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Wollongbar Motel

3.5 star property
Beach motel in Byron Bay with free parking

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3 bedrooms, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | In-room dining
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster
View from room
Aerial view
Wollongbar Motel welcomes guests with beautiful gardens and a relaxing outdoor pool. Travelers appreciate the in-room WiFi that keeps them connected. The staff earns consistent praise for their helpfulness, and the location is an ideal base for discovering nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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3 bedrooms, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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3 bedrooms, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Balcony Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | LCD TV

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 180 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
19-21 Shirley Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Clarkes Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • The Pass - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Wategos Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 17 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Great Northern Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Loft Byron Bay - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Balcony - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saltwater Social Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Wollongbar Motel

Motel near Wategos Beach
At Wollongbar Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills, newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Wollongbar Motel have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Wollongbar
Wollongbar Byron Bay
Wollongbar Motel
Wollongbar Motel Byron Bay
Wollongbar Hotel Byron Bay
Wollongbar Motel Motel
Wollongbar Motel Byron Bay
Wollongbar Motel Motel Byron Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Wollongbar Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Wollongbar Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Wollongbar Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wollongbar Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wollongbar Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Wollongbar Motel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Byron Bay motel is within a 5-minute walk of Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve and Byron Community Market. Main Beach and Byron Tourist Information Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Wollongbar Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 813 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 813 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 813 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 813 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 813 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, well maintained, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vidya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conveniently close to restaurants and driving distance to the lighthouse.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had what we needed and it was easy to walk everywhere once we checked in. Staff were very helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to beach , shops & dining just a short walk
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay at Byron Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teleisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay, close to the main st. Nice room, everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Quiet property and very close to the beach and town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple, clean with good access to town centre and beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot 2 minute walk to shops amazingly quiet and spotlessly clean will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to walk into town. Rooms and exterior are simple, may need a little TLC, but can’t fault the staff who very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to the centre of Byron Bay. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Venue, close to town and the breach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Colleen

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

Great location

Very friendly staff. Large room. Very convenient walk to town centre and beach. Pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Lovely Motel

Great little motel. It was our first stay there but we'll definitely go back. Friendly staff. Convenient location. Bedding was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is showing its age but the room was clean and functional. Staff were friendly and it was only a quick walk into town, to the beach, or to tourist spots and hikes. Good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will never stay anywhere else can I visit Byron. It's close to restaurants and bars, quiet, safe, roomy and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small old school drive up to room motel. It suited our needs as we really only needed a bed at night. We were out during the days and dinner times. Budget property, close to main shopping, walking distance to most amenities, beach & shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location. The units definitely need some reno attention with missing tiles at the entry and the shower lining silicone peeling. However, we had a great stay and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

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

Quick Trip for a Wedding

Great location. Easy walk to town and beach. Our family of 4 adults stayed in the family suit for 2 nights and suited us just fine. Staff were very friendly and helpful. It rained on the day of the wedding and they even had umbrellas for us to borrow. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Raechelle

Liked: Staff & service
Access to the beach from behind the property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to town. Straight out the back gate to the beach. Spacious room with toaster and microwave. Impressed that they had security screens in the windows so you could safely have windows open at night rather than running the airconditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. 5 minute walk to centre of Byron. Beach front too. Huge sized rooms. New mini bar and wardrobe would be good. No extra towels or ironing board in the room. Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
For a motel it was a quite good hotel, but it didn’t look super clean and most of it looked already very used. For one night I guess it is ok but I wouldn’t stay longer there. Nethertheless, the reception staff was very friendly and check in was very uncomplicated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This room was dirty. There was poo on the toilet seat. Mould in the bathroom and dust everywhere. We paid for 2 nights and only stayed for 1. We left without telling them, as we were so disappointed in this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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