On the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hostel, you'll find Craft Market and Radical Bay. Horseshoe Bay Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Museum of Tropical Queensland is within 12 miles (20 km).
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 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.
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
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–11 AM: AUD 8-16 per person
1 restaurant
1 bar
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Motorized watercraft
Nightclub
Outdoor pool
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille signage
No elevator (single level property)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Bathroom
Towels
Outdoor space
Balcony
More
Access via exterior corridors
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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property 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 8–16 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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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.
Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.
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
Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Such a great place, we got to see two wales when we were checking in! Loved the food.
Kevin
8/10 Good
Martha
Travelled with partner
2 Aug 2023
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.