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Located on the beachfront at Horseshoe Bay Beach on Magnetic Island, Sunsets Resort offers rooms with ocean views from your balcony. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, free parking and free DVD hire. Magnetic Sunsets Resort is a 13-minute drive from Magnetic Island Golf Course and a 10-minute drive from Nelly Bay Harbour and Magnetic Island Marina. Bookings for the ferry terminal can be made by the hotel front desk. All rooms feature balconies with ocean views and feature fully equipped kitchens and laundry facilities. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are standard in each room. The tour desk can arrange a variety of activities, including tours of Magnetic Island, The Great Barrier Reef, jet-ski tours and fishing trips. Guests are welcome to enjoy the manicured lawn and recreation area which includes barbecue facilities. Wireless internet is available at a charge. There is a grocery shop, a bar and restaurant situated conveniently on site. There are several restaurants, cafes and bars running alongside Horseshoe Bay Beach just 500 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Horseshoe Bay
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    The location was excellent and the apartment was very clean.
  • Penny
    Australia Australia
    Great location right at Horseshoe bay, swimming, walks, nice eateries, groceries,bus.
  • Chris
    Australia Australia
    Location and amount of space in the apartment. Lift access was also a bonus for the third floor.
  • Marlene
    Australia Australia
    Location, location, location!! Easy beach access, close to shops and restaurants
  • Kiwigirl
    Australia Australia
    Great view great location...it was simple check in and friendly staff. Loved it.
  • Sharman
    Australia Australia
    Great for everything, caught buses and cabs. Everything at hand
  • Chris
    Australia Australia
    Apartment was in excellent location overlooking Horseshoe Bay which in our opinion is best location on island. Close to restaurants and quick dip in ocean. So much room in the apartment, parking and pool / garden area.
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing location. Apt 6 was much bigger than we were expecting. Well furnished, everything you needed & amazing sheets. Loved every minute of our stay.
  • Kylie
    Australia Australia
    Horseshoe Bay was exceptionally beautiful and our beachfront property was very nice.
  • Kayleen
    Australia Australia
    The room was perfect and had everything we needed. It was clean and comfortable. Location was amazing.

Property questions and answers
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  • In the 2 bedroom apartment is the shower a walkin in type or over the bath?

    All showers are walk in.
    Answered on 8 September 2020
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    It does depend on what you like, most of our visitors prefer to visit us during the cooler months from May to September when there is lots of action o..
    Answered on 27 September 2019
  • Hiya Is smoking permitted on balcony

    Yes smoking is permitted on the balconies with the apartment doors closed.
    Answered on 26 January 2021
  • Are there restaurants near by

    There are 6 restaurants with one in the Resort
    Answered on 12 October 2020
  • Is there a lift to the upper floors?

    Yes we do have a lift.
    Answered on 28 January 2021
  • Does the 3 br have 1, 2 or 3 bathrooms

    There are 2 bathrooms in a 3 bedroom apartment.
    Answered on 27 February 2022
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Host Information

8.2
8.2
Host review score
Host review score
Horseshoe Bay has 3 kilometers of beach is the water sports & restaurant hub of Magnetic Island. The area is safe for swimming with a swimming enclosure and life guard in attendance 7 days a week. Great family environment with playgrounds & BBQ's for public use on the beachfront. If you like walking there are great walking tracks through the National Park & sighting native animals & birds such as Koalas in the wild on the Forts walk. Magnetic Island hosts an annual Yacht race in September, Mountain Bike races and Endurance challenges.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Sandi's
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Magnetic Sunsets Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transport
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftposCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 4.5% surcharge when you pay with American Express and Diners credit card.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Magnetic Sunsets Resort

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Magnetic Sunsets Resort on this page.

  • Yes, Magnetic Sunsets Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Magnetic Sunsets Resort on this page.

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Magnetic Sunsets Resort on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Magnetic Sunsets Resort (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Magnetic Sunsets Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Magnetic Sunsets Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Sandi's
  • Magnetic Sunsets Resort is 400 yards from the centre of Horseshoe Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Magnetic Sunsets Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool
  • Check-in at Magnetic Sunsets Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Magnetic Sunsets Resort (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Magnetic Sunsets Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.