The Surf House, Byron Bay - Reviews, Rooms Options & Prices 2025

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About the Resort

23 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, Australia

The Surf House is situated in Byron Bay, using a heritage-listed building that combines original architecture with modern design. Just 50 metres from the beach, the resort offers a unique ‘surf inspired’ atmosphere alongside premium amenities like a rooftop bar and complimentary surfboard hire. This accommodation experience blends community-centric culture with quality facilities, making it an ideal choice for today’s travellers and adventure seekers.

Location

Located in the heart of Byron Bay, The Surf House is just a 5-minute walk from Byron Beach. Its prime location provides easy access to a variety of restaurants, cafes, and attractions like Cape Byron Lighthouse and local boutiques. The nearest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, situated 22 km from the resort, allowing for convenient travel options.

Rooms

The resort features a variety of room types including private ensuite, queen rooms, twins, and shared dorms, accommodating solo travellers, couples, and groups. Each room comes equipped with air conditioning, secure storage options, and modern amenities. The dormitory rooms feature bunk beds with privacy curtains, while private rooms offer comfortable furnishings and easy access to bathroom facilities.

Eat & Drink

The Surf House’s Rooftop Bar provides exclusive access to guests. It offers a selection of local brews and freshly made pizzas, complemented by happy hour specials from 3-6pm daily. Guests can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and unique interior that showcases vintage surf culture alongside lively drink specials.

Leisure & Business

The resort offers a vibrant guest activity calendar that includes complimentary yoga classes, social events, and recreational amenities such as bicycles for rent. Guests can also take advantage of free surfboard and boogie board hire, encouraging exploration of nearby surf spots like Main Beach. The communal kitchen and spacious dining areas create a welcoming environment for socializing and shared meals.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

9 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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Bed 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Max:

1 person

18 m²

Bed options:

1 Bunk bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Bed 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Max:

1 person

18 m²

Bed options:

1 Bunk bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Getting around

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City Centre

Byron Bay300 m

Airports

Ballina Byron Gateway (BNK) 34.9 km

Lismore (LSY) 49.5 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Beds!

“The beds were incredibly comfortable, providing a perfect night's sleep throughout my stay.” view full review

Impressive Cleanliness

“The shared bathrooms were consistently clean and well-maintained, making them a pleasure to use.” view full review

Charming Rooftop Bar

“The rooftop bar offered a lovely atmosphere in the evenings, perfect for relaxing with friends.” view full review

Spacious Kitchen!

“The kitchen was large and well-equipped, providing ample space for preparing meals when needed.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Adults only
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Billiard tables
Yoga class

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Board games
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Entertainment
Sun terrace

