Curated luxury hotels in South Coast

Located in Ballina (West Ballina), Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre is within a 15-minute walk of Big Prawn and Richmond River Nature Reserve. This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Saunders Oval and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre.

Just 2 minutes’ walk from the Casuarina beachfront, Cotton Beach Resort boasts 2 outdoor pools a gym, infrared sauna and onsite restaurant. It offers self-contained apartments with a private, furnished balcony.

The air-conditioned apartments include a gourmet kitchen with a dishwasher, stove and an oven. Each apartment has laundry facilities and a separate living room with a smart TV and free Wi-Fi. Some apartments also have a private plunge-pool.

Cotton Beach in Casuarina is 20 minutes’ drive from Gold Coast Airport and 35 minutes to Byron Bay. Surfers Paradise is a 40-minute drive away.

Cotton Beach is positioned on half a kilometer of absolute beachfront.

With a stay at Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel in Ballina (Ballina Central), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Ballina District Hospital and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Missingham Park.

Located in Ballina (Lennox Head), Lennox Beach Resort is within a 5-minute walk of Lennox Head Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre. This aparthotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Shelly Beach and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre.

Yamba Beach Motel offers accommodation overlooking Yamba’s Main Beach. All rooms have a balcony, some which offer views of the ocean or park. Located onsite is Sandbar Café and Restaurant.

Each room at Yamba Beach Motel has air conditioning and ceiling fans. Each room is equipped with a TV, minibar fridge, microwave, kettle and hairdryer.

Free off-street parking is provided and guest laundry facilities are available.

Beach Motel Yamba is within 5 minutes’ drive of 5 glorious beaches and the Clarence River. Local activities include surfing, fishing, boating and golf.

Set in Yamba, Pacific Hotel Yamba offers beachfront accommodation 200 meters from Yamba Lighthouse and offers various facilities, such as a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features live evening entertainment Thursday - Sunday and an ATM.

Yamba Marina is 1.6 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Clarence Valley Regional Airport, 86 km from Pacific Hotel Yamba.

Shambhala @ Byron offers views of the Pacific Ocean and private access to Belongil Beach. Guests can lounge around in the tropical gardens on a Balinese daybed or hammock.

All accommodation at Shambhala Byron Bay features air conditioning and heating, plus a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. All of the cottages feature kitchen facilities. Facilities include a sauna and a steam room.

Some units have a private hot tub. Massages and spa treatments can be arranged.

Shambhala @ Byron is only a 5-minute walk to local cafes. Shops, restaurants, bars and art galleries are a 15-minute walk along the beach.

Victoria's At Ewingsdale features a garden, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and continental breakfast in Byron Bay. This 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, every room has a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, the units at Victoria's At Ewingsdale have a TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony. All units in the accommodation are fitted with bathrobes and a CD player.

Cape Byron Lighthouse is 9.3 km from Victoria's At Ewingsdale, while Byron Bay Golf Course is 10 km away. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 32 km from the property.

With a stay at Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel - Close To City Centre & Airport in Tweed Heads (Tweed Heads West), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Gold Coast Skydive and Kirra Beach. This motel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from The Tweed Hospital and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Kirra Hill Community Center.

With a stay at Riverside Holiday Apartments Ballina in Ballina (Ballina Central), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and 6 minutes from Lighthouse Beach. This luxury hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Shelly Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Ballina Golf Club.

Reflections Tower Two offers stylish, self-contained apartments with free WiFi and beautiful sea views. It is located on Coolangatta Beach, within easy reach of Surfers Paradise.This modern complex features a 25-metre pool and spa and fitness facilities.

Reflections Tower Two's apartments are fully furnished and feature full kitchen and laundry facilities. Each has a plasma flat-screen TV and a private balcony. Guests can enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and Coolangatta Beach. Initial provisions such as tea and coffee are provided for guests on arrival.

Guests can make use of Reflections Tower Two's barbecue and teppanyaki grill. There is also a wealth of dining options surrounding the apartments. There is also a relaxing zen garden, private cinema and executive lounge.

Gold Coast Airport is just a 5-minute drive from Reflections Tower Two.

When you stay at Victoria's at Wategos in Byron Bay, you'll be by the ocean and a 4-minute walk from Wategos Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve. This luxury guest house is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Little Wategos Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cape Byron State Conservation Area.

With a stay at Waves Byron Bay in Byron Bay, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Wategos Beach and Main Beach. This beach motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Club Byron and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Byron Community Market.

Club Maclean Motel is located in Maclean, within 20 km of Yamba Lighthouse and 18 km of Yamba Marina. With free WiFi, this 4-star motel offers luggage storage space. There is a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine, and free private parking is available.

All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Guest rooms at the motel come with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Saraton Theatre is 46 km from Club Maclean Motel.

Located in Binna Burra, Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Bangalow Market and Bangalow Heritage House Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Wategos Beach and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Andrew Johnston Big Scrub Nature Reserve.

Located in Yamba, 600 metres from Yamba Beach, Yamba Central provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Located around less than 1 km from Yamba Lighthouse, the hotel with free WiFi is also a 17-minute walk away from Yamba Marina. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. At Yamba Central every room is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation.

Located in Gold Coast, 200 metres from Coolangatta Beach, The Sebel Twin Towns provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.

All units are equipped with a fridge, microwave, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at The Sebel Twin Towns can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is 7.3 km from the accommodation, while Burleigh Head National Park is 14 km away. Gold Coast Airport is 5 km from the property.

With a stay at Aloha Byron Bay in Byron Bay, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Wategos Beach and Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve. This luxury bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Belongil Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bellongil Dog Beach.

Located in Ballina (Ballina Central), Ballina Homestead Motel is a 3-minute walk from Ballina District Hospital and 11 minutes by foot from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre. This motel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Ballina Visitor Information Centre.

Located in Lismore (Lismore CBD), Lismore Gateway Motel is within a 10-minute walk of Lismore Produce Market and Lismore Regional Gallery. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lismore Workers Golf Club and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lismore Base Hospital.