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“A buzzy surf-focused hostel in the heart of Byron Bay, with airy double rooms & shared dorms of up to eight bunk beds. Spaces are fresh & light with a white & blue palette, retro surf artwork & a playful feel. Guests share a kitchen and the rooftop bar hosts happy hour & game nights. Lively & fun. ”

“A buzzy surf-focused hostel in the heart of Byron Bay, with airy double rooms & shared dorms of up to eight bunk beds. Spaces are fresh & light with a white & blue palette, retro surf artwork & a playful feel. Guests share a kitchen and the rooftop bar hosts happy hour & game nights. Lively & fun. ”

Recommended For

  • Groups
  • A great choice for groups as well as couples & solo travellers, who can enjoy communal dining & stay in private or shared rooms
  • Local exploring
  • Set in the heart of town, this is the perfect base for keen explorers, foodies and surfers to make the most of Byron Bay
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • This sociable hotel hosts regular games & trivia nights, BBQs, pool competitions & beer pong tournaments
  • Local markets
  • The Byron Community Markets and the Thursday Farmers' Markets are brilliant for crafts & fresh produce
  • Yoga
  • Gather on the rooftop at 9am for morning yoga classes — a classic Byron Bay start to the day
  • Surfing
  • Borrow the house's complimentary surf boards to hone your skills at the Main Beach breaks
  • Great walks
  • Join guided walking tours of Byron Bay, organised by the hotel team on weekday mornings
  • Sailing
  • Learning
  • Trekking
  • Cycling
  • Golf
  • Watersports
  • Designer Shopping
  • Close to nightlife
  • Restaurant
  • Head up to the rooftop for cocktails and fresh pizzas shared with friends
  • Historic
  • Set within the heritage-listed Byron Council Chambers
  • Self catering to rent
  • Guests have access to a shared kitchen space
  • Beach nearby
  • 50 metres from Main Beach
  • Restrictions on children
  • Roof terrace
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Lively area
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Downtown
  • House party feel
  • Contemporary
  • Chic
  • Retro/Vintage
  • Disabled access
  • Less £
  • Romantic
  • Lively

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Gather at the rooftop bar for the daily 3-6pm happy hour, with craft beers & wines from Australian brewers & makers
  • Walking distance restaurants
  • Just a short walk from a variety of restaurants, bars and cafes on lively Jonson Street
  • Restaurant
  • Head up to the rooftop for cocktails and fresh pizzas shared with friends
  • Self catering to rent
  • Guests have access to a shared kitchen space
  • Billiard/pool table
  • Restrictions on children
  • Communal Dining
  • No pets
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Parking
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Adult Only
  • Lift
  • Sitting Room
  • Disabled access
  • Roof terrace
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Wifi
  • Games room
  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Hotel Entertainment
  • This sociable hotel hosts regular games & trivia nights, BBQs, pool competitions & beer pong tournaments
  • Local markets
  • The Byron Community Markets and the Thursday Farmers' Markets are brilliant for crafts & fresh produce
  • Yoga
  • Gather on the rooftop at 9am for morning yoga classes — a classic Byron Bay start to the day
  • Surfing
  • Borrow the house's complimentary surf boards to hone your skills at the Main Beach breaks
  • Great walks
  • Join guided walking tours of Byron Bay, organised by the hotel team on weekday mornings
  • Sailing
  • Learning
  • Trekking
  • Cycling
  • Golf
  • Watersports
  • Designer Shopping
  • Close to nightlife

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The World's Best New Hotels in Australia - 2021

The hostel-meets-hotel in the heritage-listed Byron Council Chambers is tailor-made for Byron Bay’s hippie, surfy, foodie, beachy, sand-in-your-toes lifestyle and aesthetic. Book a private room with a balcony or bunk down with up to seven others. The look is laid-back — vintage posters, surf boards, picnic tables at the rooftop bar — and the vibe is communal (kitchen and laundry facilities, long dining room tables, those bunk beds). The WiFi is free, and so are the boogie boards...

Originally published by Fathom