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Wollongbar Motel

3.5 star property
Peaceful garden retreat offers practical perks for travelers, including express check-out service and helpful tour assistance for exploring the surrounding area

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster - Wollongbar Motel (Byron Bay)
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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Balcony Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 180 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Byron Bay, Wollongbar Motel is near the beach. Bangalow Heritage House Museum and Brunswick Picture House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cape Byron Lighthouse and Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Byron Bay travel guide
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19-21 Shirley Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481

What's nearby

  • Byron Bay featuring a beach
    Belongil Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Main Beach
    Main Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Arakwal National Park which includes a beach
    Arakwal National Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Clarkes Beach
    Clarkes Beach
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Byron Community Market
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Beach Hotel
    6 min walk
  • Fishheads
    6 min walk
  • The Great Northern Hotel
    6 min walk
  • The Balcony
    6 min walk
  • Miss Margarita
    5 min walk

About this property

Wollongbar Motel

Property highlights
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, luggage storage, and newspapers in the lobby
  • 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:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 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

  • 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

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
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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?

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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Reviews

Wollongbar Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 868 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 868 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 868 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 868 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 868 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayse Ece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is so close to the beach and also to the town centre. Amazing location. Clean room and good amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel was conveniently located. The rooms were nice and clean. There is a pay laundry facility on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with good facilities. Staff were excellent and very helpful even providing umbrellas for use on the beach. Location is fantastic just a short 5 minute walk to main beach. 100% would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Amenities
We had a comfortable and enjoyable stay at the property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Good size rooms. Friendly staff. Easy after hours check in
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Great Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Klemen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was okay overall, but the best part was definitely the location — the beach is just nearby, and Byron Bay town centre is only about a 10-minute walk away. It was also great to have access to a BBQ area and a pool, which made the stay more enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel is pretty dated but the location is amazing. And the room was so clean I couldnt complain about the motel looking like something out of the 80s. The pool is nice and warm. The internet was fast. Very easy walk to town and there's beach access behind the property. Air conditioning works really well too. My back despised the mattresses-I tried all 3 in the room, but if you have a good, healthy back, you'll probably survive...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, well maintained, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff are really pleasant to interact with. We had a great stay and will return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Royce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice motel with pool in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful and friendly.great loxation and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely owners. Spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to have easy beach access
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable room with all the necessary facilities and very close walking distance to Byron Bay's main street. Back gate access to the beach and a nice pool as a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sensational value, big room & 10 min walk roo town
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot, our family room was clean & comfortable (despite being dated, which I had anticipated), staff were really friendly and such a convenient location - very short walk to the beach and centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and due to brick walls it was very quiet. Lots of extra little amenities like cutlery, bbq area, cookies, beach umbrellas etc. Had a couple really good nights sleep beds were comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff friendly, no counter close to kettle but a long counter in the room that worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room offers everything you need, very spacious and bright bathroom. Great Location, 2min walk to the beach and in town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and spacious. It provided all the amenities we needed for a very comfortable stay. The gals at the front desk were lovely and very helpful. The location is perfect. 2 mins walk to the beach and 5 mins walk to town. Ended up staying an !exyra night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodations was great value, clean, quiet, and within a short walk to Wreck Beach and Byron Town centre. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well priced clean property. Close beach access
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, well maintained, right next to town center
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an older motel & very close to the beach so a lot of obvious rust at base of wall , in bathroom & toilet & in actual rooms old plasterboard that’s falling apart
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025