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Sails On Horseshoe

13-15 Pacific Drive | Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia
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3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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GTG_11
Qld
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

It has been a while since we stayed at Sails. Our first experience was a pleasant one with great accommodation & great, friendly service. How times have changed (or maybe not). The decor and kitchen, bathroom & furniture were still the same since we were last there. The aircons badly needed a good clean & the main bedroom a/c smelled... More

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ozdroggy
Sydney
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

My wife an I stayed at Sails for two weeks in August and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We were there on the recommendation of friends who take an annual holiday at 'Maggie' and they were also there for the first few days after we arrived. For this reason we took a one bedroom apartment for the first few days and after... More

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Ian2009
Sydney
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
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Management invisible: not once were we asked if everything was OK. Simply disinterested management. Very dated rooms and furnishings for the price. Not an upmarket experience at all and certainly not worth the price. Quite insulting to charge so much ($200+) for such old hat. The owners should be ashamed for promoting this as "modern 4 star luxury" on their... More

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Tim Downs, Owner/Investor at Sails On Horseshoe, responded to this review
31 July 2011

Thank you for your invaluable feedback. We at Sails are committed to one hundred per cent guest satisfaction. We regret we have failed to meet your expectations but we are also surprised and confused by your comments. We were unaware of your concerns until we saw this review. Had you advised us of your disappointment while you were staying with... More

CairnsSimon
Cairns
1 review
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2011
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I am from cairns and work in the Hospitality industry so im not usually too fond of staying in Hotels/resorts as it reminds me of work. However, we came to Magnetic island and stayed tat Sails for 3 nights. and all i can say, it was the perfect gettaway. The hosts/managers are lovely, the resort is clean and tidy. The... More

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Ooomoo
Melbourne, Australia
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5 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2010

We have stayed at Sails for many years and there is no doubt this is a top location, beach front at Horseshoe Bay. But this year we felt fed up with the tired old kitchen utensils and just a feeling that the place lacks that extra special touch. Advertised as self-contained but very old utensils, buckled fry-pan, dirty toaster, blunt... More

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MBTLC2009
Mission Beach
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14 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2010

My husband and I were looking for a weekend get-away and found the perfect spot on Horseshoe Bay. Sails on Horseshoe sits right on the bay (on the quiet side) but just moments away from the shops. We stayed in an ocean front, downstairs, one bedroom unit and just loved it! The managers, Chris & Alistair were very welcoming, friendly... More

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Jo_n_the_boys
Sunny Townsville
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17 reviews
34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2009
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Stayed for a couple of nights at Sails on Horseshoe in July. The location is fantastic - we have stayed at Sails several times and I do think it's the best situated at Horseshoe bay as it's away from the pub (noise) but only a 2 minute walk. My only complaint is that the resort is getting very tired and... More

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HappyWanderer72
Melbourne, Australia
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25 reviews
31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2009
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Stayed at Sails on Horseshoe for 3 nights in July 2009. Had a great little 1 bedroom ocean front apartment on the ground floor. The location is sensational. An easy walk from the bus stop at Horseshoe Bay and brilliant views from the front door. Across the road and you're on the beach. Perfect. Apartment 5 is well kitted out... More

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paintingmagy
townsville
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2009
1
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I am an owner of a Painting company in Townsville and we have just completed major work on Magnetic Island as a result of this I rewarded 2 of my employees, husband and wife on their 10th wedding aniversery with 2 nights at Sails on Horsehoe. My employees were sworn at by the Manager for leaving an exterior light on,... More

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