We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Byron Bay, Australia. We have also included accommodation in guest houses, holiday homes, apartments, boats, villas and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Guest House.Very stylish. Great bar. Popular among couples. Offering luxurious accommodation in the heart of Byron Bay, 28 Degrees Byron Bay is just 2 minutes' walk from the town centre and a 4-minute walk from the beach. The beautifully styled rooms feature king-size Sealy Crown Jewel beds with organic french linen, private bathrooms and complimentary amenities. Guests can choose from a room with a private plunge pool or views of the Lighthouse. Other rooms offer shared facilities including a pool, gourmet kitchen, lounge and dining areas. Daily housekeeping is offered, as well as free WiFi and a complimentary mini bar with locally sourced items. Cape Byron Lighthouse is 2.3 km from 28 Degrees Byron Bay, and Tallow Beach is 1.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, 22.5 km from 28 Degrees Byron Bay.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most STYLISH guest house in Byron Bay. It also has an amazing hotel bar.
Villa.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Just a 5-minute drive from Belongil or Main Beach, Lily Pad at Byron Bay offers a relaxed retreat, with stylish, self-catering accommodation. It features spacious entertaining areas, including a hardwood patio with BBQ facilities and outdoor furniture. Free WiFi is provided. Lily Pad Holiday Home is a 10-minute drive from Byron Bay Lighthouse. Gold Coast Airport is a 45-minute drive away. This light-filled accommodation features high ceilings and contemporary furnishings. The lounge area offers plush sofas and a flat-screen TV. The kitchen is well-equipped and includes a dishwasher and an oven. The private bathroom offers a shower and free toiletries. Top up your tan in the outdoor lounge chairs or enjoy a drink at sunset in the landscaped garden, complete with a water feature. Guests enjoy off-street parking for 2 vehicles. An extra outdoor shower is provided, perfect for washing off after a day at the beach. There is also an external laundry with a washing machine, tub, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board and a clothesline, available for guest use.Show full description
This might be the most relaxing and romantic villa in Byron Bay.
Guest House.Creative. Great location. A 3-minute walk from Clarkes Beach, Cape Beach House offers accommodation with modern rooms featuring free WiFi . It features an outdoor pool and a sunny terrace. All air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and beach towels.Tea and coffee making facilities are available. The town centre is within a 10-minute walk from the property. Cape Beach House Byron Bay is a 2-minute drive from the centre of Byron Bay. It is a 20-minute walk from Cape Byron Lighthouse and Wategos Beach. Ballina Byron Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace, or enjoy swimming in the pool. The guest lounge is the perfect place to meet new people. Free parking is available on site.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Charming. Surrounded by 4 acres of beautiful gardens, Victoria's offers air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi, a TV and DVD player. It features a saltwater swimming pool and barbecue facilities. The rooms are elegantly decorated, and have a private bathroom with a bathrobe and hairdryer. Most rooms feature a spa bath, and some also include a balcony. Guests can relax in the cosy lounge, or enjoy the mountain views from the terrace. Victoria's Ewingsdale also offers free on-site parking and laundry facilities. Victoria's At Ewingsdale is 6 km from Byron Bay and 10 km from the famous Cape Byron Lighthouse and walking track.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most CHARMING luxury hotel in Byron Bay.
Apartment.Unique. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Buwhi Bira Byron - Studio offers self-contained accommodation just 9 minutes' walk from the beach and a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars and shops. This studio apartment offers a bathroom with marble floors and a compact kitchen with stainless-steel bench-tops. There are a variety of unique markets in the surrounding areas from Thursday until Saturday. Guests can enjoy a bath outside in the Balinese inspired garden courtyard, herbal bath bombs and candles are provided. Barbecue facilities are provided. Cape Byron Lighthouse is 2.6 km from Buwhi Bira Byron - Studio, while Tallow Beach is 2.1 km from the property. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 21 km away. Some markets are run monthly on a weekend.Show full description
This apartment is popular among couples travelling to Byron Bay.
