The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Magnetic Island

If you're planning a weekend getaway to Magnetic Island, you'll need to find a great hotel to stay at. We've analyzed all of the hotels in the area based on key criteria to help you figure out where to stay for a weekend in Magnetic Island. Whether you're a family or a couple, there are plenty of hotels in the area to suit your needs for the perfect long weekend. From affordable rates to luxurious amenities, there's something for everyone. Many of the hotels offer comfortable, relaxing rooms with easy access to nearby activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip to the area. You'll also find plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area, perfect for a night out and the ultimate weekend of culture and cuisine. And there's no shortage of things to do in Magnetic Island, from sightseeing to exploring. So why wait? Book your hotel for a weekend escape in Magnetic Island at one of these terrific places to start planning your perfect weekend getaway.

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

Magnetic Island Bed And Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $172 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Magnetic Island
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 11 Dolphin Court, Magnetic Island Bed And Breakfast has great rooms from $172 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.7 km from the city center, visitors will especially love free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a private pool, and air-conditioning at this convenient hotel. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


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Island Leisure Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Magnetic Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Island Leisure Resort which has nice rooms starting at $100. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 6 Kelly Street. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, golf, a game room, free parking, and a pool table which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.7 km from the city center. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Magnetic Sunsets Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Magnetic Island
  • Outdoor pool

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 weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 2.8 km from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Tropical Palms Resort & 4wd Hire

3-star Resort with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

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. Travelers will really like this relaxing 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 weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Dandaloo Gardens

Guest house with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Magnetic Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

Dandaloo Gardens has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $102 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 42 Hayles Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave, which is nice for visitors. Just 2.7 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Townsville and Charters Towers.

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 a weekend visit cost in Magnetic Island?

Magnetic Island Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$136

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Magnetic Island. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Magnetic Island based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $136. 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $172
  • 4-star hotels: $145
  • 3-star hotels: $110


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