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Arts Factory By Nomads

2.0 star property
Adults-only lodge with area shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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The vibrant Arts Factory By Nomads features a sunny terrace and beautiful garden for relaxation. Guests can savor delicious meals at the Cafe and Juicebar, challenge friends to basketball or volleyball, and enjoy amenities like an arcade/game room and luggage storage.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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10 Share Space | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

10 Share Space

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
In-room massage
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

6 Share Space

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
In-room massage
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6 Share Female Space | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

6 Share Female Space

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
In-room massage
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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10 Share Teepee | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

10 Share Teepee

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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10 Share Female Lakeside Cottage | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

10 Share Female Lakeside Cottage

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
In-room massage
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Cube Double (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Cube Double (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Cube Twin (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Tent, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

8 Share Female Pentagon

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Island Retreat Twin (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Island Retreat Twin (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Byron Bay, Arts Factory By Nomads is near the beach. Cape Byron Lighthouse and Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Byron Community Market and Bangalow Market. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Skinners Shoot Road, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Clarkes Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The Pass - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Wategos Beach - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 18 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Northern Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Railway Friendly Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Saltwater Social Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Byron Corner Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Mez Club - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Arts Factory By Nomads

Lodge near Wategos Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Arts Factory By Nomads. The on-site restaurant, Cafe and Juicebar, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like basketball and volleyball. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as safes and WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 4 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 4 per hour)

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 6 to 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe and Juicebar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Volleyball

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 6 to 28 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 4 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 4 per hour (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Arts Factory Byron Bay
Arts Factory Lodge
Arts Factory Lodge Byron Bay
The Arts Factory Backpackers Hotel Byron Bay
Arts Factory
Arts Factory Lodge
Arts Factory By Nomads Lodge
Arts Factory By Nomads Byron Bay
Arts Factory By Nomads Lodge Byron Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Arts Factory By Nomads have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Arts Factory By Nomads pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arts Factory By Nomads?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arts Factory By Nomads?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Arts Factory By Nomads?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arts Factory By Nomads located?

Situated near the beach, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve, Byron Community Market, and Byron Tourist Information Centre. Main Beach and Club Byron are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Arts Factory By Nomads Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 254 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quick place to stop if you are in Byron Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thisnplace is awesome for a chilled stay or if your looking to meet people, this place has you covered, can't recommend this place enough
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Nice accommodation but sadly rude people staying there over crowded the two person cabin next door and was rudely loud til 4:30am
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Far cheaper than other accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laurence

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

Truly a unique, enjoyable experience.

We enjoyed out short stay at the Arts Factory. Friendly staff and the vibe in the property was surreal. Definitely a great place to stay for young folks and young at heart.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Haven't been to the Arts Factory for quite a few years now. Love the place, its uniqueness in the vanilla of the modern Byron Bay, as well as its proximity to beaches, town etc. The staff were a mixed bunch, the lady that checked me was awesome, friendly, competent and welcoming.Other staff were a mixed bunch with some having little interest and others being somewhat rude. The joint is also looking a bit run down compared to what it was years ago. Would I stay again?, possibly, I hardly spent any time there as I was working at the Mullum Music festival, so if was living the backpacker ( as opposed to traveller) dream perhaps I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Worst place ever

It smelled like weed everywhere and they played loud music, that made it impossible to sleep
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it’s a good place to stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

McKinley

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Everything was great for a hostel. Only complain is some of the workers were rude.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a beautiful community feel, I arrived late and the service was outstandingly good and welcoming at Reception, Very Grateful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was unreal and the environment was really good just had good time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dushyant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was mostly non-family accommodation but even with my toddler, we had fun. Location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go for it

Absolutely amazing. Can't recommend enough.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the different atmosphere it was fun and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first experience at a backpackers - enjoyed the vibe and the staff were super helpful. The cafe has excellent coffee (that’s coming from a Melbourne coffee snob) and breaky at affordable prices.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Luciano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic loved everything and would stay again! Only had one issue - needed cleaner toilets / bathroom

4/10 Poor

Rosa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
A really cool hostel but unfortunately a few areas letting them down. The staff are great, welcoming and helpful. The hostel itself is a super fun space. Super cheap and affordable. And a near spot to Byron. However it does not attract the best guests. We found people did not respect the space or other guests. The kitchen area was disgustingly dirty. The 10pm noise curfew was ignored and the pod next to us raved with loud speakers until 2am when we had to personally tell them to turn their music off, after they had been told off by staff several times previously with no consequences enforced. The travellers were generally unfriendly and hostile, which is a shame as could be a brilliant vibe like other hostels if they could implement some new rules or stand up for the place and enforce them.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

WING YAN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good stay with reasonable price. Good location if you go there by coach. Have own lounge. You can drop your bags before check-in and after checkout. Staffs are nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Highly recommended. Will return. Toilets could be cleaner as my only gripe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Clara

Liked: Staff & service

Helpful staff, vibrant atmosphere,

Helpful efficient reception staff, helping me to find a bed in different rooms for the remaining three nights when I had problem with the room for the first night. Vibrant atmosphere, with some organised daily activities. Bed was fairly comfortable. Toilet and shower were tidy and reasonably clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Cozy hostel

I really like the vibe at Arts Factory Lodge! It is a beautiful, cozy, friendly and artsy place with a lot of young backpackers. It can get a bit loud at times but there is loads of space and a big kitchen fitting many chefs at one go. Also loved the morning yoga! The dorms only have one ceiling light, no individual lamps or power sockets and the wifi isn’t very good in the rooms. But all in all it was a good stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fabian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty kitchen, dirty and stinky room, dirty fridge, noise and loud people, no control by the staff, people smokes on kitchen and dining area. Terrible stay. its owned by nomads.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The toilets could be cleaned a bit more - not sure how often they were but it doesn't take much for them to get grubby being a backpackers
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

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