Waves Byron Bay

Hotels
8.7 (1451 reviews)
35 Lawson Street , Byron Bay , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dated decor
Higher price point

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Overall reviews indicate cleanliness with mentions of clean rooms but some comments on dated components.
Service
9.2
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.2
Many reviews highlighted the excellent location being close to the beach and town.
Room Quality
8.2
Room quality received mixed feedback, with some concerns about dated decor.
Amenities
8.7
Good amenities including beach gear rentals and complimentary breakfast.
Value for Money
8.2
Some reviews mentioned that the price was higher than expected for the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Complimentary breakfast received positive mentions, but might have room for improvement.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall a positive experience with some minor areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 00:42

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in spacious suites and rooftop penthouses with king-size beds, flat-screen TVs, and private terraces with BBQ facilities.

Complimentary Amenities
Enjoy free use of beach chairs, towels, and boogie boards, as well as daily breakfast with muffins, juice, and coffee in the hotel foyer.

Convenient Location
Located just steps away from Main Beach, with easy access to restaurants, shops, and local activities like diving, surfing, and whale watching.

Experience the ultimate beach getaway at Waves Byron Bay. Book now for a luxurious stay by the sea.

Important information:

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that this property does not accept school graduate guests, Bucks or Hens group parties. Group bookings have to be approved by the property prior to a booking being made.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BNK

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 30 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1451 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Chris • couple • au
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • solo_traveller • au
10
Great location close to the beach and ammenities. Staff are super!
Pros:

Great position, lovely rooms, great staff.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Narelle • couple • au
9
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • au
8
Clean, comfortable and central location
Pros:

Great location, short walk to beach, shops and cafes. Nice decor and friendly staff

Cons:

Thought it was over priced

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Jayden • couple • au
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Yoshihiro • family_with_children • jp
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Annemarie • couple • au
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • au
8
Lovely stay!
Pros:

Proximity to everything - esp beach!

Cons:

The balcony wasn’t clean or comfortable

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • au
9
Loved staff could be friendlier
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The staff

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family_with_children • au
4
Cons:

Cleaning was very poor, sandy floors didn’t replace dirty glasses. Didn’t change sheets although obvious massive coffee stain, had to rip them off myself to get them changed. Coffee only offered from 7 in the morning odd that they have set time for a basic machine . Felt like they were trying to save pennies whilst charging high fees

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • au
10
A beautiful, wonderful stay in an awesome part of Australia. 🇦🇺
Pros:

The property was magnificent. Ease of parking, the room was so large and inviting, directly across the road from the markets and the ocean!

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Shun Yue • couple • au
8
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • couple • de
9
Komfortabeles Hotel in Strandnähe
Pros:

Sehr komfortables Zimmer mit hochwertiger Ausstattung, kleines Frühstück am Morgen gratis, nahe zum Strand, nette Dachterrasse

Cons:

Zimmer dunkel und ohne richtigen Balkon

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Charlie • couple • au
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Free muffins, fruit, juice & coffee in reception in the morning was an unexpected bonus

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Anna Mort • family_with_children • au
9
Very enjoyable. The stay were very friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Location is close to the beach, shops, cafes.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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RODRIGO • couple • cl
9
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • couple • at
10
Byron Bay at its Best
Pros:

Extra friendly front desk management and very helpful owner. Highly to be recommended.

Cons:

Everything perfect.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • au
8
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee