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Bay Motel

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Townhome | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pacific Penthouse | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Pacific Penthouse | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite 1 | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite 1

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Suite 2

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite 1

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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Pacific Penthouse | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Pacific Penthouse

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Townhome | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Townhome

  • Garden view
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Byron Bay

With a stay at Bay Motel, you'll be centrally located in 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 - 0.1 miles
  • Byron Community Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Club Byron - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Arakwal National Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Clarkes Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

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
  • ‪Bali Bagus Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Miss Margarita - ‬2 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 transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Shirstine

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

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous location, wonderful friendly accomodating staff (thanks Scott!)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

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

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to beach & dining Comfortable, clean room Lovely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, had everything you needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shirin

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GEOFF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic and very friendly. Definitely looking forward to staying there again!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haruki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming, and literally the best placed central location in Byron beside the Beach Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights. Great location comfortable clean would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accomodating and were able to have our room ready early! Very convenient location and super clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not bad for Motel Accommodation in Byron. But Byron accommodation very expensive overall
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Simone

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

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property is prime
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was really great and matched the pictures in online advertising. Very clean and fresh, very comfortable beds and had everything we needed. Very central for food and shopping and directly across the road to the beach. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noelene

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

2 night stop-over

Weather was superb and the location of the motel was great. Everything we wanted to do and see was close by and easy to locate. People running the motel were friendly even the cleaners.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022