𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Nelly Bay (2026)

A sandy beach with gentle waves, a sailboat in the distance, and a rocky hillside with greenery.

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A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and hills.

A marina with several boats docked in calm waters, a modern building with multiple floors and balconies, and a clear sky.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a view of boats, and a railing overlooking water.

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a marina with boats, and a hill in the background.

1. Peppers Blue on Blue

Nelly Bay

Jason

₹18,330

₹18,330 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A nighttime view of a pool area with a clear sky, stars, and a mountain in the background.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black and white tiled backsplash, a microwave, and a small dining area with wicker chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A wooden pathway leading through a lush garden with dense foliage and a clear sky.

2. Amaroo Rainforest Resort

Nelly Bay

Korrie

₹10,437

₹11,524 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.

A modern two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery and rocks.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

An infinity pool with a clear view of the sea and distant mountains.

3. Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island

Nelly Bay

Jim

₹20,874

₹23,049 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of an outdoor pool area.

A resort with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a lush forest backdrop.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small table with a bowl.

A pool area with a covered seating area and a fenced garden.

4. Magnetic Glamping

Nelly Bay

Susan

₹29,589

₹32,608 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of a marina with boats and hills in the background.

A modern building with a glass balcony, a glass door entrance, and potted plants in the foreground.

A bed with white and dark blue pillows, a wooden headboard, and a window with a view of palm trees and mountains.

A marina with boats docked, a building with a white roof, and a mountainous backdrop.

5. Absolute Waterfront Magnetic Island

Nelly Bay

David

₹17,238

₹24,454 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A beachfront property with a wooden structure, a balcony, and a view of the ocean and hills.

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking a clear blue sea.

A coastal area with a rocky beach, a row of beach huts, and a mountainous backdrop.

A beachfront accommodation with a wooden structure, a deck, and a view of the sea and mountains.

6. Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

Nelly Bay

Evyenia

₹18,852

₹20,923 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A two-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and a stone retaining wall.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by a green lattice fence and palm trees.

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky shoreline, and forested hills.

7. True North Bed & Breakfast

Horseshoe Bay

Woody

₹12,745

₹14,059 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A living room with a navy blue sofa, two white cushions, a beige throw blanket, a round side table with a lamp, and two framed pictures of palm trees on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living space with a sofa and TV.

A modern house with a covered patio, a lawn, and a sunset sky.

A nighttime view of a hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a modern building with a dome.

8. Beachfront Home Townsville

Pallarenda

₹33,212

₹53,714 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs and a stone wall seating area.

A modern restaurant interior with multiple tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a wooden ladder, a round coffee table, and a wicker chair.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of a pool and buildings in the background.

9. Rambutan Resort

Townsville

Sophie

₹7,426

₹8,169 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A beach with a palm tree and boats on the sand.

A motel with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a sign indicating handicap parking.

A swimming pool with a fence and palm trees in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view of palm trees and parked cars.

10. Shoredrive Motel

North Ward

Cliff

₹7,489

₹8,238 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs, a fountain, and palm trees at dusk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with a bridge, lounge chairs, and tropical plants.

A large building with solar panels, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

11. Seahaven Resort

Belgian Gardens

Barbara Ratton

₹7,720

₹8,618 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a beach and the ocean.

A pool area with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A coastal resort with a beach, a pier, and a tennis court.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a kitchenette.

12. Aquarius on the Beach

North Ward

nathan

₹10,548

₹11,602 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A coastal view with a promenade, palm trees, and a distant cityscape.

A park with palm trees, a paved area, and a view of the water and mountains.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

13. QCWA Kissing Point Units

North Ward

Shannon

₹11,722

₹14,468 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a pool table, and a seating area with a hat and sunglasses on a tray.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a bed, and a kitchenette.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a dining table with a bowl of apples. A balcony with a view of the city and mountains is visible through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies and a ground-level retail space.

14. Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

South Townsville

Kelvin

₹11,023

₹12,136 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A beachfront hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a reception desk, and a view of the ocean.

A pool area with a covered seating area, a bar, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and framed pictures on the wall.

A covered outdoor seating area with a pool view, a sign for a motel, and a clear sky.

15. Beach House Motel

North Ward

Peter

₹8,955

₹9,918 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A poolside area with sun loungers and umbrellas, overlooking a calm sea with boats.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the sea with boats.

A multi-story hotel with the name "ORDO" prominently displayed on the facade. It features balconies on each floor, a central archway entrance, and is surrounded by palm trees.

16. Ardo

Townsville

Veronica

₹15,985

₹17,703 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and a view of the water and distant buildings.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with a view.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a coffee machine.

17. Belmoral Corporate Suites

South Townsville

Daniel

₹10,262

₹11,324 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a BISTRO sign, and a view of the street.

A poolside area with a wooden table, two white cushioned chairs, and a red chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.

18. Hotel Allen

North Ward

Edward

₹10,249

₹11,363 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio area with a dining table and chairs, surrounded by plants and a wooden bench.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a wooden bunk bed, and a painting on the wall.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, and a window with blinds.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a coffee machine, a map display, and a wall with travel brochures.

