Name: Bungalow Bay Koala Village YHA
Address: 26 - 40 Horseshoe Bay Road, 4819 Horseshoe Bay, Australia, 26 - 40 Horseshoe Bay Road, Magnetic Island, 4819, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $21 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Hostel Bungalow Bay Koala Village YHA

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26 - 40 Horseshoe Bay Road, 4819 Horseshoe Bay, Australia – Great location - show map

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Cool little hostel in Maggie Island. Nice venue with lots of backpackers, had a good pool and nice bar/restaurant.

Seth

Canada

The “penthouse suite” only 2 of these rooms on the property, please do yourselves a favour and treat yourself to this room, just a perfect little hideaway. Best value for money too. We will definitely be coming back

Ryan

Australia

Great location easy access to everything would highly recommend. Abundant wildlife and family friendly. Bus to get around the island right at the front door. Very short walk to the beach at Horseshoe bay and local restaurants.

Belinda

Australia

Reasonable prices. Friendly feel. Social. Great location.

Jonny

United Kingdom

The bungalows are very nice and comfortable. The facilities are close to the bungalows and were clean. The reception and bean bags was also a nice place to relax.

Gheeda

United Arab Emirates

Nice, comfortable bungalows. Good quality showers and toilets. Lots of animals around.

Ania

Switzerland

Great location near beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Considering I hadn’t stayed at a youth hostel in decades, I was pleasantly surprised. Like grown-up camp. Lovely environment - and not to raucous with drunken youth, thank god!

Van

Canada

The location was great, in nature but close to town and the bus. Good walking trails close by. Nice concept as an animal sanctuary. Drink specials we're fun and it was easy to meet people

Chris

United States of America

the betest place in Maggie !!!! i recommend this place

Picard

France

Very cute and cozy little bungalows located in a great location!

Justine

Australia

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8.7

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“Cool little hostel in Maggie Island. Nice venue with lots of backpackers, had a good pool and nice bar/restaurant.”

Seth Canada
“The “penthouse suite” only 2 of these rooms on the property, please do yourselves a favour and treat yourself to this room, just a perfect little hideaway. Best value for money too.”

Ryan Australia
“Great location easy access to everything would highly recommend. Abundant wildlife and family friendly. Bus to get around the island right at the front door.”

Belinda Australia
“Reasonable prices. Friendly feel. Social. Great location.”

Jonny United Kingdom
“The bungalows are very nice and comfortable. The facilities are close to the bungalows and were clean. The reception and bean bags was also a nice place to relax.”

Gheeda United Arab Emirates
“Nice, comfortable bungalows. Good quality showers and toilets. Lots of animals around.”

Ania Switzerland
“Great location near beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Considering I hadn’t stayed at a youth hostel in decades, I was pleasantly surprised. Like grown-up camp.”

Van Canada
“The location was great, in nature but close to town and the bus. Good walking trails close by. Nice concept as an animal sanctuary. Drink specials we're fun and it was easy to meet people”

Chris United States of America
“the betest place in Maggie !!!! i recommend this place”

Picard France
“Very cute and cozy little bungalows located in a great location!”

Justine Australia

Bungalow Bay Koala Village is a large, stylish YHA hostel, set in the heart of Magnetic Islands National Park. This hostel is easily accessible from Townsville by a 25 minute ferry ride and is located in the beautiful Horseshoe Bay, just a short walk from a number of beautiful beaches on the Island. Free WiFi is available.

Nestled among the gardens, each bungalow here will provide you with a balcony, access to shared bathroom facilities, bed linen and a fan. Some Bungalows have their own bathrooms and air-conditioning.

This unique accommodations provides an outdoor pool, plenty of hammocks and sun lounges. Guests can engage in nightly activities and games in the on-site bar or hire snorkeling equipment and bikes.

There is the famous on site Koala Sanctuary where you can join one of 3 daily tours or enjoy a buffet breakfast with the koalas on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

The property is 5-minute walk from Horseshoe Bay Beach where you will find water sports, cafes, restaurants and a convenience store. The nearest supermarket IGA is located in Nelly Bay, a 10-minute drive away. Bungalow Bay Koala Village YHA is only a 5-minute drive from Arcadia beach and a 15-minute drive from Picnic Bay. Buses run all day, but for a true Magnetic Island experience, topless cars can be hired through the reception staff.

