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Drifter Byron Bay

Property class: 3

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A poolside lounge area with sun loungers and a large umbrella providing shade.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a wooden coffee table with a chessboard.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table with magazines, and a bed with a canopy.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a person lying on a towel.
A modern interior with a central seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a large window on the left.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $124
$113 nightly
$124 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

Explore the area

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1 Lateen Ln, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
  • Place, Byron Community Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Belongil Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Ensuite Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

Queen Ensuite Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe King Ensuite Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a large mirror.

Deluxe King Ensuite Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Drifter Dream Pod

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 8 Person

A room with bunk beds, a person reading, and a view of greenery outside.

Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 8 Person

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person

A bunk bed with a person sitting on the top bunk, a storage cabinet below, and a green curtain on the right side.

Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 4 Person

A bunk bed with a person lying in the lower bunk, using a smartphone.

Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 4 Person

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 4 Person - Ensuite

A room with bunk beds, a person reading, and a view of greenery outside.

Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 4 Person - Ensuite

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 4 Person - Ensuite

A bunk bed with a person lying in the lower bunk, using a smartphone.

Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 4 Person - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person - Ensuite

A room with bunk beds, a hallway, and a door leading outside.

Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person - Ensuite

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person - Ensuite | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person - Ensuite

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person

A room with bunk beds, a person sitting on the floor, and another person standing by the door.

Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 8 Person

A bunk bed room with two beds, a person reading, and a green curtain.

Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 8 Person

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 8 Person - Ensuite

A bunk bed with a storage drawer below, a ladder, and a curtain.

Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 8 Person - Ensuite

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 10 Person

A room with bunk beds, a hallway, and a door leading outside.

Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 10 Person

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 10 Person

A room with a bunk bed, a small table, and a person standing by a sliding door.

Drifter Bunkhouse Superior 10 Person

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Ensuite Room

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table, a nightstand, a window, and a potted plant.

Twin Ensuite Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Queen Ensuite Room

Superior Queen Ensuite Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Queen Ensuite Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Drifter Pod Room 10 Person

WiFi (free), bed sheets

Drifter Pod Room 10 Person

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Drifter Pod Room 8 Person

WiFi (free), bed sheets

Drifter Pod Room 8 Person

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Ensuite Room (Accessible)

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

Queen Ensuite Room (Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Byron Bay

With a stay at Drifter Byron Bay, you'll be centrally located in Byron Bay, just a 4-minute walk from Byron Tourist Information Centre and 5 minutes by foot from Main Beach. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Club Byron and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Byron Community Market.

What's nearby

  • Byron Community Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Club Byron - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Arakwal National Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Belongil Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 21 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Balcony - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Great Northern Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Combi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roca - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dip Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Drifter Byron Bay

Drifter Byron Bay offers 21 accommodations. This Byron Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 6:30 AM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Duve mobile app before check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 15 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Vali Hotel
Vali Byron
Vali by Village Hotel
Vali by Village Byron Bay
Vali by Village Hotel Byron Bay

Drifter Byron Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 240 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to the Byron bay town ship with a short walk to all the restaurants and cafes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our last-minute decision to stop and stay at the drifter in Byron Bay. Staff was extremely accommodating both upon arrival and departure. Location is very handy to everything. We enjoyed our stay thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good afternoon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, however a lot of dirt next to the bed but no issue
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, spacious room and staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

They absolutely tick all the boxes 10/10. Management and staff . Rooms, facilities, cleanliness, location. Value for money. And just the way it operates making it so easy and pleasant for the customer. I have travelled extensively and this hotel impressed me . I would highly recommend it .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the private double room and it was so nice! Lovely decor, clean & provided toiletries, tea/coffee/milk in the room which was very convenient! The walls were pretty thin so pack ear plugs if your wanting a peaceful sleep as it is a hostel on the 1st floor we could hear lots of people in the night/morning. The decor of the lobby is really cool too and great location in the middle of Byron!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, helpful staff, modern and clean… only issue was we were right near the toilets so woken all night by the door swinging/slamming and handryer at all hrs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location is good but the condition of the place was poor, major renovations and very noisy at night, it’s essentially a youth hostel so full of young people coming and going down the halls at all hours of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean. Staff are excellent and very friendly and eager to help answer any questions. The property is in central Byron, very close to all the shops and bars, etc. The rooms are a little noisy, you can hear the doors opening from either a fire door or the common area toilets being opened at all hours of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tito

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a 5 star Hostel, nothing compares to it, it has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elina

Liked: Staff & service
Pool was dirty. Other than that nice place to stay, hostel I have ever seen in terms of friendship and modesty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good location, great value
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful, location was perfect and rooms were clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean and comfortable room. Staff were all very friendly and super helpful. All facilities were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room. Handy parking. Quite noisy and not really suited for our age group…..you live and learn
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This place is fine if you are a teenager but it’s not a place for grown ups! It was full of young people, in and out of each other’s rooms, a guy ironing in the corridor - we felt really uncomfortable and left to stay elsewhere!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were super comfy, really nicely done - all amenities and close to the town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matias

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

Great Place to stay

Great place to stay in Byron Bay, friendly staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, great location and hotel was so clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024