Magnetic Island is situated halfway in between Cairns and Whitsunday islands. Besides being listed in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage places, it has a total of 23 pristine bays and beautiful beaches. When you find yourself here, visit the Magnetic Island National Park, which is one of the most frequently visited parks in Queensland. This park is a paradise for wildlife admirers. Koalas, rock wallabies, bush tail possums and a variety of birds live here. It’s one of the most cherished places for nature lovers and photographers. If you’re more of a culture lover, you can also plan tours and activities based on the many cultural events that occur on the island. And, if you’re a fun addict, you’ll be happy to know that snorkeling, swimming, fishing, and sightseeing are some of the most popular activities you can do in the area. Sounds like the perfect destination for your next vacation. Check out these awesome Airbnbs in Magnetic Island, Australia below and start planning your trip!
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 April 05, 2024.
1. The Island Cabin (from USD 62)
This accommodation is situated near Nelly Bay, near supermarkets and shops. The cabin is ideal for couples but not children. There’s a double bed perfect for two people but you can get a second one if you bring an extra person with you. You will get access to a kitchen, a seating area, and a bathroom. If you use the BBQ provided, you’re advised to clean it afterwards.
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very efficient a/c keeps length of cabin coolthere was no wifi which didn't bother us but might bother someair conditioning works very well in tropical nq lovely hosts - wish we were still therenot super flash but comfortable with everything thats needed and good valuewe had a really pleasant comfortable stay with francesCleanliness:
a well maintained and fabulously clean placeclean nice linen and washing machineto usethe cabin itself was clean and comfortableit was spacious clean and quietcabin is confortable clean with all you needHost:
host was friendly and knowledgeablefrancis is a lovely hosteasy and relaxed hosts who were very attentivefrances was a fantastic hostvery friendly and helpful hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
good quiet location and great valueclose enough to walk to lots of things if you wishgreat location just a few minutes away from the ferry and nelly bayvery nice location close enough to walk to the ferrybeautiful cabin in a great location
2. Tropical island getaway (from USD 58)
This next rental is a cabin with a large verandah where you can relax and enjoy the sun. It features a comfortable bedroom and access to free Wi-Fi, TV, open parking areas and other essentials. Guests will get bed linens and towels. You can enjoy cooking your own meals in the fully-equipped kitchen and dine in the dining area.The accommodation is not a pet-friendly place. Smoking and partying are not allowed in this home and it is suitable for a maximum of two people. The cabin is located quite close to the beach, shops, and restaurants.
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great amenities and fans throughout highly recommend :)the photos really don't do the apartment justicedart board great fun lots of books cds and candles fan in living room bedroom and on deckthe cabin has plenty to keep you entertained as well as comfortableCleanliness:
beautifully clean and with everything includedroland's cottage is clean cosy and very well maintainedthe place was sparkling clean and had everything you could possibly needthe cottage was clean and had everything you could needclean tasteful and comfortable all you need for a great getawayHost:
ronald a very friendly hostfriendly and helpful hostgreat accommodation very nice hostroland was a fantastic hostan unexpected bonus is the hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was fantastic with a bus stop just down the streetwalking distance to nice restaurants and beachesgreat location with 2 bus stops right out the frontit was a great location close to the shops and the bus stopfoodworks shop pharmacy and bottle shop an easy 5min walk away
3. Self-contained condominium apartment (from USD 48)
This neat apartment features great amenities like Wi-Fi, a laptop-friendly workspace, air conditioning, and free parking. The house has a fully-equipped kitchen and a dining area where you can enjoy cooking and eating delicious meals. You will be provided with bed linens, a hairdryer, and shampoo. The house has a patio and a garden where you can enjoy the fresh air and sun on your face.
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comfortable and softest bed everthe room was full of little details and beautiful furnitureamazing room with private bathroom and a kitchenettealso appreciate the small touches like lending us an iron portacot organising dinner and allowing early check-inthe shower was brilliant and we had a very comfortable stay at sea-estaCleanliness:
everything was clean and communication was goodspotlessly clean and lots of local information about the areagreat stay room was clean & totally self-containedthe place was tidy clean and stylisheverything was clean and himali gave us some useful tips around the islandHost:
himali is an excellent host & she makes lovely curriesthey were friendly and always replied quickly to any questionshost were very accommodating and very friendlygreat hosts beautiful homeshe was a fantastic host and we would highly recommend staying with herRead more reviewsLocation:
great location walking distance from the ferrygreat location enjoyable staybesides the location is greatlovely room in a convenient location close to the beach supermarket and ferry terminalthere’s thai restaurant close to himali’s place we like it very much
4. Two-bedroom apartment two minutes away from the beach (from USD 72)
This rental is an entirely self-contained two-bedroom apartment. You will get plenty of space to relax, here. The apartment has two bedrooms, queen-sized beds, a front verandah, and kitchen. You will be given beach towels and bed linens when you arrive, as well as free tea. Guests will have access to free Wi-Fi, heating, air conditioning, a TV; free parking on the premises, and other essentials. The guests are happy to suggest the best walks views of the sunset, eateries, and places to swim. The unit, located in Nelly Bay is within walking distance to grocery stores, coffee shops, beaches, bars, and restaurants.
