We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Yamba, Australia. We have also included hotels in historic properties, resorts, historic villas and old manor houses. 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 Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated March 2024.
Charming. Friendly staff. Just 2 minutes’ walk from Yamba Bay, The Carmel Yamba features a tennis court, an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities. Set in tropical landscaped gardens, it offers rooms with flat screen smart tv.. Free parking for cars and boats is available on site. The Carmel Yamba Yamba is 3 minutes’ walk from Clarence River, Lions Park and Yamba Marina. Yamba Historical Museum and Yuraygir National Park are each a 5-minute drive away. A microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities are standard in all rooms. Each air-conditioned room has a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.Show full description
Elegant. Stunning pool facilities. Popular among couples. Offering a day spa, an outdoor pool, a tennis court and a restaurant, Angourie Resort is 5 minutes' drive from Yamba Beach. Guests also enjoy an on-site art gallery and a gift shop. The property offers free WiFi, limited to 8-hours per stay. Angourie Resort is 5 minutes' drive from central Angourie. It is 30 minutes' drive from Iluka. Younger guests can enjoy the children's play areas. There is also a kids wading pool with water slides and an educational rainforest walk. Recharge at the day spa, offering a steam room, therapy pool and relaxation room. Treatment upgrades are available, which include lunch, fruit, cheese platters and champagne. The Cunjevoi Restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday for dinner and poolside lunch service. The Poolside Bar operates seasonally with a full cocktail list available as well as bar snacks. The air-conditioned apartments features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Each has a lounge area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player.Show full description
This resort has lovely pool facilities and a great SPA.
Blue Dolphin is on the Clarence River in Yamba, a 1.5 hour-drive south of Byron Bay. It is surrounded by lush gardens and has a private boat ramp and parking. Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort offers a variety of comfortable accommodation, including waterfront villas and family cabins. Each unit has a fully-equipped kitchen and open-plan living and dining area. Some villas have a spa bath. The resort features 2 pools and a children’s playground. You can go fishing on the riverfront. By car, Yamba is 1.5 hours north of Coffs Harbour and 2 hours south of the Gold Coast. Brisbane is a 3-hour drive.Show full description
Delightful property. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Situated on the historic Norton Street, the Ballina Manor is a stylish small luxury hotel that once you stay, will become your new home away from home. Located a short distance from the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and centrally located on Ballina island, you can enjoy a scenic stroll to the town centre or wander down the road to some of the most pristine beaches and waterways. Whatever the reason for your stay, the Ballina Manor is the perfect base from which you can explore the Ballina/Byron Hinterland and beyond. The newly opened Manor Restaurant is a place where people come together to experience the culmination of the best and freshest ingredients in the area. Set in a former girl’s school built in the 1920’s, this Ballina/Byron icon effortlessly blends heritage design with a fresh homely warmth felt as soon as you walk through the doors. Unwind by spending the day pool side, take a stroll to one of the surrounding beaches, explore Ballina with ease on our electric bikes or just sit back on your balcony and watch the world go by. Select from our 12 beautifully designed rooms and suites spread across 3 floors of the hotel with access via the grand staircase, each with its own style and touch of elegance. Our Chef’s dishes draw from locally sourced seafood, meats and seasonal produce to bring to you traditional and familiar flavours constructed for the modern palate. Our menu will feature some timeless classics along with fresh new creations cultivated by our Chef to bring you full flavoured dishes that will leave you looking forward to your next dining experience with us. The Manor Restaurant is open from Tuesday through to Saturday from 5:30pm onwards. The Ballina Manor provides a keyless and contactless check-in with the Manor Hosts available to assist you at any time during your stay. For a truly unique experience on the far north coast of NSW, the Ballina Manor awaits you.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most COSY AND HISTORIC luxury hotels in Yamba.
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Alstonville Country Cottages feature panoramic views down the valley to the ocean. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a barbecue area with a wood-fired pizza oven. Alstonville Cottages are located on a rural property only a 2-minute drive from the historic village of Alstonville. Ballina is 10 minutes by car, and Lismore is 21 kilometres away. The cottages at Alstonville feature wooden floors, high ceilings, and a balcony with views of the rainforest and the ocean. They are equipped with a kitchen and ironing facilities. A DVD player and flat-screen TV are also provided for guest entertainment. Guests can enjoy a walk through the 30-acre Heritage Rainforest, or unwind with a massage in their cottage. The sun terrace is the perfect place to relax. Farm animals, including horses, donkeys, cows and chickens, are always happy to be fed by guests.Show full description
Close to beach front. Great location. Ballina Beach Resort is located adjacent to Lighthouse Beach in East Ballina and just to the south of Byrom Bay. The property features free WiFi and free private parking on site. The air-conditioned rooms of the hotel present modern furnishings and a fridge. All the rooms have balconies overlooking 3 acres of lush tropical gardens. Ballina Beach Resort offers an array of activities including tennis and fishing. The hotel is 200 metres from Lighthouse Beach and 5 minutes' from Ballina Airport. Byron Bay is 20 minutes away by car.Show full description
Great value. BIG4 Casino Holiday Park is situated in the Richmond Valley on the north coast of NSW, just a 4-minute drive from the Casino town centre and the Richmond River. The property is uniquely set on the grounds of the former Casino Airport, with the original buildings and existing section of runway to explore. The holiday park offers a range of accommodation options including cottages which are styled to mirror the natural surrounds and a variety of spacious sites, large enough to accommodate a caravan, boat or RV. The town of Casino is known as the 'Beef Capital' of Australia and hosts the community festival of Beef Week annually in the last week of May. Guests can also visit the surrounding national parks as well as the historic and art deco buildings of Casino, which can be enjoyed on the 40-minute Heritage Walk. Guests may also choose to take a walk or enjoy a picnic along the Richmond River before heading to the Platypus Pool, where you may be lucky enough to see a platypus. BIG4 Casino Holiday Park is a 2-hour drive from the Gold Coast and a 3-hour drive from Brisbane. The nearest airport is Lismore Airport, 28 km from the property.Show full description
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