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The 10 Best Hostels in Horseshoe Bay, Australia

Some of the best backpacker spots in Horseshoe Bay

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The tour desk provide Magnetic Island maps, help book Great Barrier Reef tours, Museum of Underwater Art diving and snorkelling trips and local tours experiencing the fringing reef and land based adventures.

The social area and bar are set up well: open yet inviting. The design and layout look similar to many of the other Selina locations throughout the world.

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8.5
Very good
1,044 reviews
Price from
€ 46
per night

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

The Magnetic Island hostel facilities and features include bar, barbecue facilities, bicycle hire, and a game room with billiards and foosball. There are nightly bar activities and no curfew/lockout.

Awesome sunrise, staff were friendly and helpfull. The night activities were really fun.

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7.7
Good
884 reviews
Price from
€ 29
per night

Featuring free WiFi, a year-round swimming pool and a barbecue, CStay is located on Magnetic Island in Picnic Bay, 9 km from Townsville.

Rooms come with a shared bathroom.

You will find a shared kitchen at the property.

Very chill and good vibes, Louie was a perfect cutie and funny host! We loved them! ❤️ Room was clean and very comfortable with free towels, fridge and air conditioning.

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8
Very good
291 reviews
Price from
€ 34
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Horseshoe Bay

  • Avg. price/night: € 126.18
    8.5
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     · 1,044 reviews
    Everything was great, I absolutely loved it. Best hostel in Australia!!!
    Wernick
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 126.18
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
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     · 1,044 reviews
    This property is very modern, clean and comfortable. Definitely one of the higher end hostels. Loved the free movie night and free feeding the birds.
    kelsey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 126.18
    8.5
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     · 1,044 reviews
    Great Location and Design with cool Vibes and other young travellers. Perfect to explore Magnetic Island.
    Jochen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 126.18
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
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     · 1,044 reviews
    Great location and the whole site is nicely designed - bar area, pool area and huts were very nice
    Rosie
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 126.18
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,044 reviews
    Lovely location - close to Horseshoe Bay. This is definitely the best hostel option on the island. The private cabins are small but nicely furnished with a double bed, side tables and mini fridge.
    Ali
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 126.18
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
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     · 1,044 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.
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    Ella
    Group
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
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    Great location
    deborah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 126.18
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
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    Rated very good
     · 1,044 reviews
    Nice hostel in nature, common areas are lovely, the staff is friendly, close to the beach and in a minute of the bus stop.
    Ekaterina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 126.18
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
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     · 1,044 reviews
    In my opinion Horseshoe Bay is the nicest part of the island and Selina is so close by. Lovely beach, good bus service and a couple of really nice cafes and restaurants on the sea front. Selina Magnetic Island itself is the best hostel I've stayed at anywhere in the world. Great facilities and rooms, brilliant setting, good food, great staff and activities on offer. Really enjoyed my time there and would return and recommend to anyone.
    Alex T-M
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 126.18
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
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    Rated very good
     · 1,044 reviews
    Amazing hostel, great facilities, cheap bar and cafe area, comfortable rooms
    Alexandra
    Solo traveller