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4 Best New Hotels in Byron Bay

A wave (pun intended) of surfer-chic hotels have arrived in Byron Bay, Australia, and they’re perfectly timed, as temps in the Northern Hemisphere start to drop. In addition to one of our favorite boutique hotels, The Sunseeker, there are four newcomers that are providing even more draw for the coastal-cool beach town.

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4 Best New Hotels in Byron Bay
Sun Ranch

Sun Ranch · Byron Bay

Sun Ranch

Set on 55 acres, this groovy, California ranch–inspired estate boasts a number of villas and epic amenities, including a spectacular 80-foot pool, wood-fired floating sauna, Argentinian BBQ, & more.

Swell Hotel

Owned by a husband-and-wife duo that hails from California, this reinvented motel has retro, 70s-inspired decor and wellness space complete with infrared saunas and ice baths.

Hotel Marvell

Hotel Marvell · Byron Bay

Hotel Marvell

A high-design option with an enviable location in the center of town, the five-star Hotel Marvell is set in a Brutalist structure and counts a gorgeous rooftop pool and bar.

Basq House

Basq House · Byron Bay

Basq House

Inspired by Moroccan riads, this modern property has 32 sleek rooms, a rooftop with spaces for meditating and yoga, and a beautiful magnesium pool.


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