3.5 Star Hotel

Wollongbar Motel

19-21 Shirley Street, Byron Bay, Australia View Map

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With a private pathway leading to Main Beach, Wollongbar Motel offers modern air-conditioned rooms. The motel features a saltwater swimming pool, a barbecue area, free parking and free WiFi. Belongil Beach is just 1640 feet away. The Wollongbar is located in the heart of Byron Bay, just 5 minutes’ drive from Arakwal National Park. Cape Byron Lighthouse is a 10-minute drive away. All rooms include satellite TV, refrigerator, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has a spacious seating and dining area, and some rooms also feature a private balcony. Wollongbar Byron Bay offers a vending machine and guest laundry facilities. The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and help guests with travel arrangements.

1,288 Reviews

8.1Very Good
Cleanliness
8.3
Staff
9.0
Location
9.4

What Guests Say

  • “The hotel is a little worn, however, it was very clean, the check in was smooth and easy. The hotel is centrally located easy walk into…”
  • “Location was excellent - away from the busy area, but an easy walk to town. Room was clean and well set out. Staff were friendly and…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Room Options

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Balcony Double1/4

Balcony Double

334 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Coffee/tea machine
Standard1/4

Standard

334 sqft • 1 King, 2 Single

  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Balcony
Three-Bedroom Apartment with Two Bathrooms1/4

Three-Bedroom Apartment with Two Bathrooms

1615 sqft • 1 King or 2 Single or 2 Single

  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
Standard Family Room1/4

Standard Family Room

345 sqft • 1 Bunk, 1 King, 1 Bunk, 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Deluxe Family Suite1/4

Deluxe Family Suite

646 sqft • 1 King, 2 Single, 4 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Double Room with Balcony1/4

Double Room with Balcony

334 sqft • 1 King, 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    8.1
    Very Good

    Based on 1,288 reviews

    Location

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    8.3

    Staff

    9

    Overall Quality

    8.1

    Pros +

    • The hotel is a little worn, however, it was very clean, the check in was smooth and easy. The hotel is centrally located easy walk into the town center, close to the solar train and many pubs and restaurants. There is a back gate that takes you straight to the beach, an easy walk to the town as well.
    • Location was excellent - away from the busy area, but an easy walk to town. Room was clean and well set out. Staff were friendly and helpful.Room was the best value in town pricewise (accommodation in Byron Bay is quite expensive) and facilities were better than expected.
    • Close to town and the beach

    Cons -

    • We had 3 nights here and it was great. Nothing really to dislike.
    • Our second visit and will be back
    • The price was too high, but it may be connected with the peak season.
    Business Traveler (66)Solo Traveler (188)Traveling as Couple (735)Family with Young Children (587)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (16)Group Traveler (332)Total (2,105)
    9DonnaPosted on: 1-19-2026

    The hotel is a little worn, however, it was very clean, the check in was smooth and easy. The hotel is centrally located easy walk into the town center, close to the solar train and many pubs and restaurants. There is a back gate that takes you straight to the beach, an easy walk to the town as well.

    We had 3 nights here and it was great. Nothing really to dislike.

    9HerdPosted on: 12-26-2025

    Location was excellent - away from the busy area, but an easy walk to town. Room was clean and well set out. Staff were friendly and helpful.Room was the best value in town pricewise (accommodation in Byron Bay is quite expensive) and facilities were better than expected.

    7PaulPosted on: 12-10-2025

    Close to town and the beach

    Our second visit and will be back

    7AndreiPosted on: 11-28-2025

    Location is good: you get proximity to Byron Bay Interchange, main streets and direct access to the beach via a dedicated gate. If you stay in Byron Bay for quite a long time, that would be beneficial. The after-hours check-in process is smooth, and I really appreciate the staff for offering this option.

    The price was too high, but it may be connected with the peak season.

    9ShanePosted on: 11-25-2025

    Location, amenities, proximity to the beach. Will stay longer next time to check out the entire area.

    8KatherinePosted on: 10-2-2025

    The location is good as you can just walk to the beach and the shops but not too close that you can hear a lot of noise outside. The staff are helpful and accommodating. The room was big and comfortably house 4 people. Parking is good.

    Our stay was short and sweet. I could not remember anything I didn't like.

    8OonaghPosted on: 9-15-2025

    Proximity to town centre and beach - both within a few minutes walk. Loved the fact that they had a small carton of milk in the fridge. No problem at all with getting extra towels. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Quiet spot. Sponge, washing up liquid, tea towel and cloth all provided great shower. Loads of biscuits.

