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Bounce Magnetic Island

3.0 star property
Unwind by the outdoor pool or challenge friends to a game of billiards. Enjoy delicious meals at this bay-side retreat.

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Located near the bay, Selina Magnetic Island offers a vibrant retreat with dry cleaning services and an outdoor pool. Unwind at the bar or restaurant, connect to in-room WiFi, and enjoy activities like billiards or relax by the pool; previous guests appreciated these amenities.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Compact Room (Twin), Shared Bathroom

Compact Room (Twin), Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Located in Horseshoe Bay, Bounce Magnetic Island is near the beach. Maritime Museum of Townsville and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Massage on Magnetic and Magnetic Island Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Queensland Country Bank Stadium or Reid Park Street Circuit. Snorkelling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Horseshoe Bay travel guide
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Map
40 Horseshoe Bay Rd, Horseshoe Bay, QLD, 4819

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park which includes rugged coastline, a bay or harbour and general coastal views
    Magnetic Island National Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach featuring jet skiing, a sandy beach and general coastal views
    Horseshoe Bay Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Down a gnarly dirt road you'll find my favorite beach on Magnetic Island called Radical Bay. And hidden amongst the trees there's a mysterious piano.
    Radical Bay
    6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2
    7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station
    61 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tiny Palm Coffee
    7 min drive
  • Ric's Woodfire Pizza
    7 min drive
  • Granite
    6 min drive
  • Rock Wallabies (Feeding)
    5 min drive
  • SOS - Stuffed On Seafood
    6 min drive

About this property

Bounce Magnetic Island

Hostel near the bay
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant at Bounce Magnetic Island. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table, coworking spaces and a nature reserve
Room features
All 51 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 20 per person
  • Towels fee: AUD 6 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

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 credit card, debit card or 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Selina Magnetic Island
Bounce Magnetic Horseshoe
Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park
Bounce Magnetic Island Horseshoe Bay
Bounce Magnetic Island Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Bounce Magnetic Island have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bounce Magnetic Island?

As of 21 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bounce Magnetic Island on 25 Jan 2026 start from AU$165.59, 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 Bounce Magnetic Island pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bounce Magnetic Island?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bounce Magnetic Island?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bounce Magnetic Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bounce Magnetic Island located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park and Magnetic Island National Park. Horseshoe Bay Beach and Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Bounce Magnetic Island Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to beach and staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet nature location with lovely poolside hammocks and friendly bar staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a cute place! Older buildings, but so much character!! And the Koala Park was amazing - great information and beautiful environment for the animals!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Friendly staff, relaxing common areas, loads of activities, and convenient transport options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay on Magnetic Island!

Had a private ”cabin” and it was absolutely amazing, loved staying there. Really cozy environment, great location close to the beach and the bus stop, and you get to see so much wildlife. Bathrooms/showers and the kitchen could use a renovation but works fine. Most of the staff were friendly as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice ,relaxing place Lovely swimming pool,good food. Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe at this hotel. The place was great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location - lovely staff and a positive family vibe. food was delicious and good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun comfortable accommodation. Close to bus stop. Easy walk to beach, cafes, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really friendly place that encouraged social activities. A really great vibe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selina’s had a great vibe, it was relaxed and very enjoyable. The activities on offer were great. Our whole family enjoyed it. Magnetic Island is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic and relaxed atmosphere. Staff are wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Liked: Amenities
The hostel is great compared to many. We stayed in a private room, as two couples. We were woken at 6am every morning by staff blasting music at the connecting koala sanctuary. We complained the first day to staff and the very same thing happened the next day, we were offered breakfast and drink vouchers which was appreciated, however a 6am wake up call on the weekend by staff really was a major disappointment. The room had a problem with ants, and there was a big gap at the top of our door which let in lots of insects. A few touch ups and the room itself would’ve been great. The food and drinks were great. And a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were clean and tidy. Lovely staff and there was even a Koala in the tree just out side my hut. A very relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, and we loved our cabin. It felt roomy and cozy at the same time. It was great having our own tea kettle, coffee and refrigerator. The staff were always available and we loved the option of coming down to the main area for coffee and/or breakfast, lunch, drinks, dinner etc. We loved the variety of travelers playing pool, cards, ping pong and chatting. Beautifully decrated with custom mural and tapestries.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Amenities
Had a fantastic stay in a glamping tent. Could have had more bedding as it was a little cool at night. Facilities were great. Hired a car but there is a bus stop out the front. Great social area with pool table. Lots of wildlife around. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Koala behind out tent!