Guest House.Delightful property. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. Satara Byron Bay - Adults Only is situated in Byron Bay, 3 km from the town centre. Free private parking is available on site. Cape Byron Lighthouse is 5 km from Satara Byron Bay - Adults Only, while Tallow Beach is 1 km from the property and the beautiful Byron Bay Golf Club is across the road. Enjoy the communal kitchen and lounge, opening onto the outdoor BBQ area and swimming pool. Each room at this guest house is air conditioned and comes with quality linen, a sitting room with flat-screen TV and private patio overlooking the rainforest. All rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and a hairdryer and coffee machine. All rooms are individually styled with quality fittings and furnishings. The nearest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, 18 km from Satara Byron Bay - Adults Only.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful guest house in Byron Bay.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Rooftop pool. Overlooking Byron Bay’s Main Beach, these stylish boutique apartments and studios offer secure car parking and free WiFi. Penthouse apartments with private rooftop swimming pool and panoramic ocean views are available. Penthouse Apartments feature modern designer kitchens, large living areas and spacious bedrooms. The shops, restaurants, cafes and bars of Byron Bay town centre are on the doorstep of Beach Suites Byron Bay. Ballina Byron Airport is a 35-minute drive away. All accommodation include a flat-screen cable TV, DVD player, private bathroom, and a kitchenette or full kitchen. Some studios have a large wooden patio with private heated plunge pool and a spa bath. Beachfront Studios are located on the ground floor for direct private access to the beach and street. The modern Garden Suites, overlooking lush garden terraces, offer peaceful surroundings. Each has barbecue on the patio, plus a well-appointed kitchenette.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most elegant boutique hotel in Byron Bay.
A tip: Explore by neighbourhood. You can find unique hotels within or near different neighbourhoods of Byron Bay here: Belongil BeachMain Beach Wategos Beach
Villa.Lovely property. Great views. Popular among couples. Located just outside Byron Bay, and only 5 minutes’ drive from the main beach, Cape Vue offers luxurious villas in a garden setting.It benefits from an Outdoor Communal Swimming Pool for 6 individual, villas with no kitchens . All of the villas at Cape Vue include an LCD TV, DVD player and free Wi-Fi internet access. Cape Vue is situated on 1-acre of beautiful tropical gardens, and features a hexagon-shaped infinity edge pool. Each room with ensuite bathroom and a private covered veranda. Cape Vue is just over a 10-minute drive away from attractions in Byron Bay including the lighthouse, Captain Cook Lookout and Arakwal National Park.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Cool. Great bar. Popular among women. The Bower is set in Byron Bay and offers sophisticated and luxurious accommodation. It features a heated circular pool, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and free WiFi throughout the property. Each suite room at The Bower features floor-to-ceiling windows, tea and coffee making facilities with mini fridge, Smart TV and is serviced daily. The stylish design of the rooms is paired with polished floors, luxurious rugs and quality linens. The property is situated 1 km from Arakwal National Park. Free private parking is available on site. Every suite has a private bathroom with rain showers, plush towels and luxury Hunter bathroom amenities. The Bower also has a 100 year old Cottage on site with which can sleep up to ten people and a modern four bedroom house for up to 8 guests. Complimentary bicycle rentals are available onsite and luggage storage is available at reception. The property is just 15 minutes' walk from cafes and restaurants of Byron Bay and 20-minutes' walk from Main Beach. Cape Byron Lighthouse is 2.6 km from The Bower, while Tallow Beach is 1.8 km from the property. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 21 km away.Show full description
Apartment.Historic property. Great views. Offering sea views and a garden, WategosRent offers accommodation ideally located in Byron Bay, within a short distance of Wategos Beach, Clarkes Beach and Cape Byron Lighthouse. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance. With a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, units at the apartment complex also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a terrace. All units come with air conditioning, a dishwasher, an oven, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. At the apartment complex, units come with bed linen and towels. Tallow Beach is 2.4 km from WategosRent, while Byron Bay Golf Course is 5.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most HISTORIC apartment in Byron Bay.
