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title: "Waves Hotel Byron Bay, Byron Bay | StayVersus"
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Waves Hotel Byron Bay

Byron Bay, Byron Bay, Australia

8.9 ·  Excellent 308 reviews ·  #18 #18 of 44 in Byron Bay ·  4.2/5 on Google, 187 reviews ·  8.4 Location score
## About Waves Hotel Byron Bay

Waves Hotel Byron Bay is a hotel in Byron Bay, Byron Bay, Australia. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 308 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 320 m from the centre of Byron Bay. The nearest beach is 150 m away. The nearest airport, Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), is 22 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2004

- **Last renovated:** 2020

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 39

35 Lawson Street [wavesresorts.com.au](http://www.wavesresorts.com.au)

## How Waves Hotel Byron Bay scores

Better rated than 56% of hotels in Byron Bay

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **8.4**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **9.8**
-   Public transport **8.6**

Byron Bay average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

187 Google reviews

-   5★44%
-   4★33%
-   3★9%
-   2★1%
-   1★12%

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
-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.4**/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="">150 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 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="">420 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 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="">320 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Legends Surf Museum320 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

## Waves Hotel Byron Bay: in detail

Waves Hotel Byron Bay provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. The hotel also features a fireplace, providing a cozy ambience during cool evenings. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hotel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of dry cleaning service located on the premises. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. 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 hotel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. Several chosen accommodations at Waves Hotel Byron Bay have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Waves Hotel Byron Bay offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Waves Hotel Byron Bay provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at hotel.

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## Questions about Waves Hotel Byron Bay

### How do guests rate Waves Hotel Byron Bay?

Waves Hotel Byron Bay has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 308 reviews, which is better than 56% of rated hotels in Byron Bay.

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

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

### Is there parking at Waves Hotel Byron Bay?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Waves Hotel Byron Bay from the airport?

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

### Is Waves Hotel Byron Bay close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 150 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Waves Hotel Byron Bay have?

Waves Hotel Byron Bay has 20 rooms on 2 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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