Waves Byron Bay

4.5 star property
4.5-star beach motel near Main Beach

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Terrace/patio
Penthouse | Living area
Deluxe Suite
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
35 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
  • Main Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Pass
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wategos Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Penthouse

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

State Suite

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Waves Suite

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Boutique Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Byron Bay

Walk to the beach.Your stay at this Byron Bay motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach and Byron Tourist Information Centre. Club Byron and Byron Community Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clarkes Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Pass - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wategos Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 20 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bali Bagus Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Betty's Burgers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Twisted Sista Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bang Bang Byron Bay - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Basiloco Byron Bay - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Waves Byron Bay

4.5-star beach motel near Main Beach
A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Waves Byron Bay also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Byron Bay motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Waves Byron Bay offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include safes and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting services
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Waves Byron Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 832 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 832 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 832 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 832 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 832 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GAGAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff. Great location. Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location.
Would have loved to have stayed longer, easy check in and parking, loved the wine testing served in the evening and yummy muffins in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel but a small kitchenette would be great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with partner
A 5 minute walk to the heart of town😀
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Kelowna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, but not EV friendly
All good. Disappointing they ban EV charging when other places offer destination chargers.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed and helpful staff. A great vibe! Top location to beach. Stylish accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a great location. Arrived there a bit early and was told I had to wait till the official check in time - reception didn't even check if the room was ready. Bit disappointing as I'd had a long drive. Pity about the roadworks going on nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrianne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs to update aircon and needs some refurbishment. Expedia have proved very difficult to work with !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hooi Ping

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and close to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable . Good position . Economical.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faina

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very close to the beach and all shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to beach and shops. Great location. Staff were exceptional, friendly and keen to assist. Property is clean and tidy. Parking is convenient Starting to show some age in fixtures & fittings
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property provides proximity to Main Beach and the beachwalk as well as many shopping and dining options. The staff are friendly and helpful and the hotel is clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024