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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Byron Bay

20 stays · 2 aparthotels and 18 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Byron Bay are a practical choice for a place that is built around beaches, markets and the surrounding hinterland. Having a kitchen and a living area works well for families, groups of friends and anyone staying more than a weekend, and it makes sense in a town with only about 6,330 permanent residents that receives more than 1.7 million visitors a year, according to Wikivoyage.

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Where to stay in Byron Bay

Byron Bay town centre

  • first-time visitors
  • dining
  • no car needed

The town centre is the main shopping and dining district, and Wikivoyage notes that most destinations in Byron Bay are walkable. It is the easiest base if you want to reach Main Beach on foot and eat out without driving. Public transport within town is limited, so being central saves effort.

Stays in or near Byron Bay town centre

Wategos and Cape Byron

  • beach
  • walkers
  • couples

Wategos Beach lies on the north side of the cape, just around the corner from The Pass and Byron's Main Beach. Cape Byron has a lighthouse built in 1901, and Wikivoyage says the walking track makes a 3.7 km loop around the cape.

Suffolk Park

  • families
  • long stays
  • quieter stays

Suffolk Park is about 5 km south of Byron Bay and a roughly ten-minute drive away. It has its own shopping area around Clifford Street and Broken Head Road, with a bakery, pharmacy, post office, pub and restaurants. Tallow Beach, which runs 7.6 km from Cosy Corner at the Cape south to Broken Head, lies next to the suburb.

Stays in or near Suffolk Park

Bangalow

  • markets
  • day trips
  • village atmosphere

Bangalow is 14 km south-west of Byron Bay, with a main street lined with cafes and boutique shops and a number of Federation-style heritage buildings. The Bangalow Farmers' Market runs on Saturday mornings. It suits visitors who would rather be inland and are happy to drive or share a lift to the coast.

Getting around Byron Bay

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is the nearest airport with scheduled services, with domestic flights to Sydney and Melbourne according to Wikipedia. Wikivoyage puts it roughly 30 minutes from Byron Bay, and Gold Coast Airport about an hour away with both domestic and international flights. Greyhound and Flixbus coaches run between Sydney and Brisbane via Byron Bay, and Wikivoyage says it is around seven hours by road from Sydney. Trains no longer stop at the town, so rail passengers connect by coach from Casino.

Wikivoyage says regular public transport within Byron Bay is limited, run by Blanch's Bus Company, and that most places in town are walkable. For Suffolk Park, for Bangalow and Nimbin, which Wikivoyage places less than an hour's drive inland, and for Lennox Head to the south, a car is the practical option.

Living in Byron Bay for longer

For daily shopping, the town centre is the main shopping and dining district, and Suffolk Park has a compact shopping area with a bakery, pharmacy and post office. The Bangalow Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings, from 8am to 11am, is a good source of local produce. Staying outside the town centre generally means a drive for most errands, so factor in a hire car for stays of several weeks.

If you are working remotely or relocating for a few months, see serviced apartments for relocation. The area's tourism site mentions surf lessons, kayaking, galleries and live music venues, so weekends are easy to fill without leaving the area.

When to visit Byron Bay

Byron Bay has a humid subtropical climate. Summers average around 27 degrees Celsius, winter maximums are about 19 to 20 degrees, and annual rainfall exceeds 1,500 mm. Wikivoyage says Main Beach is patrolled all summer, so the warm months suit beach stays best.

The area's tourism site describes spring as a good time for whale watching, with humpback whales travelling along the coast. Wikipedia lists the Byron Bay Bluesfest, held at Tyagarah at Easter, among the festivals in or near the town, so check event dates if you want to avoid or join the crowds.

Byron Bay sits in far north-eastern New South Wales, 772 km north of Sydney and 165 km south of Brisbane, and Cape Byron is the easternmost point of mainland Australia. Most of the town can be covered on foot, while Suffolk Park, Bangalow and the other nearby villages need a short drive. The guides on what is an aparthotel and aparthotel vs hotel explain how the formats differ if you are comparing options.

Long-stay tips for Byron Bay

Of the 20 properties here, 16 offer an in-apartment washing machine and 2 include some form of housekeeping. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

19 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 95 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Australia

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Gold Coast, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns, Port Douglas, Mooloolaba and Perth.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Byron Bay?

The town centre is best if you want to walk to shops, restaurants and the beach. Suffolk Park suits families and longer stays, and Wategos is closer to the cape and its walking trail.

How do I get to Byron Bay from the airport?

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is roughly 30 minutes away and Gold Coast Airport about an hour, according to Wikivoyage. Coaches also run between Sydney and Brisbane via Byron Bay.

Do I need a car in Byron Bay?

Not for the town itself, where most places are walkable and public transport is limited. A car is useful for Suffolk Park, Bangalow and the hinterland.

When can you see whales near Byron Bay?

The area's tourism site describes spring as a good time for whale watching, with humpback whales making their way along the coast.

Is Byron Bay good for long stays?

Yes, if you are comfortable with a quieter, coastal town. Suffolk Park has everyday shops, and Bangalow has a Saturday morning farmers' market.

How many aparthotels are there in Byron Bay?

We currently list 20 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Byron Bay.

Do aparthotels in Byron Bay have kitchens?

20 of the 20 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Byron Bay have a washing machine?

16 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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