Guest Reviews

The location was amazing, and at the reception we booked all the activities that we were going to do during our stay in Airlie Beach. The staff from the hostel were amazing and also the amenities and the facilities. Everything was incredible.

I had such a lovely stay at this hostel! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and it really felt like home. Jules at reception was incredibly kind and attentive — honestly the best service I’ve received in years. There was also a lovely girl from Ireland (I wish I remembered her name!) who was equally friendly and helpful. Even the cleaning staff were super sweet and always greeted us with a smile. We’ll definitely be coming back!

We had a great time there. Easy access, clean and tidy, convenience, and we really loved the atmosphere like a jungle. We want to come back again! Thank you for the good memories!

Amazing setting in bush. Staff very welcoming. One of the best accommodation of its type we have stayed in. Would return if back in beautiful Airlie Beach and the Magnums Live Music next door is great.

A unique hostel experience. We stayed in a queen cabin with an ensuite. It had fun cabin vibes and was clean and tidy. The ac/heat was fantastic, bed was comfortable and the staff were incredible. We look forward to staying here again. I am convinced that this hostel is a cheaper and better alternative to some of the other fancier hotel and resort accoms. Absolutely worth checking out Magnums.

Stayed for two nights – peaceful jungle feel despite being near the main road. Clean room with fridge and cutlery, plus spotless kitchen and bathrooms. As a 40+ solo female traveler on a budget, I felt safe and comfortable. Great value and location. Would recommend!

Magnums was the perfect base for our stay in Airlie Beach. The location couldn’t have been better, right in the heart of town with everything within easy walking distance. Our room was simple but very clean and comfortable, exactly what we needed. Despite being so close to the bar, we didn’t hear any noise at all at night, which made for a really relaxing stay. Overall, a great spot with free parking.

Our stay was amazing. I thought it would be noisy being by the pub but it was so peaceful and relaxing. Gorgeous grounds and big camp kitchen. We had the basic room but all we needed and a great price. The bathrooms were kept clean and respected by guests. Well done Magnums team and especially housekeeping who were very friendly and worked hard. I would definitely stay again.

Great value for money - I asked to be placed next to a friend also staying there and they were able to accommodate which was absolutely amazing. Best location and parking is convenient. Shared bathrooms and showers were great and were kept so clean.

We had a great stay the cabins are really comfortable and we were able to do laundry easily. Stores our bags during our whitsunday sail trip. Staff are very nice and they have everything you need. Great price and location. Loved the tropical setting.

Really enjoyed staying in Magnums. We had a double room which was clean and comfortable. The shared bathrooms were shared with only a few people and they were very clean. Staff were super helpful and the kitchen was clean and someone was in regularly to clean it. The air fryer was a great idea and even better that they provided liners.

Amazing accommodation in the centre of Airlie Beach, you can feel like you are in the jungle, very close to everything you need, restaurants, shops, pubs and Airlie Beach Lagoon, very lovely people always helpful with planning your day trip or other things, very clean, very good kitchen and other facilities, definitely recommended to everyone.

Absolutely loved Magnums, on the main street in Airlie, so central, the walk to the lagoon 20 secs away, but more so, you walk into the back behind the pub and beautiful lush gardens surrounds the cabin we stayed in, which was perfect in every way, had everything we needed. Highly recommend this place, you don't need anything else in Airlie Beach, especially with the welcome friendly staff on hand morning to evening, loved every bit of it! 

We had a queen cabin with en-suite which was really big! The amenities were great, kettle, fridge, hairdryer, toiletries etc and the bed was pretty comfortable. We loved the setting, in the forest, and the convenience of the location with everything nearby. The staff were really friendly too. We had a lovely stay here.

Wow I was only there for one night and arrived around 7:30pm and left by 7am however I have to say the room was absolutely spotless. Like every square inch of the triple room and bathroom was immaculate and was the cleanest hotel room I’ve ever stayed at. Very impressed. Will stay again in future

The whole team at Magnums make this place the star for accommodation in Airlie Beach. Nothing is too much trouble for any of them. Jules is an absolute star within her own right and our friends and us consider her a part of our family.
Thanks team Magnums, we will be back next year to do it all again!

I stayed for a week in a private ensuite room and it was just perfect. Such a relaxing environment with lots of accommodation options. The staff were all fantastic, and gave great recommendations on local activities. The location is spot on. I will definitely be back! Thanks so much again for having me.

