12 Bay St, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481 Australia
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#7 of 10 motels in Byron Bay
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Perfectly located on beautiful Byron Bay beach, a stay at the centrally located Bay Motel will have you coming back for more. With the white sand of one of the most pristine beaches just 50m away and the surf club directly across the road, the Bay Motel is the perfect location to soak in all that Byron Bay has to offer.Offering double, twin and family suites with air conditioning, free satellite TV, microwave and coffee making facilities. Free secure parking is available for all of our guests. Across the road on the beachfront is a park offering barbeque facilities and children’s playground. At the Bay Motel we offer you the best location, friendly service and great value for your holiday dollar. Our goal is to make your stay with us in Byron Bay comfortable, enjoyable and most of all memorable.
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12 Bay St, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481 Australia
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Great place to stay in Byron Bay right across from the beach staff were very helpful and friendly nice clean rooms and comfortable beds we will stay here again the next time time we want to visit Byron
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Stayed a night in this motel for $250 a night , got the dungeon room at the bottom of the property at the back. Room was full of mold on roof and on curtains (such a bad health hazard) and had cockroaches running around. Yes It was across from beach , but all rooms look directly at the hotel next door (only reception and there residency looks at the beach) Was extremely noise through out the night (back of building has all the alley way restaurants, so pretty loud) and then the garage trucks and other trucks start round 6am. I would not recommend this property!!! spend that little extra more and go somewhere else , even next door (at least there rooms are nice, have water views and a pool in complex)
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Room Tip: No pool , rooms look at other hotel , noise.
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Stayed at this accommodation and booked 1 month in advance for 2 nights lucky only stayed for one. Upon arrival we were assigned room 12 which was seperate from the other rooms, behind the building situated next to the cleaners storeroom. Disappointed is an understatement. It was mouldy, damp and wasnt clean and had no natural light. It resembled a dungeon. It’s definitely not worth $300 a night.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Meredith Wellington Wellington, General Manager at Bay Motel
Responded 23 Mar 2023
Hi Andrew, Thank you so much for your feedback, Yes they are our older rooms for those who are looking for a cheaper room but still on the beach, which we do explain prior to taking the booking. All our rooms are cleaned to the highest of standard. As everyone knows who live on the beach mould can be a constant battle and hence regularly clean for this and have prioritised that particular room. Thank you again and we hope you give us another opportunity when visiting Byron. We recommend our King deluxe rooms with plenty of natural lighting. Kind Regards
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Beachfront location, keyed rear entry leads straight to shops, hot powerful shower, cleanliness and bed comfort A1, room size ample, parking easy, friendliness of management 5 stars. Verandah light stays on outside the room, so room was not entirely dark. I heard 3 bottle bins emptied at various times but it is next door to the beach hotel & at this price point u r totally winning, my next visit I will be booking here again!!
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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EXTREMELY NOISY!!! Rubbish skips at the restaurant get emptied by trucks, three times before 6:30Am everyday that we stayed! Extract fan on the roof next door obviously has worn bearings and is also very noisy! Rooms were clean but very basis. $300 a night is very expensive for just a basic room, no pools, kids area etc! On the plus side, very convenient to the beach and shops and a very powerful shower. Staff were friendly.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Take ear plugs if you want to sleep any hours other than 12-5am
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As mentioned in reviews in TA this is a very basic old motel & not value for money. It is in a good position close to the hotel and beach. With this also comes noise from the bars & trucks collecting bins in the mornings at 6am. We were in Byron for a wedding, Checked in Fri wanting to have a shower, no hot water. I spoke to mgt who advised me that because it was a windy day the pilot light had been blown out for the hot water system. They would light & in 30mins we would have a hot water - 1hr later no hot water. 6hrs later no hot water. Next morn no hot water. I approached the male mgr and expressed that we weren't happy to pay $300 a night to have no hot water. He said don't worry we will look after you. The female manager had other ideas. She said I am coming up to see if you have hot water. She came into our room - hubby still in bed, put her hand under the shower & said "that's warm water" it's a hot day that is all you need. Mgr said she would contact the owner, Peter Croke. Mgr said we can't guarantee you hot water, we think it’s better you find somewhere else to stay, She offered a $300 refund for Sat night ( not both nights) we had to be out by 10am. It’s now after 9am, we have a breakfast at 9.30 & hair appt after that. It was going to be very difficult to find someone else with very short notice. As a property owner/ mgr myself, I was appalled with this type of bully management. Just because you can treat guests with this type of disregard doesn't mean you should. …
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Date of stay: September 2022
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my son, his wife and two young children stayed for 4 days in january 2021. they had stayed the previous year at the same time for their beach holiday. i live locally and spent a lot of time with the kids and they again said it was the perfect place to stay - across the road from the beach, large rooms, beautifully clean and airconditioned, and the again hosts couldn't be more helpful and friendly. they'll be back again next year. sally warriner.
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Room Tip: there are two bedroom suites for families.
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What We Found Travelling wrote a review Jan 2021
Sydney, Australia3274 contributions415 helpful votes
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Walking by we noticed they had vacancies! We checked in at reception to book a room for Friday & Saturday night. The only room available was the loft apartment. I went straight on TripAdvisor & checked through the reviews. There was a recent terrible review on the loft apartment. So, we asked if we could view the room & were taken through it. I can report the room is very dated say 70’s era & on the dark side, hence, it didn’t have that spotlessly clean feel about it. It did have good air conditioning in the small bed room. The large bathroom has a double hand basin although only one mirror. The kitchen & dining was a nice size & overall the loft felt spacious. Some adjoining office areas were blocked off which made the loft seem disjointed. The balcony was the perfect size & we were sold! We booked the room & paid $400 a night including free parking! The only real negatives were the noise from the beach hotel late at night & the sounds of the garbage trucks in the early morning around 6AM. The positives far out way the negatives, number one location easy access to all of Byron & that balcony! Has to be the best balcony in Byron! Nothing better than sitting on that balcony with a drink, seafood & pizza watching the ocean & the people of Byron doing their thing. Finally, not having to drive around find a park spot & pay for it is a big plus.…
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I have stayed in Byron plenty of times but this is the best motel experience we have had. We stayed the week of Christmas, hosts were so helpful, room so clean and location amazing. Will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is the worst unit ever at $350 per night and bedrooms with views blocked off half a slider door opens only so get ready to suffocate. It is disjointed and didn't even have adequate crockery see photographs. Oh and even the light was broken overthe basin in the already dimly lit bathroom. Any wonder the manager refused viewing the day before. Absolutely disgusted....
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
USD 168 - USD 274 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaNew South WalesByron ShireByron Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Bay Motel?
Nearby attractions include Byron Bay (0.08 km), Byron Bay Farmers Market (0.4 km), and Craig Parry Photography (0.10 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Bay Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and airport transportation.
Which room amenities are available at Bay Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
Is parking available at Bay Motel?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Bay Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Love Byron Bay Creperie & Chocolate Boutique, Chihuahua, and Betty's Burgers.
Does Bay Motel have airport transportation?
Yes, Bay Motel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.