Outdoor dining

Reviews of Selina Magnetic Island

3 out of 5
Selina Magnetic Island
40 Horseshoe Bay Rd, Horseshoe Bay, QLD

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Amenities
Had a fantastic stay in a glamping tent. Could have had more bedding as it was a little cool at night. Facilities were great. Hired a car but there is a bus stop out the front. Great social area with pool table. Lots of wildlife around. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Selina on May 26, 2024
Hey Katherine,Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic stay in our glamping tent and enjoyed the facilities and social area. However, we appreciate your suggestion about having more bedding for cooler nights. It's great to know you enjoyed the wildlife and found the location convenient with the bus stop out front. We look forward to welcoming you back with improvement for another stay! Warm regards, Selina Magnetic Island Operations Team

8/10 Good

Lauren, St Marys

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the family cabin with our 4 children. We all enjoyed our stay. The room had its own toilet and shower, a small fridge and tea/coffee facilities. Though the bed had sheets and pillows, there was no blankets so we were a little cold during the night. The lounge area was popular with the kids, they loved the beanbags and hammocks. The pool area was well equiped with bean bags, hammocks and plenty of shade from surrounding trees. The bar was only staffed by one person on the Saturday night, so waiting for people to order food and drinks was lengthy. Bar staff also had to clear the floor from empty glasses and plates which also added to the wait. Karaoke was a great! The food was the biggest let down. And without sounding too harsh, it was pathetic what we got served. My son order the hummus and pita, the tiniest pot of hummus was served, it was ridiculous. The pita tasted stale. My salad was just some lettuce, small amount of cucumber and some chickpeas. A really crappy attempt for the price I paid. The burgers we order were also burnt to a crisp and it appeared the beef patty had been split in 2 to make the 2 burgers. The man working in the kitchen that night seemed like I was inconveniencing him by asking him dietary questions about the sauce, which he could not answer. Inconsistencies in the labelling on the menu left me confused. One item with garlic aioIi labelled vegetarian, another with garlic aioli labelled vegan?! Man working kitchen could not be certain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Selina on May 26, 2024
Hey Lauren, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We're glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay in our family cabin and made good use of the lounge and pool areas. We appreciate your positive comments about the amenities and activities, like karaoke, that your family enjoyed.However, we do appreciate your honesty regarding the lack of blankets, the long wait at the bar and the issues with the food. Your feedback about the portion sizes, quality, and service will be taken seriously, and we'll work on improving these aspects. Consistency in our menu labelling and staff knowledge regarding dietary concerns is important to us, and your feedback about this topic is really valuable.We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back with improvement and provide a more enjoyable dining experience. Warm regards, Selina Magnetic Island Operations Team

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Frederik

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Front Desk on Nov 19, 2023
Hi Frederik, we are very sorry to hear your stay wasn't the best. We are hoping to gain some more insight into what we could have improved to make it better. Providing exceptional service and ensuring our guests have a memorable time is our top priority, so we would love to know what we could have done differently. Thank you. Kind regards, the reception team.

10/10 Excellent

Bayley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Front Desk on Nov 19, 2023
Dear Bayley,We appreciate your excellent review and the perfect 5/5 rating you've given us for your recent visit to Selina Magnetic Island Hostel. We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience during your stay. Providing exceptional service and ensuring our guests have a memorable time is our top priority, and your feedback reinforces our commitment to that goal.We're grateful for your support and for choosing Selina Magnetic Island Hostel. Should your travels bring you back to the area, we'd be delighted to welcome you once again for another outstanding stay. Thanks & Regards.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic and relaxed atmosphere. Staff are wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Selina on Sep 8, 2023
Hi Megan,Thank you so much.We are so very lucky to call this place home. It is a very special place indeed. Full of beautiful nature and wildlife 3Thanks & Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Selina on Sep 1, 2023
Dear Ashley,We appreciate your excellent review and the perfect 10/10 rating you've given us for your recent visit to Selina Magnetic Island Hostel. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience during your stay. Providing exceptional service and ensuring our guests have a memorable time is our top priority, and your feedback reinforces our commitment to that goal.We're grateful for your support and for choosing Selina Magnetic Island Hostel. Should your travels bring you back to the area, we'd be delighted to welcome you once again for another outstanding stay.Best regards,Thanks & Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Jarrah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yann, Boulogne Billancourt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking. An unexpected amazing surprise! A peaceful haven and a very welcoming team. Wish to come back!
Response from General Manager on Aug 12, 2023
Hi Yann,Thanks so much for sharing your review! We're glad you had a great time here at Selina, hope to see you again soon :)

