Magnetic Island has drawn settlers and visitors for thousands of years. The original home of the Wulgurukaba Aboriginal people, Magnetic Island has now emerged as a popular tourist destination thanks to its wealth of nature. The tiny island is abundant with eucalyptus woodlands, pristine beaches, rocky outcrops, and native wildlife. A delight for adventure enthusiasts, Magnetic Island, has other attractions too. You can experience the culture, history, and party the night away at various spots across the island. The best way to enjoy Magnetic Island is with family and friends and staying in a vacation home for an extended time. We have listed our favourite Stayz accommodations on Magnetic Island, to help you decide your next holiday home.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.
1. A spacious beauty ideal for large families (from USD 367)
Get your entire family together for an adventurous vacation on Magnetic Island! Just off Picnic Bay, this beautiful modern home has five bedrooms and can accommodate up to 14 guests, making it suitable for family and friends outings. The house is air-conditioned and has free Wifi with entertainment options including TV with Netflix. The house has all the equipment and amenities like fridge, microwave, stove, and oven. It is minutes away from the beach and Esplanade with the happening restaurants. You can take a ferry for the Great Barrier Reef or enjoy other exciting water activities.
9.57 km (6.0 mi) from Castle Hill LookoutAccommodates: 14
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
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upstairs and down stairs lounges, huge pool, bbq etc)the only down side we thought it was a little bit lacking in a few kitchen items and house was very tidy but not as clean as it should be when your paying top dollar to stay therethe kitchens were well equipped as were the rooms and bathroomsperfect set up for our large family with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathroomsthe holiday house was equipped with everything we might need including games, bbq and coffee machineCleanliness:
so clean and very spaciousthe property was very clean upon arrivalthe place was clean, and spacious, for our large groupthe house had almost everything we neededthis property is immaculately presented and very, very welcomingHost:
great set up for a big family and owners very helpfulvery communicative and the pre-arrival email he sent answered every question we could have hadmark was a great hosteveryone knows the house and the people of magnetic island go out of their way to help you! mark was a terrific host and communication was amazingvery well appointedwe did however experience major issues with leaking which would be remedied with a new machineRead more reviewsLocation:
plenty of wildlife and great location as its only a 2 minute walk from the beach and shopsa short walk to the beach and parkthe house and location were lovelyloved the house and locationbut in saying that still a beautiful house to stay at
2. Affordable abode overlooking Geoffrey Bay (from USD 177)
Catch spectacular sunrise and sunset from the porch of this beautiful holiday home on Magnetic Island. The holiday home has three bedrooms that accommodate up to seven guests and is fully air-conditioned. Each of the bedrooms is equipped with a TV, and the lounge has a 50’’ TV with cable. You can enjoy free Wifi, and a full-fledged kitchen including elegant cutlery with wine glasses, so you can enjoy casual and fancy meals at home! The house is located on the main road and connects easily to all parts of the island; you can also walk to Alma Bay and go to say hello to a resident colony of Wallabies around the corner.
13.15 km (8.2 mi) from Castle Hill LookoutAccommodates: 7
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
nice large poolvery comfortablemain bathroom cold water tap leaks as well as shower rosecarpets in bedrooms need steam cleaninggood modern fully equipped kitchenCleanliness:
bathrooms very clean thanksclean and spaciouslovey and clean apartmentbeautiful clean, modern apartment with every amenityHost:
spa did not work consistentlyabsolutely loved the added extra internetvery friendly and accommodating owner who went out of his way to make our stay perfectthe owners were friendly and helpful , we broke a kettle and they replaced it next day no chargethe more suburban surroundings keep things quieter and more relaxed than being right in the middle of thingsRead more reviewsLocation:
arcadia village with shops and pub is only a 5 minute walkthe bus stop is right out frontbus stop right outside gives excellent access to the main sightsthere is a small shop and cafe literally around the corner for the basics, and a pub within a short walk for dinnergreat location
3. Waterfront modern apartment with ocean views (from USD 197)
Wake up to the gorgeous blue waters of the Nelly Bay Habor from this stunning apartment on Magnetic Island. The apartment is located in the Bright Point complex and offers the safety and affordability that comes with community living. But, its the apartment location itself that sets it apart from other apartments in the complex. It has unparalleled views of the ocean, and you can watch even whales in the right season! The apartment has two bedrooms and sleeps up to four people, suitable for a small family or two couples. The kitchen is full-size with all the equipment, a lounge area with 50’’ TV, surround sound system and DVD player. The house has both air-conditioning and ceiling fans.
