Selina Magnetic Island
26 - 40 Horseshoe Bay Road, 4819 Horseshoe Bay, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 1008 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Really liked this hostel, the facilities were good added bar & restaurant which I didn’t realise were there before my stay so that was really nice. Good location for horseshoe bay & bus stop right outside.

- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Private Bathroom
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
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Selina Magnetic Island showcases open-air building designs and communal spaces for guests. The accommodations is located in the heart of Horseshoe Bay, 4-minute walk from Horseshoe Bay beach, nearby many island activities and walking trails through the national park to beaches offering snorkeling. Guests can find an outdoor deck bar serving food and drinks overlooking the resort pool. Other amenities include free WiFi at the deck bar, shared kitchen and coin laundry facilities. Daily wildlife tours are conducted on site with onsite rangers offering an educational experience with Australian wildlife at Selina Magnetic Island. Free bird feeding daily is offered. The tour desk provide Magnetic Island maps, help book Great Barrier Reef tours, Museum of Underwater Art diving and snorkeling trips and local tours experiencing the fringing reef and land based adventures. Selina Magnetic Island is 25 minutes from Townsville by Sealink QLD fast catamaran. Guests bring their own vehicle on Magnetic Island ferries.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast

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- EElla
United States of America
“Really liked this hostel, the facilities were good added bar & restaurant which I didn’t realise were there before my stay so that was really nice. Good location for horseshoe bay & bus stop right outside.” - Jenokim
United States of America
“The social area and bar are set up well: open yet inviting. The design and layout look similar to many of the other Selina locations throughout the world.” - Rachel
United Kingdom
“Loved Selina, loved the cafe / bar common area, loved the dorm lodges which had a toilet and shower. Comfiest and nicest hostel I've stayed at for a while! A nice treat, great location too with beautiful sunsets and food/ drink/ hike options from...”
Area info
Amenities of Selina Magnetic IslandGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Shower
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Live music/Performance
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nights
- Evening entertainment
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Pool tableAdditional charge
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Street parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Convenience store on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Car rental
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- English
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 of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash is not accepted
Selina Magnetic Island accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Bookings under the same name and dates, requiring more than 5 rooms or over 10 people, will follow the Group and Longstay Payment and Cancelation Policy regardless of the rate they have booked.
Bookings under the same name and dates extending beyond 14 days, will follow the Group and Longstay Payment and Cancelation Policy regardless of the rate they have booked.
Group and Longstay Payment and Cancelation Policy:
50% deposit of the total amount to guarantee the booking, we will notify the guest before we charge the credit card on the booking. This deposit is nonrefundable.
The remaining 50% of the booking must be paid up to 15 days before the arrival date. This is nonrefundable.
The hotel will contact the customer before we charge the remaining 50% and remind them that the remaining amount is due 15 days in advance. If the payment is not received, we will notify in writing that we will hold the booking for an additional 48 hours and if it is not received, the booking will be canceled 10 days prior to arrival.
Please note that all guests must be 18 years of age or older. All guests staying in dorms should provide us Passport as ID.
For guests staying in dormitories, there is a fee of 6 AUD per towel.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Selina Magnetic Island 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.
FAQs about Selina Magnetic Island
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Selina Magnetic Island offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Evening entertainment
- Happy hour
- Fitness classes
- Walking tours
- Yoga classes
- Live music/Performance
- Movie nights
- Themed dinners
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Check-in at Selina Magnetic Island is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Selina Magnetic Island is 1,300 feet from the center of Horseshoe Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Selina Magnetic Island may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Selina Magnetic Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.