Swell Hotel Byron Bay - Adults Only

Hotels
9.3 (263 reviews)
11 Butler Street , Byron Bay , au

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Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Sauna
Massage services
Non-smoking throughout
Shallow end
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing staff
Great location
Beautifully decorated
Cons:
Noise issues
Insects in the bathroom
Not great value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Issues with insects in the bathroom and poorly maintained lighting in some rooms.
Service
10
Staff were noted to be amazing, friendly, accommodating, and attentive.
Location
9.8
Great location close to the main strip and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.8
Lovely rooms but some issues with noise, size, and decor functionality.
Amenities
9.8
Fabulously decorated with a great gym nearby.
Value for Money
8.3
Not considered great value for the price paid; perceived as style over substance.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Good selection of cocktails available.
Overall Experience
9.8
Generally a positive and recommended experience despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:52

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a 5-star stay with free WiFi, a terrace, and a bar for your enjoyment.

Relaxation and Wellness
Take advantage of our outdoor pool, fitness centre, garden, and sauna during your stay.

Prime Location
Located just 500 meters from Main Beach and 700 meters from Belongil Beach, with nearby attractions like Clarkes Beach and Cape Byron Lighthouse.

To book your stay at Swell Hotel Byron Bay - Adults Only, contact us today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 263 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 9.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Rory • couple • au
9
Fantastic boutique hotel that's in a great location with all the fitness 'bells and whistles'
Pros:

2nd time we have stayed at Swell. Loved the bigger Pool Suite room and the cold plunge plus infra-red sauna. Also used their gym via a partnership in town which was great. Perfect for weights and all classes, including reformer pilates and yoga - very smart.
The staff, we left an important item behind that was express posted back to us. THANK YOU.
The bed and pillows were fantastic, very comfy.

Cons:

No wardrobe. As we stayed for 4 nights and as the room is so nice it's a pity that we had to see our clothes hanging up and folded on the console.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Kylie and William • solo_traveller • au
10
Peaceful and quiet
Pros:

Everything was cosy and peaceful

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Oli • couple • au
9
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • au
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • family_with_children • nl
9
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • us
9
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Tyla • couple • au
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Marika • couple • us
10
Lovely place to stay.
Pros:

The most comfortable beds ever. The gym is fantastic. Staff friendly. Very walkable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • au
9
Amaizing
Pros:

The hotel it’s beautiful
I love that it has sauna, pool and cold plunge
Super modern
Amaizing
Great location
Relaxing and quiet

Cons:

I was expecting to have more vibe around the poll like more dj and more people, bar , party vibe
Seems like that one Ly happens on the weekends
The hotel was just maybe 5 people in total drying in March which I thought it would have more people more vibe

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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joji • solo_traveller • jp
7
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • couple • cl
9
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • au
10
We had a wonderful stay at Swell, great location, all the comforts we needed.
Pros:

The location was fabulous, a beautiful room with a very comfy bed.

Beautifuly decorated!

Cons:

All was great

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Joel • couple • au
10
Changed date as I couldn’t make it to original booking, Gave early check in, Friendly staff, excellent room.
Pros:

Changed date as I couldn’t make it to original booking.
Gave early check in.
Friendly staff.
Excellent room.
Great location.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Skye • family_with_children • au
9
Delicious Stay in the Middle of Byron Bay
Pros:

Perfect location near the beach and Main Street. Gorgeous interiors, a really relaxed and beautiful vibe - and all the staff were so delightful.

Cons:

It's very central and near the Railway Hotel so there's a bit of noise late at night but also fine!

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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nancy • extended_group • us
7
Very cool esthetic, but need some practical upgrades (windows insulation) to make stay enjoyable!
Pros:

Comfy pool chairs. Nice staff

Cons:

Very noisy at night! Bar w loud bands right nearby. Kept us up til 1030p. LOUD! They need to change Their windows to sound proof. We paid $500/night it’s way too much for non-insulated windows. It’s a quick cheap change for sleep! They also need more hooks in room for clothes. 5 hangers only is not enough (no closet). add some hooks.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • au
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Len • couple • au
9
Relaxed and peaceful.
Cons:

Need to explain the door lock from the inside when you think it has not locked!!
Also the light switches, we were not used to using the dimmer to actually turn the lights off. We looked everywhere for the switches!!

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
• couple • au
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • au
10
A really nice stay in Byron bay
Pros:

I really loved the newly designed gardens and bedrooms. I felt like every corner you turn there’s a wow factor.

The property itself was in a really good location too .

The staff are all really attentive and make you feel welcome and comfortable throughout the entire stay.

Cons:

I would have loved if there was more availability of the food menu but overall the shops are all really close so it didn’t matter a huge amount.

The shower head was a bit too big as well and would have loved a smaller detachable head.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • au
10
Pros:

Excellent location, rooms were lovely & staff very accomodating, pool was great & got great sun. Overall fantastic hotel.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee