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“A seriously cool reimagining of a 1980s motel by a collective of Bryon Bay creatives. Think inviting rooms & family bungalows clad in earthy tones, with original artwork & shared gardens. There's a swimming pool, convivial tiki-style bar & library, too. A retro dream welcoming guests of all ages.”

“A seriously cool reimagining of a 1980s motel by a collective of Bryon Bay creatives. Think inviting rooms & family bungalows clad in earthy tones, with original artwork & shared gardens. There's a swimming pool, convivial tiki-style bar & library, too. A retro dream welcoming guests of all ages.”

Recommended For

  • Eco break
  • The strong eco focus includes using solar power, building with recycled materials & creating green compost for the veggie patch
  • Families
  • Families will adore the bungalows, plus the scooters, playground, basketball hoop, kid-friendly beehives & planter boxes
  • Groups
  • The three-bedroom Residence is ideal for groups of friends or an extended family travelling together
  • Art Classes
  • Take brilliant art classes at the Byron Arts & Industries Estate, where creative congregate
  • Golf
  • Play a round at Byron Bay Golf Course, a scenic course just three minutes' drive away
  • Yoga
  • Speak to the team about the many top-notch yoga and spiritual classes in the area
  • Surfing
  • Borrow boards from the motel & ride the waves at Byron bay's best beaches
  • Great walks
  • Follow striking hiking trails through the forested Arakwal National Park
  • Learning
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Museums
  • Wildlife Area
  • Cycling
  • Watersports
  • Designer Shopping
  • Mountain biking
  • No restaurant
  • Order flavoursome hampers, gather for drinks at the bar or pick up takeaway coffee & pastries from Coffee Supreme
  • Designer
  • A seriously cool creation by a collective of makers, with well-chosen design pieces & thoughtful touches
  • Artworks
  • Filled with pieces by creatives from the North Rivers area, including original artwork & sculptures
  • Owner managed
  • Created by Jess and Dave Frid, as well as a number of their creative friends
  • Self catering to rent
  • Bungalows have a kitchenette with microwave and fridge
  • Inn
  • A reimagined 80s motel with fun, bold interiors
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Good wine list
  • House party feel
  • Lively area
  • Boutique
  • Chic
  • Quirky
  • Child friendly
  • Retro/Vintage
  • Beach nearby
  • Disabled access
  • Less £
  • Contemporary
  • Charming
  • Intimate
  • Romantic
  • Lively
  • Family Suites

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Sip zingy cocktails designed by local mixologist Pete Windrim, along with biodynamic wine & craft beer paired with bar snacks
  • No restaurant
  • Order flavoursome hampers, gather for drinks at the bar or pick up takeaway coffee & pastries from Coffee Supreme
  • Library
  • A library where you’ll find over 100 books specifically curated by Lora Ward of Good Publishings
  • Self catering to rent
  • Bungalows have a kitchenette with microwave and fridge
  • Swimming Pool
  • The advanced outdoor mineral pool is heated in winter
  • Bicycles available
  • Complimentary scooters are available for little ones
  • Bicycle hire
  • Hire bicycles — some electric — or surfboards
  • Garden
  • In 1.5 acres of tropical gardens
  • Private villas
  • Six bungalows
  • Walking distance restaurants
  • Outdoor dining
  • Cots available
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • No pets
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Good wine list
  • Laundry
  • EV Charging Station
  • Child friendly
  • Sitting Room
  • Disabled access
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Wifi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking
  • Family Suites

Activities

  • Theatre
  • Catch a show at the Byron Theatre and Community Centre, or look out for regular live music events
  • Art Classes
  • Take brilliant art classes at the Byron Arts & Industries Estate, where creative congregate
  • Golf
  • Play a round at Byron Bay Golf Course, a scenic course just three minutes' drive away
  • Yoga
  • Speak to the team about the many top-notch yoga and spiritual classes in the area
  • Surfing
  • Borrow boards from the motel & ride the waves at Byron bay's best beaches
  • Great walks
  • Follow striking hiking trails through the forested Arakwal National Park
  • Learning
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Mountain biking
  • Museums
  • Wildlife Area
  • Cycling
  • Watersports
  • Designer Shopping

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Other Reviews

The Sunseeker - Hotel Review

This revitalised motel, transformed by a dream team of local makers, artists and designers, is a showcase of the creative high jinks that run through Byron Bay. With its retro-cool interiors, tropical tiki bar and lo-fi surfer vibe, it’s a design destination...

Originally published by Telegraph Travel

A revitalised design motel with a retro feel

This revitalised motel on Bangalow Road, 10 minutes from Byron Bay town, is the latest design destination here, pulling in a jet-set crowd keen to snap the retro space and road-tripping young families drawn by the spacious yet affordable rooms...

Originally published by Condé Nast Traveller