Hostel
 Base Magnetic Island

Beachfront

1 Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay, 4819 Nelly Bay, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 542 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.9
Good
542 reviews

The location is excellent… right on the water with beach access. Amenities very good. Food/bar/music on site. Staff were wonderful. Would definitely stay here again.

Roslyn Australia

The hostel is right on the beach and was really huge and felt like a resort. It has a great bar area overlooking the sea. The rooms were quite decent sized and the free welcome drink was a great idea.

Srinivas 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.

Riaan777 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.

Susan 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.

Haroulla 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

Jessica Australia

Location, right on the beach. There was a bar so probably the most lively place on the island. Very pretty area, cottages, pool.

Anna Czech Republic

Facilities were great ... seeing the sunrise in the morning was amazing

Cindy Australia

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.

Hemant India

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.

Katharina Czech Republic
7.9
Good
542 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location is excellent… right on the water with beach access. Amenities very good. Food/bar/music on site. Staff were wonderful. Would definitely stay here again.”
    Roslyn Roslyn Australia Australia
  • “The hostel is right on the beach and was really huge and felt like a resort. It has a great bar area overlooking the sea. The rooms were quite decent sized and the free welcome drink was a great idea.”
    Srinivas Srinivas Australia 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.”
    Riaan777 Riaan777 Australia 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.”
    Susan Susan Australia 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.”
    Haroulla Haroulla Australia 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....”
    Jessica Jessica Australia Australia
  • “Location, right on the beach. There was a bar so probably the most lively place on the island. Very pretty area, cottages, pool.”
    Anna Anna Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “Facilities were great ... seeing the sunrise in the morning was amazing”
    Cindy Cindy Australia Australia
  • “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.”
    Hemant Hemant India India
  • “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.”
    Katharina Katharina Czech Republic Czech Republic

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness 7.4
  • Comfort 7.4
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location9.1
Low score for Nelly Bay

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This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. 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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Base Magnetic Island has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 14, 2010

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Bar
Beachfront

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Parking Available On Site

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4 reasons to choose Base Magnetic Island

  • Prices you can't beat!
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  • The staff speaks English
Closest beaches

  • Nelly Bay Beach

    8.3 Very good beach
    100 feet from property

  • Rocky Bay Beach

    8.7 Excellent beach
    1,200 feet from property

  • Geoffrey Bay Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    1.4 miles from property

Guest reviews

7.9
Good · 542 reviews
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  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.6
    Kitchen
  • Cleanliness 7.4
  • Comfort 7.4
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location9.1
Low score for Nelly Bay

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Roslyn
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The location is excellent… right on the water with beach access. Amenities very good. Food/bar/music on site. Staff were wonderful. Would definitely stay here again.”
  • Srinivas
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The hostel is right on the beach and was really huge and felt like a resort. It has a great bar area overlooking the sea. The rooms were quite decent sized and the free welcome drink was a great idea.”
  • Riaan777
    AustraliaAustralia
    “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.”
  • Susan
    AustraliaAustralia
    “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.”
  • Haroulla
    AustraliaAustralia
    “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.”
  • Jessica
    AustraliaAustralia
    “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...”
  • Anna
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “Location, right on the beach. There was a bar so probably the most lively place on the island. Very pretty area, cottages, pool.”
  • Cindy
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Facilities were great ... seeing the sunrise in the morning was amazing”
  • Hemant
    IndiaIndia
    “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.”
  • Katharina
    Czech RepublicCzech 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...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi do you have a double room for two adults for 3 nights?
    Hi we have an available private room from 12/7/2022 - 15/7/2022.
    Answered on July 10, 2022
  • Do you offer luggage/baggage storage?
    Yes we do offer a free baggage storage before and after check in/out.
    Answered on July 9, 2022
  • Hi - does ensuite double room overlook the water ?
    Yes, all our private rooms are overlooking the water.
    Answered on July 9, 2022
  • What number is the bungalow at the very end overlooking the water
    We have several rooms that overlook the water. However the rooms with a balcony right on the rocks are all private rooms.
    Answered on April 4, 2022
  • Do I have to share with other people I don’t know know or is this just for 2 that I booked.
    Hello, If you have booked a shared dormitory yes you will be sharing with other friendly travellers. If you book a private room you will just be on your own.
    Asked about: Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room (Mixed) • Answered on April 4, 2022

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Magnetic Island Marina
    1 miles
  • Magnetic Island National Park
    2.7 miles
  • The Strand
    5.8 miles
  • Breakwater Marina
    5.8 miles
  • Reef HQ
    6.1 miles
  • Queensland Parliament Office
    6.3 miles
  • Townsville Magistrates Court
    6.3 miles
  • Townsville Yacht Club Marina
    6.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Man Fridays
    0.9 miles
Top attractions
  • Townsville Supreme Court
    6.3 miles
  • Sturt Business Centre
    6.3 miles
  • Townsville City Council
    6.4 miles
  • Family Court of Australia
    6.4 miles
  • ReefHQ Aquarium
    6.6 miles
  • Townsville Train Station
    7.3 miles
  • Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
    7.3 miles
  • 547 Industry Park
    9.3 miles
  • Riverway
    12.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Hawkins Point Lookout
    1.6 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Nelly Bay Beach
    100 feet
  • Rocky Bay Beach
    1,200 feet
  • Geoffrey Bay Beach
    1.4 miles
  • Alma Bay Beach
    2.1 miles
  • Whitfield Cove Beach
    2.5 miles
Public transit
Closest Airports
  • Townsville Airport
    7.7 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Island Bar

    Food: Australian

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Base Magnetic Island

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Bar
Beachfront
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling Additional charge
  • Diving Off-site Additional charge
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Fishing Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and costs AUD 4 per hour.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Laundry Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Paid WiFi
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Base Magnetic Island takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

5:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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 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.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Base Magnetic Island accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

FAQs about Base Magnetic Island

  • 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.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Base Magnetic Island.

  • Base Magnetic Island offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Happy hour
    • Entertainment staff
    • Beach
    • Live music/Performance
    • Swimming pool

  • Check-in at Base Magnetic Island is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Base Magnetic Island is 1.1 miles from the center of Nelly Bay.

  • Base Magnetic Island has 1 restaurant:

    • The Island Bar