If it’s your first time in Byron Bay, consider staying in a central hotel such as The Lord Byron, located on Jonson Street and featuring bars, restaurants, surf schools and boutique shops. Rooms all have free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and there’s an outdoor heated pool and spa. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Main Beach and Belongil Beach. Other attractions, such as Wategos Beach and Cape Byron Lighthouse Wategos Beach, are an 8-minute drive away.

If you’re looking for a luxury retreat, try Elements of Byron – Mgallery by Sofitel, a beachfront resort in 50 acres of gardens featuring accommodation in villas. The hotel has direct access to the tranquil Belongil Beach and includes two pools (one is for adults only), a spa and several dining and drinking options. There’s a solar-powered train a mere 3-minute walk from the hotel connecting it to Byron Bay in 8 minutes.

Travellers searching for boutique hotels in Byron Bay can opt for Rae’s on Wategos, which includes amenities such as a top spa, a free continental breakfast and an outdoor restaurant with excellent seafood. The hotel is set on Byron Bay itself and is a 6-minute walk to Wategos Beach, and the hotel has bodyboards and longboards for guests to use. There are 5 unique suites and 2 penthouses; all come with full size-baths, smart TVs and free Wi-Fi, with some offering private terraces and garden views.

If you’re in need of a hotel close to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, the Comfort Inn All Seasons is just under 4 kilometres away from the airport and a 20-minute drive from Byron Bay. The hotel has free Wi-Fi, a pool, a garden and an on-site restaurant.

For budget hotels in Byron Bay, check out Arts Factory Lodge – Byron Bay, a two-star hotel with both shared and private rooms. Set in five acres of subtropical forest, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from the centre of town and has an on-site café, a cinema and a brewery.

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If you’re searching for hotels in Byron Bay suitable for families, choose The Byron at Byron Resort & Spa for its family rooms with separate bedrooms and living spaces, plus kitchens and washing and drying machines. The hotel is 5 kilometres south of the town centre and there’s a free shuttle bus that takes guests there thrice daily. Tallow Beach is a 10-minute walk away.

For hotels in Byron Bay with disabled access, book a room at Byron Bay Rainforest Resort, which is designed for people with disabilities and restricted mobility. The resort has 9 cottages with 1 or 2 bedrooms. All properties have grab rails in the bathrooms, wide doorways and zero steps, and some cottages have lowered kitchen worktops. The on-site pool has an easy-access ramp and all pathways are suitable for wheelchair users.

If you’re looking for hotels in Byron Bay suitable for adults only, choose to stay at Byron Cove Beach House, which has rooms set around the pool and garden, each with its own balcony and private entrance. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks and speakers and coffee pod machines with free coffee pods. The hotel is a minute’s walk to Belongil Beach and a 10-minute walk to the city centre.

If you’re in town on business and are looking for hotels in Byron Bay with conference and meeting facilities, choose the Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre. It has a dedicated events manager to assist with corporate events, business meetings and training sessions. Its meeting and events rooms of varying sizes can accommodate up to 100 people. It’s a 10-minute drive from the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (or a 1-hour drive from Gold Coast International Airport in Queensland) and a 20-minute drive to the centre of Byron Bay.