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Bounce Magnetic Island

3.0 star property
Hostel in Horseshoe Bay with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 402
AED 442 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Room options

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Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Compact Room (Twin), Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
40 Horseshoe Bay Rd, Horseshoe Bay, QLD, 4819

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Alma Bay - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 - 8 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bikini Tree Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Granite - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tiny Palm Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rock Wallabies (Feeding) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arcadia Hotel - ‬4 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 like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a nature reserve, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, coworking spaces, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 51 rooms have 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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

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
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:

  • Towels fee: AUD 6 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 20 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 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 elevators

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 3 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bounce Magnetic Island on 5 November 2025 start from $123.44, 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?

Check-out 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 Balding Bay are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Bounce Magnetic Island Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!!

Loved staying at Selina, such great accommodation in a beautiful setting. Only negative was that wifi was only available around the reception area so I had none in my cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
Overpriced, paid double what it was 12 months ago and nothing was different
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Could do with refreshing a bit, kitchen too hot

Relatively clean and they're modernising a few things. Good access, although wrong location on Google maps. Water never gets hot so showers aren't pleasant however, and the door locks are weird. What's wrong with a key? Kitchen needs attention, and it's absolutely boiling in there, god knows how you'd cook anything there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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

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

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

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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

6/10 Okay

simon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the staff on the front desk are not informed about the islands important information. They could not answer any questions we had for them. And the guy i spoke to the day before i arrived told me there was no comunal kitcken. And there was when i arrived/ which aslo is not on your website.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Notre séjour à Roamer Magnetic Island a été superbe ; nous avons beaucoup aimé la piscine, le dépaysement dans un cadre magnifique et la proximité avec les habitants des lieux, les koalas. Il reste néanmoins quelques petits points à améliorer: la connexion wi-fi à l’intérieur de notre logement était très faible et le ventilateur ne marchait pas. Nous recommandons vivement ce logement aux personnes qui ont soif d’aventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

Verified traveler

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

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

Laszlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

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