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Sink

Self-catering

Shared kitchen

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor
Curtains

Location

23 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, Australia

Map view

23 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, Australia

City landmarks

Lighthouse

Cape Byron Lighthouse

2.2 km

Byron Bay NSW 2481

Cape Byron State Conservation Area

2.1 km

Park

Arakwal National Park

2.1 km

Beach

Clarkes Beach

1.0 km

Store

Sundive Byron Bay

750 m

Byron Bay NSW 2481

Bushwalking

2.1 km

Bay St

Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club

630 m

Near Leander Point

Fisherman's Lookout

1.5 km

Byron Bay NSW 2481

Dening Park

620 m

Beach

Tallow Beach

2.3 km

Beach

Byron Beach

1.2 km

Nearby

Gallery

Lone Goat Gallery

200 m

Gallery

Craig Parry Photography

40 m

Beach

Main Beach

660 m

5-7 Byron St

The Byron Bay Book Exchange

180 m

20 Fletcher St

Hope & May

40 m

Library

Byron Bay Library

520 m

Store

Woolworths Byron Bay

460 m

suite 1

Byron Bay Gallery

40 m

Store

Santos Organics

470 m

Gallery

Gallery 7

70 m

shop 6/4 Jonson St

The Wreck Surf

160 m

Market

Byron Community Market

560 m

Market

Railway Park Arts Market

230 m

U 1A 75 Jonson St

All The Sales

270 m

Jonson St. Railway Park

Byron Bay Artisan Market

270 m

3 Marvell St

Ahoy

280 m

lot 2481

Byron Bay Skate Park

340 m

84 Jonson St

Byron Bay Transit Centre

340 m

2-10 Bay St

Apex Park

530 m

Restaurants

Yoflo

0 m

U 3 19-23 Lawson St Crn Fletcher and Lawson

Finn Poke

50 m

8 Fletcher Street Shop 5

Japonaise Kitchen

50 m

25-27 Lawson St

The Cardamom Pod

120 m

U 8 7 Lawson St Shop 8

The Cardomom Pod Vegetarian

400 m

U 8 7 Lawson St Shop 8

Barefoot Brew Room

140 m

1A Lateen Lane

Warung Bagus

170 m

3/14 Bay St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience

86%

liked the resort and would come back again

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

8.6

Location

9.6

Service

7.6

Dining

5.2

Graham

United Kingdom, February 2025

8.2/10

This resort offers a relaxing atmosphere with spacious rooms and a lovely pool area. The beach is just a short walk away, making it convenient for sunbathing and swimming. On the downside, the dining options need improvement, and the Wi-Fi could be more reliable. Still, the overall experience provides good value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and modern, providing a clean and comfortable retreat after a day at the beach.

Service

8.0

The staff were attentive and helpful, making sure all my requests were met promptly.

Location

10.0

The location is fantastic, just a short stroll to the beach and close to various local attractions.

Dining

5.0

While the breakfast was decent, I found the dining options at the restaurant quite limited, which was a bit disappointing.

Facilities

9.0

The pool area was well-maintained and provided a great space to relax and unwind.

Arthur

United Kingdom, February 2025

7.8/10

I had a lovely time at this resort, with its stunning beach access and spacious, clean rooms that felt very welcoming. The staff was really accommodating and always ready to help. On the downside, the breakfast could use a bit more variety, and while the pool area was nice, it wasn’t as large as I expected. Overall, it’s a great place for a relaxing getaway at a decent price, though I did wish Wi-Fi was complimentary.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and clean, making my stay quite comfortable.

Service

8.0

The staff was always ready to assist and really made me feel welcome.

Location

10.0

The resort's location was perfect, right on the beach and close to everything I needed.

Dining

5.0

While the dining was generally good, the breakfast options were a bit limited and could be improved.

Facilities

7.0

The pool area was nice, but it felt smaller than I anticipated.

Victor

United Kingdom, November 2024

8.2/10

I had a lovely stay at this resort, with clean and spacious rooms that made my time very comfortable. The pool area was a real highlight, perfect for relaxing, but the dining options could use some improvement in variety. The location is great, offering stunning views, but I found the Wi-Fi charges a bit frustrating, as they weren't included in the room price.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable, making it a fantastic space to unwind.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and attentive, making me feel welcomed throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The resort is beautifully situated with breathtaking views, making it a joy to explore the area.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was decent, but I felt the breakfast offerings were a bit limited.

Facilities

9.0

The pool area was well-maintained and provided a perfect spot for relaxation.

Charlotte

United Kingdom, November 2024

7.4/10

I had a lovely stay at the resort, which offered beautiful views and a quiet atmosphere perfect for relaxation. The spacious rooms were quite comfortable, and the amenities were modern and well-kept. However, the dining options for breakfast were somewhat limited, and I found the Wi-Fi to be a bit spotty at times. Overall, it's a great spot if you're looking for comfort and tranquility, though some improvements in dining would definitely enhance the experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and comfortable with modern amenities.

Service

7.0

The service was attentive, but nothing overly remarkable stood out.

Location

9.0

The location offers stunning views and a peaceful environment, ideal for unwinding.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast options were somewhat limited, which was disappointing.

Facilities

8.0

The amenities were modern and well-kept, providing good relaxation.

Daniel

United Kingdom, October 2024

7.2/10

My stay at the resort was quite enjoyable overall. The location is simply breathtaking, with stunning ocean views and easy access to the beach. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, perfect for relaxing after a day in the sun. However, the dining options left something to be desired, especially at breakfast. While I appreciated the cleanliness, the pool area could have been better maintained. Nevertheless, I felt that I got good value for my money during my visit.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and comfortable, providing a great atmosphere for relaxation.

Service

7.0

The service was attentive and made my stay pleasant, although there were a few delays during check-in.

Location

10.0

The resort is perfectly located right on the beach with spectacular ocean views.

Dining

5.0

I found the breakfast options a bit limited, which was disappointing considering the overall experience.