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Hibiscus Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Wategos Beach

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Family Apartment | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Free self parking
Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Hibiscus Motel offers a laid-back coastal experience near the ocean. Travelers love the free WiFi, express check-out, and convenient luggage storage. It's within walking distance of Wategos Beach, and the staff consistently earns praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Family Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 41 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
33 Lawson St, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Clarkes Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Pass - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Wategos Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 17 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rocks Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Combi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bang Bang Byron Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Betty's Burgers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bali Bagus Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hibiscus Motel

Motel near Wategos Beach
Hibiscus Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hibiscus Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Waves Hotel, 35 Lawson St Byron Bay]
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Waves next door]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Hibiscus Byron Bay
Hibiscus Motel
Hibiscus Motel Byron Bay
Hibiscus Motel Motel
Hibiscus Motel Byron Bay
Hibiscus Motel Motel Byron Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Hibiscus Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hibiscus Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hibiscus Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Hibiscus Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hibiscus Motel located?

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

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Hibiscus Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 493 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean ,well maintained property. Nothing flash, but excellent value for money. Very close ( short walk) to beach and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location so close to beach, cool old school motel, rooms were fresh and clean, plenty of space
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable Lovely friendly staff Walking distance to the beach, restaurant, shops and pub Look forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Old School Motel

No frills renovated motel in the centre of Byron Bay within walking distance of everything. Very clean room recerntly renovated. Very handy onsite parking. Loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A good place to stay, much larger than we expected. Basic but good, the only thing that lets it down is it feels like the bathroom is from the 80s and needs replacing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very spacious inside the motel. Two minute walk to the beach and all the local restaurants were very close by. Highly recommend if you’re visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff we lovely and enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good location, close to everything, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet spot to spend a couple of days in Byron bay. Simple amenities, staff is friendly and helpful. Free parking and the main beach and walkway is right around the corner.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NICE CLEAN ROOM ; FRIENDLY & HELPFULL STAFF. CONVENIENT LOCATION
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
The staff were very helpful and the property was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

REMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

Great location right in town close to all shops and eateries. One block from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, so close to everything. I would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was in a perfect spot where we could leave the car and walk everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but clean and tidy. Location was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position right in town and the beach. Walking distance to resturants, beach and shopping. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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

Great stay

This place is a pleasant surprise - fantastic location, very comfortable and good service from Waves reception staff. There are no fly screens so we couldn’t open any windows due to the flies in summer. Aircon is very old and noisy (but works). Overall we had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

The building is a bit old and tired but the bed was comfortable and it did the job. Good location close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could be very noisy at night due to drunks outside, but probably bad luck. Absolutely great staff at reception, good place, close to everything. I had my best time in Byron
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tahlya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cute as
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Antonietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

gale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate accommodation for a short stay in Byron Bay. Flexible checkin and a clean room with a parking bay. ( all street and car parks are $5 per hr). 2 mins from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It worked for a night but could use some updating, would probably go somewhere else next time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, sheets and towels etc. Thanks for this as are are concerned about covid and we felt comfortble sleeping there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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