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Selina Magnetic Island, hotel in Horseshoe Bay

Selina Magnetic Island showcases open-air building designs and communal spaces for guests.

Bets place to go out
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
1,037 reviews
Price from$87.22per night
True North B&B, hotel in Horseshoe Bay

Just 1 minutes’ walk from Horseshoe Bay Beach, Magnetic Sunsets offers accommodations with free Wi-Fi, free breakfast provisions and a private balcony with outdoor seating.

Had a lovely stay at True North! Breakfast was delicious and room really nice. Deb was lovely! Just as a side note- wifi only works intermittently and reception at the island is not great.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
195 reviews
Price from$125.50per night
Mango Cottage, hotel in Horseshoe Bay

Just a 6-minute walk from Horseshoe Bay Beach and 1.2 miles from Balding Bay Beach, Mango Cottage features accommodations in Horseshoe Bay with a garden.

The house
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
36 reviews
Price from$256.15per night
Arcadia Village Motel, hotel in Horseshoe Bay

Located on Magnetic Island, overlooking Alma Bay and Geoffrey Bay, Arcadia Village Motel offers 3 bars, a café and 2 swimming pools. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV.

Perfect location. Staff very friendly
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
643 reviews
Price from$111.34per night
Peppers Blue on Blue, hotel in Horseshoe Bay

Peppers Blue on Blue is set in tropical surrounds on Queensland’s magical Magnetic Island. Offering beautiful marina and mountain views, it is a 25-minute ferry ride from Townsville.

We were given an upgrade! The room had a lovely view, sweet amenities and very comfy!
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
1,227 reviews
Price from$151.25per night
Amaroo On Mandalay, hotel in Horseshoe Bay

Just 700-yards from Nelly Bay Beach, Amaroo On Mandalay offers an outdoor pool, 2 tennis courts and a fitness center. All rooms offer a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a patio with garden views.

Location, quiet at night
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,134 reviews
Price from$102.98per night
Nomads Magnetic Island, hotel in Horseshoe Bay

Nomads Magnetic Island hostel is located on the beach of Magnetic Island, only 20-minutes by ferry from Townsville.

The layout with the palm trees, individual cabins, pool, hammocks, and being right by the beach/ocean is beautiful.
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
878 reviews
Price from$61.14per night
Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire, hotel in Horseshoe Bay

Arcadia Beach Guest house is a unique laid back experience, offering the perfect Island getaway.

I liked the position and the facilities.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
592 reviews
Price from$46.34per night
Tropical Palms Resort & 4WD Hire, hotel in Horseshoe Bay

Just 656 feet from Picnic Bay Beach, Tropical Palms Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with a kitchenette and a private balcony or courtyard.

The pool was amazing and the BBQ area and garden. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
375 reviews
Price from$109.41per night
Dandaloo Gardens, hotel in Horseshoe Bay

Located in Arcadia in the Magnetic Island region, with Geoffrey Bay Beach and Alma Bay Beach nearby, Dandaloo Gardens provides accommodations with free private parking.

Gorgeous, spa like bungalow! Beautiful gardens, lovely great pool! Wonderful location! Personable, helpful, delightful host!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
732 reviews
Price from$102.98per night
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What Guests Said About Horseshoe Bay:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    A stunning bay/beach with netted swimming area.

    A stunning bay/beach with netted swimming area. Some great cafes/bars, a beautiful art /craft gallery and the lady has lots of local knowledge about the local artists. There is a very relaxed vibe in Horseshoe Bay, not over commercialised like other areas of Magnetic Island. A little Gem.
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Horseshoe bay is stunning great location, it has it all...

    Horseshoe bay is stunning great location, it has it all tranquility, stunning scenery. Local restaurant and bars serving quality food. Water sports available right on the beach. Lots of walks, a koala sanctuary it’s just great.
    Haley
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Horseshoe Bay was perfect for us.

    Horseshoe Bay was perfect for us. If had a terrific mix of an unspoiled natural safe swimming beach with a great range of eateries, coffee shops and retail. There was also the wildlife park and plenty of awesome walks (butterfly walk and through national park). Everything felt in walking distance as well. We especially loved hanging out at sunset or talking some long walks. It wasn't too crowded and we really hope that vibe stays.
    Bill
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We loved it.

    We loved it. We stayed at Nelly Bay last year but Horseshoe Bay is so much better. Sails on Horseshoe Bay is ideally located and the managers were so friendly and informative. The beach is just magic! We had read about stingers and we were a little wary but others were swimming (outside of the net) so we did too. No stingers. There is a range of eateries down the street and its only about a 3 minutes walk. Simply a perfect, restful location. A special thanks to the new managers and we wish them well in this, their new endeavour.
    M Bailey
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Due to Co-vid Horseshoe bay lacked restaurant choice unless...

    Due to Co-vid Horseshoe bay lacked restaurant choice unless it was the weekend, which I totally understand. The walk and trails are awesome. The south east trade winds are strong which makes Horseshoe bay a favourite anchorage for the sailing community... Because of this, the beach is a lot calmer than the southern end of the island.. The forts are a must to visit... Bring plenty of water and look out for the koala... plenty of them.
    Birgit Griffin
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We enjoyed our stay.

