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Waves Byron Bay

4.5 star property
Beach motel in Byron Bay with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Penthouse | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player
Exterior
Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
The laid-back charm of Byron Bay comes to life at Waves Byron Bay. Relax by the lobby fireplace or join the daily manager's reception. Enjoy babysitting services and in-room WiFi, all while experiencing exceptional staff in a convenient location.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Boutique Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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State Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

State Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Waves Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Waves Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Penthouse | Dining room

Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
35 Lawson Street, 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 - 20 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rocks Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Combi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bang Bang Byron Bay - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Betty's Burgers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bali Bagus Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Waves Byron Bay

Motel near Wategos Beach
Consider a stay at Waves Byron Bay and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a fireplace in the lobby, and babysitting. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, beach towels, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Waves Byron Bay have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and cribs/infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Pets not 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

  • 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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Byron Bay Waves
Waves Byron Bay
Waves Hotel Byron Bay
Waves Byron Bay Hotel Byron Bay
Waves Byron Bay Motel
Waves Byron Bay Motel
Waves Byron Bay Byron Bay
Waves Byron Bay Motel Byron Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Waves Byron Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waves Byron Bay?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waves Byron Bay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Waves Byron Bay?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Waves Byron Bay located?

With direct access to the beach, this Byron Bay motel is within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach, Byron Tourist Information Centre, and Club Byron. Arakwal National Park and Cape Byron State Conservation Area are also within 15 minutes.

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Waves Byron Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 889 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 889 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 889 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 889 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 889 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel a block away from main busy CBD but within easy walk to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great , great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hooi Ping

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

Dany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, older motel property that has been nicely maintained, great staff, very clean rooms, great amenities, a bit of a walk from downtown area - wonderful stay and highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, great staff, very clean & spacious room. Comfy bed & well stocked mini bar. Beautifully decorated with a great common area. Even a wine tasting on the Friday night. Walking distance to everything and also very quiet. Nice outdoor area & parking. I would definitely recommend and also stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, modern, clean & close to everything great bed & bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malin

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

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to centre of Byron Bay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great size rooms and exceptional service.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience from lovely staff to clean room and close to beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location & staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Very clean and good distance to shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

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

Great stay

Beautiful room, lots of space, great location next to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to my favourite restaurant. Hummingbird in Bay lane. And the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay wish we could have stayed longer, really close to beach and chilled out Byron Bay Hotel which has good drinks, great food with friendly service and magnificent views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a great central location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly
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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a great stay at Waves Hotel Byron Bay! The staff were super friendly and made everything feel really easy from the moment we arrived. They even added a special touch for my wife’s birthday, which made the day feel extra memorable. The location is unbeatable — literally a few steps to the beach and close to all the good coffee and food spots. Traveling with our baby, we really appreciated how accommodating and relaxed everything felt. Check-in and check-out were a breeze, and the room was spacious and clean with a nice view and a great bathroom. Overall, it felt like really good value for the quality and location. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smack, bang in the heart of Byron beside the Beach, Shops Cafes… Waves is a nice boutique hotel with modern amenities. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a lovely spacious comfortable room. Walking distance to beach and all the great restaurants and cafes Byron had to offer. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi was a bit unreliable but other than that perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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