“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
Map & Location
What's Nearby
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
