We were pleasantly surprised with these accommodations. The rooms can get hot yes but with a fan on it becomes a comfortable temperature. I believe people do have the choice of having a/c so if that is something that is important to you just book accordingly. Staff is very friendly and always willing to help out. The free Internet and washer and dryer in your room is an awesome bonus seeing as most hotels charge up to $20 dollars a day for wi-fi. The rooms are slightly dated but their cleanliness makes up for it. Having your own kitchenette is an added bonus as well. I think that this motel is well worth the cost and would recommend it any day :)

I went on a family holiday in October last year to Byron Bay for a family wedding. One of the worst trips I have ever had with planes cancelled and getting to Byron a day late. We were charged a "late" fee by motel receptionist due to our plane being cancelled and rescheduled and also we were charged extra from what our family was quoted. We may not have worried so much about the extra cost if the motel was nicer, but of course it would be better to stick by what your guest is quoted. Took a while for motel to pay money back.
Room it self was in great need of a make over with dodgy bunk beds and old quilt covers although bathrooms with washing machine and dryer were a good bonus to our rooms.
Within good walking distance to the main shopping area in byron bay but not so close to where the reception of the wedding we were attending (although we were told it was "close" by within 5 min walk).
Balcony was ok, not enough chairs for 5 guests. Good Motel rules of no noise after 10pm although we were not aware that with booking a room you had "extra" outside the motel noise from passers by.

I agree whole heartedly with Eileen C. This complex is very central to the buzz of Byron. It has under cover parking (a plus for a budget motel) which is locked during the night for added security. Our room was spacious, had everything you needed. We stayed 2 nights and enjoyed a pleasant stay though it was a little stuffy because of our door facing a brick wall. The balconies are bigger than I expected and if you are facing the right direction you can pick up a nice breeze. This motel is for those who want to see Byron without paying the ridiculous cost that other more comfortable units charge. Byron is expensive and you should expect that before you book. So this accommodation is affordable to anyone. We found the guy at the office was very friendly (contrary to another review). He even does the housekeeping. Which keeps the cost down. Overall I found the unit satisfactory, after all when in Byron who wants to stay in doors all day when there is so much to see and do outdoors. There is an added bonus of delicious aromas from the downstairs vegetarian restaurant which was very popular. The no noise after 10pm policy worked while we were there too. We stayed on a Friday and Saturday night and slept very peacefully with the verandah door open. Any complainers about this property just don't realize how expensive it is to stay at Byron and given the budget of most ordinary people, this Motel is excellent for those who don't want to be ripped off because of the name. After all you get what you pay for

We were not aware that the rooms were above shops. Our Room no.12 was above a restaurant with the expected noise factor. It had been an extremely hot day with the rooms facing the West, so we kept the curtains drawn during the afternoon which was hot as there was no air conditioning just a very slow ceiling fan. There were no windows to keep open safely except for a small bathroom window. It was stifling. We kept cool by soaking our pyjamas in the sink. We were woken early by noises associated with shopfronts and maintenance. The bathroom was not very clean. We will never return even if it is free. The man at reception was great. We did not have any noise from the other rooms.