29 Shirley Street, Belongil Beach, 2481 Byron Bay, Australia
#31 of 33 hotels in Byron Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 731 hostel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
6.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 March 2022
Anne-marie
AustraliaEasier access to the beach would be good, though the large drop in level can hardly be blamed on anyone. Erosion just happens sometimes. The cost may be prohibitive, but it would be great to be able to just walk down some steps to that lovely sand.
Staff, from start to finish went out of their way to be helpful. The kitchen was spacious and facilities were good. Bathroom and toilets were clean and it was nice to see ceramic basins. They always look so much cleaner. Overall, I enjoyed my stay here better than I have of much more expensive accomodation with a quiet and relaxing casual atmosphere. I intend to come again, next time to have a longer stay.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 23 February 2022
Dennis
AustraliaNot much to complain about. At times the carpark was full and we had to park quite a distance away, though that is really the only complaint/inconvenience we had!
Everything was clean and cleaned regularly, bedrooms, toilets, and showers. The location was phenomenal, a stones throw to both the beach and town!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 7 February 2022
Monica
AustraliaReally good location and had the facilities that you need for a short stay. Everyone was friendly and you could walk to the beach and to town easily.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 29 January 2022
Susanna
AustraliaKitchen is small, lack of cups/dishes and cutlery got us very confused (we had not been told), reception was closed so we didn’t hAve anything to use to eat. Not sure if the number of bathrooms would be enough when the hostel is full
Nice location, good outdoor spaces
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 13 January 2022
Lucinda
Australiaspring in the bed poked me in the back while I slept
I liked the location! and friendly beachy vibe
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 13 January 2022
Sam
United KingdomNot enough car parks, had to park on street. No AC in the rooms and can get very hot.
Great location, beach right behind property and 5 minute walk to town. Good value for money. Staff were friendly.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 2 January 2022
Jain
AustraliaGood place to stay. Close to shops and main beach. Definitely in for a good time.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 27 December 2021
Papas
AustraliaShowers are small and bathrooms , couldn't get the television to work.
Kitchen is functional and harmonious, staff are friendly enough.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 20 December 2021
Luca
United KingdomHad a really decent sleep
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 15 December 2021
Paul
AustraliaCommon areas are shut down at 10:30pm by decree. While I appreciate the attempt to show respect to neighbours and other guests, this should be adjusted to midnight.
Location is great & accommodation & facilities top notch!
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 10 December 2021
Grace
United Kingdomlocation Good facilities
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 29 November 2021
Thomas
AustraliaToo many strange people.
We enjoyed the fitness equipment.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 18 November 2021
Elinor
IsraelThe facilities are a bit outdated
Great value for money! I felt like the facilities, the location, the direct access to the beach, the showers, the big and equipped kitchen - all of those were in a really good shape, and it's one of the cheapest hostels in byron (when i booked it)
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 15 November 2021
Marta
SpainThe reception was closed when we arrived so we had to wait a few hours until 3. Just trying to find something negative.
Friendly staff and professional. The rooms and toilet were really clean, also have a swimming pool and open area (garden)
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 8 August 2021
Carolina
AustraliaThe location is excellent and it is very clean.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 11 July 2021
Louise
AustraliaFemale bathrooms closest to my room were out of order which meant walking across to the other side. Which is fine but not ideal in the middle of the night.
Location is fabulous. The private walk to the beach is so cool. Nice friendly vibe. Nice garden to chill in.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 1 July 2021
Amba
AustraliaEverything was great.
The location is perfect- right in town. Great facilities with a kitchen and shared lounge room.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 20 June 2021
Diego
AustraliaN/A
Location, cleanliness, plenty of room, nice looking and we'll organized common areas, great vibe
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Adam
United KingdomGreat location, easy access to beach, large rooms
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Irene
SpainTo be fair, first lady in reception that checked us in was lovely. we told her that we were leaving before 7 and she explained how to check out. she did not told us the kitchen was going to be closed for the night (mybe forgot or took it for granted) and the only signs saying so were in the reception doors that are folded when open, so we did not see. Not only the kitchen is closed until 7:30am but also you CANNOT ACCESS the fridges or any other facility. 7:30!! so we had to leave all our food behind. we tried to contact them, knock on door of reception but no one answered and found no emergency number. It is not a huge deal but I called after leaving to let them know and kindly asked if there was anything we could do, and that I was letting them know that they should be clearer about that. I asked if they could compensare in any way, and I would understand an answer such as "we cannot do anything but we are sorry and take your advice" or something like this, mostly after me trying to say things the better way possible. However, worst experience in the hostel has been the answer: look, your inhability to listen when we give you instructions on repection cannot be compensated, good bye, and she hang up the phone. this is worst that having my food left, because it is not hard to be nice. other than that all good but have in mind there is NO ACCES at all to you food during nighttime
Very nice place, good vibes and decent cleanliness.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Dylan
AustraliaWifi is a bit here and there
Great locations. Great staff. The private beach front is amazing to have a coffee
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Myke
AustraliaI booked a private room and paid $180 for the night, upon check in I was handed sheets and told to make my own bed. The room came with no towels and I was told I must hire these with cash only, which I did not have, as I only use my card. I was forced to dry myself with a t shirt after my shower. The room had no air conditioning, it was disgustingly hot. The reception was only open from 9am and I had to check out at 8:45, the staff member setting up reception took my room key and said that my $10 key deposit would NOT be returned as they hadn't set up the eftpos machine yet - any person who had a brain would just manually put the payment back onto the card once the machines are set up. I still haven't received my key deposit funds back. This stay was terrible.
I didn't like anything about this motel/hostel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Jules
Franceno timing on showers
beach location clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Chloe
United KingdomThe staff were all super friendly. We had a 4 bed dorm so nice and quiet which we needed. It was just a short walk to all of the shops/restaurants and the beach.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Elbracht
AustraliaRooms, dekoration, plants, people
Stayed in March 2024
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