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!

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'm writing because of Lou in the bottle shop down stairs. She is Amazing. Her spirit and positive…read moreenergy are infectious. I travel the world, and experiences are created by special people. Lou is beyond. I can't say enough great things about her. I strongly recommend that she receive a promotion, a raise, and some serious recognition. She provided us with exemplary service and went well above and beyond to help us. Thank you Lou!

I was curious to find out all the fuss after walking past at night hearing live music and a…read morebustling atmosphere. I came for lunch on a warm day so was happy to find indoor seating beyond the shaded seats outside that had been snapped up. The menu is standard pub food to which I chose the sirloin steak. I liked the option of picking two sides to add variety to the usual chips and salad. I loved the mushroom gravy however the steak wasn't amazing. Not overcooked to my medium request but tough and not all that flavoursome. My partner thought the beer was on the pricey side but I was relieved to find the only place so far that could accomodate a simple order of coke. Bottled not canned. We both liked the new order/payment system no doubt spurred on by the impacts of COVID. My partner ordered and paid online. Hassle free with a confirmation SMS that also let us know there would be a 30 minute wait.

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.

Excellent eco-conscious resort, amazing room layout only surpassed by the pool and grill area!read more

I'm surprised to read the other reviews on this place as our stay was amazing. To start with I had…read morebooked us the wrong room- I had misread the floor plan and thought we would have a full one bedroom. We were travelling with our toddler and needed the separate sleeping area. I called to the front desk and had us changed within 30 mins. We upgraded to a two bedroom villa which was stunning and more than enough space for the three of us. The property itself is gorgeous. Very lush. Every morning our walk to breakfast was relaxing and gorgeous. The breakfast was fantastic and one of my favourite parts of the stay. They also have two pools- one is a quiet pool and the other more of a family pool. I appreciate this as then I don't need to worry about my kid making too much noise. All in all a fantastic two night stay.

I have never met a bad Ben. Yes, it would be easy to think I'm a little biased, but to that I say…read moreAu contraire, mon ami -- it actually means that I'm a very hard marker on any namesake I run across. And Ben that manages the Beachcomber is the duck's nuts, he is deadset the friendliest, most helpful bloke in the southern hemisphere. Nothing we asked was too much trouble. He paused when I asked him for a back rub, but to his credit sucked it up and got on with it. The resort has a motel-type feel but it's all spotlessly clean, and the pool and spa, while not getting the most sun in the world, are cracking to kick back in. With a beer. And some Playmates, if you can get them. The real winner here? The sneaky little sand track across the disused railway lines through a short stretch of bush to the beach. Felt exactly like I was in Stand By Me. I freaking love that movie.

From the owner: A perfect holiday escape, with quality self-catering apartments in a resort style setting. Close to…read morethe heart of Byron Bay and only a few short steps from Byron Bay's stunning beaches. The Byron Beachcomber Resort offers a variety of self-catering accommodation to suit every style and budget - from studios to 1-bedroom apartments and even 2-bedroom dual key access. The Beachcomber also features a solar heated salt-water pool and heated spa, covered BBQ area and a host of other facilities.

Not bad for what it is! Great location right off the beach (though not directly overlooking it as…read morethere is a street in between). We needed a spot the day of for 4 people and rented a room with a queen bed and a couple of single bunks. The price was reasonable and the balcony wrapped around two sides of the building making for a nice place to unwind and sip on a drink after a long day at the beach. Couple of cons: They charge $25 if you do not clean your dishes, but provides no dish soap or sponges to get the job done. We're we supposed to bring our own? Seemed like an easy way to make an extra $25 and I really hope it went to the housekeeper not the owner! Also there is a higher end pizza/Italian joint adjoined to the building we never ended up trying because the smell of dead fish or trash permeated upward from the rear of the restaurant to our room. Overall, great in a pinch but if you're planning ahead I might try one of the nicer spots located right on the beach.

Lovely position walkable to town and the beach. Friendly staff. Cool aircon. Pool and popular BBQ…read morearea. Have to pay for wifi which is frustrating. Apart from that not a bad place to stay.

Ever since following them on Insta and subsequently booking this B&B, I have been so excited for my…read morehoneymoon. After a gruelling 11hr drive (that should have been 7) thanks to the 2021 floods; we finally made it, checking in 3 hrs late. Geoff was very understanding and just told us to get there safely. He talked me into our room over the phone as he had already gone. It was quick and easy and we got to meet him in person the following day. He and Steven who manage 'The Shack' were absolutely lovely. Genuinely nice people that have their guests enjoyment at heart and obviously take pride in their work. Thank you for your hospitality. We arrived to rain, rain and more rain as the cute chalkboard in the parking area declared #sorryabouttherain. Waking up to more rain the next day however nothing could dampen my spirits. I was on honeymoon and about to try my much anticipated first breakfast. This was one of my main reasons for booking and it did not disappoint this day or any of the rest! Picking up your lovely wooden platter from the on-site kitchen (from 7:30am to 9:30am) to enjoy poolside or take back to your room. Varying fresh fruit, yoghurt, granola, bread to toast, the nicest blueberry jam, juice and the piece de resistance.... the daily surprise! From baked beans and chorizo to pot set eggs or.... my favourite... smoked salmon with avocado and boiled eggs. I was in culinary heaven! Sets you up for a great day of exploring the beautiful Byron Bay region or to enjoy after a sunrise visit to the Lighthouse. Each afternoon we had freshly made muffins waiting for us for afternoon tea. The Belongil (Lamandra) room has a private entrance stairway and spacious terrace overlooking the pool. The bathroom is stunning with subway tiles and hints of green. Even a little ceramic frog which reminded us of home as we always find green tree frogs in our toilet haha. The room was replenished daily with fresh towels and toiletries and it's always nice to come back to a made bed. Thankfully the ominous chalkboard was incorrect and we enjoyed blue skies for the remainder of our stay. Allowing us to take advantage of the pool as well as the short walk to Belongil Beach. Our room had a kitchenette but you can access the kitchen to prepare food if needed (as common courtesy please clean up your own mess) as well as a washer and dryer nearby. My only issues would be the loose external door handle and the pillows. Firmer than I'm used to but still a comfortable sleep. My partner was also hit on the head/shoulders from a falling piece of slate in the pool area. No harm was done and we had a good laugh.