The tour desk can provide maps of Magnetic Island map and help you book Great Barrier Reef tours, Whitsundays tours and diving trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand: Youth Hostels Association

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Max adults: 1	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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What's nearby *

Magnetic Island Marina
2.6 miles
Magnetic Island National Park
2.7 miles
The Strand
9.4 miles
Breakwater Terminal
9.4 miles
Breakwater Marina
9.5 miles
Reef HQ
9.8 miles
Magnetic Island Ferry terminal
9.8 miles
Queensland Parliament Office
9.9 miles
Townsville Magistrates Court
9.9 miles
Townsville Yacht Club Marina
9.9 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Arcadia Friday Markets Market
2.5 miles
IGA Supermarket Supermarket
3.5 miles
Foodworks Supermarket Supermarket
4.1 miles
Early Bird Cafe Cafe/Bar
0.3 miles
Sandi's on Magnetic Island Restaurant
0.3 miles
Foodworks (Convenience Store) Supermarket
0.3 miles
Horseshoe Bay Sunday Markets Market
0.3 miles
Noodies On The Beach Restaurant
0.3 miles
Cafe Nourish Cafe/Bar
0.3 miles
Barefoot - Art, Food & Fine Restaurant
0.4 miles
Marlin Bar Cafe/Bar
0.4 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Horseshoe Bay Beach
1,400 feet
Balding Bay Beach
4,350 feet
Radical Bay Beach
4,900 feet

Closest Airports *

Townsville Airport
11.1 miles

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2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children not allowed.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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Pets are not allowed.

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“The “penthouse suite” only 2 of these rooms on the property, please do yourselves a favour and treat yourself to this room, just a perfect little hideaway. Best value for money too. We will definitely be coming back”

“Great location easy access to everything would highly recommend. Abundant wildlife and family friendly. Bus to get around the island right at the front door. Very short walk to the beach at Horseshoe bay and local restaurants.”

“Great location near beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Considering I hadn’t stayed at a youth hostel in decades, I was pleasantly surprised. Like grown-up camp. Lovely environment - and not to raucous with drunken youth, thank god!”

“The location was great, in nature but close to town and the bus. Good walking trails close by. Nice concept as an animal sanctuary. Drink specials we're fun and it was easy to meet people”

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Reviewed: February 16, 2020

Siri
Sweden
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathrooms and kitchen could be cleaner.
Great location, friendly staff, comfy bungalows.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 13, 2020

Danny
Malaysia

19 helpful votes
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The entirety of Magnetic Island screams hyped, pointless tourist trap, and this hostel encapsulates it. The kitchen is an absolute nightmare to work with, located far out in the forest, exposed to the rain and wind. Rarely cleaned, and without any utensils. Hobs are mostly unworkable. The common area revolves mostly around the paying bar. The location is about 2 hour walk from the ferry, so you're completely tied to the infrequent, and expensive, island bus service.
The room itself was clean and comfortable, with great ac and showers.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 13, 2020

Seth
Canada
7.5

“Nice little hostel on Maggie Island ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms are pretty small (3 Bedroom Dorm) & kitchen could have been cleaner.
Cool little hostel in Maggie Island. Nice venue with lots of backpackers, had a good pool and nice bar/restaurant.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 12, 2020

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The three bedroom dorms were too small for the price you are charging.
Good facilities. Kitchen, really nice pool, good common area and bar.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 31, 2020

Anonymous
Germany
7.0

“Laid back and relaxed hostel ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- No lockers - No cutlery in Kitchen (one set for 5$ deposit from reception - unless it's already closed, then you'll have to stay hungry until the next morning) - extra charge for WiFi in room (are we living in 2010?) - Pool looked very dirty, I wouldn't use it - Dark, dangerous walkways at night
- Most comfortable and cozy bed of all hostels until now. - Nice bungalows, clean and good showers and toilet. - Location close to famous Forts walk, you don't need the bus. - Nice bar area with music (but not too loud, so you can sleep)

