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Reviews of Wake Up! Byron Bay

25 Childe St, Belongil Beach, 2481 Byron Bay, Australia

#19 of 40 hotels in Byron Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 740 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    7.0
    Good stay, met expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite a distance from town down a long dark road, shuttle service is offered until 9pm but if you are going to piano bar and need to walk alone it can feel unsafe. Lots of flies came up in our bathroom as soon as anyone showered, we kept washing them down the sink when possible.

    Great bar with lots of events if you wished to attend. Right on beach front. Next door to lovely restaurant. Very social hostel but quiet after 10pm.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    3.0
    High cost but medium quality
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Distance, limited food options, extremely high price for a hostel

    Too far to walk to town

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too busy, hostel style

    Nice location, by the beach

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    7.0
    Okay for party and surf people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Party vibe The shuttle in to the city does not go often enough

    The room was big, the AC was okay The clean the kitchen real good but they should do that twice a day We had a balcony on our room The have events every night Staff is super friendly and they even opened the kitchen 10Min early for me

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed at Wake Up! Bondi and thought that this hostel would be just as social however we didn’t find it as social as we would’ve liked. Also is a bit of a trek into town although the shuttle is helpful, often takes a while to get on one. Also not much here no shops only one bar/restaurant next door.

    Nice pool area , good deals with drinks and food also right next to the beach. Although this is not the main beach.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom wasn’t cleaned fully. Shuttles only ran once an hour during the middle of the day.

    Free shuttle to town. Free surfboard hire. Reasonable bike hire. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    7.0
    I very much enjoyed my time there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    more space in ensuite and somewhere to put my bag off the floor

    Staff beach shuttle

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor management.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    5.0
    Not worth the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC broken in the room, and they only offered to move to a 8 beds dorm although I paid for 4 beds. Bathroom were not clean, one restroom was blocked. Yoga classes were terrible and the mats smelled very bad! Location get from Byron bay center. Staff not helpful at all, not able to answer any of the question you may have regarding Byron bay.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    4.0
    Not bad but won’t return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Standard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air conditioning kept getting turned off by an occupant

    Pool. Close to beach

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    6.0
    It was just ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was sooo dirty and not monitored about the messy

    Good location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice pool area, and bar but for the price tag of a $250/night private room, not worth the money imo. The room was incredibly small and basic. Toilets and showers were dirty, and smelt. Water pressure was non existent, and it's far away from Byron town centre.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    6.0
    Good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was way too noisy in the night. The walls of the rooms are very thin and you could hear everything. Would have been good to have some space for the clothes.

    The staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    5.0
    Warm and welcoming - a place for all travelers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside was that the mattress on my top bunk needs to be replaced. It felt like I was sleeping on the planks.

    Welcoming and warm staff members. Regular shuttle buses to and from city center. Beach across the road and volleyball court. The aircon in my dorm was great. Each bed had a charging port and light set up. Common areas were well equipped. Chill and quiet areas and more social areas. The pool + bar had a great vibe. That area exceeded my expectations. Daily housekeeping in rooms was A+. Bike and surfboard hire. Daily activities on offer, including yoga each morning.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    7.0
    Nice atmosphere, but needs more/bigger facilities for the number of guests
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Standard
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two of the washers weren’t working so there was no way near enough laundry facilities for the amount of guests. The kitchen is also no way near big enough, I couldn’t cook my food. The staff were very apologetic but still couldn’t fix it. The shuttle bus cannot fit many people in and should either be bigger, or run more frequently

    The layout was nice with the different rooms, and the pool with the bar was good. The beach nearby was very convenient and not too busy. There were lots of activities for solo travelers to get involved in

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    4.0
    Dirty, tiny and NOT value for money. Avoid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My bathroom at home is bigger than the double room supplied. The linen was old and the furniture/decor even older. Modern bathroom was supplied which was a surprise. The floors were dirty and in need of a sweep/mop. Nowhere and not enough space to even open a suitcase unless it was on the bed. And for the price paid it was a very disappointing stay. Luckily we were out of there within only a few hours of checking in, but it was not a comfortable stay by any means. Have stayed in country town motel rooms that were cleaner, larger and more value for money than this place. Would not recommend.

    Honestly? Nothing.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    1.0
    I love the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    The actually charged me more than i booked the room online and I’ve been there multiple times just because I love the location but they’re always cheating on the price and I wasn’t happy about it because that happened every time I traveled all the way from Brisbane but thank you for being honest and kind 🙏

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn't sleep at all.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is a hostel, so keep your expectations at that level, particularly regarding noise. However, noise (music) from the bar ends at 9pm which is reasonable.

    Close to the beach, parking available within the complex (though I was pretty surprised to learn you mustn't park overnight outside on the street which would have been easier with my large work ute, but this is now standard for Byron). Good price for reasonable accommodation in Byron which is generally very expensive. Nice bar/restaurant right next door (Treehouse) but otherwise a bit isolated from the main town (but a lovely run/walk into town along the beach, or there is a free shuttle offered by the hostel).

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The birds on the rooftop at 5.30/6 in the morning :_

    Pretty clean and chill

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    7.0
    Clean, comfortable and modern
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud music from the pool bar until 9pm on a Sunday night. Our room was directly opposite and it was a bit noisy.

    Good location, across from the beach, room was comfortable and clean, friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    7.0
    It’s was a good experience but it would've been better if they had well maintained bathrooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Standard
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms could be better

    All the amenities were great

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    7.0
    Mouldy aircon so I didn’t use it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mouldy aircon so I didn’t use it

    Bar and pool area is nice

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    4.0
    Despite the fact that location is great but won’t book next time
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy and messy place There should be more restriction of noise and crowd people by the manager

    Beautiful location - easy access to the beach - clean room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice facilities, good location for beach time
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a it was a short stay so I was happy with it

    Shuttle bus services to help you get into the centre, luggage facilities, supportive staff, nice and entertaining free bbq

    Stayed in May 2024

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