4/10 Poor

Lucy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Private room not worth it as incredibly noisy. Not cleaned (including bins, towels) for whole stay. Hostel grounds were nice (although cooking hard as no plates in kitchen and bin overflowing). The atmosphere at the hostel was very nice and staff on reception were nice (but WhatsApp line doesn’t seem to work at all). Pool nice and clean and general facilities in the hostel really nice. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed and friendly 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ciara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, nice and secluded, nice mix of people, loved my cabin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Selina on Jun 12, 2023
Hey Karen!Thank you for your kind response! We are so glad you recognised the friendliness of our hostel and would love to have you stay with us again. Sincerely, Selina, Magnetic Island Team

8/10 Good

Raquel

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selina was great! We stayed in a family room. Nice clean room and very quiet. Staff members were all super friendly. Bus stop is right outside the property and property is walking distance to Horseshoe Bay. Live music during happy hour was great. Chill vibe and environment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Selina on Apr 26, 2023
Hey Stephanie!Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are happy to hear you had positive interactions with our staff team and enjoyed the vibe, entertainment and general location!We hope to see you again soon!Sincerely,Selina Magnetic Island Staff

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
Overpriced, paid double what it was 12 months ago and nothing was different
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Selina on Apr 26, 2023
Hi Alan,Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We have gone through many upgrades and renovations over the past few months including installing all new laundry facilities, upgraded camper and restaurant bathrooms and implementing new menus to provide more food options in order to improve our guest experience. The increase in price is mostly a result of the overall increase in accommodation prices around Queensland. Our prices are reflective of the other accommodation pricing on Magnetic Island and within the tourism industry. If you have any additional feedback please feel free to contact us directly and we would be more than happy to support and answer any questions. Sincerely,Selina Magnetic Island Staff

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!!
Loved staying at Selina, such great accommodation in a beautiful setting. Only negative was that wifi was only available around the reception area so I had none in my cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from General Manager on Apr 6, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review our property!We recognize the limited wifi area is not ideal. Wifi on the island is an ongoing challenge but we are working hard to expand it to the rest of the property as soon as possible. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful jungle surroundings! Hope to see you again soon!Sincerely,Selina Magnetic Island Staff

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could do with refreshing a bit, kitchen too hot
Relatively clean and they're modernising a few things. Good access, although wrong location on Google maps. Water never gets hot so showers aren't pleasant however, and the door locks are weird. What's wrong with a key? Kitchen needs attention, and it's absolutely boiling in there, god knows how you'd cook anything there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Selina on Apr 6, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property! We really appreciate the feedback on the kitchen and are in the process of getting an air conditioner. We are sorry to hear about the issue with Google Maps and have worked on improving this issue to ensure the address and directions are correct. Thank you for providing such specific feedback. We have raised these issues and will be addressing them one by one to improve overall guest experience. Hope to see you again soon!Sincerely,Selina Magnetic Island Staff

10/10 Excellent

Nadja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petrus B R Veldt

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacintha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Het is een prachtige plek met een hele goede ontspannen sfeer. Het park met de faciliteiten zijn erg netjes. Wij hadden een probleem met het slot van de deur maar dit werd goed en zorgvuldig opgelost. Personeel is erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Het huisje voor 2 personen was groter dan verwacht met airco en een ventilator. Een echte aanrader. En als je toch bent boekt vooral hun wildlife tour, het is leerzaam en zeer de moeite waard.