The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Family Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $131
$119 nightly
$131 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

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28 Tweed Street, Brunswick Heads, NSW, 2483
  • Place, Brunswick Picture House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torakina Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Torakina Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room (Wheelchair Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Bedroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Brunswick Heads

When you stay at The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads in Brunswick Heads, you'll be in a shopping district, just steps from Brunswick Picture House and 7 minutes by foot from Tyagarah Nature Reserve. .This motel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from North Byron Parklands and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Brunswick Picture House - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Torakina Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Torakina Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tyagarah Nature Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 8 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ichi Bun - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Brunswick - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yaman Mullumbimby - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Other Joint - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Santos Organics Mullumbimby - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads

The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
At The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • 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
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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The Sails Brunswick Heads
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The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 508 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 508 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 508 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 508 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 508 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean with super comfy beds and in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a brief but great stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
recently renovated- rooms are comfy and clean- comfy beds- quality food/beverage on site and easy walk to town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful refurbished rooms, great pool area with bar. Nice vibe great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient for The Brunswick Picture House and some amazing dining options around the property as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent area to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dhanan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sails Motel in Brunswick Heads is one of those places that quietly does its job without trying to cosplay as a luxury resort. Clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a location that’s annoyingly convenient. You can walk to the river, beach, pubs, and cafés in minutes, which means you barely need the car. The pool area is a nice bonus, and while it’s still a motel at heart, it’s a well-kept one. Overall it’s a solid, reliable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, room was clean, grounds clean, handy 15 min walk to the coast, dining options next door and a few more around or main town center is 15 min walk. The pool is not as big as it looks on the photos, it still nice. We didn’t get to use the pool very long during our stay - closed early at 6pm with the public holiday or would have been 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the vibe, great location and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. Very friendly staff and very easy check-in process The bed was comfortable. Bathroom very clean and spacious. Overall the room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing joint. We stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, amazing property and amazing area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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4/10 Poor

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Smallest fridge ever!, family of four cramped into a small room. The pool needs maintenance as concrete has fallen away exposing rusty metal. Reception isn't open till 11-11.30am, Pool closes too early and the rooms above the cafe are exposed to noise pollution at any given time of the day. Apart from that staff were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Delma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous motel, lovely reception.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely vibe, friendly staff & great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leigh

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

A nice place to stay.

A pleasant motel. Restaurant on the property and cafe for breakfast next door. Enjoy time around the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lynley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy walk to so many restaurants and cafes. The pool bar is a great little addition. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice plane to stay, short walk into centre of town and restaurant on the premises.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was so clean and comfortable and easy to walk around town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024