Hostel Base Magnetic Island
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach.
1 Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay, 4819 Nelly Bay, Australia – Great location - show map
Great location right next to the beach and rocks, walking distance from the ferry terminal and shops. Staff are friendly and helpful. Overall good facilities which are regularly cleaned.
AustraliaLocation, location, location.. view from the cabin was amazing, bus stop at the front of the property was very convenient . Staff were friendly and helpful too.
AustraliaMy room was right in front on the beach. Most of the staff were very warm and kind. Also super helpful with advice, directions and information.
AustraliaHad such a great time staying at Base! Lots of drinking, met so many cool travelers even though it's covid times. The staff we so friendly and amazing and helped me out and put up with my drunkenness. Spent a day traveling around the island with this awesome group from the hostel. Just 100% a good time. Thanks so much Base staff. You guys killed it! Xxx Jess
AustraliaLocation, right on the beach. There was a bar so probably the most lively place on the island. Very pretty area, cottages, pool.
Czech RepublicFacilities were great ... seeing the sunrise in the morning was amazing
AustraliaAmazing Location with breath taking view of the ocean.We saw a wallaby in front of our room which was amazing. They have daily events at night which is great as you get to meet new people. Staff was great.
IndiaI really liked the bungalows, a different experience for once. Also the staff was very friendly and was organising events during the day and night, so there was always something fun to do. I loved the hammocks underneath the palm trees and constantly a view of the sea.
Czech RepublicBeautiful view and short walk from ferry. Cheap coffee.
AustraliaIt’s a fun place. There is the pool in front of the beach, which is nice. We all had dinner there, with happy hour, games and music. The cabins look pretty.
Argentina
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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 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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- Guests said the kitchen facilities could be improved
- Some guests said the WiFi could be improved
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- Guests said beach access was good
- Guests liked the view
See what guests loved the most:
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Riaan777
Australia“Great location right next to the beach and rocks, walking distance from the ferry terminal and shops. Staff are friendly and helpful. Overall good facilities which are regularly cleaned.”
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Susan
Australia
“Location, location, location.. view from the cabin was amazing, bus stop at the front of the property was very convenient . Staff were friendly and helpful too. ”
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Haroulla
Australia
“My room was right in front on the beach. Most of the staff were very warm and kind. Also super helpful with advice, directions and information.”
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Jessica
Australia
“Had such a great time staying at Base! Lots of drinking, met so many cool travelers even though it's covid times. The staff we so friendly and amazing and helped me out and put up with my drunkenness. Spent a day traveling around the island with this awesome group from the hostel. Just 100% a good time. Thanks so much Base staff. You guys killed it! Xxx Jess” Read more
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Anna
Czech Republic“Location, right on the beach. There was a bar so probably the most lively place on the island. Very pretty area, cottages, pool. ”
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Cindy
Australia
“Facilities were great ... seeing the sunrise in the morning was amazing”
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Hemant
India“Amazing Location with breath taking view of the ocean.We saw a wallaby in front of our room which was amazing. They have daily events at night which is great as you get to meet new people. Staff was great.”
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Katharina
Czech Republic
“I really liked the bungalows, a different experience for once. Also the staff was very friendly and was organising events during the day and night, so there was always something fun to do. I loved the hammocks underneath the palm trees and constantly a view of the sea.” Read more
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Sarah
Australia
“Beautiful view and short walk from ferry. Cheap coffee.”
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Anonymous
Argentina“It’s a fun place. There is the pool in front of the beach, which is nice. We all had dinner there, with happy hour, games and music. The cabins look pretty.”
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About Base Magnetic Island
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Magnetic Island Marina1 miles
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Magnetic Island National Park2.7 miles
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The Strand5.8 miles
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Breakwater Marina5.8 miles
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Reef HQ6.1 miles
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Queensland Parliament Office6.3 miles
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Townsville Magistrates Court6.3 miles
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Townsville Yacht Club Marina6.3 miles
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Restaurant Man Fridays0.9 miles
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Townsville Supreme Court6.3 miles
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Sturt Business Centre6.3 miles
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Townsville City Council6.4 miles
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Family Court of Australia6.4 miles
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ReefHQ Aquarium6.6 miles
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Townsville Train Station7.3 miles
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Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line7.3 miles
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547 Industry Park9.3 miles
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Riverway12.2 miles
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Mountain Hawkins Point Lookout1.6 miles
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Nelly Bay Beach100 feet
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Rocky Bay Beach1,200 feet
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Geoffrey Bay Beach1.4 miles
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Alma Bay Beach2.1 miles
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Whitfield Cove Beach2.5 miles
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Ferry Breakwater Terminal5.8 miles
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Ferry Magnetic Island Ferry terminal6.1 miles
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Townsville Airport7.7 miles
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Sustainability initiatives
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- Bicycle parking
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Base Magnetic Island accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Base Magnetic Island
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Base Magnetic Island is 1.1 miles from the center of Nelly Bay.
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Base Magnetic Island.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Base Magnetic Island can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- American
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Base Magnetic Island offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- Happy hour
- Nightclub/DJ
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance
- Beach
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Base Magnetic Island has 1 restaurant:
- The Island Bar
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Base Magnetic Island (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
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Check-in at Base Magnetic Island is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Base Magnetic Island may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
