Must-see hotels in Byron Bay & Northern NSW

  • Blackbird Byron

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Gaze at Cape Byron and the Pacific Ocean over the hinterland from one of three individual and specifically designed boltholes set high up above…

  • Halcyon House

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This former surfers' motel has kept its vintage curves to become one of east-coast Australia's most lauded boutique hotel and spas. The location is…

  • 28° Byron Bay

    Byron Bay

    There's not a TV in sight at this stunning homestyle hotel. From the paleo granola in the in-room breakfast provisions, to the filtered water system that…

  • Byron Springs Guesthouse

    Byron Bay

    With a mineral pool set by a Palm Springs–vibe open plan, shared, modern kitchen and chill-out-worthy verandah, a lot of thought has gone into keeping…

  • Bower

    Byron Bay

    The NYC-inspired Bower is a former motel that's undergone a luxury makeover straight from the pages of an interior-design magazine (and now features in…

  • Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A blissful 19km drive northwest of Murwillumbah leads to this superb luxurious and secluded retreat in the shadow of the caldera. The timber bungalows…

  • Nomads Arts Factory Lodge

    Byron Bay

    For an archetypal Byron experience, try this rambling minivillage next to a picturesque swamp set on 2 hectares, 15 minutes' walk from town. Choose from…

  • Sails Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This 1960s navy-and-white motel has been transformed: its 22 rooms are light and simple with the occasional design piece, great eco toiletries, kettles…

  • Coffs Jetty BnB

    Coffs Harbour

    A cut above your average B&B, this homey town house has private, tastefully decorated, spacious rooms with walk-in wardrobes and terrific bathrooms. Enjoy…

  • Grey Gum Lodge

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Enjoy serene valley views from the front verandah of this palm-draped wooden Queenslander-style house with six rooms with their own bathroom. Friendly…

  • Elements

    Byron Bay

    Behind 2km of Belongil dunes, with its own section of sand, Byron's biggest resort is home to over 200 private villas nestled in coastal bushland. While…

  • Byron Beach Abodes

    Byron Bay

    A handpicked collection of Byron's best design-driven properties, Byron Beach Abodes attracts overseas guests, honeymooners and Sydney's fashion set. Each…

  • Atlantic

    Byron Bay

    Converting Byron's older homes into boutique accommodation is a thing, and here, four different houses make up 28 rooms. Check online to see what grabs…

  • Hideaway

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This purpose-designed Bell Tent village popped up on a former caravan-park site, and makes the most of its 'steps to the beach' location. 'Deluxe' and …

  • Byron at Byron

    Byron Bay

    About 4km south of town, these luxe one-bedroom villas are spread through the resort's jungle-like greenery. When you’re not drinking cocktails by the…

  • Wake Up! Byron Bay

    Byron Bay

    This fabulous, well-managed hostel-resort opposite Belongil Beach is a terrific and affordable alternative to staying in central Byron. Attractive dorms…

  • Byron Bay Beach Hostel

    Byron Bay

    Occupying part of the old Council Chambers with its red-brick facade, this 280-bed dorm is just 50m from Main Beach and offers basic metal-bunk dorms with…

  • Byron Bay Aquarius Backpackers

    Byron Bay

    This motel-style backpackers right near the beach has a resort vibe with plenty of communal space – including a bar with a pool table and a relaxed pool…

  • Reflections Holiday Park Clarkes Beach

    Byron Bay

    The cabins might be tightly packed but they, along with shady tent sites, sit within attractive bush high up above the beach and overlooked by the Cape…

  • Byron Bay YHA

    Byron Bay

    Having undergone a multi-million-dollar revamp in early 2018, this YHA is now more flashpacker resort than backpacker hostel. There's a heated pool with a…

  • Nimbin Rox YHA

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Escape the coastal crowds at this hostel perched on a lush hill at the edge of town offering dorms, private rooms and lovely bell tents. There are plenty…

  • Lennox Holiday Apartments

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Gaze at the surf from your airy apartment in this stylish complex (all face the ocean), then take a splash with a borrowed board from reception. The one…

  • Bangalow Guesthouse

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This stately timber villa houses four guest rooms, all with en suite, on the river’s edge, so guests can spot platypuses and large lizards from the…

  • Ballina Manor

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This former boarding school has been converted into a guesthouse filled with restored 1920s furnishings. Heritage rooms are super-plumped: the most grand…

  • Pier Hotel

    Coffs Harbour

    A mix of rooms with shared and private bathroom occupies the lovely, airy 1st floor of this pub, all of which are fully renovated, smartly furnished and…

  • Mt Warning B&B Retreat

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Near the beginning of the leafy road to Wollumbin/Mt Warning, this beautiful property abuts the Tweed River. It's wonderfully isolated, making the cabins…

  • Ballina Travellers Lodge

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    The motel rooms here are surprisingly plush, with feature walls, pretty bedside lamps and nice linen. Budget rooms (that is, the ones that share a…

  • Reflections Holiday Park Lennox Head

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    By Lake Ainsworth and the patrolled section of Seven Mile Beach, this family-friendly holiday park has a wide range of units, from economy cabins without…

  • Melville House

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This grand country home was built in 1942 by the owner's grandfather and features the area's largest private swimming pool. The six rooms offer superb…

  • Byron Bay Cottages

    Byron Bay

    Byron’s best-kept secret requires booking well in advance. It's worth it for the experience of staying in one of these four restored 1920s cottages …

  • Yamba YHA

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This sociable, family-run hostel has light-filled dorms, a popular bar and restaurant downstairs, and a barbecue area on the roof that doubles as a…

  • Barbara's Guesthouse

    Byron Bay

    This pretty 1920s weatherboard house, in a quiet residential street a short walk from town, has five elegant but beachy guest rooms with private bathroom,…

  • Elindale House

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Any apparent chintziness is tempered by good-quality furnishings at this excellent B&B set in a characterful weatherboard house. The four rooms each have…

  • Yamba Beach Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A notch above your average motel, rooms here have large flat-screen TVs, extremely comfy beds, quality toiletries and a neutral palette. The downstairs…

  • Brunswick Heads Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A black-and-white boutique beauty, the Brunswick Heads Motel has whitewashed rooms with pops of colour in the palm-tree-print cushions, comfy beds, craft…

  • Nomads

    Byron Bay

    Set back from the main strip in a laneway, Nomads packs a punch with its glossy designer-led decor. The dorm rooms are comfortable and have air-con and…

  • Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    With its lush garden setting and Bali-style decor, this is a great-value motel. The rooms aren't overly large, but they all have kitchenette, floorboards,…

  • Arcadia House

    Byron Bay

    Amid a large garden on a quiet street, this delightful old Queenslander has airy verandahs and six traditionally furnished rooms with four-poster beds and…

  • Seascape Ocean Front Apartments

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Four ocean-view apartments and a riverside cottage are all furnished in bright, contemporary nautical style. Apartment views are spectacular and each…

  • Surf Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    On a bluff overlooking Yamba's main beach, this modern place has spacious studios with kitchenettes, with all but the smallest able to accommodate a…