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Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only beachfront hostel with outdoor pool

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On the beach
Sports facility
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ocean View
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$373
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Explore the area

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1 Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay, QLD, 4819
  • Place, Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelly Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Dormitory Room - 6 Beds

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitory Room - 6 Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private - Double - Ocean View - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Bed in 6-Bed Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Dormitory Room - 8 Beds

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitory Room - 8 Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only - 6 Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only - 6 Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only - 6 Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bed in 8-Bed Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 6-Bed Female Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

About the area

Nelly Bay

At Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel, you'll be 9.1 km (5.6 mi) from Radical Bay and 9.7 km (6 mi) from Horseshoe Bay Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a nightclub. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .With a stay at this Nelly Bay hostel, you'll be 16.6 km (10.3 mi) from Museum of Tropical Queensland and 17.3 km (10.7 mi) from Queens Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Massage on Magnetic - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 1 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spin Cafe - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Terasu - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪The Bikini Tree Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shorehouse - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Granite - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Adults-only beachfront hostel with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a nightclub, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nelly Bay hostel.

  • 1 floor
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 30 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Nightclub
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies. This Nelly Bay hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 30 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Please see our Bar staff for late check-in]

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 30 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Base Hostel Magnetic Island
Base Magnetic Island
Base Magnetic Island Hostel
Hostel Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island Base
Magnetic Island Base Hostel
Magnetic Island Hostel
Base Backpackers Hotel Magnetic Island
Base Magnetic Island Hostel Nelly Bay
Base Magnetic Island Nelly Bay
Base Magnetic Island Nelly

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel on 26 Nov 2025 start from NZ$372.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

Yep, Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

Yep, Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel is a short 1-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing.

Is there a spa on site at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Massage on Magnetic is a short 15-minute walk away.

Does Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel have a pool?

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7 AM to 7 PM.

What makes Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel.

Is Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel family-friendly?

No, Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel is an adults-only property.

Does Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

No, Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel?

There isn't one on site, but Magnetic Island Golf Course is a short 19-minute walk away.