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Island Palms Resort

13 The Esplanade | Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia
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Wallaroo, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This was an exchange time share, we travelled from Adelaide South Australia to this Island and what a pleasant surprise. We were picked up from the ferry by the resort managers and taken for a very short drive to the resort. Our unit was as requested not to far from the stairs and what a lovely surprise when we opened... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

We stayed for a week at Island Palms and really enjoyed the quiet and relaxed lifestyle. John and Sheena are extremely friendly and were helpful in booking tours, airport connections etc. The Island Palms is an older complex and the out side is in need of a repaint. However the room was comfortable and well appointed with plenty of dishes... More

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sydney
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

We have just spent a lovely week at the Island Palms Resort, Sheena and John made us feel very welcome and the apartments were very clean with all amenities, the whole resort was very clean and tidy, it was most relaxing and there were restaurants, supermarket, bottle shop, transport nearby. I would thoroughly recommend the Island Palms Resort to anyone... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of visiting Magnetic Island off Townsville in Queensland. We stayed at the Island Palms Resort. This Resort is extremley well managed by Sheena and John and right from when we first made our booking they sent us an information pack which was of great assistance. Some of the information included follows. You... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Island Palms is a timeshare resort mainly, it is modest, tidy and very nicely situated right on the beach road at Nelly Bay, short walk to Picnic Bay and over the hill to the fort walk and onto Horseshoe and the other bays. The units are nice and spacious, other facilities are modest i including equipment to borrow and the... More

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Geelong, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

We had a family holiday back in the second week of November 2012 and let me say it is a place you can 'fell' what it means to slow down and relax. Right from the outset we were rapt with the reception from both John & Sheena who manage the resort. Both come across as approachable and more like friends... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

cthink and I did a three night stay in between Christmas and NY. Sheena and John run an excellent venue. This now 30 yo property has been very well refurbished, is clean, well maintained and fitted out. With only 12 rooms, the salt chlorinated pool is never crowded, has a sail sun shade over the pool, which is surrounded by... More

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Adelaide, SA, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2012

We stayed at the resort in April 2012 (as a timeshare exchange). Location is great, resort itself is older, but the rooms have been refurbished and are plenty big enough, as well as very clean. It's quite serviceable for a family, but no, it's not glam. There's a few little things that give away the building's age, such as the... More

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Coffs Harbour, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

Our family of 5 stayed last week and we were so happy with our holiday. The unit was very comfortable with new furnishings, the air conditioning kept us comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed and More and the BBQ area downstairs was well equipped with even a fridge to keep things cold. Right opposite the beach and walking distance... More

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Santa Barbara, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

Lovely place right at the beach. Just a short walk around the bay from the ferry. The appartment was extremely roomy, and had a well equipped kitchen plus almost 360 degrees view over ocean and mountains. Shops with atm just around the corner, also very helpful.

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Additional Information about Island Palms Resort

Also Known As:
Island Palms Resort Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
Address: 13 The Esplanade | Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia
Region: Australia > Queensland > Magnetic Island
Amenities:
Beach Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 8 B&Bs / Inns in Magnetic Island
Price range (per night): RM386 - 578
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Island Palms has been providing quality Magnetic Island accommodation for almost 30 years. Our large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, air-conditioned, fully self-contained apartments provide very comfortable accommodation for up to 6 occupants. Enjoy our very attractive outdoor swimming pool (heated in the winter months for your comfort), play half-court tennis or table tennis, stroll along Nelly Bay beach which is only 150m from the apartments. If you are after a fun filled family holiday or a peaceful couples getaway, Island Palms is the perfect Magnetic Island Accommodation for you. ... more   less 

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