Must see hotels in Byron Bay

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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,…

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…

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…

Away from the town centre, this compact resort with friendly service is engulfed by palms and has sizeable apartments with big balconies. Even better are…

Targeting couples via a strict two-person-per-booking rule, this holiday park is clean, comfortable and secure, if far from flash. It’s tucked away in the…

The most overtly glam option beachside and in the town centre, this apartment-hotel has garden suites, beachfront studios and sprawling penthouses that…