    Having to pay for the washing machine. No parking place the first night of our 2 night stay as somebody took one of the spaces with a trailer despite the rules saying one space per letting which obviously was not enforced. Air conditioning unit did not work properly.

    10SarahPosted on: 9-8-2025

    Super friendly staff, comfy fresh bed, no parties and direct access to the beach!

    9EstherPosted on: 5-23-2025

    Excellent location to park the car and walk into the town. We appreciated the service from staff especially helping us to find an item we had left behind. Very comfortable beds and loved the shower.

    7CraigPosted on: 5-1-2025

    Location is good. Staff are friendly and we could check in an hour or so early which was good. Nice comfortable big bed

    Balcony is essentially just a walk way, pictures feel a little misleading. Sound proofing is bad, you can hear a lot on a morning and the curtains aren't the best so a lot of light comes in the room early on. Quite expensive

    9EmmaPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Easy check in, friendly helpful staff. Comfortable beds. Spacious and well equipped.

    All good

    9ClairePosted on: 4-30-2025

    Fantastic location and great stay with access to the beach and they were great when we needed a late check out due to a cancelled snorkeling trip. Would definitely go back!

    10IanPosted on: 4-29-2025

    Close to beachClean and tidyBalcony/ verandah nice

    8GiusyPosted on: 4-28-2025

    The location is just awesome! A couple of min mutes away from the centre and you can access to the beach through an internal gate! So convenient and fantastic! Honestly superb

    Unfortunately the room on the ground floor do not have door they have windows so zero privacy if you do not use the curtains that make the room very dark.

    8JonPosted on: 4-24-2025

    So close to the beach with a direct path access. The kids loved the pool and surrounds. Short flat walk into Byrons main streets. Easy Parking and a great location.

    10IndiPosted on: 4-23-2025

    On the lower floor this stay which was much more comfortable, staff obliged our request. They were very accommodating and let us check in early which we were so thankful for!

    TV was maybe a little small and the sound inconsistent but that’s nothing.

    10LeannePosted on: 4-23-2025

    It was in a great location. We were in walking distance everywhere we wanted to go. We stayed in the Family room, it was quite big with a separate bedroom. Everything was clean.Great value for money. Would choose to stay there again next time.

    8JoPosted on: 4-23-2025

    The staff were friendly, it was quiet, clean and comfortable. Close to the beach and shops.

    Rooms could have new carpet, and the bathroom and kitchen renovations would make it seem better value for money.

    10IndiPosted on: 4-23-2025

    Great size rooms and have all that you need in there. Seperate toilet and bathroomProperty is clean and tidyEasy walk to Main Street And easy access to the beach

    Not the properties fault but 2 smokers staying in the middle of 2 non smokers was a bit difficult. Smoking facilities are out the front of each room so you can smoke, but just being conscious smoking guest didn’t feel like we could at our pleasure

    7DaniellePosted on: 4-22-2025

    Property was nice and close to town.

    Property manager kept asking how many people were staying in the rooms when we only had 2 people staying in each room as advised and paid for. A friend turned up one day to say hi but lives in Byron and the manager asked us again. This is not enjoyable when you’re on holidays and trying to relax but being questioned all the time.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Swimming Pool
    • Outdoor pool
    • Salt-water pool

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    • Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card. • Please note that there is a 1.8% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card. • Please note this property has a strict no party policy. Failure to comply with this policy will result in eviction of guests and the loss of any payments made. • Bookings of +3 rooms requires prior approval from the property and may not be honored. This includes group bookings made under different names • This property cannot accommodate guests under the age of 18 • Wollongbar Motel does accept schoolies / school leaver bookings HOWEVER these bookings are only accepted via schoolies.com website for the approved times. Guests who arrive despite this will not be allowed onsite and any prepayment of fees will not be refunded. • Visitor policy – during peak season and special event periods there is a strict no visitor policy in place. Management reserves the right to refuse any visitors during this time. • During special event periods a $200 damage deposit is required on arrival, payable by credit card. This will be refunded in full via credit card subject to an inspection of the room. • Please note all rooms are supplied with linen and toiletry items. A housekeeping service is only provided for stays of 5 nights or more, with a service half way through the stay. If you require fresh towels or amenities these can be collected from reception during reception hours • Reception closes at 5pm daily and has a late arrival procedure in place for those arriving after 5pm • Each room has a single car allocation on premises, There is a 7.9 ft height limitation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay. Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces. This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise. This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.

    Location

    Wollongbar Motel

    19-21 Shirley Street, Byron Bay

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