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title: "Hibiscus Motel, Byron Bay: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hibiscus Motel in Byron Bay: rated 8.5 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Motel · ★★★
# Hibiscus Motel

Byron Bay, Byron Bay, Australia

8.5 ·  Very good 185 reviews ·  #37 #37 of 44 in Byron Bay ·  3.9/5 on Google, 101 reviews ·  8.3 Location score
## About Hibiscus Motel

Hibiscus Motel is a motel in Byron Bay, Byron Bay, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 185 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 300 m from the centre of Byron Bay. The nearest beach is 160 m away. The nearest airport, Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), is 22 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Floors:** 1

- **Opened:** 1970

- **Last renovated:** 2020

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 41

33 Lawson Street [hibiscusmotel.com.au](http://www.hibiscusmotel.com.au/)

## How Hibiscus Motel scores

Better rated than 11% of hotels in Byron Bay

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **8.3**
-   Beach access **9.8**
-   Public transport **8.7**

Byron Bay average

## Rating on Google

3.9/5

101 Google reviews

-   5★38%
-   4★38%
-   3★8%
-   2★3%
-   1★13%

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

## Amenities

BeachfrontBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Beachfront

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **75**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **141**

- **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="">160 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 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="">400 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 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="">300 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Legends Surf Museum300 m
-   Captain Cook Lookout1.1 km
-   Ascension Byron Bay1.1 km
-   Notary Public Byron Bay & North Coast NSW1.2 km
-   Belongil Creek, Belongil, Byron Bay1.9 km

## Hibiscus Motel: in detail

Hibiscus Motel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by motel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the motel. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the motel's ticket service and tours. The motel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Hibiscus Motel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the motel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having air conditioning available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at motel are always available for your satisfaction.

### Compare

## Compare Hibiscus Motel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Hibiscus Motel

### How do guests rate Hibiscus Motel?

Hibiscus Motel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 185 reviews, which is better than 11% of rated hotels in Byron Bay.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hibiscus Motel?

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

### Is there parking at Hibiscus Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Hibiscus Motel from the airport?

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

### Is Hibiscus Motel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 160 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Hibiscus Motel have?

Hibiscus Motel has 10 rooms on 1 floors.

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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