Curated luxury hotels in South Coast

Located in Suffolk Park, Crystalbrook Byron is by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Byron Bay Golf Course and Arakwal National Park. This luxury resort is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Suffolk Park Dog Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Tallow Beach.

Nestled on 50 acres of absolute beachfront, Elements Of Byron Resort & Spa features private villas. Each villa boasts modern beach architecture and interiors inspired by the natural beauty Byron Bay has to offer. The restaurant offers all day dining and the bar serves signature cocktails.

Guests at the resort can take advantage of the exclusive beach club on Belongil Beach, or simply relax in the lagoon pool. Make the most of the outdoors and embark on the rainforest eco trail, or get active using the outdoor fitness circuit or tennis court facilities.

Pamper yourself at the 5-room day spa, or chill out and enjoy time in the lounge areas or by the cosy fire pit. The property also offers a business centre, conference and function facilities and a library.

When you stay at Angourie Resort in Yamba, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Yuraygir National Park and Barri Beach. This luxury aparthotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Yamba Marina and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Angourie Surfing Reserve.

Situated in Cabarita Beach, 100 metres from Cabarita Beach, Halcyon House features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Less than 1 km from Norries Cove and 1.9 km from Casuarina Beach, the property offers a bar and a spa and wellness centre. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

An à la carte breakfast is available at the hotel. At Halcyon House you will find a restaurant serving Australian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Halcyon House.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is 26 km from the hotel, while Burleigh Head National Park is 33 km from the property. Gold Coast Airport is 20 km away.

With a stay at Mantra on Salt Beach in Tweed Heads (Kingscliff), you'll be a 4-minute walk from South Kingscliff Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Casuarina Beach. This beach resort is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Kirra Beach and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Coolangatta Beach.

With a stay at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa in Tweed Heads (Kingscliff), you'll be a 4-minute walk from South Kingscliff Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Casuarina Beach. This luxury hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Kirra Beach and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Coolangatta Beach.

A stay at Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron places you in the heart of Ballina, within a 5-minute drive of Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and Ballina Golf Club. This luxury hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Shelly Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ballina Racecourse.

A stay at Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron places you in the heart of Ballina, within a 5-minute drive of Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and Ballina Golf Club. This luxury hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Shelly Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ballina Racecourse.

Set in Byron Bay, 400 metres from Belongil Beach, Swell Hotel Byron Bay - Adults Only offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.5 km from Cape Byron Lighthouse.

The hotel has a wellness area which includes a sauna.

Byron Bay Golf Course is 4.2 km from Swell Hotel Byron Bay - Adults Only, while Big Prawn is 34 km from the property. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 25 km away.

With a stay at Rydges Gold Coast Airport in Gold Coast (Bilinga), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bilinga Beach and Kirra Beach. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Coolangatta Beach and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Snapper Rocks.

A stay at Mantra Twin Towns places you in the heart of Tweed Heads, within a 15-minute walk of Coolangatta Beach and Kirra Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from The Star Gold Coast and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Wilsons River, Lismore Bounty Workers Club Motel features a restaurant, a bar and free Wi-Fi. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV and free cable channels. Free parking is available on site.

Located in the heart of Lismore, Motel Lismore Bounty is 5 minutes’ drive from Lismore Train Station. Lismore Airport is a 10-minute drive, and Nimbin is a 35-minute drive away.

A minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a dining area are standard in all rooms. Each room has a desk and a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Most rooms also have a private balcony.

The Lobby Cafe specialises in modern Australian cuisine based on local produce. The Bar serves an extensive range of Australian wines, liqueurs and local and imported beers.

Beach Hotel Resort is centrally located in Byron Bay – a 3-minute walk from Main Beach and a 2-minute drive from Arakwal National Park. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Belongil Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Captain Cook Lookout.

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.