This used to be the Bay Mist Motel but it is under new management and has been renovated and…read morerenamed the Bay Motel. It has the best location in Byron, next door to the iconic Beach Hotel and directly across from the beach. The spacious rooms are very stylishly and comfortably appointed. There is a kitchenette with a microwave, fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Beds are comfortable and the linens good quality. Nancye and Greg are gracious hosts and will welcome you with a smile. Rates in the low season are reasonable.

La Vista is a wonderful place to stay in Byron Bay. It's relaxing, away from the downtown of…read moreByron, but close enough to be there in less than 15 minutes. We had a wonderful stay, and the owner, Damien, is a wonderful host and is very accomodating. We had plenty of privacy, and our own villa with great views, waking up to all kinds of bird sounds every morning. I highly recommend if you're looking to get away from it all in Byron.

Came here on a four night, five day retreat. The grounds were gorgeous, the host was amazing, and…read morethe course instruction was top notch. Our private cabin was fully equipped, and the host even stocked the fridge for us. Heaps of wildlife and interesting foliage on the well-kept grounds made for interesting walks and beautiful sunsets. We were well looked after and absolutely enjoyed our 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.

This was one of the few places open at Murwillumbah on a long weekend. The food was OK and we were…read moreable to sample the local ale here too. There was no problem with parking in the street since so little was open. It was doing a roaring trade with the TAB and the drinkers who unfortunately were smokers too. While we were eating our meals the smokers were not wandering far enough away from the eating area. The service was good and we even got a second visit when we were nearing the end of our meal to see if we were OK. Look out for discounted meals. Some motels will offer a ticket that will give you the second meal half price.

My friend and I stopped in for lunch on Friday, we were short on time as we were part of a bus…read moretour. The friendly staff understood this and saw to it that our meals were brought to us quickly. We both ordered whiting with chips and a glass of white wine. The fish was fresh, perfectly cooked in a good batter, the chips were tasty and the salad was a great bonus, rivalling any side salad that I have had of late. It was a good, generous meal, the wine was well chilled and all was very reasonably priced. I highly recommend the food and the hospitality there and look forward to another visit.

If you're looking for a cheap, clean, comfortable and quiet stay close to the action in Byron Bay,…read morethis is a fantastic option. If you're expecting luxury, this basic accommodation is not for you. The pool is small but divine, and the bed is soooooo comfortable. The staff are warm and friendly and it's a very short stroll to the beach. Small improvement would include a sun lounge for each apartment's balcony (there's a total of four lounges by the pool for everyone). Overall we're really happy with the value we got for our money. Thanks Eco Beach!

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!

The Beet is a great little gem tucked away in an unassuming shopping centre in Byron Bay (where the…read moreWoolies is). Though it might not look like much from the outside, it's got such a great vibe on the inside. The decor is elegant in a casual, sort of summery way, with white chairs, green plants hanging down from the ceiling, edgy wallpaper (is that an oxymoron?), and fashionable lighting fixtures. Sort of an odd mix in terms of decor but it just works. You feel like you're in a slightly upscale but not stuffy or pretentious place. Perfect for Byron Bay with its odd mix of hippie surfer residents, broke backpackers, and cashed-up tourists. The restaurant is all-vegan, but this place is popular with non-vegans too. I agonized over the menu because everything sounded delicious. Finally, I went with the Philly Cheesesteak ($23), in part because I was curious was a vegan version would taste like and in part because I was curious what an Australian version would taste like (I'm an American.) :D It was good. Not knock-your-socks-off-good, but interesting-good. Not even close to authentic, because it was more like a "deconstructed" plate, not an actual Philly cheesesteak sandwich. It didn't come in a bun -- instead, it had strips of sourdough bread with it. The "cheesesteak" part was made with vegan cheese and house-made seitan. I LOVED the seitan, but I felt the vegan cheese needed a little work (something about it just tasted like velveeta instead of a nice creamy cheese -- maybe they used nutritional yeast instead of cashew cheese or similar?) Generally, I find "deconstructed" food a little wanky, and at $19-24 for mains here, the portion size was pretty small. So that was the downside. Even so, I enjoyed my dining experience here, the friendly service, the people, and the vibes, and I'd definitely go back and try other stuff on the menu next time I'm in Byron.

So we guess you are reading this because you like to eat vegan now and then. So why aren't you…read moresitting in the beet right now. We loved it. There are a few things to forgive. The view at best is the supermarket car park, and the service is vaguely haphazard, but all is forgiven because these guys know how to put flavour into vegan food. Our experience is most chefs just don't understand how to do this, or you end up eating avocado, again. Sigh. We had courgette flowers stuffed with feta type cheese, an amazing big bowl, which was not oily, and fresh pasta with pesto, that again, was packing subtle but satisfying flavours. We even had dessert. We never have dessert. So this tells you something. We loved this place, next time we are in Byron we will be running, not walking back there.