Guest House.Great location. Popular among couples. Offering free WiFi and a year-round outdoor pool, The Beach Shack Byron Bay is situated in Byron Bay, just a 5-minute walk from Belongil Beach. Cape Byron Lighthouse is 3 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. The deluxe accommodation is air-conditioned and feature a living area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Some units feature a terrace and/or balcony with pool views. A toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. There is also a kitchen in some of the units, equipped with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. There is a private bathroom with bathrobes in every unit. Towels and bed linen are provided. The Beach Shack Byron Bay also includes a sun terrace. Tallow Beach is 2.6 km from The Beach Shack Byron Bay. The nearest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, 22 km from the property.Show full description
This guest house has a great location in Byron Bay.
Apartment.Hip. Great location. Welcome, we have completed our FULL RENOVATION, and are open ready for business ! Aqua Soleil Apartment has a wrap around terrace that is private and allows private sunbathing or enjoying the sunset views direction Mount Warning. A short stroll through the bush or via the street to the pristine Belongil Beach. Don't forget Thursday's Farmers Markets for for fresh produce, and the Artisan market which is held the first Sunday of every month. Look forward to welcoming you to Aqua Soleil Apartment Byron Bay. The iconic Beach Hotel Pub or the CBD is about a 950m walk either along the beach or Shirley street. From the beach across the street you can walk to the Wreck surf spot and then all along Clarkes beach up to the famous Byron Bay Lighthouse. Whether you are surfing ,swimming , diving, walking, reading, dolphin kayaking, whale watching or just hanging out, we welcome you to have a great stay in the Bay. All the best from Victoria and the crew at Aqua Soleil Apartment Byron Bay. Like the sign says, Welcome to Byron Bay, Cheer up, slow down & chill out ! Happy to steer you in the right direction to whatever floats your boat...........hoping you have the best break you can imagine.............best from the crew at Aqua Soleil Apartment. We are ocean lovers & foodies, and Byron has all that covered to ensure satisfaction in those departments. Whether you are a kayaker, surfer, swimmer, diver, kite surfer, golfer, restaurant goer, walker, horse rider, you name it, Byron covers it. Come and enjoy the spoils of Byron Bay and stay with us in comfort. Look forward to welcoming you to Aqua Soleil, cheers from the team. A short stroll to the Belongil cafe's and restaurants to the West or the centre of town to the East. Byron's foodie experience will surely satisfy your tastebuds. Don't forget to grab a copy of the local newspaper The Echo, to find out what's on during your stay in the Bay. The Byron Bay Community Market is probably the best known market and it happens on every first Sunday of the month. Local sellers bring their own products to Butler Street where they have their stalls. It is not only food that you can buy, but also wonderful artwork, hand-made jewellery, massages, painting, music and other wares. The Byron Bay Community Market is the biggest market in town; it is exciting to see all the local products and homemade products. Smaller than the Community Market, The Artisan Market is held during the spring and summer at the Railway Park on every Saturday night between 4pm and 9pm. It provides local sellers a place to show their products to all the travellers and other visitors in Byron Bay. Every Saturday you can find creative pieces of art and crafts, there are stands with homemade jewellery, local artists are performing on a small stage and you can enjoy plenty of fresh food.Show full description
I think this place could be the coolest apartment in Byron Bay.
Guest House.Creative. Great value. Popular among women. Offering stylish accommodation, this boutique guesthouse is surrounded by tropical landscaping, expansive decks to soak up the sun and an outdoor magna-therapy pool. Byron Springs is an easy 5 minute drive to the town centre or a 20-minute walk or 8-minute bike ride. The Tea Tree Lake and Tallow Beach are a 10-minute walk away. Daily housekeeping, free WiFi are provided. Freshly baked goodies, fresh fruit and Nespresso coffee are available all day in the guest lounge area. Our friendly staff are onsite to help you with handy tips We look forward to welcoming you to our little hidden gem to relax and unwind.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most creative, cosy and lively guest house in Byron Bay. It also has GREAT AFFORDABILITY. WOW!
