Newest Reviews for Base Backpackers Magnetic Island

Reviewed: January 14, 2019

Adam
New Zealand
Age group: 25 – 34

2 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bit of a way out of town
Good hostel with awesome views. Showers were great and served food was good and cheap! Lovely hostel in evening with social activities/games etc. good aircon in room.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 14, 2019

Fernanda
Australia
3.3

“Disgusting experience ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Disgusting place: bathrooms smell pee (it looks like they’ve never been cleaned with bleach or similar), mould and toilet paper in the sink drains, broken mirror, broken soap dispenser, sheets looked dirty as they didn’t smell like washed ones and I found hair on my bed when I checked in. Only stayed for the first night cause it was late and couldn’t find other place to stay. I asked my money back for the second day and checked out before. That caused me a lot of trouble and I wasted my time walking around the island trying to find a decent bedroom as online it was showing ‘fully booked’ in every hotel. Worst stay ever.
Friendly staff

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 11, 2019

Morgane
Australia
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room (Mixed)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom just disgusting , kitchen very old. You should clean the bedroom every day. I like loud music but not at 7am. And this hotel is far from everything.
Perfect view, a great pool and a lot of areas for chill.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 4, 2019

Makenzie Eddington
Australia
Age group: 18 – 24
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room (Mixed)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Awesome location and amazing views from the property. Would highly recommend even if you aren’t alone (perhaps with a group of friends).

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 3, 2019

Lauren
Australia
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room (Mixed)
- • Stayed 2 nights
Really fun hostel, but the rooms and kitchen was very dirty.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 2, 2019

At
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room Ensuite
- • Stayed 3 nights
The bathroom wasn't very clean and was rather small. The kitchen didn't have enough dishwashing liquid and pots but I reckon it's quite a common problem with any communal kitchen!
Beautiful ocean view - we really enjoyed being just right next to the beach. The communal kitchen was a bonus to store and cook your own food.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 27, 2018

Tom
Australia
5.4

“Wont go again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Party hostel, nosey and filth everywhere. Staff do not care and party with the guests
Location

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 24, 2018

John Disley
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
- • Stayed 3 nights
The kitchen was a bit dirty and didn't have enough cutlery, the hostel is quite far from any shops or restaurants
Nice pool and bar area and good location right on the beach, air-con in the room was very good.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 21, 2018

Ryan
United Kingdom
8.3

“Amazing location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room (Mixed)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Kitchen very under equipped. A/C in rooms is nice but my rooms a/c wasn’t that good. Men’s toilets smelt quite bad....
Great location and waking up right on the beach front to sunrise was really cool. Nice pool area and bar. Really nice layout.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 16, 2018

Casey
Australia
9.6

“Comfortable amidst a tropical cyclone & a brief stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room (Mixed)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mosquitos galore!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Alice Io
Italy
Age group: 25 – 34

7 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (mixed)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was not very clean and the bed not comfortable. The full moon party doesn't take place every month and during the week the hostel club close at midnight.
The location is amazing: it is right in the ocean and the night illumination is beautiful.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 2, 2018

Anonymous
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room Ensuite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Water stopped working a couple of times
Bed was surprisingly comfortable

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 1, 2018

Alice_s_Lee
Germany
Age group: 25 – 34

7 helpful votes
9.2

“Bungalows and ocean”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room (Mixed)
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is a free Wifi by the bar but the password changes everyday (don't know why) and you can get the password only during opening hours of reception.
The whole structure of hostel is very nice: the cute houses, swimming pool, public area, hammocks. The showers are simple but comfortable. This maybe sometimes annoying to go every day to showers from the last cabin but it's ok. The whole atmosphere is pretty relaxing.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 28, 2018

Susie
Australia
7.9

“A funky beachside hostel in the best location on the island”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room Ensuite
- • Stayed 1 night
No BYO in the accommodation. Understand around the resort / bar area but in the private rooms should be an option.
A group of 6 of us had three beachside villas. The location is fab, in a more private part of the hostel with balconies overlooking the ocean. The interior of our newly decorated beach hut was coastal chic with big showers & air con! There is a fun, sociable bar, good pool, relaxing areas with hammocks throughout & fairy lights galore. Although we are not backpackers, on our second visit to the island, we chose to stay here over a resort for the weekend & it did not disappoint!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 27, 2018

Lauren gorman
Australia
9.2

“What we needed for a night of accomodation with beautiful views at a lower price”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room Ensuite
- • Stayed 1 night
The cabin we stayed in was right on the beach, beautiful views to wake up to.

Stayed in November 2018

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