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Bay Motel

3.0 star property
Fun in the sand, near Wategos Beach

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Stunning lighthouse perched on a lush hillside, accessible via a winding pathway.
Relax in a serene bedroom with a large bed, pillows, and a stool, surrounded by lush views.
Relax in this stylish living area with a sofa, coffee table, and flat-screen TV.
Guests can enjoy stunning ocean views from this beachfront setting, surrounded by tall trees and a natural canopy.
Enjoy a serene view of the lush landscape from this balcony, featuring a small pool and surrounded by lush vegetation.

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Apartment | Living area

Comfort Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite 1

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite 2

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
12 Bay Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clarkes Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • The Pass - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wategos Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 20 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balcony Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fishheads - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loft Byron Bay - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miss Margarita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bali Bagus Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bay Motel

Motel near Wategos Beach
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Bay Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Bay Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Bay Motel
Bay Motel Byron Bay
Bay Motel Motel
Bay Motel Byron Bay
Bay Motel Motel Byron Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Motel?

As of 29 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Motel on 30 July 2025 start from AU$259.2, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bay Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Bay Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bay Motel located?

Located in the heart of Byron Bay, this beach motel is within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach, Byron Community Market, and Byron Tourist Information Centre. Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve and Club Byron are also within 15 minutes.

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Bay Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 345 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shirstine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the check in service was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect place to stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly little motel in the best location possible. Across the road to the beach, right next door to the pub, and adjacent the best foodie lane in Byron. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous location, wonderful friendly accomodating staff (thanks Scott!)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. The checkin staff were great. Sleep was non existing due to surrounding noise. We checked out after one night and cut our stay short. Would not bother staying again. Very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly staff 1 min to all Opposite beach Amazing holiday accom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Candida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every easy check in. Exactly like the pictures show.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to beach & dining Comfortable, clean room Lovely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location! Can’t get any better- literally 60 steps to the beach! Staff were very friendly and helpful- especially helping with car parking as we had boards and a ski on roof- they made sure we felt secure and offered alternative parking if we didn’t. Room had a little kitchenette which was so good. Bed was comfortable, it’s an older motel but they have updated it so feels fresh and modern. Will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, had everything you needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location excellent, Staff friendly and helpful ròom tidy and clean. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haruki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming, and literally the best placed central location in Byron beside the Beach Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accomodating and were able to have our room ready early! Very convenient location and super clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights. Great location comfortable clean would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

Great location, within walking distance to everything. Straight across from the beach. Older style motel but very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Dee

Liked: Staff & service
A very well located property. Quite dated though. Needed a broom in the room as sand was easily transferred into the rooms and no way of sweeping it up.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was really great and matched the pictures in online advertising. Very clean and fresh, very comfortable beds and had everything we needed. Very central for food and shopping and directly across the road to the beach. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property is prime
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Economical accommodations and a great location!

We had a brief one-night stay on our way up the coast. Excellent location in town. Nice to fix morning coffee and walk across the street to stroll the wonderful beach. Front staff mate was excellent (Davie?). Very quiet location and convenient to everything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing. The beach at our front door and cafes, bars and shops at the back. Could walk everywhere. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Basic motel, old room with a bit of a smell. Well located.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was all in all a positive stay the room was a little dated especially the shower could use some renovations .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023