Round bubbling outdoor spa pool with fountains, artificial lawn, potted palms and hotel colonnade balconies against hillside

White cockatoos feeding on a sunlit outdoor table beside lush tropical gardens and palm trees, ideal for nature-loving guests

Guest sketching in sunlit tropical garden beside a white pavilion gazebo, surrounded by palm trees and mountain views, peaceful resort setting

Bright tropical studio with king bed, palm-print cushions, balcony sliding door, dining table, tiles and garden view

Sunlit hotel tennis court with green artificial turf, surrounded by palm trees, seating and mountain views for active guests

Night view of lit outdoor pool and spa with sun loungers, shaded lawn and tropical palms under a starry Milky Way sky

Sunlit outdoor pool with curved tiled terrace, tropical palms, artificial lawn and arched hotel verandas with mountain views

Secluded white wooden gazebo with wicker chairs, cushions and tropical palm and fern garden—peaceful outdoor seating for guests

Guest painting nature sketch in shaded tropical garden, seated on folding chair among ferns and palm trunks, relaxing retreat amenities

Sun‑shaded poolside with loungers, gazebo dining area, artificial grass and tropical mountain views for relaxed hotel stays

Bush stone-curlew walking past hotel patio plants and outdoor seating, near landscaped beds and shaded pathway

Amaroo Rainforest Resort Magnetic Island

Budget Friendly 3-Star Island Getaway

Amaroo Rainforest Resort Magnetic Island is the ideal destination for a relaxing island getaway, located just eight kilometres off Townsville. Set within 10 acres of lush tropical gardens in Nelly Bay, the resort offers a peaceful, nature-immersed escape with plenty of space to unwind.
Guests can enjoy a large magnesium saltwater pool, expansive open grounds, tennis courts, a barbecue area and a children’s playground. Free private parking is available on site, and the Picnic Bay Bus stops directly at the front of the resort. The shuttle service to and from the ferry terminal is available subject to availability.
The resort offers a wide range of accommodation styles and sizes to suit all budgets, from couples and families to groups, schools and sporting teams. Each unit includes a flatscreen TV, private bathroom with shower and toilet, complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. All units also feature a kitchenette equipped with a fridge, kettle and essential kitchenware.

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Every room opens onto an outdoor patio, providing the perfect spot to relax and take in the surrounding greenery. Guests may even be visited by some of Magnetic Island’s friendly local wildlife, including wallabies and native birdlife, which often wander through the spacious grounds.
Amaroo Rainforest Resort Magnetic Island offers easy access to beaches, walking trails, dining and island activities, making it a comfortable, great value base for exploring Magnetic Island.value base for exploring Magnetic Island.