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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Bedroom 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 1 Single bed

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation.

Additional discounts apply for seniors, pensions, disability and those in need of respite, please contact us.
Feel welcome as soon as you walk or roll into the leafy and shady Balinese gardens.
Cool down in your own screened and air-conditioned small house.
Refresh at the salt water plunge pool.
Feel the calm of the no party and quiet. Parties and loud music or loud gatherings are not permitted.
Strictly non-smoking environment.
Laze in your private breakfast courtyard or shared alfresco BBQ pergola.
Enjoy a stroll to the beach, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Adventure on a bus from your doorstop or hire a car or scooter from nearby.
Your stay with us will help you remember Magnetic Island.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please turn off each air-conditioner.
Please leave the keys on the kitchen bench.
Please leave the wooden doors open and the screen doors closed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Nelly Bay

Located in Nelly Bay, this cottage is in the mountains and near the beach. Magnetic Island National Park and Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maritime Museum of Townsville and Cultural Centre Townsville. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Reid Park Street Circuit or Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nelly Bay, QLD

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 29 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 32 min drive - 14.3 km
  • The Strand Beach - 36 min drive - 17.9 km
  • James Cook University - 49 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Palm Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Granite - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ric's Woodfire Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪SOS - Stuffed On Seafood - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Bikini Tree Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation.?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation. on 9 May 2026 start from AU$145, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Where is Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Magnetic Island National Park, Massage on Magnetic and Nelly Bay Beach. Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve and Alma Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

8/10 Good

Very restful and comfortable. We arrived early and staff were very helpful - let us leave our lugga

Very restful and comfortable. We arrived early and staff were very helpful - let us leave our luggage while they finished preparing the cottage for us. Good value for money.
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

POMS in OZ

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Easy access to public transport and in walking distance of the ferry. The property was clean and well equipped and maintained. Showers were fabulous under the stars. Gardens like a mini rain forest. Loved our stay. Thanks Monica
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shambala Cottage

Shambala was a great cottage and allowed my friend and I to enjoy the cottage and everything Maggie Island had to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing!

Relaxing, rainforest vibes. Great amenities. Feels like you are in Bali but only a ferry ride away!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Lovely host. Clean and a beautiful experience. Lovely pool. Namaste 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

My experience renting at Shambhala was effortless and my time there was extremely peaceful from the time of booking to leaving.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

helen h.

Well provisioned and relaxing abode

A wonderful stay in tranquil surrounds - great pool, everything we needed to make our own food, comfy beds, gorgeous unique garden bathroom. Bus at the door, supermarket up the road, easy times! We will stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fiona T.

Bali style retreat with a few drawbacks

Our accommodation was more suited to a family rather than 4 adults. Bunk bed was very uncomfortable, position of ladder made it difficult to get in and out of bed. Bunk bed shared same room as dining table and entry so not a lot of privacy. The position is close to Nelly Bay and reasonably quiet - the next door neighbour started up outboard motor on boat around 9.30 am sunday morning and revved it hard for around 45 minutes which we felt was pretty ordinary form - not the fault of the owners but beware if you are staying there and looking for a sleep in. Nice pool, but cold for swimming at this time of year but would be great in summer. One thing we really get annoyed about is gas running out on BBQ and sure enough it happened after 5 minutes on saturday night and that ruined dinner. It was fixed next day but too late by then. All up - ok but we have definitely experienced better at other places on the island
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very peaceful

A beautiful spot. Close to everything you need. My daughter loved the gardens.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

AINSLIE B.

Shambhala Retreat

Private, peaceful, clean, close to everything and friendly, helpful staf. Great for unwinding I'll definitely be back
Archival

8/10 Good

Donna L.

Very nice, too small for my family.

Very nice, not big enough for my family, was expecting more space, pool is great.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hans Z.

