My husband and I stayed here for 3 days (only because we could not get our money back after booking) - booked for 4 days but the first day we arrived could not wait to cancel. Pity on their "at least 48 hours in advance cancellation policy". We paid $100 for a double per night with no bathroom - the... More

If like partying in squalor till about 2 in the morning then this place is for you. Don't be fooled by the tranquil look of those beach Side cabins " romantic get away it" says more like holding cells while the staff indoctrinate dub step into your sleep deprived brain do your self a favor and stay some where I'd... More

After reading these reviews below I was scared of what to expected since we had this place booked with our Travel Bugs Eastcoast Package. Maybe because of our low expectations I was impressed how good the place really was! One particular staff member with whom I arranged to upgrade one of our nights to a private room (girlfriends bday) was... More

I stayed at Base over the Full Moon party weekend. The rooms are basic but not too bad. The nightlife was kind of dead the night after the Full Moon party but I think that was because everyone was extremely hungover. The food was basic, but good. As a student at uni I didn't think this place was too bad.... More

Me and 3 of my friends stayed at base for 2 nights as this was included in our oz experience package (not by choice). We were greeted by having our alcohol confiscated which we had specifically bought for magnetic island. And were told that we can have it back when we check out. The drinks that you can purchase at... More

Like many others - I really wish that I could say that this place was great... The location at least is! However, my arrival really did put a damper on my stay there. When I booked the hostel, I didn't realize that it happened to coincide with a "full moon" party (I booked it as a 2 night stay package... More

I didn't see the atrraction with magnetic island, the accommodation was poor with 8 people sleeping in a dorm with 1 fan and no air con, there is air con'd dorms but its pot luck whether you get one or not, i got a hat stolen while there and my girlfriend got her raybans stolen so this didn't really give... More

What a place! The best location of any hostel we went to! I think it's worth mentioning from the start that this is a backpacker hostel and should be treated as such. The quality of accomodation is therefore basic but the huts are good fun and have stunning views. The kitchen is terrible but this is to encourage you to... More

I so want to say this place is incredible. It has every reason to be. It's actually on the beach, you walk off the balcony on to it; it has a lovely big pool next to the beach; masses of outdoor space; is surrounded by beautiful palm trees; hammocks line the trees and the views out to Townsville are unreal.... More