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title: "The Beach Shack Byron Bay: 9.6/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "The Beach Shack Byron Bay in Byron Bay: rated 9.6 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-beach-shack-byron-bay-byron-bay/
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retrieved: 2026-10-25
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Guesthouse
# The Beach Shack Byron Bay

Byron Bay, Byron Bay, Australia

9.6 ·  Exceptional 11 reviews ·  #9 #9 of 44 in Byron Bay ·  4.9/5 on Google, 60 reviews ·  6.7 Location score
## About The Beach Shack Byron Bay

The Beach Shack Byron Bay is a guesthouse in Byron Bay, Byron Bay, Australia. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 across 11 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, swimming pool, free breakfast, bar, free parking. It is 800 m from the centre of Byron Bay. The nearest beach is 180 m away. The nearest airport, Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), is 22 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

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

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

- **Rooms:** 6

- **Opened:** 2015

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 26

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## How The Beach Shack Byron Bay scores

Better rated than 80% of hotels in Byron Bay

-   Guest rating **9.6**
-   Location **6.7**
-   Facilities **5.8**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **9.7**
-   Public transport **7.7**

Byron Bay average

## Rating on Google

4.9/5

60 Google reviews

-   5★88%
-   4★13%
-   3★0%
-   2★0%
-   1★0%

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

## Amenities

BeachfrontSwimming poolFree breakfastBarFree parking

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Beachfront
-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **19**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<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="">Belongil Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">180 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="">570 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 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="">800 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Aldi</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">800 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Chemist Outlet</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">790 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Legends Surf Museum660 m
-   Belongil Creek, Belongil, Byron Bay990 m
-   Ascension Byron Bay1.8 km
-   Notary Public Byron Bay & North Coast NSW2.0 km
-   Captain Cook Lookout2.0 km

## Weather in Byron Bay

[Byron Bay weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/byron-bay/weather)

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [Hotels with a pool in Byron Bay](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/byron-bay/pool/)
-   [Beach hotels in Byron Bay](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/byron-bay/beach/)
-   [Central hotels in Byron Bay](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/byron-bay/central/)

### Compare

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## Questions about The Beach Shack Byron Bay

### How do guests rate The Beach Shack Byron Bay?

The Beach Shack Byron Bay has a guest rating of 9.6 out of 10 from 11 reviews, which is better than 80% of rated hotels in Byron Bay.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Beach Shack Byron Bay?

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

### Does The Beach Shack Byron Bay include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Does The Beach Shack Byron Bay have a pool?

Yes, The Beach Shack Byron Bay has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at The Beach Shack Byron Bay?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Beach Shack Byron Bay from the airport?

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

### Is The Beach Shack Byron Bay close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 180 m from the hotel.

### When did The Beach Shack Byron Bay open?

The Beach Shack Byron Bay opened in 2015.

### How many rooms does The Beach Shack Byron Bay have?

The Beach Shack Byron Bay has 6 rooms.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near The Beach Shack Byron Bay?

Yes: Aldi, about 800 m away (13 min walk).

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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