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Reviews of Shambhala @ Byron 5 stars

14 Childe St, Belongil Beach, 2481 Byron Bay, Australia

#10 of 34 hotels in Byron Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 123 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    1.0
    A Shambles! Run down and sub-standard.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Samadhi One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Photos do not match reality. Our accommodation was sub-standard. Firstly a lot of stairs to drag your luggage up. Tidy but not clean. Dining chairs too wobbly to sit on. Fly screens that gaped and let in bugs. Non existent lounge to sit on, a bench seat with small cushions is not a lounge. Stairs to the bedroom should be illegal, steep and dangerous, couldn’t carry our suitcases up. No fan in the shower room which is downstairs, barely any water pressure in the small shower, the kitchenette is old, the bed is small and too soft, the whole place is awkwardly designed and horribly run-down and uncomfortable. It needs a lot of work to be called a luxury stay. Horrible nights sleep and a horrible stay. Not even serviced every day, which we weren’t told. We had to go and find our own towels late at night, so we could shower the next day. Couldn’t wait to leave.

    Close to town and its on the beach.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Shanti Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The setting is different with the large canopy trees providing too much shade to the properties that mosquitoes thrive. it will be good to balance the ying and yang. The property and decor looking tired, can do with removing all the external cob webs at windows and hooks and a good clean to the floor. Sofa is very old and uncomfortable, tv console is overly large for the tight space and it doesn't even need to be there. outdoor seating can't be used after rain as soggy cushions.... happen to book it for a lower rate which is apparently an error, if at the rate at what the owner wanted to charge I wouldn't have picked this.

    We really enjoyed the beach as the backyard so easily accessible. Onsite amenities: steam room, sauna and the spa is also useful on rainy or colder days.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Shiva Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Barking dog on top of landing blocking our access to beach. It said NO Pets? Picture is deceiving, only one of four apartments has this waterfront view.

    Rainforest setting

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Samadhi One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the price we paid you expect the place to be clean and the furniture inside updated...the table and chairs where failling apart, the outside furniture had not been cleaned in a long time as there were spider webs all over them, because of where it is there is alot of mozzies which i understand but you need proper screens on windows that completely close on all edges i was eaten alive by them which ment we had to have all windows closed up at night which was ashame when your right on the water to listen to the ocean. The shared day bed was nice to lay on but needs to be cleaned daily as the people staying with there dog would use it and leave dog hair everywhere.

    Location was amazing right on the beach! The property was beautiful and relaxing.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2022

    5.0
    did not enjoy the furniture or the layout
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Shanti Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not clean dark colors low ceiling uncomfortable design

    nice location near Byron CBD

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2022

    5.0
    Disappointing accommodation with stunning location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Shanti Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cottage is very dated, old and rusty furniture and appliances and totally not what we were expecting. Sand was everywhere on arrival, even in bed. Lovely Staff attempted to fix things up and we expressed our dissatisfaction and distress however owners were reluctant to compensate and offered us to leave with refund ( booking something else last min was proven to be difficult for obvious reasons). Was advertised as 4.5 star’s, but I would call it Misleading advertising.

    I absolutely loved the location. Belongil Beach is stunning any time of the day or night

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2022

    6.0
    A lot going for it but they must monitor the type of groups that book there
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Shiva Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    group of young men arrived and changed the whole peaceful feel . Also invited up to 8 of there mates to use the facilities

    the position was perfect , staff were fantastic

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2021

    6.0
    Not value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Samadhi One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    at the price should be serviced daily property grubby on arrival Value was at about half the price we paid

    good location

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2021

    5.0
    the location is what you lay for. Rooms and bathroom in need of an upgrade. Property on the whole needs love! however ….
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shiva Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Run down and really 3 star.

    location

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    10
    Absolutely amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sarita Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t stay long enough

    It was perfect for what we were wanting, highly recommend

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2021

    10
    Incredible experience, quiet and with a wonderful ocean view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Samadhi One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I enjoyed my stay

    Excellent ambience, it was peaceful and very helpful staff looking forward to coming back

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Shiva Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Shiva Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sarita Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Samadhi One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Samadhi One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sarita Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Samadhi One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Samadhi One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Shanti Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shiva Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Samadhi One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sarita Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Shanti Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Shanti Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

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