The little gem of Byron Bay! First, no resident under 21! A lovely break from kids! Second, really…read morespacious room andcommunal area. Third, amazing breakfast! Katie made the best continentalbreakfast - homemade museli, freshly baked muffins EVERY morning, lots of fruit, and great coffee! Finally, Katie and her staffs are just so friendly and nice. The house is only 10 min from the mainstreet, n 2 min from the beach. It is tuckaway behind a littledriveway so it's really nice and quiet! If you are looking for a bed and breakfast, this is the best place in Byron Bay!

During my travels through the some parts of the south and the mid-way east coast of Australia,…read moreByron Bay was one of my favourite places of all!!! It was such a peaceful and laid-back town that I even considered how it would be like to live there and just spend my days in peaceful bliss until the end of my days. Arts Factory Lodge was just the perfect place that captured the essence of Byron Bay. It was full of people from many different places and everybody was like they had known each other for years. Everything about this place screams 'peace'; at least for me it did and helped me refresh my mind in the best possible way. There are cabins, tents and teepees as the different kinds of accommodations that they are offering. The one that we preferred was the garden buree that was some kind of a tent but with much more to offer than a simple tent. Our 'tent' was big enough to contain two single beds of a regular size and plus our luggages; so don't hesitate when I mention a 'tent':)))) They also have the best milkshakes so I would strongly recommend one while you're laying by the pool (yes, you've heard it right! They also have a pool!! :)) ). There is also a big shared kitchen where you can make stuff and keep whatever you have bought for yourself from the supermarket; you just have to tag it and put it on a shelf or something. They have many activities for entertainment and if you're a friendly person, you'll definitely fit in here comfortably. Some nights you'll see people playing some guitar, drinking tasty drinks and enjoying each other's company in the courtyard, so you might not even need any kind of entertainment at all. The Lodge offers shuttle that take you to downtown and also back (I think) every half hour so you can also enjoy what Byron Bay offers you. The prices are affordable and the place is safe and friendly.

I give this hostel 4/5 stars even though it is truly the best hostel experience you'll ever get and…read morehere's why... Check in experience: staff are friendly but they do not walk you around and show you the hostel, talk about the rules/etiquette, etc. 3/5 stars. Vibe: if you like hippies, chill vibes, musicians, free spirited young people, and impromptu music sessions, stay here. If you don't like any of these things, then don't stay here. Yes people smoke pot here. And yes, the whole place has a chill but young and loud atmosphere. There is always something happening here including bush walking tours, yoga classes, talent shows, live and loud music, etc. Generally speaking however , it is quieter after 10pm, as in live music stops, but people are still socializing and drinking outside on lounge beanie bags or picnic tables. Seems like there's always something to do every night here. This place is not suitable for families. 5/5 Cleanliness: this place is not super clean and quite similar to many other hostels out there. I'm happy that my bed is made (and clean) when I arrived and while I do see the staff cleaning the bathrooms on a daily basis, it's definitely not at a hotel standard and even once it does get cleaned, its dirty quickly afterwards because of the volume of people here. There are cleaner hostels out there. That said, it's not incredibly dirty, and it's not very clean. No bed bugs... I guess I can be happy with that? 2/5 Kitchen: by 8pm, the kitchen is packed with people and you cannot find a place to cook, nor can you find utensils or plates to eat with. So I suggest you try cooking or eating at 6pm if you wanna use the kitchen. There aren't enough fridges for the amount of people coming here either... but you can make it work. 3/5 stars People: the best people I've met yet have been here. Young, chill, open minded, creative, and free spirited. And if you're travelling on your own and want to get a great experience, then this hostel will give you just that. 5/5 stars Power plugs: just expect that your electronics will be running on low battery for most of the duration while you're here. There aren't enough power plugs in the shared dorms , which is why you'll see people charging their stuff all over the place. If you book a private room or twin room, then I expect you'll be fine. 3/5 stars. Location: 15-20 min walk into town. Secluded and away from all the fun, but they have a free shuttle running to and from the city. The weather is nice and I have working legs so I always walked it. 3/5 Despite all of the shitty sides of this hostel, I still loved it because of the people, the vibes, activities/events, and the impromptu music sessions. You can always get a cleaner hostel that's closer to town, anywhere else, but you can't get an experience like this place. So go here anyway and enjoy it! That's why I give it a 4/5 stars. You have the honest review!