Arcadia Beach Guest House

3.0 star property
Beach guesthouse near Magnetic Island National Park

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Beach nearby, white sand, beach towels, snorkeling
BBQ/picnic area
Aerial view
In-room dining
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
27 Marine Parade, Arcadia, QLD, 4819

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alma Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Markets - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Strand Park - 37 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallywags Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Adele's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rock Wallabies - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪SOS - Stuffed on Seafood - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Arcadia Beach Guest House

Guesthouse near Magnetic Island National Park
Located close to Horseshoe Bay Beach and Radical Bay, Arcadia Beach Guest House provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. With a white sand beach, kayaking, and snorkeling, this guesthouse is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a ferry terminal shuttle, and a TV in the lobby
  • Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • 20-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.7 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 48.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 48.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.7 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Arcadia Beach Guest House
Arcadia Beach Guest House Magnetic Island
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Arcadia Beach Arcadia
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Frequently asked questions

Is Arcadia Beach Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Arcadia Beach Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arcadia Beach Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arcadia Beach Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Arcadia Beach Guest House located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Arcadia guesthouse is in a national park, steps from Magnetic Island National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Horseshoe Bay Beach and Radical Bay. Catholic Diocese of Townsville and Museum of Tropical Queensland are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Arcadia Beach Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 154 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joyce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This guest house is like a hostel in many ways but with the creative use of one lot not a huge property as I thought it would be. We had booked a tent experience which is a screen tent, holding a bed, night tables, lamp and fan, below a roof and side walls. Our unit had a whole side section about 6ft without a barrier so we could see to the next tent, wooden slats around the tent are not together which lets air flow in but gives little privacy. The gate style wooden door into our tent was not wide enough to close so no privacy to the common area. There is a communal kitchen for storing and prepping your food. What surprised me is how quiet the place was and by 8:30-9 people had gone to bed. Young people were very welcoming to us 70 seniors. Two single toilets and two showers communal. Across the road from the beach and a few minute walk to the bus that takes you to the ferry, IGA and other beaches and trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location central to all the bushwalking I intended to do also lovely little shops near by very friendly neighbourhood highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the area it was in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky overnighter on Magnetic Island
Great experience sleeping in the safari tent. Bed was super comfortable. We had a great overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overnight stay on Magnetic Island
Lovely overnight stay in the safari tents. The beds were extremely comfortable and cosy. Great experience, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Corrinna

It was lovely to be so close to the bus stop, Geoffrey beach and a restaurant around the corner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Maximiliano

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Christian

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is awesome right across from the beach with no stingers. Otherwise its a drab hostel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Cathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was close to the theatre restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Shane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not too bad at all
Not for everyone, but the tent stay was surprisingly comfortable. Friendly staff and amenities were good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach guest house was gorgeous and overlooked the pool. The staff were very friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Hamish

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice balcony
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was one of the best I have been to in a long time, the staff were friendly and very helpful. My kids and I loved every minute of our stay. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Ted, Townsville.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean but dated premises. Good beachside feeling. Friendly management. An enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Silas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Karen, Caboolture South, Qld

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised. It’s not my usual style of accommodation but so glad we stayed here. It reminded me of school camps with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities, happy memories. Communal living room areas, pool table, pizza oven. But the best place to be is spending a lazy afternoon or evening on the deck right opposite the beach chilling, socialising and having good fun with other guests and staff. And the bed was very comfortable. Ian, the owner, has a wealth of local knowledge and will give you great tips to find hidden gems on the Island. They also do car hire with very prompt pick up from the barge/ferry. It really is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would recommend to everyone!
Unreal location and really friendly staff! We stayed in the safari tent which was very nice and the bed was very comfy! Ian and Kev were class and gave us a lot of tips of what to do on the island!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020