Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

The hotel features a coffee shop/cafe where guests can enjoy breakfast. Room service is also available during limited hours.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and should be arranged in advance.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge. Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed directly with the property.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in Nelly Bay, within a 5-minute drive of Magnetic Island National Park and Magnetic Island Golf Course. It is also close to Nelly Bay Beach, approximately 0.1 km away.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal. Guests can enjoy the pool during operational hours.

Island Leisure Resort in Nelly Bay, Australia

What guests think

At Island Leisure Resort on Magnetic Island, travelers repeatedly praise friendly, helpful staff; clean, spacious self-contained units; and a convenient, quiet Nelly Bay location near the beach, bus, ferry, and shops.

Facilities like the landscaped pool, games room, tennis court, laundry, barbecue areas, library, and family spaces are appreciated and well kept. Common drawbacks include limited or no in‑room Wi‑Fi (with access in shared areas), occasional noise between units, and an older feel in some rooms and the games room. Expect a relaxed, value‑focused base for exploring Magnetic Island.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the landscaped pool and shared spaces, plus extras such as a games room, tennis court, laundry, barbecue areas and a small library; upkeep is good, though one review noted the games room felt dated.

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Margaret

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We were at Magnetic Island for 5 days with a couple of diving days included. Island Leisure Resort was a great place for our stay, close to Nelly Bay and Jenny and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room had very comfortable QS and Single bed, kitchenette with microwave, full size fridge, hotplates, cooking utensils, kettle and toaster. We were also able to get a coffee plunger. The bathroom was large with a screen-less shower, plenty of towels and toilet paper supplied. A TV was mounted high up on the wall and there was a reverse cycle air-conditioner. A small outdoor area was nice for the afternoon sun. They don't service the rooms during your stay, which we prefer. The WiFi is free and works well. Getting there from the ferry, we walked with our bags but in hindsight we should have caught the bus or a taxi, an easy walk with no bags. Taxis are $15 to almost anywhere I think and the bus is an excellent way to get around the island. We bought a week's pass and used it every day. There was a pool and laundry, tennis court, and also a games room with table tennis and a small kiosk for any essentials you need. Foodland is a short walk up the road and there's a pharmacy and bottle shop there as well. Overall it was a comfortable and quiet place to stay and had everything we needed. We would stay again if we come back to Maggie.

10

Kevin

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed here for four nights and we were absolutely delighted with everything about this property. The self contained units are clean and very comfortable. The resort has excellent facilities (swimming pool, games room, laundry, library, BBQ). The location is convenient to the ferry terminal, a grocery shop, a restaurant and a bottle shop. The staff are very friendly & helpful and I would highly recommend this property to you.

10

Sheila

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a relaxed, quiet and comfortable place to stay. Spacious bure and great communal amenities.

10

Sylvie

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Thanks for the hospitality. Great pool.

10

Suzanne

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very enjoyable stay. Large room with mini kitchen. Nice pool and games room. Very close to the bus stop and easy to travel around the island on the bus. Reception was great and provided useful information. I recommend you stay here.

10

Phil

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very relaxing environment. Loved the tennis court. Quite location with easy access to rest of island.

10

Leanne

Oct 6, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The complex was well maintained with beautiful gardens & everything we needed. Easy walk to transport, supermarket, playground and beach. Very friendly welcoming staff.

10

Cindy

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Very Spacious, ( I loved the high Bure style ceiling and fans and A/C) clean,comfy and quiet ,self catering possible with grocery store within few minutes walk, and a couple of eating options close by. lovely landscaped pool with shade, bus close by, beach 2 minute walk away. very friendly staff I loved my stay there.

10

Sally

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Island Leisure Resort is a great place to stay when visiting Maggie! No fuss, clean and tidy apartments with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The pool is wonderful, my son loved the games room and the staff are so friendly and helped out with all my questions. There are places to eat nearby, however I would recommend booking in advance to ensure a spot. The Foodworks is overpriced and not great quality, grab your supplies at the Ferry Terminal's IGA if you can. Overall, a lovely place to stay at Island Leisure Resort!

10

Adam

Apr 22, 2024

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Good Hotel, friendly staff, great location in relation to the ferry, buses and Rock Wallabies. Lovely pool, dated games room. Would recommend.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently mention very clean rooms and well-maintained grounds; housekeeping is described as efficient and thorough.

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Amanda

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the property, it was clean, comfortable, and quiet. The property ground were beautiful and well-maintained. The pool was lovely too. Be aware that there is no wifi in the guest rooms and you can only use Wifi in the common room. The common room is comfortable with couches but it gets very hot as there is no aircon. Staff were receptive and accommodating to our late check in.

