Located in Nelly Bay, Magnetic Glamping is next to a golf course and near the beach. Maritime Museum of Townsville and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Horseshoe Bay Markets and Fairfield Central Shopping Centre. Cultural Centre Townsville and Strand Waterpark are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, mountain climbing and ecotours nearby.
Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Massage on Magnetic - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Nelly Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Alma Bay - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Townsville Station - 51 min drive
Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Tiny Palm Coffee - 13 min walk
Granite - 4 min walk
Ric's Woodfire Pizza - 13 min walk
Rock Wallabies (Feeding) - 3 min drive
Caffe Dell' Isola - 7 min drive
About this property
Magnetic Glamping
This smoke-free aparthotel features an outdoor pool, gas grills and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Each apartment features free WiFi and a pillowtop bed, plus a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a dining area and a sitting area, and other amenities include premium bedding and a coffee/tea maker.
Magnetic Glamping offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils.
Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Nelly Bay aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.
Children aged under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests aged under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Ecotourism Australia ECO Certification – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave the Safari tent as you find it.Clean and sparkling. Please wash the dishes, and leave the tent clean please,
Please close all windows, and turn off the Airconditioner and lights. Please lock the door, and return the key to the key lock
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per week
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 30 per person
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Property # 106453408
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Frequently asked questions
Does Magnetic Glamping have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Magnetic Glamping?
As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magnetic Glamping on 17 May 2026 start from AU$253, 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 Magnetic Glamping pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Magnetic Glamping?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Magnetic Glamping?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Magnetic Glamping?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Magnetic Glamping located?
Situated in Nelly Bay, this golf aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Magnetic Island National Park, Nelly Bay Beach and Massage on Magnetic. Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve and Alma Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Magnetic Glamping Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really comfortable property. Beautiful facilities. Close to the ferry terminal and IGA. Very nice pool area. Real hidden gem
Roberto
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alice
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was such a a beautiful 2 nights away..the bed was amazing and plenty of room.
It has been beautiful decorated and having the deck outside was such a a beautiful spot to sit.
The pool was amazing too.
Alice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Duncan
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really easy to find and access. Tents comfortable and clean. Lovely to hear the light rain on canvas.
Duncan
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Leanne
27 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property suited us for location & facilities.
Would have been good if they had advised us the Unit number when they gave us the code, so we had to call to check n
Very good. The luxury tent was wonderful. The proximity to facilities at Nelly Bay was great.
While I understand the need to specify rules for our stay, I just felt that they were written “a little strongly”. Eg. if can’t unlock key safe - call out fee will apply.
Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
3 Aug 2025
Disliked: Room comfort
Lovely place, wrong location
This is a really hard property to review!! It has the potential to be so amazing, but just isn’t. Tents are spacious, well resourced, comfy etc. but small things spoiled it for us. From all the signs everywhere telling us how much we would have to pay for anything going wrong, to the fact that you could only get a tiny bit of WiFi from the decking outside. But, our biggest issue was the fact it is right next to a pretty busy main road that is used from early in the morning til late at night and obviously the tent has little sound insulation. In addition, we didn’t find it especially private with the large patio doors facing directly onto the path and opposite at least one other tent. If the curtained weren’t closed you could see everyone else and they could see you.
Having said all that, it is a lovely place with good facilities just not in the right place.