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Aquarius Backpacker Resort

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Motel Room
Reception
Deluxe Motel Room
The Spa Suite
Lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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16 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Byron Community Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arakwal National Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Motel Room

Deluxe Motel Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Spa Suite

The Spa Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Bed With Ensuite (F4)

Double Bed With Ensuite (F4)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Bed with Shared Bathroom (F3)

Double Bed with Shared Bathroom (F3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom (F1)

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom (F1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Bed and Single Bed with Shared Bathroom (F2)

Double Bed and Single Bed with Shared Bathroom (F2)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Bed with Shared Bathroom (F5)

Twin Bed with Shared Bathroom (F5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Byron Bay

A stay at Aquarius Backpacker Resort places you in the heart of Byron Bay, steps from Main Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Byron Tourist Information Centre. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Club Byron and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Byron Community Market.

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Byron Community Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arakwal National Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Belongil Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Clarkes Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 18 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Basiloco Sardinian Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bali Bagus Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Byron Corner Store - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Buco Cafe & Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Twisted Sista Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Aquarius Backpacker Resort

Aquarius Backpacker Resort offers 20 accommodations. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a fitness center and karaoke. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a vending machine, and bike parking.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and noon.
Aquarius Backpacker Resort has a restaurant on site.
Roca - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (AUD 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: AUD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Roca

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 30 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 10 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

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

Property is also known as

Aquarius Backpacker Resort Byron Bay
Aquarius Backpacker Byron Bay
Aquarius Backpacker
Aquarius Backpacker Byron Bay
Aquarius Backpacker Resort Hotel
Aquarius Backpacker Resort Byron Bay
Aquarius Backpacker Resort Hotel Byron Bay

Aquarius Backpacker Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great just the wifi wasn't working, apart from that wonderful place :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was perfect, way more than what i expected The private room was clean, comfortable and beautiful. The staff were nice and informative. Thank you for the time 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alberto

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the deluxe motel room and had a great stay. Central for the beach and town. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

Comfortable and fantastic location

We stayed at a suite. Everything was great and the bed was super comfortable. Fantastic location. In the middle of it all. Great vibe too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel, got kept up most the night Saturday but you gotta expect that
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great spot. But room F1 was loud. Paper think walls and heard everyone coming in and out all night. For a good sleep, pick another room..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kieran

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karoline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, we liked the room and the staff, only the bathroom wasn't so clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a private room and it was fantastic. The location was perfect and the room so comfortable and well looked after by the staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious one bedroom equipped very well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent - handy for walking everywhere. The on-site parking is also good. The place had a cosy welcoming feel. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alezeia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great environment for traveling solo!

I had a great stay at Aquarius. I upgraded to the studio room which was a loft style private room which was very nice. Both staff and the other lodgers were incredibly social. I participated in the 4:45am lighthouse tour and the ping pong tournament both of which were really well attended (and free!) Traveling solo it was awesome to meet some new people at the hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The reception/front desk was amazing so lovely and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyxx, Brisbane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a no fuss experience and one that was quite a surprise that we had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately a lot of the parking area was closed for the one night I was there, so had to park on the street and feed a meter until 6pm as it was only one hour parking. The info on the place stated no noise after 11.00pm, but I heard yelling and screaming regularly throughout the night, mostly from the girls who were probably "over refreshed" from the bar or coming back from a night out! Granted, I'm in my 60s and probably don't cope with that too well nowadays. It was deathly silent in the morning at 7am when I got up, and no wonder! Still, a nice enough place with lovely staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun hostel with a social vibe

Great location, friendly staff, very social hostel. I stayed in a private room which was clean. Very social atmosphere. They hosted game nights and other events which was fun. Only downside is that the walls were a bit thin so you could head noise from people partying.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying in a backpackers. Hope all backpackers are like this! We had a suite room with own bathroom and bed area but the staff were friendly and room was clean, tidy and good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Roberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good size room clean and well located close to beach and nice part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022