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good amenities including powerful a/c unitsgood internet connection comfy bed great acit was fine with the fan on thoughclean uncluttered with air con hairdryer and large tv even a coffee machine are all therekitchen is fully equiped so easy to cookCleanliness:
clean well equipped and incredibly spaciousspotless clean good beds living room large enough for kids to playvery quiet and super cleanthis is a well-maintained property very clean and well-presentedgreat kitchen comfy beds nice terrace very cleanHost:
dale was lovely and a good hostthe host was helpful and open for chatdale our host was so kind and accommodatingthe hosts were so welcoming and helpful with any requests we may have hadgreat place with great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walk to bothgreat location house was nicecheck-in was super easy the location was perfect - close to the bay and the bus stopgreat location has everything you need we loved our stay at skye's placegreat location - secluded enough but easy access to beach cafes and restaurants and central resort on the island
5. Wildlife haven, a 5-minute walk from the ferry (from USD 59)
This new “resort feel” designer holiday home in Magnetic Island is surrounded by wildlife. It will take you less than five minutes to walk to the ferry, supermarket, restaurants, and the beach. The house itself features a shared bedroom with double spa, double shower, and a separate toilet. There is a hammock and sun lounges outside where you can relax. You will enjoy free Wi-Fi, a kitchen, a hot tub, free parking inside the premises, laptop-friendly workspaces. The house has a first aid kit and a smoke detector. The accommodation does not allow pets and is not suitable for smoking. You cannot party here, either.
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free coffee) pool and even multiple hammocksit has a beautiful living room (with such a comfortable couch) connected straight to the open kitchenthere was also a lovely balcony area with a pool and comfy seatinglocation house and amenities were all fantastic - very comfortable little hideaway in nelly baybeautiful place with jacuzzi and useful kitchenCleanliness:
really clean convenient and homelythe accommodation is very clean and the setting is beautifulthe accomodation is beautiful natural clean and quitethe place was clean and room was large and airythe guest room is very clean and neatHost:
paul himself was also a delightful hostpaul was an amazing hostpaul was very informative and pleasant hostpaul is a great host and availablepaul was super friendly and had great advice for usRead more reviewsLocation:
great location - everything is within walking distancefabulous location central to and busa perfect location walking distance to everything in nelly bayand of course location is perfect close to ferry terminal and a bus stopgreat place well located would recommend
6. Club Nautique villa (from USD 71)
Club Nautique villa is the ideal place for travelers who love luxury. Not only that — it’s also a pet-friendly accommodation in Magnetic Island that you can book. It features en-suite rooms with queen sized beds amenities like Wi-Fi, a hot tub, a fully-equipped kitchen, heating facilities, open parking spaces and laundry provisions. Essentials like towels, bed linens, soap and toilet paper are provided. This villa is child-friendly and is equipped with a high chair, children’s books and toys. You can enjoy the BBQ, the patio and the garden, and make this house your own.
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the communal kitchen and dining areas are fabulouswe particularly enjoyed our bali hut and the common thatched open air kitchen and dining areathe wifi strength and speed was one of the best we have had in australiathe room was lovely location excellent perfect communal kitchen/lounge spacenice and clean room with air conditioningCleanliness:
very clean and well presentedit was very clean and had just what we neededthe bathroom was super cleanwe had some wonderful days there everything was clean and beautifulthe balinese hut was so clean & had everything you would needHost:
host was very cordial friendly and helpfuljulie is very inviting and friendlycouldn’t thank julie enough for hosting us at the beautiful hutsthey are so kind to allow our canine companion so we keep coming back :)it's in a great area and julie was very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great location easy walking distance to ferry terminal and a bus stop right down the streetthe location was ideal (especially because it was close to the dive shop )perfect hideaway and great locationlocation is easily accessible with the efficient bus service of maggieperfect accommodation to explore the island close to shops and the bus station
7. Arcadia Villa (from USD 61)
This delightful, self-contained cottage is located quite close to restaurants, shops, and beach. You will enjoy great views of the National Park from the backyard. The villa comes with modern amenities like air conditioning, a TV, laundry facilities, and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests are free to use the two-man kayak and enjoy swimming in the pool. The is a free parking space if you’re traveling by car.
