HaKu

Property class: 3.5

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A modern building with a sign reading 'Shaku' and a neon sign.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a view of a lake with a boat.
An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters and dense green foliage on one side.
An outdoor seating area with a view of a beach and people swimming.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $180
$164 nightly
$180 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

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2 The Terrace Road, Brunswick Heads, NSW, 2483
  • Place, Torakina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Torakina Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Brunswick Picture House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room (Queen Room River View 3nt)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room (Queen Room River View 1nt)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room (Queen +Sng River View 3nt)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room (Queen +Sng River View 1nt)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, River View

  • River view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Brunswick Heads

Located in Brunswick Heads, HaKu is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Torakina Park and Simpsons Creek. .This motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Torakina Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Harrys Hill Beach.

What's nearby

  • Torakina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Torakina Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Brunswick Picture House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tyagarah Nature Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker and Daughters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Brunswick - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Maids - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Footbridge Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Salty Mangrove - ‬8 min drive

About this property

HaKu

HaKu offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At HaKu, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
HaKu has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 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
If you are planning to arrive after 6 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per day

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
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

Brunswick River Inn
Brunswick River
Brunswick River Inn Motel
Brunswick River Inn Brunswick Heads
Brunswick River Inn Motel Brunswick Heads

HaKu Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 379 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Clean room and warm staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, clean rooms and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and extremely friendly staff. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed, friendly staff and area .. beautiful gentle tidal river out the front of the accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a wonderful stay. Staff, amenities and presentation of the property were first class.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a great, central very clean and friendly place to stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here- it is so handy, central, clean and has great facilities nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great position, great town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and fantastic staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spacious rooms, comfortable beds, easy Checkin , great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean and had everything you would want for a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to eating and beach
Stayed 0 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the purpose of our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

We didn’t actually meet staff as arrived late and left early ….but arrival instructions easy and precise .Room was clean , comfortable and welcoming. Great location with a good restaurant downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The motel was very clean, the staff were very friendly and is walking distance to everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is fab! Great town great location. The Japanese restaurant outstanding. Staff also friendly and helpful. Loved it and will stay here again 😎
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything about this property and have already booked our return visit ❤️❤️
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Good size room. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and comfortable and the view over the river was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and very good rooms. Close to river and the sea. Japanese restaurant on site or pub next door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean! Location is perfect, there are parking lots, a lot of restaurants near by, small town but be satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025