Nomads Magnetic Island

I had booked weeks ahead of time, when I arrived in the afternoon, I was told I needed a passport to check in, my driver's licence wasn't good enough, I am an Australian citizen . I asked the manager to show me where it stated anywhere on their site that a passport was needed, well he couldn't. So then I had to try and find somewhere else 4pm in the afternoon. I will not be letting this slide either.

This place has a great potential but it’s terribly kept. Loud music all of the time in the common area (REALLY LOUD). I had to work and I couldn’t find a quiet spot in the whole hostel where I could work from. The Wi-Fi is terrible and in the room it’s even worse (and there’s no signal so I couldn’t even use data). The place is dirty. Staff at the reception is sweet and nice but you can really tell that there is no one who is really taking care of the business with care. The main purpose is to sell alcohol at nights to young backpackers to make profit and they don’t really care about other types of travellers. In the dorm it was freezing and I had no blanket, just a sheet. In addition two guys started fighting because they were probably drunk. The hostel is far away from literally everything. There’s no supermarket nearby (you have to walk 40mins) and the bus runs just a few times a day. Perks: it’s on a very nice beach, the huts are literally by the sea and the swimming pool is very nice too. Laundry service is easy to use (with card) and soap is included. Overall I didn’t like it and would never recommend it to a friend. Maybe I’m not their target.

Brilliant Location. Hostel is located with direct access to the beach. The rooms were little huts of bunk beds and were very cosy spacious. Unfortunately the toilets were not inside the rooms therefore you had to walk to the nearest toilets. The showers weren’t the nicest however it’s nothing you wouldn’t expect from a hostel. The food at the bar was really nice.

Spent NYE 23/24 Here. Dave Winnell and other DJs made the night epic. Cant really think of anything more to say other than the only downside was there was too crowded (as you expect on NYE) and the drinks where rather expensive (as they are in au)

Good location, horrible staff. No basic knowledge of hospitality. English blonde woman was busy with 2 tourists. Great. No acknowledgement for any other guests waiting. Which, again, is a basic task. After 10 mins without communication or even a look in my direction, I left. Couldn't stand her lack of interest. Horrible, horrible service. It's a backpackers, but still; some level of service is to be expected. I have stayed in many in the past, and this is by far the worst level of service I've ever received. Won't return or recommend.

Amazing and fun hostel! The beds and the washing rooms are clean. There are a lot of activities to meet friends, which is very nice. The food is also very good! The staff is super friendly and helpful :) I would definitely visit this hostel again!