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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Magnetic Island

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Magnetic Island

Visiting Magnetic Island for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Magnetic Island, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Magnetic Island based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Magnetic Island for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Magnetic Island before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Magnetic Island for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Magnetic Island for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Island Leisure Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 6 Kelly Street, Island Leisure Resort has great rooms from $100 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchens, golf, a game room, free parking, and a pool table at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Magnetic Island Bed And Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $172 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Magnetic Island
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Magnetic Island Bed And Breakfast which has nice rooms starting at $172. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 11 Dolphin Court. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a private pool, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 km from the city center. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Magnetic Sunsets Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
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We found Magnetic Sunsets Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $189. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 7 Pacific Drive. You'll also find hiking, rooms with kitchens, golf, a child pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.8 km from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Tropical Palms Resort & 4wd Hire

3-star Resort with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Magnetic Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $117, Tropical Palms Resort & 4wd Hire, at 34 Picnic Street provides an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning. It's located just 4.8 km from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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True North B&B

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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True North B&B has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, air-conditioning, and a microwave. The great rooms here start at $143 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 48 Horseshoe Bay Road. Furthermore, it also offers a refrigerator, balconies, breakfast in the room, outdoor dining areas, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.6 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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Dandaloo Gardens

Guest house with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Dandaloo Gardens is 9.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $102, and it's located at 42 Hayles Avenue. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
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  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Townsville, Charters Towers, and Nelly Bay.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Magnetic Island, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Magnetic Island, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Magnetic Island, or Best Hotels for One Week in Magnetic Island.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Magnetic Island?

Magnetic Island Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$137

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Magnetic Island. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Magnetic Island based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $137. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Magnetic Island.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $172
  • 4-star hotels: $145
  • 3-star hotels: $121


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