Bungalow Bay Koala Village YHA

Magnetic Island (Horseshoe Bay)

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Category	Other
Address	40 Horseshoe Bay Road, Magnetic Island (Horseshoe Bay), Queensland, Australia Map
Price	$20 share accommodation, $57 Double/twin, $70 Ensuite Double Check Current Prices by Date Here

Location/Contact

Details

This is a Hostelling International (HI) hostel. A membership card isn't required, but an extra fee will apply for non-members. You can get a membership card before your trip here.

Description

Features

Kitchen
Lockers
24 Hour Free Hot Showers
Air Conditioning
Washing Machine (laundry)
Travel information provided
Swimming Pool
Bar
Food/Restaurant
Phones (public or in room)
BBQ
Lounge / Common space
Bike Rental

Ratings & Comments

4.1 Average from 16 Ratings

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Comment by **B**, British

January 2009

Good, more of a campsite though, crap room
This was actually a great relaxing place to stay. We got to go in the koala sanctuary which was great but aside from that it is very basic place. The A Frame rooms are very very basic, just two beds and thats it. Be prepared to get bitten at night. The kitchen was very basic, and the bathroom very dirty. there is also someone on reception who flirted mercilessly with my boyfriend, which pretty much ruined my stay. I wanted to complain to management!

Comment by Jen O, Scotland

September 2008

Great location, shame about basics
The fun A-frames are fine, if a little sore on the head if you don't duck enough! A communal area here would be benfecial as the kitchen is so busy at all times, serving the campers as well as the rooms and dorms. Average bathrooms (no hand soap or working dryers), great bar area, but expensive beer for backpackers budgets -- overall Bungalow Bay was fine, but seemed to be doing the bare minimum required because it was in such a great location.

Comment by furg, American

September 2008

Excellent
We stayed five nights and had the best time. It was what we call a "top ten." The tranquility of the surroundings and seating at the bar/restaurant area were thoroughly enjoyed. Also, the (unexpected) feeding of the lorikeets in the afternoons was amazing. I would highly recommend this accommodation if you are looking for a good backpackers.

Comment by Lu & Si

November 2006

This backpackers is super cool once you can get past the fact that you are sleeping in a hut. But you are so close to nature. The possums watch you eat and wallabies jump around the camp at night. You can also feed the rainbow finches and there are koalas next to the hostel in a reserve. The whole island is beautiful and a trip to feed the wallabies at dusk is recommended.

Comment by Shelley & Dawn

October 2006

Great place, had a little hut to sleep in but adequate and a lovely pool to jump into. The staff are helpful and being among nature all the time is great. Also have great food in resturant.

Comment by Mel

July 2006

an awesome place in australia! you live in a hut, have a big and clean pool, and wake up with the koalas! i really recommend this place and of course the whole island. the staff is so friendly! thanks for a great time!

Comment by Nelly

July 2006

We didn't stay here on a recent a trip and we totally regretted it. We booked a B&B up the road which was twice the price and half as good. We spent a lot of time at this backpackers because the atmosphere was so great and the surrounds just beautiful. We wished we'd stay there and saved our money -- we definitely will next time. By the way, there are several bays on the Island and Horseshoe Bay (where this hostel is) is by far the nicest. The others are really overdeveloped with too many people and apartments.

Comment by Graham

February 2006

This was a great hostel, the girl who worked on reception has got to be one of the nicest friendliest people I've ever met. The bar was cool and had some things to get everyone involved (coconut bowling etc) and the pool was nice. Dorm rooms were in A frame huts with ensuite and all very clean and modern. Kitchen was ok too, all in all a pretty good hostel.

Comment by Moshe

August 2005

I spent two nights there and I totally regret it. There was a deposit for the key, and a deposit for the plate, knife and cup. I booked the en suite cabin, which on the Web site is described as "self-contained." Well, there was a fridge... The cabin and the shower where very small and FULL with ants and mosquitoes even though I kept the window closed. After one night I wanted to check out so I came at 8:00 a.m. and asked the guy at the reception but he said that there is a minimum of two nights and I couldn't get the money refunded for the second night. They have only two en suite cabins and the other one was free, so it's not that they were losing a guest.

Comment by Callie

July 2005

This hostel was gorgeous, the setting is beautiful and the staff were really friendly (and the locals were too). It was a great chill out place and I could've spent a lot longer there. The fort walk is a must-do. Unfortunately I didn't see any koalas but there's always next time!

Comment by Corrina

April 2005

Wonderful place to camp, great facilities, friendly staff and a blinding curry menu, which was a bit too tempting! One of my favorite places on the east coast.

Comment by Jude Swansy

February 2005

Horseshoe Bay is the only place to stay whilst on the island. All the activities and bush walks are located from here. I saw four koalas in the wild on the fort walk — which is a must-do while you are here. Bungalow Bay is the new name and it rocks. It has a very friendly staff and the new bar and open air deck rocks — well done. I will recommend it to everyone.

Comment by Jane

January 2005

I traveled in Australia from 1998 to 2001 and ended up staying in Geoff's Place three times. It's a definite must for travelers. It's so much fun and really friendly.

Comment by Anonymous

July 2004

This place has great new owners in 2004.

Comment by The Swede

March 2004

Dark and dirty. Supports a good income for the owner - but that's about it. Sorry guys - they should care more about the people staying on this beautiful island.

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