12.36 km (7.7 mi) from Castle Hill LookoutAccommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
our boys were so disappointed to leavetom & kaye left a bottle of icy cold bottle of champange in the fridge to welcome uswe stayed for 11 nights and we both thoroughly recommend the peace and quiet and where the unit is situated right on the waterthis unit provided everything that was needed - and the molton brown toiletries were divinetom and kaye bent over backwards to ensure our stay was great! we were happy with the location, the size of the apartment and the property itself was fantastic! i highly recommend choosing this loc...Cleanliness:
however, unfortunately cleanliness was disappointing- we had to clean the the kitchen and bath tub, there was a cockroach in the cutlery drawer, bad mould smell in another drawer with appliancesthe unit was absolutely lovely with everything needed, just like homethe unit was extremely comfortable, clean and had everything that was needed, even down to candlesHost:
our hosts were very accommodating and we had no problems with dealing with them, truely wonderful and accommodating please do consider this for your future adventuresthe only problem experienced was the failure of the dishwasher but with only two of us the burden of washing and drying dishes was not too onerouswould love to stay there again now knowing more about the island and townsvillewe would definitely stay again and maybe next time take our dog as the unit is pet friendly!we have one child who is 11 monthsRead more reviewsLocation:
all within walking distance and there is a great bus service nearby as wellgreat location with beautiful viewsit is within walking distance of shopping and a few nice restaurantsthe infinity pools in the complex are beautifulbeautiful appartment, close to amenities, quite complex and beautiful location
4. Gorgeous home near national park for nature lovers (from USD 107)
Magnetic Island is covered with a national park that is home to native wildlife like koalas, and birdlife like kookaburras and lorikeets. This home is nestled amongst the woods near a creek flowing into the national park. The house is perfectly built to allow you to enjoy nature with large windows and screened doors for viewing outdoors. It has two bedrooms that can accommodate up to six guests. During the monsoon, the creek runs full, and you can enjoy your rock pool. The kitchen is well-equipped and also has a gas barbeque, and you can use snorkelling gear, fishing rods and a tackle box stored in the house. The house is private yet easily accessed from the main road and close to restaurants and convenience store.
13.97 km (8.7 mi) from Castle Hill LookoutAccommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
every thing was as expected very comfortable ,easy to access and hidden away i will be returning ,gary lyasghtdifficult with stairs, particularly in the middle of night with other guests stayingthe house is worth the trip it selfewe thoroughly enjoyed our stay - a fantastic, clean and quiet little home amongst the treesmy young children loved playing in the rockpoolCleanliness:
great facilities, very clean, fabulous locationthis quirky lovely house not only had everything we needed and more but it was located centrally on the island and in the most picturesque spot imaginablethe wildlife that came for treats, were so friendly, and included lorikeets, kookaburras, currawongs, ravens, possums, we also saw an echidna one night, scrub hens, curlewsthe house felt homely and inviting and had all the essentials for a comfortable stayHost:
a wonderful holiday house for family with small kidswell maintained with good instructions and communication with eleanoreeleanor was a great host who was easy to contact and gave us lots of useful information about the local areaotherwise peaceful in lovely setting amongst the treesvery relaxing and beautiful houseRead more reviewsLocation:
right near the bus-stop and the rsl which has a friday night market in the gardenwalking distance to the beachvery peaceful and private a wonderful place a great central locationwe enjoyed the location and the wildlife that came to visitonly a short stroll to alma bay too
Magnetic Island Tour Guide
Adrenalin Dive
We are Townsville’s most experienced diving and snorkelling provider operating a full-service dive centre with day trips and liveaboards. We visit the Great Barrier Reef, the globally renowned Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) and the SS Yongala Wreck departing from Townsville (and Magnetic Island for day trips). Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive also run a wide range of PADI courses. We are committed t... Read more
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