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Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park - formerly Selina Magnetic Island showcases open-air building designs and communal spaces for guests. The accommodations is located in the heart of Horseshoe Bay, 4-minute walk from Horseshoe Bay beach, nearby many island activities and walking trails through the national park to beaches offering snorkeling. Guests can find an outdoor deck bar serving food and drinks overlooking the resort pool. Other amenities include free WiFi at the deck bar, shared kitchen and coin laundry facilities. Daily wildlife tours are conducted on site with onsite rangers offering an educational experience with Australian wildlife at Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park - formerly Selina Magnetic Island. Free bird feeding daily is offered. The tour desk provide Magnetic Island maps, help book Great Barrier Reef tours, Museum of Underwater Art diving and snorkeling trips and local tours experiencing the fringing reef and land based adventures. Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park - formerly Selina Magnetic Island is 25 minutes from Townsville by Sealink QLD fast catamaran. Guests bring their own vehicle on Magnetic Island ferries.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Selina Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

American

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
7.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Héloïse
    Australia Australia
    amazing stay! loved it so much I really enjoyed the perfect location to see the sunset in horseshoe bay and the facilities are beautiful 😊
  • Silvia
    Denmark Denmark
    I slept in the cozy bus. The location was great. The bus stop is in front of the hostel. The pool area is nice. The kitchen is big.
  • Jessica
    Brazil Brazil
    amazing facilities, beautiful place, the nature and the vines are awesome great room, great beds, cafe is awesome, kitchen is good and clean, toilets are perfect
  • Nelli
    Austria Austria
    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...
  • Brianne
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing location - koalas and wallaby’s right outside our cabin and a short walk from Horseshoe Bay.
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    Ella
    United States of America United States of America
    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.
  • Jenokim
    United States of America United States of America
    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.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Chris
    Australia Australia
    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
  • Shira
    Israel Israel
    loved the place, perfect location. surrounded by nature. great swimming pool and bird feeding

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • are you pet friendly

    Yes, we are
    Answered on 4 March 2023
  • Is smoking allowed on this property?

    We have designated smoking areas on our property. Thanks, Olivia
    Answered on 22 May 2021
  • Hi, do you have a guest kitchen?

    Hey! We have a camp kitchen open daily from 7am - 8:45pm for guests to use.
    Answered on 2 June 2024
  • How many people can fit in the family room. It says there is room for 6, but when I'm trying to look for 6 people it is only saying I can choose the r..

    Hi there! Our family room can sleep 6 people. There are 2 bunk beds (so 4 beds in total) and one queen bed. It has an ensuite bathroom as well. Kind..
    Answered on 1 May 2024
  • How do you get there? Is it only from Townsville or is there a way there from Airlie Beach?

    Magnetic Island Ferries offers a passenger and car ferry that departs everyday from Townsville. No Ferries from Airlie, however there are buses from ..
    Answered on 1 December 2020
  • Hi, what time is check out

    Hi - our check out time is 11AM - nice and late so you can still enjoy a relaxing morning with us on your final day. Thank you!
    Answered on 4 April 2024
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Area info

Amenities of Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park - formerly Selina Magnetic Island
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Business center
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Car rental
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park - formerly Selina Magnetic Island takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

For reservations under the same name and dates, which exceed 5 rooms or consist of more than 10 people, or extend beyond 14 days, our Group and Longstay Payment and Cancellation Policy will apply, regardless of the selected rate upon booking.

Group and Longstay Payment and Cancellation Policy:

A 50% deposit of the total amount is required to secure the booking. We will notify the guest prior to charging the credit card provided. Please note that this deposit is nonrefundable.

The remaining 50% of the booking must be settled at least 15 days before the scheduled arrival date and is also nonrefundable.

We will charge this remaining amount to the credit card provided 15 days in advance. In the event of nonpayment, we will notify you by email, requesting an alternative payment method within 48 hours. If payment is not received within this timeframe, the booking will be canceled, and no refund will be issued.

Upon check-in all guests are required to present a government-issued photo identification (e.g. passport, national ID or driving license) along with the credit card used for booking under the same name. Please note that guests staying in dormitories must be 18 years of age or older.

Towel rental is available at 6 AUD for guests staying in community rooms.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply

Please inform Selina Magnetic Island in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This establishment operates as a cashless facility, and at this time, we do not accept cash as a form of payment. Please note that each guest is required to present a valid credit card and photo ID during check-in. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in our inability to accept your reservation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Our reception is not available 24 hours. If you plan to check in after 11 pm, please take note of the phone number posted on the entrance door. Upon your arrival, kindly call this number, and we will promptly assist you with the check-in process. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

FAQs about Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park - formerly Selina Magnetic Island

  • Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park - formerly Selina Magnetic Island is 1,300 feet from the center of Horseshoe Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park - formerly Selina Magnetic Island can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
  • The prices at Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park - formerly Selina Magnetic Island may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park - formerly Selina Magnetic Island is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park - formerly Selina Magnetic Island offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Evening entertainment
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness classes
    • Walking tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Live music/Performance
    • Movie nights
    • Themed dinners
  • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Roamer Magnetic Island Koala Park - formerly Selina Magnetic Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.