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 30, 2020

Anonymous
Australia

5 helpful votes
6.3

“Not great value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The dorm huts weren’t very spacious; no games/TV rooms so when it is raining there is very little to do and are left bored; only 500mb allowance a day so again when it is raining you are bored; no koalas in sight at all at the accommodation - you could pay $30 for a 1.5 hour koala tour and pay an extra $30 for a koala picture which didn’t seem worth it when you can go to Aus Zoo for less than this price; the kitchen wasn’t particularly clean.
The staff were friendly; trivia night was fun.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 28, 2020

Catherine
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Kitchen wasn't very well equipped and closed fairly early (9pm). Oven pizza and toasties were available from the bar, but only until 9pm and all the restaurants on the island closed at 8pm. The bathroom could have been cleaner!
Relaxed hostel with great pool and chilled bar area. The rooms were very nice, with comfortable beds and good air conditioning. 5 minute walk to Horseshoe Bay, where there are a couple of cafes.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 28, 2020

Alexander
Australia
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Thought it was 2 per room was three
Great location.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 27, 2020

Maeve
United Arab Emirates
9.6

“Accommodating staff in an amazing venue”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cons: * our bungalow let in every single scrap of light first thing in the morning because there is just mesh the whole way around the walls so if you want a sleep in it’s not suitable. Also, getting changed in there at night time is not possible with the lights on because everyone can see in because of the mesh * construction started very early in the morning (we were warned about it upon arrival in fairness)
Pros: *staff very accommodating re: moving us out of a bunk and into our own bungalow (even though it was NYE) *location is excellent - 5 mins walk from the beach & literally just opposite the bus stop * venue is class - so much cool wildlife e.g. koalas, wallabies. * koala sanctuary tour takes off from there (tour is so good!) * clean showers & bathroom facilities, bungalows were clean

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 26, 2020

Justyna
Poland

7 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The location is amazing - bungalows surrounded by the jungle and close to the beach. You can spot some kangaroos before you go to sleep.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 22, 2020

João
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only issue is that the shared toilets/showers are not cleaned nearly often enough, so lots of bugs and urine smells
Amazing new bungalows, great ac, comfortable bed and very clean. Location is amazing and staff is great

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 22, 2020

Nathan
United Kingdom
2.0

“Dirty hostel ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilets and showers were filthy. So filthy I couldn't use. When I checked in I was given dirty bed lining. The room was not cleaned at all. The 3 dorm rooms bin was full of rubbish. The kitchen was also dirty. Therefore I couldn't cook. I had to give a $5 deposits for cutlery and when given by reception they were also dirty. I refused to take the bowl as it still had the last persons food in it. The cleaners don't seem to want to do their jobs. Awful experience.
Nothing! I was happy to check out the following morning!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 22, 2020

Ralph
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.1

“Cosy stay at Bungalow Bay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They seemed quite understaffed in the evenings which caused for stressed and frantic attitudes. The kitchen area wasn’t great. WiFi was only available at the bar, it was an extra fee to have it in you’re room.
The private room we had was small but pretty. Air con and a private fridge was fantastic. The bar area was really nice and it was a short walk to Horseshoe Bay! Also it was super helpful that you could rent stinger suits and snorkel kit at the reception.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 17, 2020

Anonymous
Australia

2 helpful votes
6.0

“Absolutely worth it ... ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was very small and i was sharing it with 6 other girls . I had no issue with the place but someone took my bed sheet from my bed when i wasn't there and left me sleep on the matress without even pillow case all night and the receprion was closed . Room was smelly because everyone was keeping theire shoes inside the room and left AC on all day long which made my night freezing . Next time i will go for a single room and i m sure i will not have any issue .
The village was very beautiful a lots of birds and wildlife it make me feel immerse in the nature, the pool and common areas were very comfortable and relaxing, staff very helpfull . Location is very good only 5/7 min walk from a beutiful beach ,caffes and restaurants .

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 17, 2020

Maddy
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No lockers in cabins, but reception happy to keep valuables safe for you
Lovely setting with comfortable cabins and a large sociable communal area. Reception staff are really friendly and helpful, and you can’t beat the wildlife that is around the hostel day and night!

Stayed in January 2020

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