10

Judith

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

What a great, clean and happy place this is. Highly recommend this resort. The rooms are spotless, the grounds well kept and neat, close to bus stops and finally the staff are so helpful and happy. The pool was a sanctuary of relaxation. I will be back.

10

Robin

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 10 nights

Clean and comfortable with good amenities and happy staff made our stay enjoyable. We were concerned that the open shower did not contain water splashes.

10

Annette

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super friendly and helpful staff, everything I needed in the accommodation, clean. Close to everything in Nelly Bay

10

Lian

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr sauber und ordentlich. Schöne Umgebung und guter Ort.

10

roger

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, friendly staff and quiet

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Huon

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

the staff are very friendly and happy to answer any queries. Cleaning staff are very efficient and friendly Will definitely stay here again

10

Mary

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great accomodation, close to food shops, cafes and restaurants. Very clean and great services.

10

Carolyn

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We had a wonderful stay. The villa and facilities were very clean and tidy. Rachel in reception is an absolute delight! Nice easy walk to the beautiful beach and the rock wallabies were amazing!! Highly recommend this place.

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Ian

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

We highly recommend Island Leisure Resort. Great location, very friendly staff, clean spacious rooms and great facilities. Close to the beach, bus stop, cafes, Foodworks and IGA. IGA has more grocery items than Foodworks. We will be back!

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable with kitchenettes and some high‑ceiling bure‑style layouts, but several guests report limited or no in‑room Wi‑Fi and occasional noise between units; decor can feel a little older.

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Amanda

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the property, it was clean, comfortable, and quiet. The property ground were beautiful and well-maintained. The pool was lovely too. Be aware that there is no wifi in the guest rooms and you can only use Wifi in the common room. The common room is comfortable with couches but it gets very hot as there is no aircon. Staff were receptive and accommodating to our late check in.

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Margaret

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We were at Magnetic Island for 5 days with a couple of diving days included. Island Leisure Resort was a great place for our stay, close to Nelly Bay and Jenny and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room had very comfortable QS and Single bed, kitchenette with microwave, full size fridge, hotplates, cooking utensils, kettle and toaster. We were also able to get a coffee plunger. The bathroom was large with a screen-less shower, plenty of towels and toilet paper supplied. A TV was mounted high up on the wall and there was a reverse cycle air-conditioner. A small outdoor area was nice for the afternoon sun. They don't service the rooms during your stay, which we prefer. The WiFi is free and works well. Getting there from the ferry, we walked with our bags but in hindsight we should have caught the bus or a taxi, an easy walk with no bags. Taxis are $15 to almost anywhere I think and the bus is an excellent way to get around the island. We bought a week's pass and used it every day. There was a pool and laundry, tennis court, and also a games room with table tennis and a small kiosk for any essentials you need. Foodland is a short walk up the road and there's a pharmacy and bottle shop there as well. Overall it was a comfortable and quiet place to stay and had everything we needed. We would stay again if we come back to Maggie.

10

Kevin

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed here for four nights and we were absolutely delighted with everything about this property. The self contained units are clean and very comfortable. The resort has excellent facilities (swimming pool, games room, laundry, library, BBQ). The location is convenient to the ferry terminal, a grocery shop, a restaurant and a bottle shop. The staff are very friendly & helpful and I would highly recommend this property to you.

10

My Evolution

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a fantastic resort. Whilst it's a little bit older, the rooms are open and spacious. The bed and pillow super comfortable and the property offers great value for money at a convenient location to the beach, restaurants and marina. Jennie was the manager and our point of contact. Super friendly and knowledgeable about the island, and a real joy to interact with.

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Suzanne

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very enjoyable stay. Large room with mini kitchen. Nice pool and games room. Very close to the bus stop and easy to travel around the island on the bus. Reception was great and provided useful information. I recommend you stay here.

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Kaye

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff were very friendly. Jenni. Our room. (5) was spotless with extra lnen. Unfortunately our room was not spundproof. We could hear everything from unit t next door. Unfortunately there was construction next door starting at 7am all say. Very noisy.

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Cindy

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Very Spacious, ( I loved the high Bure style ceiling and fans and A/C) clean,comfy and quiet ,self catering possible with grocery store within few minutes walk, and a couple of eating options close by. lovely landscaped pool with shade, bus close by, beach 2 minute walk away. very friendly staff I loved my stay there.

8

Zorka

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of the privacy. You could hear people going to the toilet. I wouldn't let that stop me from staying here again though.

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Heather

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had no wifi in our room and had to go to the reception area to get it.

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Terry

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic apartments old fashioned but very spacious and comfortable. Bus stop just up the road and easily walkable from the ferry terminal. This was our 2nd stay and wont be our last.

