About this property

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Comfortable Accommodations: The recently renovated apartment offers a fitness center, garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, tennis court, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves dinner in a traditional ambiance. Outdoor seating and a picnic area provide relaxing spaces. Convenient Location: Located in Nelly Bay, the property is 17 mi from Townsville International Airport. Nelly Bay Beach is a 17-minute walk away, while Magnetic Island Marina lies 0.6 mi nearby. Magnetic Island National Park is 5.6 mi from the apartment. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, room comfort, and room cleanliness.

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

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Heather
    United States United States
    This was a lovely little studio with fully equipped kitchenette. The patio had table/chairs and was a good place to watch the local birds. While the double bed was a little small for us, the couch was effectively a single bed and very comfortable....
  • Dfnz
    Australia Australia
    Great stay. Peaceful location, comfortable unit with all we needed for a restful holiday exploring beautiful Magnetic Island.
  • Ross
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable studio unit. Very safe and approx. 900m walk from Nelly Bay wharf - bus stop out the front. Good pool and food restaurant based in Amaroo Resort. Nice touches in studio. Heavy glass door that needs some maintenance but host...
  • Miriam
    Australia Australia
    Everything was perfect! We enjoyed so much our stay, definitely will come back if we can! I highly recommend it
  • Teddie
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful stay. Great studio and location. Everything was well communicated. The place had everything we needed and was lovely and clean. Thankyou Lynda!
  • Neil
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable and affordable unit - it had everything we needed.
  • Brebner
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A gorgeous unit. Bright and clean and everything you could need lots of lovely touches. Easy walk to wharf and bus. reception very accomodating and friendly
  • Amélie
    Australia Australia
    It was very cosy and clean. Lynda was very welcoming and helpful, she gave us so many tips to get on the island and have a great trip. You can see so many wallabies at night time in the resort and its very quiet.
  • Linda
    Australia Australia
    Lovely apartment in a tranquil bush setting. Clean and comfortable. Nice pool on premises. Great communication from owner. Easy check in & check out. Bus stop at front of premises. Had a great time exploring Magnetic Island.
  • Megan
    Australia Australia
    Located right next to a bus stop to take you basically anywhere you need on the island. The unit is clean and has everything you might need for a stay. Very comfortable place.

Hosted by Lynda Carter

9.5
Host Review Score
Lynda Carter
Great Value!! 1 Night stays welcome during the week with min. of 2 Nights when booking for Fri or Sat nights. Weekly discounts available. Treat yourselves and escape to Magnetic Island without breaking the budget in our spacious, newly renovated, Couples Studio Unit! The resort offers a restaurant, bar, free BBQ, tennis court, gym and beautiful magnesium pool with laundry facilities on site. Free parking. Easy access from the ferry terminal 15-20 minutes on foot, regular bus to front of the resort and taxis and car hire rental located at the ferry terminal. Cafes and shopping close by. Spend some quality time together in our Couples studio apartment where everything is supplied to ensure you unwind, relax and enjoy some time in paradise. Wake up in the morning to the sound of the birds and relax and plan your daily activities at sunset over a glass of wine or a beer overlooking the beautiful magnesium pool. Sunrise and night skies are hard to beat on Magnetic Island for the Wow factor. A truly unique holiday experience in Australia's Great Barrier Reef region. Uncrowded beaches and hidden bays with crystal clear waters and safe swimming areas. Walks throughout the National Park for all ages and abilities. Try the walk from the top of Mandalay Ave, turn right out of the resort, up over the top to Arcadia and Alma Bay. The flora and fauna on the island will delight all travellers. Meet the Kookaburras and sulpher crests for feeding by the pool every day, chat with a wallaby at dusk, discover the wild koalas, watch the sea eagles and enjoy other island natives such as the brahminy kite, the Curlew creeper and the tiny colourful sunbirds.
I am originally from the UK but emigrated to Australia in 1992 and fell in love with the country, people, flora, and fauna. I am proud to be an Australian citizen and call Magnetic Island home. I live and work from home, in paradise, and am always happy to show off what the Island has to offer. I have traveled extensively, lived in many parts of the world and love meeting new people. I like long walks on the beach, listening to good music, Italian food, seafood, steak and quality wine, shared with my fabulous husband or great friends.
Surrounded by national park with abundance of birds and wildlife. Bird feeding on the resort every day. Get up close with the kookaburras, Sulphur crests, and rainbow lorikeets. Lots of wallabies on site and even the occasional visit by the Island's wild koalas. One of the best Island walks (Nelly Bay to Arcadia, approx. 5k) starts just up from the resort and has the best 360 degree Island views. Bus stops at the front of the resort to take you to all bays and tourist attractions. To return to the resort simply tell the bus driver you wish to go to Amaroo on Mandalay.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Up The Garden Path
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

House rules

COST EFFECTIVE ISLAND ESCAPE! Studio Unit, Nelly Bay takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform COST EFFECTIVE ISLAND ESCAPE! Studio Unit, Nelly Bay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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