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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Byron Bay

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Byron Bay

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Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Byron Bay, Australia? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Byron Bay, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Byron Bay to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Byron Bay, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Byron Bay for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Byron Bay for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Raes on Wategos

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $705 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Byron Bay
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Located at 6 Marine Parade, Raes on Wategos has great rooms from $705 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love child care, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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Crystalbrook Byron

5-star Resort with prices starting at $202 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Crystalbrook Byron which has nice rooms starting at $202. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 77-97 Broken Head Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.3 km from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
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Elements of Byron

5-star Resort with prices starting at $263 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Byron Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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We found Elements of Byron to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $263. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 144 Bayshore Drive. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4 km from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Beach Hotel Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $201 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $201, Beach Hotel Resort, at Bay Lane, 1 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking. It's located just 1 km from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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The Bower Byron Bay

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $172 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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The Bower Byron Bay has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $172 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 28 Bangalow Road. Furthermore, it also offers golf, a hot tub, free parking, bicycle rental, and a heated pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Basq House

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $235 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Byron Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Basq House is 9.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a bar, parking, city views, and bicycle rental. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $235, and it's located at 4 Fletcher Lane. We also love the a heated pool, air-conditioning, an EV charging station, massages, and balconies which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
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Victoria's At Ewingsdale

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $258 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Victoria's At Ewingsdale because it has great rooms that start at $258. It has an outdoor pool, a bar, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Top Of Mcgettigans Lane. Only 5.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Yha Byron Bay

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Byron Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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Yha Byron Bay offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, parking, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $70 (before taxes). It's located at 7 Carlyle Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers golf, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a tour desk which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 km from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Hotel Marvell Byron Bay

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $289 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at 4 Marvell Street, Hotel Marvell Byron Bay has great rooms from $289 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and free parking. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, an airport shuttle, balconies, and private parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
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Aloha Byron Bay

4-star Resort with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Byron Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Aloha Byron Bay which has nice rooms starting at $189. Offering an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 58 Shirley Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a spa, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 1.5 km from the city center, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Ballina, Yamba, and Broadbeach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Byron Bay, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Byron Bay, Best Luxury Hotels in Byron Bay, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Byron Bay, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Byron Bay, Best Hotels for One Week in Byron Bay, Best Hotels for One Night in Byron Bay, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Byron Bay, Best Adults Only Hotels in Byron Bay, Best Party Hotels in Byron Bay, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Byron Bay, or Best Business Hotels in Byron Bay.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Byron Bay?

Byron Bay Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$244

Travelers to Byron Bay, Australia will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 34 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $244. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Byron Bay.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $339
  • 4-star hotels: $236
  • 3-star hotels: $160


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