Waves Byron Bay

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Exterior
Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Penthouse | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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35 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
  • Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Wategos Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

State Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Waves Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Boutique Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Waves Byron Bay

Beach fun, near Wategos Beach
Coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a fireplace at reception and a front desk safe.
Waves Byron Bay offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include a safe and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Waves Byron Bay's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Main Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include babysitting, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Main Beach and 7 minutes on foot from Byron Tourist Information Centre
A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Waves Byron Bay also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Byron Bay motel is smoke free.

The motel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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
  • Cot (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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

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
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Waves Byron Bay Motel
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Waves Byron Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 877 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 877 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 877 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 877 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 877 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

Danish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and spacious suite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the location and value for dollar at Waves. The staff are really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Travelled with group
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

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely decor, centrally located, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waves is very convenient its close to beach shops and restaurants. Everything is in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, comfortable accommodation!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcome check in, comfortable room with spacious bathroom and easy check out
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing value.

Lovely staff, beautiful big rooms in the middle of town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious "State room' with opening on to own large balcony. Only criticism was thin 1 ply toilet paper, and shampoo and shower gel dispensers need about 15 pumps to get enough product. A false economy we have also experienced at some other places.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely well appointed room close to beach and cafes / restaurants. Staff were amazing. Light breakfast and coffee served gratis. Would definitely stay again here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumera

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

10/10 Excellent

Delinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great central place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janetta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location with easy walking distance to the beach and shops. Staff were friendly and helpful. My only issue was the beds. They were awful and dampened the entire experience. The single bed leaned to one side. The queen bed was way too spongy and you just sank, making it very difficult to move.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with group
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

Aya

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, friendly & helpful. Perfect location ! Wonderful stay- spacious rooms. Just perfect. Would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, central location and the rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay , near the brach and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard, Portland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cyclone Albert made me change my plans and I didn’t stay here. They took the prepaid payment for the first night, but I have not received a credit for the second night that was prepaid.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025