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The tour desk provide Magnetic Island maps, help book Great Barrier Reef tours, Museum of Underwater Art diving and snorkelling trips and local tours experiencing the fringing reef and land based adventures. The perfect “jungle experience”. We loved the location & the stuff was friendly.

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8.6
Excellent
1,232 reviews
Price from
$43
per night

Facing the beachfront, CStay offers 2-star accommodation in Picnic Bay and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. Featuring a sun terrace, this property is located near attractions such as Rocky Bay Beach. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided.

Rooms are complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower, while certain rooms at the hostel also provide guests with a seating area. Staff were super friendly, the room included a TV, fridge, mirror and sink. There was a shared bathroom and a fantastic shared kitchen.

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7.5
Good
375 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Nomads Magnetic Island hostel is situated on the beach of Magnetic Island, only 20-minutes by ferry from Townsville.

The Magnetic Island hostel facilities and features include; Bar, Restaurant and outdoor pool. The Bar also provides Nightly activities. LOVED our room and all the facilities. we had a private cabin with sea view and it was incredible! on the beach, bus stop outside. So many residents and nice staff.

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7.8
Good
969 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

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