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Bay Motel

3.0 star property

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Comfort Apartment | Private kitchen
Comfort Apartment
Comfort Apartment | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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

Room options

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite 1

Suite 1

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Suite 2

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Apartment | Living area

Comfort Apartment

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Townhome

Deluxe Townhome

  • Garden view
  • 300 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Byron Bay

A stay at Bay Motel places you in the heart of Byron Bay, steps from Main Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Byron Community Market. .This beach motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Byron Tourist Information Centre and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Club Byron.
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What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Byron Community Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arakwal National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Belongil Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clarkes Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 19 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fishheads - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Balcony - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Miss Margarita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bali Bagus Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bay Motel

Bay Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • 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.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Contactless 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 front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 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), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
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

Property is also known as

Bay Motel

Bay Motel Byron Bay

Bay Motel Motel

Bay Motel Byron Bay

Bay Motel Motel Byron Bay

Bay Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 348 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hostel was a great beach front location with parking close to the local bars and restaurants that we were booked into. Not luxury but functional and served a purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. The checkin staff were great. Sleep was non existing due to surrounding noise. We checked out after one night and cut our stay short. Would not bother staying again. Very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Candida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every easy check in. Exactly like the pictures show.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lady that checked us in was just so lovely and friendly. Couldn't have asked for a more friendly face and manor :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly little motel in the best location possible. Across the road to the beach, right next door to the pub, and adjacent the best foodie lane in Byron. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location! Can’t get any better- literally 60 steps to the beach! Staff were very friendly and helpful- especially helping with car parking as we had boards and a ski on roof- they made sure we felt secure and offered alternative parking if we didn’t. Room had a little kitchenette which was so good. Bed was comfortable, it’s an older motel but they have updated it so feels fresh and modern. Will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

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

Excellent

Wonderful stay! Everything was perfect! Great location to the beach and restaurants! Super clean place! If we are coming back to Byron Bay we will definitly coming back at Bay motel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, will stay here every time I return
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dee

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
A very well located property. Quite dated though. Needed a broom in the room as sand was easily transferred into the rooms and no way of sweeping it up.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect place to stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

ANA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: The location is the best part of this place, across the street from the beach and walking distance to the restaurants. The room was very simple but comfy enough and clean. Staff was very friendly. Con: Booked through Expedia because it is advertised there that there's a pool on the property (there's even a photo of the said pool). I chose this property mainly for that reason, since we have a young child that obviously loves a pool. But there's no pool and the hotel refused to give any refund due to FALSE ADVERTISEMENT. Expedia was helpful and at least provided a few point for compensation. Wifi wasn't working
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shirstine

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the check in service was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mrs Vicky

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed the TV didn’t work in the room and there were no staff around or answering the phone. Not really acceptable for a room costing so much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location excellent, Staff friendly and helpful ròom tidy and clean. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

shirin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly staff 1 min to all Opposite beach Amazing holiday accom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous location, wonderful friendly accomodating staff (thanks Scott!)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Simone

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Great Location

Great location, within walking distance to everything. Straight across from the beach. Older style motel but very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Byron Bay. No ramps or lift to the apartments. Steps only 😕
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great choice for Byron bay, right on beachfront and convenient to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivica

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom needs upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024