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Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

2.0 star property

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On the beach
Courtyard
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Balcony view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1 Nelly Bay Road, Nelly Bay, QLD, 4819
  • Magnetic Island National Park
    1 min walk
  • Nelly Bay Beach
    1 min walk
  • Massage on Magnetic
    15 min walk
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    151 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only - 6 Beds

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Dormitory Room - 8 Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitory Room - 8 Beds

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitory Room - 6 Beds

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private - Double - Ocean View - Shared Facilities

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Private - Double - Ocean View - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Female Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nelly Bay

With a stay at Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel in Nelly Bay, you'll be 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Craft Market and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Radical Bay. .This hostel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Horseshoe Bay Beach and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Museum of Tropical Queensland.
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What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Strand Park - 38 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Watermark Townsville - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Rockpool Seafood Cafe Bar - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Juliette's Gelateria - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪The Palm House - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Shorehouse - ‬39 min drive

About this property

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Adults-only hostel with a nightclub and an outdoor pool
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature ceiling fans. 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 daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include ceiling fans, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 motorized 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
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, staff were super helpful with all the information. Breakfast was amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great place, we got to see two wales when we were checking in! Loved the food.

8/10 Good

Martha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The view from the little house is amazing. Cannot beat that. Nevertheless, the food at the bar was very average. The bed was comfortable but I feel there more cleaning and maintenance is needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Chandrasekar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Taris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap as if you don’t get Covid or hepatitis you done well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Barry

Too much like a Disco, than a peaceful Hostel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent venue with great views and beach access
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

dahabo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall enjoyed my stay, did not enjoy the loud music till midnight on a weekday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Poor mans Maldives
A little hut over the water - perfect spot. Nothing flash, very private and the view over the water with the waves crashing on the rocks made this place perfect. The room is basic but tidy. No fridge or anything like that so be sure to utilise the communal kitchen. Not having a bathroom was easier then expected and the communal block was always clean. Didn’t spend anytime at the restaurant or bar so can’t comment on these. Great base to hire yourself a scooter and zoom around the island. 5 min ride into the main town. Breakfast at a shack was a 5 min walk. First time staying at a backpackers and I was pleasantly surprised. Would def stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Staff & service
Base Review
The location of the hostel is right on the beach and easy to get to from the harbour. We stayed in a double room which was fine for a couple of nights. The evening entertainment is good and there is something on every night. Room was fine and what we expected, could have been a little cleaner but was okay for the most part.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hostel, defianltey a party hostel but if you get a room furthest from the bar no issues on sleep. Staff are fabulous, friendly, helpful and full of energy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning view
Great hostel and amazing view, just bear in mind it is a young atmosphere and known for its sensational parties.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Inka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and view
The location of this backpackers was the best of any I've ever stayed in! Backed up right along the beach.

2/10 Terrible

Thomas, Gothenburg

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a few bad experiences with the room, WiFi and kitchen.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
It was a cheap mattress that felt a bit wirey. The check-in staff seemed to be unprofessional and inexperienced.

8/10 Good

Darvid, Melbourne

Liked: Staff & service
What a great buzz place
Great atmosphere, especially for backpackers in early 20's. Found after 40 years gap, backpacker hostels are still the same lively places. Everyone is there to enjoy themselves and they do, especially with well orchestrated night activities. Can walk from Nelly Bay to hostel in less than 30 minutes. Buses run hourly ish from Base into town.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hostel on the beach
The hostel dorms are in cute triangular shaped beach huts and most have great views from them. They are however very cramped inside especially on the top bunks as the ceiling inclines. There are some old rusty lockers under the beds but you need your own lock. The wifi is basically terrible most of the time even though I paid $6 for the premium wifi for 24hrs! Lively hostel with a good atmosphere.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler