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Byron Bay accommodation spans beachfront resorts, boutique hotels, budget hostels, and self-contained apartments spread across town and the hinterland. Prices spike during Christmas, January school holidays, Easter, and festival dates (Bluesfest and Splendour). Book 3-6 months ahead for peak periods: the best value places sell out first. Here is where to stay in each area with specific hotel recommendations. For more on planning your trip, see our Byron Bay travel guide.
Where to Stay in Byron Bay: Town Centre
The town centre puts you within a 5-minute walk of Main Beach, restaurants, and nightlife. Parking is tight: most hotels charge AU$15-25/day for a space. Best for first-time visitors and anyone who wants to be in the action without needing a car. See our Byron Bay weather by month for more details. See our best time to visit Byron Bay for more details.
Suggested Hotels in Town Centre
The Atlantic Byron Bay
A 20-room boutique motel reimagined with white weatherboard, palm-lined pool, and communal fire pit on Marvell Street, two blocks from Main Beach. Rooms feature Smeg fridges and Aesop toiletries. Best for design-conscious couples. Check rates and availability See our things to do in Byron Bay for more details.
Beach Hotel Resort
Directly behind the iconic Beach Hotel pub on Bay Street, this resort has 25 self-contained apartments around a central pool. Each apartment has a full kitchen and private balcony. Best for groups and anyone who wants the pub and Main Beach on their doorstep. Check rates and availability See our events and festivals in Byron Bay for more details.
YHA Byron Bay
A clean, modern backpacker hostel on Carlyle Street with dorm beds from AU$38/night and private doubles from AU$110. Facilities include a pool, communal kitchen, and free bodyboards. Best for solo travellers and backpackers. Check rates and availability See our Byron Bay neighborhoods guide for more details.
Where to Stay in Byron Bay: Belongil Beach
Belongil offers beachfront seclusion a 10-15 minute walk from town along the sand. Accommodation here is mostly holiday houses and a couple of small resorts. Best for couples and families wanting space and quiet. See our Byron Bay travel tips for more details.
Suggested Hotels in Belongil Beach
Elements of Byron
A 5-star beachfront resort on Bayshore Drive with 193 freestanding villas, a lagoon pool, and direct access to Belongil Beach. The on-site Osprey Spa offers treatments using native Australian botanicals. Best for luxury travellers and couples. Check rates and availability
The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa
Set in 45 acres of subtropical rainforest off Broken Head Road, this resort has 92 suites, an infinity pool, tennis court, and a boardwalk to Tallows Beach. The restaurant sources from local Northern Rivers producers. Best for couples and honeymooners. Check rates and availability
Bay Royal Apartments
Self-contained one and two-bedroom apartments at the north end of Bay Street, a 2-minute walk to Main Beach and the town centre. Each unit has a full kitchen, laundry, and balcony. Best for families who want apartment-style living in the centre. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Byron Bay: Suffolk Park
Suffolk Park is the best choice for families and longer stays, with more space and lower prices than the town centre. The beach is a 5-minute walk from most properties. You will want a car or bike here.
Suggested Hotels in Suffolk Park
Byron Bay Holiday Park
A beachfront caravan and camping park on Broken Head Road with powered sites (from AU$55/night) and cabins (from AU$160/night). Direct access to Tallows Beach and a pool with waterslide. Best for families and budget travellers. Check rates and availability
Aloha Byron Bay
A small resort on Broken Head Road with 10 self-contained apartments around a heated pool and tropical gardens. Each apartment has a full kitchen and outdoor dining area. Best for couples and small families wanting a quiet, well-maintained base. Check rates and availability
Bay Beach Motel
A recently renovated motel at the Suffolk Park end of Bay Street, 5 minutes’ walk to Tallows Beach. Rooms are simple but bright with air conditioning, mini fridge, and Smart TV. Best for budget-conscious couples who want a clean base. Check rates and availability
