11 Butler Street, 2481 Byron Bay, Australia
#7 of 41 hotels in Byron Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 138 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.9
Free Wifi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 6, 2025
Vanessa
AustraliaWe were supposed to be staying on the Sunday night but the Sunday garden party got cancelled on the day. There was no vibe. We had also asked to cancel the Sunday night for a credit or refund 7 days before and were told the cancellation fee was 100% 😳
The decor is so well thought out. Love the ice bath and sauna.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 13, 2025
Alison
AustraliaRooms not very sound proof
Decor and proximity to town and beach
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Dominic
AustraliaThe bar fridge wasn't cold.
Location was awesome. Drinks by the pool were great
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Jasynta
AustriaPotential for more light in the bathroom and ventilation! Additional potential for aircon to be colder, otherwise absolutely excellent escape!!
Great atmosphere and staff were delightful!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Jk
AustraliaNothing
Staff attention to detail plus cleanliness of room. Sauna and ice bath are fantastic as well
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Christie
CanadaWe had such a great time at the Swell Hotel! We stayed here for our honeymoon! The hotel decor was on point, the staff was exceptional, including their recommendations, and exceptional (thank you Felicia for everything!) and the amenities were wonderful! The rooms were spacious, all the furniture was so comfortable, the cocktails were delicious and they not only offer a private cold plunge/sauna combo (which is a great way to start your morning) but also free yoga every morning! They also have free parking. The location was great, walking distance to most shops, restaurants and the beach! We definitely will be back!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 29, 2025
Jenny
AustraliaThe property was so comfortable and the staff exceptional. Very helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 26, 2025
Kyle
AustraliaWell decorated, clean and beautiful property
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 26, 2025
Biljana
AustraliaWe really did love everything about the accomodation, except the shower is a little smallish, other than that - it’s perfect!
Loved everything about our stay at Swell. Perfect location, only a few mins away from centre. The accomodation is beautifully presented - the rooms were gorgeous, such lovely decor and the gardens were luscious. The staff were friendly and helpful. Loved the code system rather than swipe keys. The wellness facilities were great too. We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to book again. Thank you for our amazing stay!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 22, 2025
Ali
AustraliaThere was no sill on the bottom of the bedroom door so it let in noise, light, bugs etc. The hotel is also right on the main road so it can be quite noisy. There was limited / no place to store clothes etc in the bedroom so short of hanging long dresses on the coat peg, we had to keep all of our clothes in the suitcase. We also brought our own iron which we were glad we did as we couldn’t see this available. Aircon unit rattled in the ceiling. Infrared sauna door didn’t shut properly so it wasn’t as hot as it could have been.
The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for you. The decor was beautiful and to a very high standard. The gardens were immaculately kept and made for a lovely vacation - I felt I was in Mexico, rather than in Byron!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Alexandra
AustraliaNothing. Loved every minute
The team were exceptional - They made it feel like home. You can’t look anywhere without it being aesthetically gorgeous, and the products in the room and through the mini bar were the best we’ve found anywhere. The inclusive sauna and ice bath was my fav part, with the morning yoga in the teepee a close second. Flawless stay from start to finish. Thank you!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 19, 2025
David
IrelandThere could have been more storage in the rooms
The location was superb. The staff were absolutely wonderful. The pool was great as was the bar and the in-room supplies.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 19, 2025
Abby
United KingdomNothing - loved it all
Beautiful setting, relaxing atmosphere, and super helpful staff
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 16, 2025
Levi
AustraliaGreat atmosphere, location and amenities.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 12, 2025
Paulo
BrazilThe only problem was the noise during the night, I know it is not pre property fault but the acoustic isolation of the rooms could be better.
Friendly staff, specially the French girl and the Chilean guy.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 7, 2025
Ruby
United KingdomGorgeous hotel lovely pool, bedrooms and staff. Short walk in to town.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2025
Kirrin
AustraliaThere is not a lot of space for bigger suitcases in our room.
A stylish hotel in a great location. We loved the room and the landscaping of the grounds. The morning yoga was a nice inclusion to start the day. Also, best coffee in Byron. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Timothy
United KingdomNot much, it was good
Cool interiors and great vibe
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 2, 2025
Becs
New Zealandwe loved it all.
The rooms were beautifully appointed, with every detail considered. The bar opening onto the lawn and outdoor area was superb and the 2 staff we dealt with - the Manager and barman were chatty, friendly, helpful and informative, it had a fantastic vibe and the gardens were superb, we walked to the beach and dinner and it was close but far enough away it was peaceful. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: December 28, 2024
Edward
United KingdomChill atmosphere
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 15, 2024
Claire
AustraliaNada, it’s incredible
Amazing decor, location, facilities, staff. Loved every bit of it!!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 15, 2024
Brittany
AustraliaPerfect location in the heart of town with the best boutique hotel touches. Every detail has been thought of.. fully stocked mini bar, perfect pillows and bedding, infrared sauna, ice bath and aesthetically pleasing gardens.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 13, 2024
Fabiola
United KingdomThe pool probably needs a sign to say it’s really shallow and “v” shaped
Loved the welcome drinks in the lounge/bar. The gardens were stunning and we loved lazing about on the outdoor rugs/pillows. The landscaping is gorgeous! Room was spacious and bed was like a cloud!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 28, 2024
Wayne
AustraliaRoom was very small with two suitcases, was ok with a one nights stay.
Stayed in November 2024
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