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Reviews of COST EFFECTIVE ISLAND ESCAPE! Studio Unit, Nelly Bay

61-79 Mandalay Avenue, 4819 Nelly Bay, Australia

#13 of 94 hotels in Nelly Bay

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Review Score

Based on 72 apartment reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: September 21, 2025

    10
    Perfect first time on the island
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, tidy and very well equiped. Short walk into town.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Great stay. Peaceful location, comfortable unit with all we needed for a restful holiday exploring beautiful Magnetic Island.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2025

    9.0
    Loved our Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Heavy glass door but being fixed and not a deal braker!

    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 notified and all good. Would definitely stay there again. Instructions from Lynda were excellent.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, all good!

    Everything was perfect! We enjoyed so much our stay, definitely will come back if we can! I highly recommend it

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    10
    Wonderful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect!

    Wonderful stay. Great studio and location. Everything was well communicated. The place had everything we needed and was lovely and clean. Thankyou Lynda!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, tidy and amazing location!!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A fair distance from facilities. The motel itself was very run down with shortened restaurant & reception hours. The gym had a broken door & equipment. There was no actual person present to meet and greet etc.

    Very comfortable and affordable unit - it had everything we needed.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic! Great overnight stay and bonus seeing 2 koalas on the Forts walk
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. Wished I was staying longer

    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

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2025

    9.0
    Amazing Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    10
    Cosy unit in perfect location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    10
    Perfect for a 3 day getaway!! Lynda communicated with me well and her property was very cosy and clean 🧼🙌🏻. Also close t
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing!

    Clean and cosy. A short walk from the dock, supermarket and car/bike hires 🙌🏻. Cute wallabies out at night. The swimming pool was also a nice bonus!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    10
    Amazing perfect facilities for a couple
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great price and very big room with kitchenette. Seen wallabies outside our room at night and was so cute.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was excellent

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place to stay with plenty of room for the few days we were there for. All the essential equipment was in the room and the pool facilities were exceptional. Very comfy bed with good cooking facilities. Only think was there was quite a few ants in the doorway to the bathroom first thing in the morning but apart from that, a really good stay.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely clean apartment in an ideal location with all the amenities you’d need. Detailed check in communication from a very helpful owner.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lynda was a great host. She left lots of toiletries and little touches to help make us more comfortable. Plenty of towels, cold water etc. air con excellent also.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    10
    Perfect spot for a few nights on the island
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had everything we needed for a short stay.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2025

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Weird to have a dishwasher but no hob, but didn’t impact us too much

    Cosy and comfortable, well equipped and the wine was a nice touch. Good location near the ferry and on bus route

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    10
    Fantastic Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lynda was a fantastic host! Very easy and clear communication and the unit had everything you could want for a short vacation! The pool was excellent and a really good size

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Süper clean and comfortable . Locations near the bus stop

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2024

    9.0
    Really enjoyed ourselves. Very comfortable stay with nice little inclusions
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    May be a queen size bed would have been a big more comfortable. Air conditioning a bit noisy.

    A lovely little unit. Had some modern modifications on an older building I think. Was just what I was looking for for a few days. Extra touches like wine and chocolate on arrival. Plenty of information about the local area. Very centrally spot to all the different villages on the island. Bus service outside resorts. Pool area great.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing stay. The accommodation style was nothing fancy, which I expected given the budget allocated, but it was so nicely arranged that it felt very homey. Everything in the room (deco, utilities) was thought through to improve the experience and it was the best equipped room I have ever been in. They even provided women's hygienic items! Nothing was missing. The overall resort was beautiful, with plants all around and even occasional wildlife. The pool felt like it was in the middle of the jungle. It looked a bit worn out and in need of care but the surroundings made it special. The restaurant was alright for dinner, with a really friendly hostess. Aside from the restaurant hostess, we only interacted with one other staff member, Lynda, via messaging. She was awesome. She gave us the heads up that the pool would be closed for half our stay. I expressed my disappointment and Lynda went the extra mile to improve our stay. Thank you Lynda!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    9.0
    Good room in a resort in a great location at a decent price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The dated design and layout and upkeep of the pool. A tad overpriced.

    The location was fantastic. The room very well appointed and bathroom pristine. The bed was comfortable as well. Also access to the walking trails were situated close by. Very quiet with only the sounds of birds singing. Overall a solid 9/10.

    Stayed in October 2024

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