Holiday Home.Creative. Lovely interior design. Set in Byron Bay, within 1.5 km of Tallow Beach and 1.7 km of Main Beach, Pineapple Studio Byron Bay offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and an open-air bath. The property is around 2.7 km from Byron Bay Golf Course, 4.1 km from Cape Byron Lighthouse and 36 km from Big Prawn. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.1 km from Belongil Beach. The holiday home with a terrace and garden views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Brunswick Boat Harbour is 21 km from the holiday home, while Ballina Golf Course is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, 23 km from Pineapple Studio Byron Bay.Show full description
Guest House. Aabi's at Byron is an adults only retreat offering luxury accommodation in a relaxing, smoke free environment. Guests can dine in the outdoor BBQ hut which overlooks the saltwater pool, heated hot tub and sun lounges. Adventurous types can enjoy a scenic 40-minute hike to the famous Cape Byron Lighthouse, or take a 40-minute drive to the beautiful Minyon Falls. Free WiFi and secure on-site parking are provided. Aabi's at Byron guest house is a short 3-minute walk to Jonson Street, which offers a wide range of restaurants and cafes serving fresh local produce. It is a 10–minute walk to Byron Bay’s pristine Main Beach. Each stylish, air-conditioned room features a private en suite bathroom, 36-inch flat-screen TV and a Google Chromecast. Extra touches include, tea/coffee making facilities and delicious Byron Bay Cookies. Popular activities in and around Byron Bay include kayaking with dolphins, diving, snorkelling, surfing, skydiving and hot air ballooning.Show full description
Holiday Home.Great views. Set on 90 acres, Cedia at Byron Bay Hinterland is a 4-bedroom house boasting an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a BBQ in the outdoor entertainment area or relax by the warming fireplace. Cedia at Byron Bay Hinterland is a 15-minute drive from Byron Bay Golf Course and a 20-minute drive from Cape Byron Lighthouse. Both Lennox Head and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport are a 20-minute drive away. Enjoy a game of billiards or relax on the balcony offering pool views. The house features a dining and lounge area with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry and 2 bathrooms.Show full description
Resort.Elegant. Great bar. Set within a stunning 18-hectare rainforest, guests staying at Crystalbrook Byron can relax their body and mind with free daily yoga classes or immerse themselves in the outdoors, with endless trails through the rainforest. Take a guided walk with the resort’s ranger and learn about the rainforest’s history and unique eco-system. Unwind poolside with signature cocktails and pool service by the 25-metre infinity pool. Then dine at the on-site restaurant, with seasonal menus based on a farm-to-plate philosophy, accompanied by an extensive selection of local and international wines. Each suite has a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and both slippers and bathrobes. There is a flat-screen TV with cable channels in each accommodation type as well as a kitchen with a kettle, minibar, microwave and a refrigerator.Show full description
Holiday Home.Cool. Great value. Popular among women. Just 3 minutes’ walk from Belongil Beach, A PERFECT STAY - Blue Bliss offers accommodation with a private balcony or patio. Byron Bay’s cafes, restaurants, bars and music venues are within 10 minutes’ walk. All accommodation offers a fully equipped kitchen or a kitchenette. Each offers lovely views over the surrounding tropical gardens. All include a living area with a plasma-screen TV and a DVD player. A PERFECT STAY - Blue Bliss Holiday Home is 10 minutes’ drive from Cape Byron Lighthouse and Byron Bay Golf Club. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 35 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Guest House.Trendy. Nestled in beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, Aaman & Cinta Luxury Villas and Guesthouse offers luxurious and tranquil holiday accommodation within 8 minutes walk to town and beach. Cafes, restaurants and supermarkets are all close by. Each individual guestroom has its own private bathroom ensuite with toiletries, free wifi, smart TV, reverse cycle air-conditioning and private patio or bay window. In the new style gated accommodation, guests can relax either in the communal guest lounge or in the alfresco areas or enjoy a swim in the saltwater lap pool. Coffee tea making facilities are complimentary. BBQ facilities are also available.Show full description
Holiday Home. A Perfect Stay - The Boat House is set in Byron Bay, 1.7 km from Clarkes Beach, 3.2 km from Byron Bay Golf Course, as well as 3.4 km from Cape Byron Lighthouse. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.1 km from Main Beach, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Belongil Beach. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a TV with streaming services, an equipped kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Laundry service is also available. Big Prawn is 35 km from the holiday home, while Brunswick Boat Harbour is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, 24 km from A Perfect Stay - The Boat House.Show full description
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