Magnetic Island for Couples: The Ultimate Guide

If you want to experience island life to the fullest, the spacious rooms with seaside views from the apartments at Grand Mercure Magnetic Island are a dream. For utmost comfort, each modern beach-style apartment is fully self-contained and comes with its own sleek stone kitchen. This means you have absolute freedom in your dining choices if you decide to stay in and cook a romantic meal for two.

Get comfortable in front of the cable TV and DVD player, book a couples massage at the on-site spa or work out together at the fully equipped fitness centre. Nelly Bay harbour shopping facilities are only a short stroll away, as are long stretches of uninterrupted beach.

If you want to be as close to the beach as possible, consider your own spacious three-bedroom apartment right by the beach with Beachside Apartment 13. Set your breakfast on the terrace or drink your morning cuppa while overlooking the Magnetic Island Marina.

The private apartment unit comes with its own kitchen, including a dishwasher and microwave, so you can indulge in a quick snack whenever you please. As an added bonus, you have access to a TV, DVD player and regular cable channels, and since the property has a “no party” policy, you can be sure that you’ll have peace and quiet throughout your stay.

Upon your arrival at this comfortable oasis, expect a warm welcome from the owners themselves, as well as a glass of champagne. Mornings here are calming as you wake up to the lush greens of the tropical forest, birdsong and mountain views from the terrace at Oskars Rain Forest Retreat. Local wildlife, such as cockatoos and parakeets, will be right at your doorstep.

The King Studio room includes an extra-large double bed, flat screen TV, and a private seating area. Naturally, the room comes with air conditioning and a bed that is fitted with a mosquito net for an undisturbed and relaxing sleep. In case you need to kickstart your mornings, the Nespresso machine will help you get your daily dose of coffee. Continental breakfast and fresh fruit come stocked up in the fridge.

This gem of an apartment is particularly appealing for nature lovers as it is only a two-minute walk away from the National Park. The beach isn’t too far either with Nelly Bay is just a kilometre away.

A romantic beachside destination wouldn’t be complete without a four-star resort. To treat yourselves, book a stay at the Island Leisure Resort. Even though the beach is only 50 metres away, you have full access to the on-site swimming pool and for exercise, try the tennis court or mini-golf.

The rooms and wood-and-straw huts at this multi-award-winning tropical resort are self-contained, air-conditioned and equipped with a ceiling fan to stay cool on hot tropical days. For days you feel like staying on the premises, take advantage of the convenient on-site snack bar and barbecue facilities. For the adventurous types, we encourage you to take one of the many tours, which can easily be booked at the reception and tour desk. Extra bonuses include free WiFi in public areas and on-site parking facilities.

Magnetic Island Insiders know that Horseshoe Bay is one of the best places for finding a beautiful beachfront apartment. The area around Maggies Beachfront Apartments is brimming with a selection of restaurants and beach activities.

The apartments overlook the three-kilometre-long stretch of beach, which makes experiencing sunrise and sunset both intimate and romantic. If soaking in the calm surroundings wasn’t relaxing enough, treat yourselves to an hour or two at the on-site heated pool and spa. Your stay will also include a private kitchen, outdoor garden, laundry facilities, free WiFi, satellite TV and air-conditioning.