Magnums Hotel

Magnums Hotel is a lively and well-established bar that delivers a fun mix of entertainment, music, and drinks almost every day of the year – even on holidays – from 10:00 AM until 2:30 AM. It’s a great place to unwind, especially if you enjoy open-air party vibes mixed with a touch of Aussie charm. The layout is casual and social, with a smoking area in the front and non-smoking spaces in the back and sides, giving everyone a comfortable place to hang out. Most of the action is centred around the outdoor bar, where live music sets the mood. It’s an energetic yet laid-back scene that keeps people coming back. Inside, there’s more to explore: a gaming area (casino-style), a nightclub, and even a private bar upstairs. They keep the events fresh with special activities like the Sunday silent disco with headphones – definitely a fun surprise. If you're up for a bit of casual fun, there are pool tables outside too. While food isn’t the main attraction, they do have special offerings like the "grill your own burger" experience every Saturday from 5 to 8 PM, which adds a nice touch. Magnums also supports the Pink's charity project, which is cool to see, and they actively promote it. For locals, there’s even an app you can download for exclusive deals – handy if you’re a regular and getting a membership. Drink-wise, they’ve got a solid variety of beers and cocktails, available in schooners and pints. The service is self-serve, so you’ll need to grab your own spot and head to the bar for drinks, but the staff is friendly and always willing to help if needed. Security steps up around 8 PM with ID checks and photos for entry, which helps keep the vibe safe and comfortable for everyone. Overall, Magnums is a great spot to enjoy music, drinks, and a lively crowd. It’s not fancy – and it doesn’t try to be – but it nails the fun and casual pub experience with just enough extras to keep things interesting.

No doubt that Magnums Hotel has one of the best locations that you could wish for at Airlie Beach. At the frontside there is one of the most popular bars, and many restaurants around. It is mainly a hostel, but at the backside they have a few bungalows which is what we opted for. The bungalows were very basic, and for the high price we paid a little bit too basic. A shame that there was no proper door to close the toilet and bathroom, which is not good for privacy. But in general our stay was ok.

We would like to thank JULES because she's a wonderful employee and she has saved our lives in two occasions. She also has a great attitude. First, she helped us out with everything related to the hotel. Then, and even more relevant to us, is the she collected our passports which we with no notice, had lost one day before. Thanks to her, we didn't miss our return flight. Thank you so much for your help and your good vibes. Always with a smile.

Great place to go for a few beers day or night! They show all kinds of sports as well. The atmosphere for The State of Origin was fantastic. Staff are all really friendly, special shoutout to Harry cooking up a storm on the barbecue. Tom C, Luke and Craig behind the bar were phenomenal!

Fantastic place and very convenient for easy access to Airlie beach, but they Wifi Is not good enough too. And they bathroom facilities should be upgraded too!!

There was some punk bands playing the night in was at Magnums. They were all rockin 🤘 There was a good crowd. Outside had some other house band playing as well. Good to see some live music 🎶 I guess this is one of those places in Airlie peps like to go out for fun.

I love this place. If I could I would marry it I would. Paige is quite frankly, the coolest person alive. And deserves a raise. The service is always spectacular and the tunes are banging. 10/10 would bang. Love ya

We stopped in for a pint and to watch the UFC fight on the large patio. The patio is covered so there is plenty ty of shade.

After reading the online reviews about how amazing the cocktails are at this place, I walked past all the other bars and ordered a gin-based cocktail. It was totally clear from the outset though, that the Gen Y bartender had no clue how to make it. He looked at the cocktail menu when I placed my order! After some fanciful cocktail shaker jiggling, he poured the drink through a strainer, but hadn't made enough! Without asking me if I minded, he swung round, grabbed a can of red bull and topped the glass up! He then took the mixing straw out of the glass, licked it, said 'yum!' and did a disappearing act before I could tell him I can't drink red bull (or any other energy drink for that matter) due to them giving me heart palpitations. There was no decoration on the glass-no fruit or flowers etc-not even a straw to gracefully sip through. Just a plain old glass with a cocktail cheaply topped off with a cheap drink, because he couldn't be bothered to mix another. Crap. Totally crap customer service. I felt really ripped off - especially given the price of the cocktail...

The 8 bed dorm is one of the worst pages you can ever stay. So messy. The bathrooms are dirty. When you shower it floods the whole bathroom getting the whole bathroom wet and nasty. There's bugs in the room, watch out for bed bugs. It's hot but they only turn on the AC two hours at a time. There are no locks in the room, this is terrible, someone could easily steal your belongings. I will never stay here again, this place is quite terrible. If you want to share a room with smelly backpackers, this is your place, but if you care about your health and hygiene, I would not recommend this place.

I was less than impressed with this place, having stopped here midday for a quick drink and to watch sport on their giant TV screen. They boast a large outdoor area for daytime fun while the indoor stage and multi level is sure to be a hit for late nights. If you want a dive bar with cheap beer, and I mean, cheap beer and zero cocktails, then stop here. It's a backpackers delight and frat boys dream. Otherwise, there are better, cleaner places to go along the boardwalk.

The drink specials here are just excellent, jugs start at $8-10 and cocktails at $5. Magnum's is most definitely the place to be for starting your night since a lot of people come through here for the affordable drinks. As far as atmosphere, it's mostly backpackers that are just coming through Airlie Beach and maybe a hint of locals in the area. There is a nightclub at Magnum's as well which is probably the biggest you'll find in the main town. I stayed in the hostel a few times also, an 8-share room gets you a basic room. I wish the rooms were a bit cleaner though and Magnum's is essentially a party hostel...but that's Airlie for you!

The Backpakers Hostel is cool, stayed there 3 nights. Good facilities, clean, great WiFi area, that lets you meet with fellow travellers, BUT beware of the bar! We saw one of the security guards (bald headed guy with dark beard) slip something in some girls drink! Seriously, would not drink anything at that bar anymore!

I stayed here several nights, in between I ve been to White Sunday Island. I had to put my luggages in the luggage room, so I went to the reception. The receptionist Mel served me after a long wait, I asked her to store my luggages, she told me to be back at 4 (8mins after). At 4 I was waiting again for paying 5$ and access this service. When she served me at 4.07 she told me I had to wait again until 5 as the luggage room opens for 1-2 mins only at certain times of the day only. When I told her I needed to go to my trip all she said was that she could refund me of my money. Like I should have put my luggages in a different hostel than the one I was staying in. Thankfully I haven't been waiting alone since other people aswell had the same treatment and risked to lose the white Sunday trip. An hostel is not supposed to be like Hilton hotel but common sense and logic would be appreciated.