19. Summit Motel

Townsville

Julie

₹9,125

₹10,075 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a view of the dining area.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a wine display.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mirror, two bedside tables, and pendant lights.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

20. Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Townsville

Brendon

₹10,251

₹11,276 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Stay near popular Nelly Bay attractions

Massage on Magnetic

8.6/10 (18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Massage on Magnetic during your travels to Nelly Bay. Visit the charming cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve

8.6/10 (24 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve, a lovely green space in Nelly Bay. Wander the marina in this relaxing area.

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Nestled on Magnetic Island, this tranquil bay invites visitors to explore its pristine beach and nearby national park trails. Snorkel the clear waters before heading to Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park where you'll encounter Australia's beloved marsupials up close.

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A rocky beach with large boulders and a clear blue sea.

Top Nelly Bay Hotel Reviews

The Ville Resort - Casino

8/10 Good

"All good, short drive from the airport. Short walk to the Strand. Plenty options for food inside the hotel and around the strand. Parking is not so convenient because it is across the hotel."

The Palmer Collective

10/10 Excellent

"great location. love the cookies on the reception desk. Very friendly staff."

Seahaven Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful reception, modern clean rooms and ensuite. Restaurant and bar was under renovations whilst I stayed, so amenities should be excellent once completed."

Vale Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"They had milk in the fridge for coffee!! Plenty of soap and shampoo 3 beds!"

Aquarius on the Beach

8/10 Good

"A very basic 3 star motel with a 5 star view in a 5 star location. Worth paying a couple of bucks extra to get a high floor as its a bit quieter and its really all about the view."

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Convenient location close to stadium and town centre."

Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful Stay, Really enjoyed"

Amaroo Rainforest Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Really loved our stay there would definitely come back! Thanks for having us! Only negative was the restaurant on site did r open on the Thursday as stated and then the Friday had a completely different menu item."

Peppers Blue on Blue

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, convenient location, spacious rooms. Great stay!"

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Cascade Motel In Townsville

100 Bowen Road Rosslea QLD

₹8,398

₹9,264 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Summit Motel

6 Victoria Street Townsville QLD

₹9,125

₹10,075 total

16 Sept - 17 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (408 reviews)

BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park

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₹10,225

₹10,341 total

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (29 reviews)

Civic Guest House - Hostel

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8.8/10 Excellent! (165 reviews)

Upper Ross Hotel

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Spanish Lace Motor Inn

106-108 Bowen Rd Rosslea QLD

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8/10 Very good! (2 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Nelly Bay?

Peppers Blue on Blue is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This hotel offers a marina and 2 outdoor pools. Other good choices for your trip include Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island and Island Leisure Resort. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Nelly Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Nelly Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Nelly Bay.

What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Nelly Bay?

Based on our traveller reviews, Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel is a top choice for a less expensive stay. View all budget hotels in Nelly Bay.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Nelly Bay?

Peppers Blue on Blue: Features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools and free self parking. Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island and Island Leisure Resort are two additional hotels that feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Nelly Bay.

What is the best spa hotel in Nelly Bay?

Peppers Blue on Blue is a top spa hotel featuring a bar and a restaurant. Enjoy a massage at Balance Beauty & Massage. Another popular spa hotel in Nelly Bay is Magnetic Blue Waterfront Apartments. See all spa hotels in Nelly Bay.

What's it like staying in Nelly Bay?

Visitors to Nelly Bay will definitely enjoy the marina. Tourists can also enjoy the city's spas and coffee shops. In Nelly Bay, there are 181 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Nelly Bay.

What should I see while I'm in Nelly Bay?

Natural beauty is on display at Nelly Bay Beach, Magnetic Island National Park and Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve. Additionally, you might want to add Massage on Magnetic to your itinerary. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Nelly Bay guide.

What's the weather like in Nelly Bay?

The hottest months are usually December and January, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 20°C. The rainiest months in Nelly Bay are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 233 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Nelly Bay hotels

1. Peppers Blue on Blue

2. Amaroo Rainforest Resort

3. Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island

4. Magnetic Glamping

5. Absolute Waterfront Magnetic Island

6. Nomads Magnetic Island - Hostel

7. True North Bed & Breakfast

8. Beachfront Home Townsville

9. Rambutan Resort

10. Shoredrive Motel

11. Seahaven Resort

12. Aquarius on the Beach

13. QCWA Kissing Point Units

14. Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

15. Beach House Motel

16. Ardo

17. Belmoral Corporate Suites

18. Hotel Allen

19. Summit Motel

20. Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Stay near popular Nelly Bay attractions

Massage on Magnetic

Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve

Learn more about Nelly Bay

Top Nelly Bay Hotel Reviews

The Ville Resort - Casino

The Palmer Collective

Seahaven Resort

Vale Hotel

Aquarius on the Beach

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG

Amaroo Rainforest Resort

Peppers Blue on Blue

More cheap stays in Nelly Bay

Cascade Motel In Townsville

Summit Motel

BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park

Civic Guest House - Hostel

Upper Ross Hotel

Spanish Lace Motor Inn

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