    We enjoyed our stay. Ate at Sandy's resteraunt and went on a 2 hour tour with Magnetic Jet Ski (leaves from the red shed) and it was fun and a bit rough. The whole family enjoyed this. Went looking for the butterflies. They were amazing but you have to shake the trees to get them flying. Only 10 minutes from our accommodation.Ask a local!
    Frances
    Australia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Horseshoe Bay

  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews
    We very much enjoyed this well-furnished house. It is spacious, airy, and very comfortable. It has a small pool and good sun deck. It’s in a very quiet spot with an occasional wallaby and kookaburra in the adjacent woodland. It is an interesting ten-minute walk through a wetland conservation area to the beach and settlement, and to the bus to Nelly Bay. Horseshoe Bay is a great spot, with a long, safe and Sandy beach and a good selection of beachside cafes and restaurants. Nearby is Selina’s wildlife sanctuary.
    Richard
    New Zealand
  • From $124.60 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,037 reviews
    Loved Selina, loved the cafe / bar common area, loved the dorm lodges which had a toilet and shower. Comfiest and nicest hostel I've stayed at for a while! A nice treat, great location too with beautiful sunsets and food/ drink/ hike options from Horseshoe Bay, plus regular bus available from right outside the Hostel. Also did candlelight yoga and a morning yoga session which I loved - other activities available too like pool tournaments, games etc. Would recommend staying here!
    Rachel Shankland
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3 reviews
    Location is great, walking distance to horseshoe bay. Nice quiet area. Plenty of space, full kitchen facilities, lovely cool air conditioning in living space and 2 of 3 bedrooms. The pool and backyard are wonderful, lovely space to sit out and relax. We didn't have pets, but I could see the yard was well fenced and secure if you did bring a dog. I would definitely stay again in the future.
    Kerryn
    Australia
  • From $124.60 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,037 reviews
    The private cabins were very comfortable and clean! Water and glases were provided in the fridge, decoration was nice, aircon worked perfectly for the first day, bathroom quite clean, big kitchen, big property so felt like a resort, good bar area and in the night we could see wallabies, bus to the ferry terminal directly in front off the hotel:)
    Nelli
    Austria
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 305 reviews
    Phil, the host, was very kind and helpful to us. The pool looked lovely and there was a barbecue area, which we used. The beach is right across the hotel. We went there to watch the sunset. The apartment was big and comfortable and the balcony area had a lovely view of the sea. I would definitely go back there again!
    Giovanna Mariel Piris
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews
    Beautiful house with lovely airy kitchen/living and undercover verandah for eating/relaxing. Lovely pool. Comfortable beds. Good location with nearby bus stop and short walk to Horseshoe Bay. The kitchen had all the necessary equipment and the whole house was family friendly
    Tassie Helen
    Australia
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 30 reviews
    We regularly visit Horseshoe Bay, and Sails has been our favourite place to stay for a long time. Great location opposite the beach, well maintained and well managed complex, the units are spacious and well appointed. Couldn't ask for better.
    Matthew
    Australia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 195 reviews
    Perfect location to the beach and Horseshoe Bay restaurants and cafes. The breakfast was amazing, with good variety and plenty of it. The host was super helpful and friendly.the room was spacious and very well furnished.
    Clare
    Australia
  • From $124.60 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,037 reviews
    The friendliness of the staff and of course the location next to the Koala park and close to Horseshoe Bay are just perfect. The resort has a pool and a bar and therebis wildlife around, what more can you ask for?
    Georg
    Austria
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 195 reviews
    Very comfortable base for visiting the island with a great breakfast. Easy 10 minute walk to the Horseshoe Bay restaurants and great bus service for the rest of the island. We would definitely stay here again.
    Michael
    United States of America
  • From $124.60 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,037 reviews
    Located approx 400m to Horseshoe Bay. A frame hut clean & more than suitable. A definite back-backer vibe but even us 60 year olds enjoyed ourselves. Great pool & bar area where most people came for the wifi
    Chris
    Australia
  • From $124.60 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,037 reviews
    Really liked this hostel, the facilities were good added bar & restaurant which I didn’t realise were there before my stay so that was really nice. Good location for horseshoe bay & bus stop right outside.
    E
    Ella
    United States of America
  • From $256.15 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 36 reviews
    Sher was lovely! Cottage was very clean and spacious, just a short walk to horseshoe bay. Doggies loved it! Would book again! :)
    Helen
    Australia
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 49 reviews
    Phil is an extraordinary innkeeper, and he has some other skills, as well. First and foremost, he’s a remarkable human being.
    Spaeth
    United States of America
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews
    Great location, quiet street close to Horseshoe Bay Shops and the beach. Great size well equipped home for our family of 6.
    Ams78
    Australia
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 32 reviews
    The friendliness of Liz who very helpful with in meeting us at the bus stop and directing us to Sails on Horseshoe Bay .
    Gail
    Australia
  • From $124.60 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,037 reviews
    Amazing location - koalas and wallaby’s right outside our cabin and a short walk from Horseshoe Bay.
    Brianne & James
    United States of America
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8 reviews
    just across the road from the ocean and walking distance to bars & restaurants in Horseshoe bay
    Aurélie
    Australia
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 76 reviews
    Horseshoe Bay was exceptionally beautiful and our beachfront property was very nice.
    kylie
    Australia