Magnums Airlie Beach is at 370 Shute Harbour Road, on the main street of Airlie Beach and about two minutes on foot from the lagoon. It has 97 air-conditioned rooms around gardens, from simple doubles and twins that share a bathroom to private cabins with an ensuite or a kitchenette and a triple room. A terrace, an outdoor entertainment area, laundry facilities and free self parking round out the facilities, and staff speak several languages. The Airlie Beach market is about five minutes away, Boathaven Beach about eight, and Port of Airlie and Coral Sea Marina, where many reef and island tours leave, about ten. It is rated class 2 and has the lowest price level in this guide, which makes it a good choice for backpackers, solo travellers, couples on a tight budget and anyone who plans to spend their days on the water.
Location and getting around
Shute Harbour Road is the spine of Airlie Beach, and Magnums sits on it near the beach. The lagoon is about two minutes away on foot, the market about five, Boathaven Beach about eight and Port of Airlie and Coral Sea Marina about ten, so you can walk to most tour departures.
Casual restaurants and bars are close by, including The Deck and Whitsunday Seafood Bar, and the town's cafes are within a few minutes. Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine is roughly a 33-minute drive, so plan a shuttle or a taxi for arrival and departure days.
The rooms and the feel
This is a budget property with a mix of room types. The double and twin rooms with a shared bathroom are small, at about 78 square feet or 7 square metres, and are designed for people who only sleep and shower there. The queen cabin with an ensuite and the self-contained cabin with a kitchenette are about 291 square feet, or 27 square metres, and sleep two, an ensuite twin cabin sleeps three, and an ensuite triple room of about 409 square feet, or 38 square metres, suits a small group.
All rooms have a garden view, air conditioning, a shower and a hair dryer. Choose a private cabin if you want your own bathroom, or save money with a shared-bathroom room.
Facilities
There is no restaurant on site, but the property has a terrace, a garden, an outdoor entertainment area, a lobby television, a computer station, a vending machine, laundry facilities and luggage storage. Free WiFi is offered in public areas, and staff can help with tour and ticket bookings, which is useful when you are arranging reef and island days. Free self parking is a real saving if you have rented a car.
Practical details and who it suits
Check-in runs from 2 pm to 7:30 pm, with late check-in during limited hours, so tell the property if you will arrive after dark. Check-out is at 10 am. Pets are not allowed. Choose Magnums if price and a sociable atmosphere matter most and you will spend most of your time on boats and beaches. If you want a pool, a kitchen of your own or a quieter, more comfortable setting, look at at Waters Edge Resort or the other hotels in this guide.
Why stay here
- ✓Garden-view rooms
- ✓Private cabins with ensuite
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Air conditioning in all rooms
- ✓Terrace and entertainment area
- ✓Laundry facilities
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓Walk to the lagoon
Good questions
Where is Magnums Airlie Beach?+
It is at 370 Shute Harbour Road in Airlie Beach. The lagoon is about two minutes away on foot and Port of Airlie about ten.
Is parking free?+
Yes. Self parking on site is free for guests.
What are the check-in and check-out times?+
Check-in runs from 2 pm to 7:30 pm, with late check-in during limited hours, and check-out is at 10 am.