This place has a lovely, chilled vibe. We heard a koala out the back of our tent around 5.30am (grunting quietly) so we got out slowly and watched it climb the tree and eat. Magical early morning moment!!. We stayed in a glamping tent - it was basic but had a proper bed, side tables, bean bag and lights. Loved it here, wanted to stay longer. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking. An unexpected amazing surprise! A peaceful haven and a very welcoming team. Wish to come back!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in the cabin! Fridge and AC in the room which was perfect! Events on each night if you want to get involved. Close to a bus stop and walking distance to the beach. Staff were all lovely and helpful. The bathrooms were fine for us but not particularly clean even after their daily clean. Slight downside was guests do not keep the communal kitchen clean and a lot of the gas hobs don’t work. Would definitely recommend staying here in the cabins! I would not recommend staying in the glamping tent as they are currently being treated for mould.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Divina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful spot tucked inside nature. The cabin we booked had some small issues which I presume came from wear and tear but at the price, they should be sorted. The bathroom and toilet doors were stiff and hard to manipulate. The AC/heater was so frustrating to operate. The fan switch didnt work properly. All that aside, this place was so convenient and cosy. The communal kitchen had all the amenities one would need. It was kept ckean and tidy. Having the var there where we could have a drink aftwr a long day of exploring waa perfect. And being able to just order a meal if too lazy to cook was added bonus. The place had the most relaxed vibe and you couldnt help but wallow in holiday mode
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Niall

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not the usual selina standard

Room was nice, location was great and desk staff were helpful but the place was really poorly run. The kitchen was tiny for the number of people, lots of things were faulty and was really poorly stocked with crockery. The bar had ran out of drink and the kitchen had ran out of food. Being on an island isn't really an excuse for that, it's only a 40 minute ferry ride to townsville. Some of our friends were in a room (a 4 person dorm on an old bus) which had no lock which was a little odd. In some cheaper hostels this might be fine, but people often pay a premium to stay in selinas
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Amenities
Cute little hostel on Magnetic Island which was adequate but not amazing. We loved the pool area and walking around the grounds, also enjoyed the bird feeding. Nice chill environment in the communal areas. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. The room had a few little things that just played on our mind. We stayed in the queen room with private bathroom - the sink is so so unnecessarily tiny, they provide a kettle in this room but it’s almost impossible to fill in the sink, every time you wash your face or teeth water just ends up everywhere and on the floor. No floor towel provided (only 2 small bath towels) so water just sits on the floor, and then the toilet door is water damaged and swollen so is hard to open. There is no need for the sink to be so tiny, a standard size basin and cupboard would fit with hanging space on the adjacent wall. Other little things are - provide tea/coffee and cups in the room but no teaspoons; there was no remote for the fan and when we asked about it was told maintenance would be told but nothing happened - no wall switch so just couldn’t use it; no blinds or coverings on the windows and the street light from outside just shines through all night. Again just a bunch of little annoying things but add up and could be such a simple fix to make this place amazing. Outdoor hooks or small clothes line would be great as well given it’s an island with lots of swimming/water activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the family cabin with our 4 children. We all enjoyed our stay. The room had its own toilet and shower, a small fridge and tea/coffee facilities. Though the bed had sheets and pillows, there was no blankets so we were a little cold during the night. The lounge area was popular with the kids, they loved the beanbags and hammocks. The pool area was well equiped with bean bags, hammocks and plenty of shade from surrounding trees. The bar was only staffed by one person on the Saturday night, so waiting for people to order food and drinks was lengthy. Bar staff also had to clear the floor from empty glasses and plates which also added to the wait. Karaoke was a great! The food was the biggest let down. And without sounding too harsh, it was pathetic what we got served. My son order the hummus and pita, the tiniest pot of hummus was served, it was ridiculous. The pita tasted stale. My salad was just some lettuce, small amount of cucumber and some chickpeas. A really crappy attempt for the price I paid. The burgers we order were also burnt to a crisp and it appeared the beef patty had been split in 2 to make the 2 burgers. The man working in the kitchen that night seemed like I was inconveniencing him by asking him dietary questions about the sauce, which he could not answer. Inconsistencies in the labelling on the menu left me confused. One item with garlic aioIi labelled vegetarian, another with garlic aioli labelled vegan?! Man working kitchen could not be certain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024