Byron Bay

A perfect combination of absolute privacy and personal warmth make this a rare find. — Lonely Planet

About 75 minutes by air from Sydney, Byron Bay has long been known for its pristine sands and stunning headlands. — Travel + Leisure

If a high-design boutique hotel is your cup of tea, you'd be hard-pressed to do better than this luxurious Mediterranean-style villa surrounded by a tropical garden. — Fodor's

Split-level villas are spacious, tasteful and soothing. The main pavilion, pool and restaurant have a relaxed, almost ironic Australian glamour. — Lonely Planet

The backpacker haven is one of the most unique hostels you'll find, as there are dozens of types of rooms, including tents, teepees, and even your standard dorm bunks. — Afar Magazine

A perfect combination of absolute privacy and personal warmth make this a rare find. — Lonely Planet

Polished floorboards, crisp white linen, big verandahs and a leafy setting a couple of kilometres south of town make this a lovely choice if you like to be removed from the throng. — Lonely Planet

This bright and breezy guesthouse blends beachside comfort with personalised service. — The Telegraph

Soma, on its own patch of forest, is a wellness retreat by renowned meditation teacher Gary Gorrow. — The Telegraph

Byron Bay Accom offers online, phone, email and walk-in bookings seven days a week. — Lonely Planet

Unpretentious but smart, this white-brick motel is close to town and the beach, but not so close that party-goers keep guests awake. — Lonely Planet

Three luxury bures—the Fijian word for cabin—may be only 650 feet from the city center, but the lush, peaceful setting makes it feel like a private oasis. — Fodor's

This BKH-designed luxury villa on the north coast of New South Wales attracts celebrities, surfers, and “discerning Bohemians” to its four bedrooms, floating kitchen, private deck, and wet-edge pool. — Travel + Leisure