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Service

Service is a standout: welcoming, proactive reception offering local tips, smooth late check‑ins, and quick help with requests.

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Annette

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super friendly and helpful staff, everything I needed in the accommodation, clean. Close to everything in Nelly Bay

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Suzanne

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very enjoyable stay. Large room with mini kitchen. Nice pool and games room. Very close to the bus stop and easy to travel around the island on the bus. Reception was great and provided useful information. I recommend you stay here.

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Carolyn

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We had a wonderful stay. The villa and facilities were very clean and tidy. Rachel in reception is an absolute delight! Nice easy walk to the beautiful beach and the rock wallabies were amazing!! Highly recommend this place.

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Jordan

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good stay. Staff were extremely helpful. On arrival the receptionist told us all about the island and things to do. It was very clear she was passionate and gave us some great tips for food and activities. I also wanted to do some laundry after the staff hours and someone arrived within 5 mins to provide change. Much appreciated. Would recommend to anyone who comes onto the island. Also next to a bus stop which is 1dollar a day for unlimited travel around the island.

10

Thomas

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception was the friendliest i’ve probably ever encountered. Incredibly helpful and accommodating, and told us about the must-see places and events on the island! Absolutely would come back

10

Joseph

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Wonderful, helpful, happy staff.

10

Paula Andrea Duque

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Island Leisure Resort exceeded my expectations in every way. The spacious room provided a comfortable retreat, and the kitchen facilities were ideal for preparing meals. The common areas were impeccably clean and well-maintained, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The reception staff were not only lovely but also incredibly helpful, ensuring a smooth late check-in process from start to finish. Overall, I had a fantastic experience and highly recommend this resort for a relaxing getaway.

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Clair

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Jenny who helps runs the property is just wonderful. Nothing is a problem, she will go out of her way to help you and make sure you are looked after. Just a really nice person, she needs to know how much good work she does.

10

Lorraine

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It had everything I needed for two night stay. Helpful and friendly manager& staff

10

Kerry

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff contacted me to confirm arrival and check in and made sure we were able to access the room as we arrived after hours. Staff were all extremely welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommended staying here.

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Location

Convenient Nelly Bay base within a short walk of the beach, ferry, bus stops and shops/restaurants, yet generally quiet for easy island exploring.

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Kevin

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed here for four nights and we were absolutely delighted with everything about this property. The self contained units are clean and very comfortable. The resort has excellent facilities (swimming pool, games room, laundry, library, BBQ). The location is convenient to the ferry terminal, a grocery shop, a restaurant and a bottle shop. The staff are very friendly & helpful and I would highly recommend this property to you.

10

Alison

Aug 28, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a pleasant 3 nights. The apartment was a short walk from the ferry terminal and close to the beach. Some nice restaurants nearby too.

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Suzanne

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very enjoyable stay. Large room with mini kitchen. Nice pool and games room. Very close to the bus stop and easy to travel around the island on the bus. Reception was great and provided useful information. I recommend you stay here.

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Dianne

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely close to the ocean, restaurants and transport.

10

David

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 22 nights

Wonderful, friendly 3 week stay. We will be back. Convenient shops, busses great.

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Stephen

Oct 24, 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

We had the best holiday on Magnetic Island and our Accommodation was Fantastic. Our room was spacious and so comfortable. The Property is close to everything but in a Quiet street just a short walk from everything. There is a beach in one direction and a small Supermarket, Coffee shop and Chemist just around the corner. Forget the high priced upmarket Beach Front Condos If you want Clean and affordable accommodation I highly recommend Island Leisure Resort Nelly Bay Magnetic Island.

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Cindy

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Very Spacious, ( I loved the high Bure style ceiling and fans and A/C) clean,comfy and quiet ,self catering possible with grocery store within few minutes walk, and a couple of eating options close by. lovely landscaped pool with shade, bus close by, beach 2 minute walk away. very friendly staff I loved my stay there.

10

Sally

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Island Leisure Resort is a great place to stay when visiting Maggie! No fuss, clean and tidy apartments with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The pool is wonderful, my son loved the games room and the staff are so friendly and helped out with all my questions. There are places to eat nearby, however I would recommend booking in advance to ensure a spot. The Foodworks is overpriced and not great quality, grab your supplies at the Ferry Terminal's IGA if you can. Overall, a lovely place to stay at Island Leisure Resort!

10

Shane

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great casual accom close enough to everything around Nelly Bay. Would stay again!

10

Elaine

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful gem of a hotel! Reception was lovely, pool and rooms were great, beach only 2 minute walk away! Only issue I have is we didn’t stay long enough!

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