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Reviews of Shambhala Retreat Magnetic Island Cottages

11 Barton Street, 4819 Nelly Bay, Australia

#28 of 84 hotels in Nelly Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 88 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little overgrown so not a lot of light around it.

    It was comfortable and clean with a cute little pool, and I loved the outdoor shower experience

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was in constant shade so was quite cold.

    Two families travelling together. The common area between the two was perfect. Cottages were clean and comfortable. Convenient to ferry.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    A very pleasant place to stay. Nothing fancy, but there was everything that you need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn’t like.

    Surrounded by gardens. Had everything we needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Fantastic on every level
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - it was perrect

    Was a fantastic spot that suited our needs as 3 single people, we will definitely be back

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    An unusual and delightful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An extraordinary place, it’s like a little rainforest in a suburb. Spacious and comfortable. Outside spaces to sit, eat and watch the wildlife. We used the huge barbecue and ate at the outside table. The open air shower was an experience. The whole place seemed to be exploding with wildlife.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    9.0
    Definitely would stay again, staff were very accommodating
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air conditioning not fantastic, single bed mattress lumpy

    Great location, had every thing we needed, lovely gardens

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    10
    A quiet retreat set in a lush garden, we loved staying here. The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - we loved staying here

    Great location with easy access to Nelly Bay ferry Has everything you need for your stay Quiet garden setting

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    8.0
    We had a very enjoyable and relaxing stay at Shambhala.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The pool was cold and could do with solar heating.

    Our cottage was very clean and comfortable and the kitchen was well appointed. We enjoyed views to beautifully maintained tropical gardens in every direction. We also enjoyed the outdoor bathroom which included a small garden.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    8.0
    Excellent base to explore the island from, staff communicated well & apartment was very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was all good. Rooms were a bit small but we were out a lot

    The gardens, it was very clean, quiet

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    8.0
    very comfortable stay with added bonus close bus stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Big hairy spider in bathroom

    very clean, comfortable beds, bus stop close

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cottage was incredibly beautiful, the gardens are wonderfull, having breakfast with that view and the singing of the birds was energetic for me, everything very clean, the host very friendly, helpful and quick to respond and provide solutions to my needs; it is the perfect accommodation to spend your vacation. I loved it very much.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Given how little network coverage there is on magnetic it would be improved by having access to wifi which is becoming standard for accommodation

    Always a relaxing stay Clean quiet

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

    10
    Perfect for me and my 2 children.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Might be just me and my OCD but a vacuum cleaner, I don’t like brooms.

    everything

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    9.0
    Good value, great tropical garden setting, very relaxed atmostphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The gardens are beautiful and the pool is secluded and refreshing. In unit 1 There are three rooms and each bedroom opens out to a small private patio area. There is an enormous BBQ so we cooked up breakfast and ate alfresco on the outside main patio where the BBQ area has a large table and chairs in the garden setting.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is not lights outside the cottage, it make it a bit difficult if you have kids, my girls got scared outside and not lights, the parking is the street, questionable is you have a yut full pack

    The cottage was pretty cute, I like the facilities and the location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Septic toilet .. and no internet could be a plus .. DVD player was our savour.. Ty

    The cottage was better then we thought .very comfortable . lots of room for 4 people… but unfortunately it rained so much we didn’t get to see much of what the property offered … we had a few issues but thankfully Monica sorted those out best to her ability.. would we stay again yes but not in torrential rain with young kids …

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2023

    8.0
    Balinese Retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were missing a Doona from the Queen bed in main room and there was blankets on all other beds. No accessible extra pillows or blankets hidden in cupboard.

    The Balinese Gardens, swimming pool, large BBQ area communal area however this was only whilst we were there alone, little bit harder when there's more families staying but loved the private seating area outside the bedroom and the privacy between rooms.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2022

    9.0
    peaceful and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful garden. very peaceful

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2022

    9.0
    Lovely cottage with comfy beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cockroaches came into the cottage which was a shame

    Great location and beautiful gardens

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    8.0
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    quiet, comfortable

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2022

    9.0
    Beautiful stay in a tropical paradise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing really although I think at least one air conditioner was not working. Did not really miss the air conditioner as the fans were enough.

    Lovely small cottage in beautiful gardens. Felt like one was in the midst of a beautiful garden but protected from the surrounds by screened windows. Love the bathroom. Beautiful plug pool to cool off.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Very relaxed place with all the necessary kitchen gear to allow catering at home. Air flow meant that we didn't need AC and the openair shower was lovely. Comfortable bed and pillows so slept well.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

    10
    A serene place to stay with lovely, well-equipped cottages and beautiful gardens.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    Lovely caring people and a spacious cottage with everything you need

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All of the facilities were excellent. We used the BBQ and the outdoor space was great.

    Stayed in October 2022

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