Located in Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Sunsets Resort is on the waterfront. National Trust Heritage Centre and Jezzine Barracks are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maritime Museum of Townsville and Cultural Centre Townsville. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Reid Park Street Circuit or Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
Magnetic Island National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Radical Bay - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 155 min drive
Restaurants
Granite - 7 min drive
Tiny Palm Coffee - 8 min drive
Ric's Woodfire Pizza - 8 min drive
Caffe Dell' Isola - 1 min walk
Rock Wallabies (Feeding) - 6 min drive
About this property
Magnetic Sunsets Resort
Guests at this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a children's pool and barbecue grills. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a dining area. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Magnetic Sunsets Resort offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
This Horseshoe Bay aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.45 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 18 August and 31 December.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.45 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Property # 9723954
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Frequently asked questions
Does Magnetic Sunsets Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Magnetic Sunsets Resort pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Magnetic Sunsets Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Magnetic Sunsets Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Magnetic Sunsets Resort?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Magnetic Sunsets Resort located?
With direct access to the beach, this Horseshoe Bay aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Horseshoe Bay Beach, Magnetic Island National Park and Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park. Radical Bay and Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Magnetic Sunsets Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Immaculately presented. We were very happy with our stay and will definitely look to book here again for future accommodation at Magnetic Island. Lovely lady who helped us with check in and made us feel very welcome throughout our stay.
Alana
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
21 February 2021
Disliked: Communication
I made our booking on Friday night for the following day to stay Saturday night. Saturday morning i was packing when i recieved this text message:
Hi Kylie,
We do not have a vacancy for your booking today.
Cheers Margaret
Magnetic Sunsets
I understand things happen and if a room is listed in multiple places it could be possible to be double booked but i was extremely dissapointed to find out through such a blunt text message. Firstly i feel the message warranted a phone call to inform us, not a text, and secondly, it could have started with "Im really sorry but unfortunately we dont have a vacancy for your booking".
We certainly wont be booking here again
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location - relaxing time.
Great location in Horseshoe Bay, seconds from the beach. Apartment was Clean, spacious, light and airy.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
19 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The view was amazing! And the room was so spacious and stylish!
As everyone else has said, Melita was incredibly welcoming and friendly. The room was really spacious and airy and overlooking horseshoe bay - we had a fantastic stay!
I highly recommend this place as your choice to stay when at Magnetic Island. The apartment was very spacious, clean and in the best location - right across from the beach. The service was faultless and the staff very friendly and accommodating.
Well appointed unit next to beaches and restaurant
I stayed with a couple of friends for an over night stay on Magnetic Island. We were all pleasantly surprised by the size of the apartment and how well it was appointed. It is often difficult to find single night accommodation so we were happy that we found it at the Resort. We were also well placed right next to restaurants, the beach and walking trails.
Spent 1 night with the family there just to get away from the mainland. Had a good meal at the restaurant in the complex and overall was a very relaxing stay.
Fully equipped, everything you could need in the kitchen. Lovely balcony
Jill
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
2 September 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was nice , shame about reception
We were greeted by a grunt when we arrived 30 min early prior to check in time even though room was ready . One of the worse reception staff I have ever met . Room was clean and tidy though and good value for money .
Verified traveller
Verified
6/10 Okay
Stevek2233
25 July 2016
Liked: Room comfort
Magnetic sunsets resort
Pleasant stay but very noisy at 7am local rubbish pick up then council workers with electric blowers ,so not the place to stay if u like a sleep in .sheets and bedding are of a poor quality and need updating same as towels .2people in a 3brm appartement was roomy .Ask for a change of towels was told to use washing machine in appartement.kitchen needs updating as well as ensuite .
Large and spacious rooms we had a great time at Magnetic Sunsets resort, will definitely return.
TIMOTHY
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rebecca
24 January 2016
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great spot across the road from beach
We had a smell which we later found was mouldy bread above stove. The glass door to the balcony didn't lock, and the kitchen was covered with tiny ants and we had to keep spraying and wiping it clean to be able to eat in there. When we tried to speak to staff, we found them gone from 6pm to 8:30, and we were gone well before that.
Oh the Austar remote had AAA instead of AA so it didn't work either. But without any of that, the location and amenities surrounding it were superb!
A magical location on the beach with a great balcony and views out to the ocean.
The host was the nicest lady we have encountered, very friendly and obliging.
Highly recommend.