First time visiter to Evans Head :), came here to visit a friend who is here on a working Visa :)…read more Didn't know what to expect cause i found this place on trip advisor and it had 3 reviews.. a negative 1 star reveiw, a semi bad review and a pleasant review.. In all honestly I'm more than happy with my 5 star review cause there is nothing to fault with this place... I'm thinking that the previous reviewers might be used to the 4 star luxury pub hotels back home in their respected citys lol!! If anyone can find a fault with this 2 star hotel with a single room bed for 1 person with shared bathroom for $27 a night - to a double 2 person room with private bathroom and shower and balcony for $88 a night, pleasd do so. But keep in mind that this is a small town between Grafton & Ballina and that your staying at Pub Hotel not just a hotel :)!! The Bistro had delicous food here aswell, had the fishermans basket myself and was pleased with the outdoor seating area where you could sit down and chill out with a cold beer with the locals :), and everyone says Hello or how are you over here.. a bit like Europe.. am just suprised cause you don't get that from many Sydney siders lol.. All in all I loved my stayed here at Hotel Illawong and on my next visit I won't be staying anywhere else but here :)! !

Top food and wonderful staff. I am not a big "pub-person" but I will never go through Evans Head…read morewithout popping in for a drink and a bite.

I had a really great time at this Tavern! My friend and I started with their Fish of the Day…read morespecial for $25 and it was a fish I never tried but really enjoyed. It came with a large portion of fries and a small salad with vinegar dressing. They have a lot of good entertainment here (i.e. pool table, jukebox with amazing selection, and slot machines to gamble.)

The tavern was full to capasity on Fri night which we expected at this holiday time of year, tables…read morewere all taken and we had to wait in a long line up at the bistro but this didn't seem to bother anybody and there was a lot of talking and laughing while waiting to order. We shared the table of an american couple we met in the line up whilst waiting to order. Although it took a while to order it didnt take long for our meal to arrive, I had the chicken schnitzel and although rather large (with I thought too many chips) was absolutley beautiful and quite inexpensive. Dispite the amount of people there we didn't have to wait long at the bar. All the staff were rushed off their feet all night but this didn't seem to effect the service. After dinner we listened to a reggae band "Ragga Jump" who were great. The recent renovations at the tavern are great and I know I'll be returning quite frequently.

This is a bucket list venue if in Byron Bay, amazing menu, wine list and service in a fantastic…read morebuilding. It is just one of those places that will stick with you for a long time, the food melts in your mouth, wine is to die for and the ambience is everything and some that has you leaving very happy indeed. I was lucky to have a father-daughter lunch and a disclaimer my daughter went to school with the owner's daughter and that aside this is an objective review. Hats off to all staff and I just love the coffee van at the entrance and the amenities were spotless given this Covid crisis you would expect nothing less. Looking forward to returning.

View is fabulous. Wait staff was attentive and well informed. Entrees, Mains and Desserts were all…read morewell constructed and tasty. Wines were as advertised. The only downside was being asked to leave after 90 minutes...our waiter had just offered coffee when the "hostess" arrived with the bill and stated they had another party waiting for the table....My husband was in fact up paying the bill. I might suggest in the future that if you have overbooked your tables you invite your guests to enjoy coffee or an aperitif in the bar....maybe even on the house. Sure would be better public relations than having six offended guests each tell six more potential guests where they might get a good meal and not be hustled out the door like Hungry Jacks. I won't be back!

Wardell is a very nice hotel. I'd recommend staying there if your in the area! Staff is very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable and the hotel is very clean!

I have stayed at Ramada Ballina on several occasions. Each time has been a memorable experience…read more The service, staff, facilities and accommodation have always been superb. In fact, the location is gorgeous on the river and the town is so cute, lots to see and do. I am a huge fan. Mechelle

Great little pub for a Sunday lunch. It gets busy, so the service can be a bit slow sometimes, but…read moreits got good atmosphere. Decently priced, tasty food. Recommend the specials. I had the 'double trouble' beef burger and it was ridiculous.

From the owner: The country pub has been family owned and operated by Lucinda and Toby Black since late 2008.read more

Perfect little bungalow with beach access. Everything was clean and in order and the keyless entry…read moremade the stay seamless. It's a short 5 minute walk into town so you're close to all the action or far enough away if you prefer that.

From the owner: Cavvanbah is a beachfront retreat in the heart of Byron Bay. Comprising of 3 luxurious Queen Villas…read moreand 1 Penthouse Villa, Cavvanbah is perfect for a romantic getaway or city break. Cavvanbah can also cater for groups of up to 10 people taking the entire property for that special function or event.

I really don't know how I haven't posted a review of this place. I thought I had. After leaving…read moreanother place in the area that was gross and disgusting I walked into this hotel and was so pleasantly surprised. It took me days to even realize it's a backpackers hotel. The place is so clean and chic with great amenities, one would never know! The rooms are great here although wouldn't recommend getting a basic room especially for 2 as they are very small. I got an upgraded room and it was white all over with a massive bathroom and rain fall shower, the pressure was to die for . It even had a tiny balcony which I enjoyed for my morning coffees. They have a communal kitchen that is kept immaculately even has L'occitane soap to wash your dishes. Complete kitchen and grill to cook with a fridge for storage. There's laundry, and a small lap pool great for dips as Byron Bay is quite humid. There also is room service, which is why it I thought it was a regular hotel. Free coffee and tea and filtered water. What else can one ask for? Yes its a little more expensive than some of the other places in the area but it's worth it.

Exceptionally well set out. Friendly service and a great experience. I stayed here for only one…read morenight, and admittedly the previous night I had been camping so perhaps the clean white sheets and modern setting biased me to feel more kindly and less critical. There are three houses on the property, and a number of rooms in each (eight in the one I stayed in). Each house is very modern with a kitchen, dining areas, BBQ, etc. Ideally you would come here with a family for a birthday or something like that, but even from my experience it was worth heading back to.