Great location, great room, good size room, comfortable bed, easy check in, great staff, easy walking distance to entertainment, well priced, loved the gardens and the birds in the trees.

... I am very impressed with my cabin, layout is comfortable and adequate. The lush gardens are tropical and promotes a relaxing atmosphere. Location of accommodation appears to be very central. The closeness of Woolworths, cafe and bottle shop is a bonus. Staff friendly.

(In-stay survey received 03/09/2024)

Loved my stay there, the rooms and all the facilities are always clean and tidy. 

The place is pretty big and super green! We loved that there are plants everywhere :) You will find everything there- place for bbq, huge kitchen, laundry, bar, restaurant :) Beach and markets are pretty close. Beds are comfy.

We had a twin room and it felt like our little home. The houses are in between beautiful trees and the cabins are cute. The location is amazing, close to Arlie Beach and both Marinas (for the ferry to Hamilton and the boat and snorkelling tours). The room was exceptionally clean. And the staff was lovely.

Was really impressed with this hostel. The kitchen was the cleanest we had cooked in in Australia. The staff were very helpful. Our room was really clean too. It's right in the middle of Airlie beach too!.

Perfect place to stay right behind the main strip of Airlie Beach. Cabin was simple, with everything we needed. Short walk to the bar, 2 more steps to the shops, and across onto the stunning beaches. Loved it! We will be back!

Central location, 3 great room choices, Super clean, professional and friendly reception staff. Excellent maintenance man, laid back & fun vibe. I felt like I was living in a rainforest. AAA+++

Absolutely loved the location and everything this place offered. Had a great stay. 10/10

Perfect location and warm, friendly staff. Our room (private bunk bed) was everything we needed. Comfortable beds, plenty of power outlets, small fridge, kettle, Fan and air conditioning. You share toilets and showers with around 10 others but we always found it available when we needed it. The bathrooms and shower are somewhat open to the element so you do need to be prepared to share the facilities with a few moths. However, even as someone not so keen on moths I found this to be a minimal issue. Kitchen is well laid out and stocked, there is a BBQ area for those interested and ample laundry facilities. Aside from all the necessities this hostel is so unique and a lovely change from many you will find in Australia. We fell in love with it's personality and would absolutely come back in future should we be passing through.

Amazing location! Friendly staff who gave us some great recommendations. Room was cosy, good value for money. Unique stay with a gorgeous jungle like walk to get to our room.

Apartments exactly the size for two people in bunk beds, with a bathroom and shower that serves three bedrooms. Clean bathroom and good shower. There is also the option of an apartment with a bathroom in the bedroom. Well wooded location, with tropical gardening. The kitchen, fully equipped. Stainless steel countertops. Two vats, hot water, and it is shared by all hostel guests. The location isn't even mentioned. I think it's the best in Airlie Beach. With a bar and live 🎸 music every night. The reception also makes tour reservations (not to be missed). Sand volleyball courts, storage and laundry Everything is a TEN.

After the wonderful experiences we had at Magnums last year, we travelled to Airlie Beach again this year on our big trip to Australia and stayed at Magnums again for two weeks. Our wish to get the same cabin again was fulfilled. We were very happy here again, went swimming in the lagoon and the sea and read on the terrace of our hut when it rained. Of course, our “friend” Maria at the Reception gave us again great advice for a trip to Whitehaven Beach and also gave us other valuable advice. But, the entire Reception staff has to be mentioned and complimented for their friendliness and helpfulness. The cleaning staff is always very friendly and can only be praised for their good work. As soon as we leave, we will be longing to stay at Magnums again.

We had two brilliant stays separated by a 3 day tour. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and the place is amazing, like being in a rainforest. Can’t recommend highly enough. Great location.

The room for two was perfect for me and my friend, it was pretty clean, the fridge, air con and fan were working very well. One bathroom and shower for each 3 rooms was enough and easy to access from the room. They offer free storage to leave the bags if you need it while enjoy your day.

The Location was excellent right in the centre area. Friendly helpful staff. I booked a private chalet type room - and it was absolutely fabulous - roomy, excellent facilities, exceptionally clean and quiet. The key drop box was handy as I checked out early in the morning. Negative: Nothing - it was all great.