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french press coffee was a lovely touch private pool and water was always coolthis very spacious cottage has everything you might need for a relaxing comfortable holidayken and sandra's air bnb unit ticks all the boxes - clean comfortable affordablethe apartment was very clean roomy and the air conditioner in the bedroom got a workouthaving basics such as salt pepper oil milk tea and real coffee already in the kitchen was greatCleanliness:
spotless clean and spacious placevery clean and comfortableeverything was impeccably cleanit was spotlessly cleanour unit was clean tidy and secludedHost:
he was kind enough to pick us up and drop us off to the ferryken and his wife were wonderful hostsken was a great host and was always willing to answer questions and help outthey were soo kind and picked us up and dropped us back to the ferry portbeautiful property and wonderful hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was great walking distance to everywhere you need to gothe location is in a great place near a bus stop and several great hiking trailsgreat location lovely host and walking distance to beachesthe location is great to walk to the beach the walking trails and for taking the busthe perfect location for a holiday in paradise
8. Private couple's retreat in the tropical gardens
This rental is the perfect accommodation for a couple. It is quiet and located in a beautiful setting, with wildlife all around it. You will enjoy great amenities like a Nespresso machine, air conditioning, lovely tropical garden views, and a well-equipped kitchen. You’ll love the swimming pool, BBQ, gymnasium, and tennis court, which are all at your disposal. However, the internet is slow and expensive so you are advised to use mobile data.
Nelly Bay, Queensland, Australia
12.82 km (8.0 mi) from Castle Hill LookoutTop guest reviews
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lovely little space comfy bed wonderful sheets and access tea/coffee/shampoowe liked that pool and gym and bird feeding was fun to watchnice little room on magnetic island simple and all that you really needwe spent many hours enjoying the beautiful tropical gradens and pool areagood swimming pool on the propertyCleanliness:
nice clean place exactly as describedbathroom was really well cleanedit was clean other than some dust in the kitchen as well as the bathroom/showerperfectly clean unit and met all expectationsthe unit was clean and comfortableHost:
the people working the front desk was super nice and helpfulstaff at th reception are extremely friendly as wellkaren was a great host and responded super quickly whenever we had any questionskaren was super helpful with all our questions and the resort itself was amazingvery easy check in on site staff friendly and very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great location - pleasant walk to the ferrygreat location near the ferrygood location on the island a level walk to nelly bay and a bus route outside the complexan ideal place to stayneat room near the bus with renovated facilities
9. Villa retreat near the sea
This modern home has superb deck level pools and a hot tub that overlooks the National Park and Townsville. Not enough to make you book it right now? Well, you might like to know that it features amazing amenities such as a BBQ grill on the gorgeous patio, a backyard, a garden, free parking, and a hot tub! But that’s not all: this stunning villa also comes with Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, toiletries, a fully-equipped kitchen, and much more. What else could you possibly need?
Picnic Bay, Queensland, Australia
9.96 km (6.2 mi) from Castle Hill LookoutSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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the complimentary breakfast out on the deck was much appreciatedwe also enjoyed our breakfast on the quiet peaceful outdoor balcony watching the abundant bird and wildlifethe pool and jacuzzi were our favorite spots and the nature around us made everything even betterthe room was great too with much needed a/c after a long day in the sunmy son and i had a good sleep in a quiet pleasant room with our own bathroomCleanliness:
the house is clean tidy and comfortablethe space is very cleanthe bedroom is spacious and comfortable to sleep bathroom clean and modernthe house was impeccably clean and on an amazing locationbeautiful clean home with an amazing pool and deckHost:
amazing hosts amazing hospitality amazing homevery nice hosts that provides great hospitality and local tipstheir home is convenient and the hosts are friendly and helpfulhosts were lovely and house very welcomingmore than perfect hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in picnic baywonderful place in great locationgreat italian place 5 minutes awaysimple room in a good locationthe location is just metres from great walks and picnic bay
10. Beach hut close to the Nelly Beach
This holiday accommodation in Magnetic Island is a rustic cabin which is situated 72 meters (236 feet) from the Nelly beach. It’s a quiet and leafy house which is sandwiched between a marine reserve and a park. It’s a secluded place but you will enjoy a central location at the same time. It will take you 15-20 minutes to reach the ferry. The area is just 400 meters (0.25 miles) from a dive shop, chemist, restaurants and other shops. This home comes with a private bathroom, kitchen facilities, Wi-Fi, laundry provisions, and an open parking area.
Nelly Bay, Queensland, Australia
11.66 km (7.3 mi) from Castle Hill LookoutAccommodates: 2
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it was very comfortable and the deck was great (i love a good deck )beds are extremely comfortable and the hut is fully equipped along with extras that you wouldn’t expectextremely comfortable bed with everything you need from soap shampoo kitchen utensils and a great little bbqthe hut was exactly as we imagined and the beds were super comfortablethe accommodation was just as described - very comfortable particularly the bedCleanliness:
nice and clean and privategreat private clean cozy well equipped accommodationthe accommodation is basic but very clean and comfortablelovely clean cabin with everything you need for a peaceful staythe hut was cosy clean and exactly as picturedHost:
lovely and friendly hoststhey were great hosts and provided a pick up at the ferryour hosts were very kind people made us feel welcomepeter and libby were great hosts and made us feel very welcomepeter was even so kind to lend us their bikesRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in nelly baythe location is really goodperfect location and very comfortableoutstanding location outstanding staygreat bed and close to bus stop
Have a great stay on Magnetic Island!
Magnetic Island is an excellent place for a holiday. Book your preferred accommodation in advance so that you can have plenty of time to plan the trip itself. If you are fond of beach, sun, and sand, Magnetic Island will delight you and make your next vacation an unforgettable one.
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