Very nice to stay

Nice place to stay, beautiful garden and all clean. read 2016 instead off 2011
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peace, Harmony & Tranquility

This is an absolutely fabulous place to relax, unwind, chill out, get in touch with your inner self. Everything you could wish for, courtyards, barbeque, gardens and pool. Totally self contained. Previously a wellness centre. Within walking distance to shops and beaches, although bus service at the door. My new home when visiting Magnetic Island.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

christine a.

peace and quiet

stayed here before several years ago -still remains one of my favourite places to go to relax -has everything you would need including powder for washing machine and salt etc in cupboard
Archival

10/10 Excellent

KERRY-ANNE F.

FABULOUS & VERY RESTFUL

If you want restful surroundings & don't care if you wash dishes (no dishwasher) this the place. Lovely garden's, pool & BBQ area. Possums & curlews by night. Clean with comfy beds. No need to bring a thing. Great Value. Thank you Monica.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jessie W.

Clean and quiet.

We had a wonderful stay here. It is an amazing place. No problems at all. We would definitely return.
Archival

8/10 Good

Karen E.

beautiful garden

our stay was great.the tropical garden is a highlight
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Glad we chose to stay here.

Great place. An easy walk to the supermarket, or you could hop on the bus that stops outside and go exploring. Our 6 year old daughter spent time outside discovering all sorts of interesting things in the garden. The pool was refreshing and there were a couple of pool toys to play with. We would stay here again, if ever we came back.
Archival

8/10 Good

was a very peacful relaxing stay will stay there again. Shame my husband didnt get to used it as it

was a very peacful relaxing stay will stay there again. Shame my husband didnt get to used it as it would have been perfect for his wheelchair.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Had a fantastic time. Beautiful serene surrounds. Private, quiet. Clean rooms. Lovely cool pool.

Had a fantastic time. Beautiful serene surrounds. Private, quiet. Clean rooms. Lovely cool pool.
Archival

8/10 Good

The cottage was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The gardens should rate at 5 or 6 or even 10

The cottage was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The gardens should rate at 5 or 6 or even 10. They promote privacy, peace, rest, healing and joy at their beauty. We hope to come again next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved staying at Shambala. A great place to relax and get away from it all. A quiet and peacefu

We loved staying at Shambala. A great place to relax and get away from it all. A quiet and peaceful location, well located, bus stop very close by. We loved the uniqueness of our cottage, the outdoor shower was a treat. Good value. We would definitely stay again. (Family with 2 children, age 6 and 8)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We stayed for 1 week at the Shambhala Retreat at Nelly Bay {Magnetic Island} .It was a fantastic cot

We stayed for 1 week at the Shambhala Retreat at Nelly Bay {Magnetic Island} .It was a fantastic cottage and a delightful garden with a very nice barbecue area .We enjoyed every minute staying there .Very peaceful and we intend coming back again .We have travelled all over Aussie but this was the best place we stayed so far no doubt .Jack and Tina Oostra.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We stayed over Easter and it was a great place to call home while on Magnetic Island. Will certainly

We stayed over Easter and it was a great place to call home while on Magnetic Island. Will certainly stay there again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved staying here!! It was the perfect retreat for us for our stay on Maggie Island. We really f

We loved staying here!! It was the perfect retreat for us for our stay on Maggie Island. We really felt like we were 'island' living as this retreat offered beautiful tropical gardens, a pool, very secluded and the accommodation was very comfortable! Can't wait to stay here again :-)

About the host

Hosted by Monica

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Shambhala Retreat is owned by Tibetan Buddhist Healing Practices Inc, a charitable organisation which helps people with problems in everyday life. The property is managed and maintained by its volunteers.. When you see us around say hi and we are happy to help!
If you have any queries you can also email or call us anytime!

Why they chose this property

All cottages are ground level, there are no steps on the property.
Each cottage has two entrances great for two couples or singles travelling together.
Inclusive accommodation, in wheelchair accessible with assistance Karuna Cottage, ideal for extended family holidays, three cottages on the one property, come together and have quiet time apart.

What makes this property unique

10% discount for seniors card holders.
Wheelchair accessible with assistance Karuna Cottage, 30 % discount is offered for those: who are physically disabled; who are chronically and otherwise ill; who are recuperating; who need patient support accommodation (A doctors supporting letter is required for this discount).

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