About this property

Just 656 feet from Picnic Bay Beach, Tropical Palms Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with a kitchenette and a private balcony or courtyard. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a barbecue area set in lovely gardens. Tropical Palms Resort & 4WD Hire is located on Magnetic Island, next to the Magnetic Island National Park. It is 10 minutes’ walk from the Magnetic Island Golf Course, and 3.1 mi from the Magnetic Island Ferry at Nelly Bay. A stove, microwave, refrigerator and cooking utensils are standard in all rooms. Each room has a seating area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The tour desk can book fishing and sailing trips around the island. The resort also features laundry facilities, car rental and a safety deposit box. Free parking is available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Free Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lu
    Canada Canada
    Great location! Just around the corner from the beach and bus stop. Restaurants and the island brewery are down the street. Beautiful setting and very nice, clean room with all the amenities. Wonderful check-in! Both welcoming and lots of...
  • Loic
    Switzerland Switzerland
    I had an excellent stay in a great location. The owners were very friendly and told me everything I needed to know about the island. I truly recommend it!
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    The pool was amazing and the BBQ area and garden. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
  • Wayne
    Australia Australia
    Great rooms and location. Best value for money on the island.
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Staff were very helpful. Location was excellent. Close to the beach and the tavern. That Italian restaurant on the strand was excellent.
  • Mark
    United States United States
    Super clean, well equipped, and comfortable room. Friendly and helpful hosts! Excellent location. Outstanding pool and outside area. Would love to stay here again in the future! Highly recommend!
  • Helena
    Norway Norway
    We had a great time staying here, would highly recommend. The backyard is lovely and perfect to use for a BBQ and breakfast.
  • Dominik
    Australia Australia
    Clean, nice pool and outdoor area and very friendly and helpful staff.
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    Clean, had everything we needed, close to beach, helpful staff.
  • Sara
    Australia Australia
    I had a wonderful stay at Rob & Jen's! The room was spotless, had everything I needed and was so spacious. As a solo traveler, I felt safe and comfortable. The resort is in a great location, just a 2 min walk from Picnic Bay beach, restaurants and...

Area info

House rules

Tropical Palms Resort & 4WD Hire takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
AUD 10 per child, per night
2 years old
Crib upon request
AUD 10 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Rooms are not serviced daily, however this can be arranged at an extra cost.

Please note that there is a 1% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card, and a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.