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Bounce Magnetic Island

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

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Outdoor dining
Bus Bunkhouse
Reception
Outdoor pool
6 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept

Explore the area

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40 Horseshoe Bay Rd, Horseshoe Bay, QLD, 4819
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Compact Room (Twin), Shared Bathroom

Compact Room (Twin), Shared Bathroom

Compact Room (Twin), Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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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

View all photos for Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

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

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 area

Horseshoe Bay

Bounce Magnetic Island places you steps from Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Magnetic Island National Park. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .In proximity to this 3-property class Horseshoe Bay hostel you'll find Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal.
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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

  • ‪Adele's Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rock Wallabies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SOS - Stuffed on Seafood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Granite - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tiny Palm Coffee - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Bounce Magnetic Island

Hostel in Horseshoe Bay with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bounce Magnetic Island also features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Horseshoe Bay hostel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bounce Magnetic Island offers 51 accommodations. This Horseshoe Bay hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: AUD 6 per person, per night

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 continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 20 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Bounce Magnetic Island?

Bounce Magnetic Island offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bounce Magnetic Island on 18 Sept 2025 start from AU$172.50, 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 parking available at Bounce Magnetic Island?

Yep, Bounce Magnetic Island has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bounce Magnetic Island?

Yep, Bounce Magnetic Island is a short 6-minute walk from Horseshoe Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Does Bounce Magnetic Island have a pool?

Bounce Magnetic Island has an outdoor pool.

Does Bounce Magnetic Island serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bounce Magnetic Island?

No, Bounce Magnetic Island does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bounce Magnetic Island?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bounce Magnetic Island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bounce Magnetic Island?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Bounce Magnetic Island Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good vibe, nice private rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN H

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

simon

Travelled with family
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Travelled with partner
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 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

Annie

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tegan

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

AD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bus stop out the front door
Stayed 4 nights in May 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