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title: "Drifter Byron Bay, Byron Bay: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Drifter Byron Bay in Byron Bay: rated 9.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★
# Drifter Byron Bay

Byron Bay, Byron Bay, Australia

9.0 ·  Excellent 195 reviews ·  #11 #11 of 44 in Byron Bay ·  4.6/5 on Google, 488 reviews ·  8.1 Location score
## About Drifter Byron Bay

Drifter Byron Bay is a hostel in Byron Bay, Byron Bay, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 195 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, swimming pool, free wi-fi. It is 110 m from the centre of Byron Bay. The nearest beach is 280 m away. The nearest airport, Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), is 22 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Last renovated:** 2025

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 56

1 Lateen Ln, Byron Bay [thedrifter.com](https://thedrifter.com/byron-bay/)

## How Drifter Byron Bay scores

Better rated than 75% of hotels in Byron Bay

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **8.1**
-   Beach access **9.4**
-   Public transport **9.6**

Byron Bay average

## Rating on Google

4.6/5

488 Google reviews

-   5★78%
-   4★6%
-   3★0%
-   2★6%
-   1★11%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BeachfrontSwimming poolFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Leisure

-   Beachfront

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **76**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Clarkes Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">280 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Byron Beach Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">230 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">49 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Byron Bay</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">110 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Legends Surf Museum200 m
-   Ascension Byron Bay1.1 km
-   Notary Public Byron Bay & North Coast NSW1.2 km
-   Captain Cook Lookout1.3 km
-   Belongil Creek, Belongil, Byron Bay1.8 km

## Drifter Byron Bay: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hostel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hostel offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundromat located on the premises. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hostel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hostel come fitted with air conditioning for a more pleasant stay. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Throughout the day and night, guests can enjoy light refreshments with the hostel offering vending machines. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Drifter Byron Bay . Unwind by the pool at hostel and cherish a leisurely moment.

### Compare

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## Questions about Drifter Byron Bay

### How do guests rate Drifter Byron Bay?

Drifter Byron Bay has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 195 reviews, which is better than 75% of rated hotels in Byron Bay.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Drifter Byron Bay?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Drifter Byron Bay have a pool?

Yes, Drifter Byron Bay has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Drifter Byron Bay?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Drifter Byron Bay from the airport?

The nearest airport, Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), is 22 km away in a straight line.

### Is Drifter Byron Bay close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 280 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Drifter Byron Bay have?

Drifter Byron Bay has 1 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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