Name: Bay Motel
Address: 12 Bay Street, Sunrise Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, Sunrise Beach, Byron Shire Council, Australia
Rating: 8.6

Guest reviews

8.6

Fabulous

Based on 654 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Couple

46%

Family

37%

Group

15%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across many reviews of Bay Motel, guests praise the unbeatable beachfront, walk-to-everything location and consistently friendly, accommodating staff, while noting the property's older motel style, occasional maintenance hiccups, and some external noise and light affecting sleep.

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8

Colum

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hostel was a great beach front location with parking close to the local bars and restaurants that we were booked into. Not luxury but functional and served a purpose.

2

Lisa

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was great. The checkin staff were great. Sleep was non existing due to surrounding noise. We checked out after one night and cut our stay short. Would not bother staying again. Very disappointed

8

Candida

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Every easy check in. Exactly like the pictures show.

10

Paula

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lady that checked us in was just so lovely and friendly. Couldn't have asked for a more friendly face and manor :)

10

Jon

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and friendly little motel in the best location possible. Across the road to the beach, right next door to the pub, and adjacent the best foodie lane in Byron. Good value.

12 Bay Street, Sunrise Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Location

A stay at Bay Motel places you in the heart of Byron Bay, steps from Main Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Byron Community Market. This beach motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Byron Tourist Information Centre and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Club Byron.

Main Beach(0.1 miles)

Byron Community Market(0.3 miles)

Byron Tourist Information Centre(0.4 miles)

Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve(0.5 miles)

Club Byron(0.6 miles)

Arakwal National Park(0.8 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 20:00

Before 10:00

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Additional policies and info about this property.

FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Check-in time is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out time is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should contact the property in advance.

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Guests should arrange the transfer in advance.

The motel is located in the heart of Byron Bay, just steps from Main Beach and a 7-minute walk from Byron Community Market. It is approximately 0.4 km from Byron Tourist Information Centre and 0.5 km from Club Byron.

One child aged 2 years or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

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