Aquarius Backpacker Resort

Property class: 2.5
Adults-only hotel in Byron Bay with restaurant and pool bar

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Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Aquarius Backpacker Resort. After getting a workout at the fitness center, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Bar
$114
The current price is $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a dining area.

Deluxe Motel Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern living space with a wooden staircase, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and an open door leading to a bathroom.

The Spa Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A cozy room with a bed, a round window, a ceiling fan, and a small table with chairs.

Double Bed With Ensuite (F4)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Double Bed with Shared Bathroom (F3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, a window, an air conditioner, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom (F1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with magazines, a mirror, and a balcony with a view of the outside.

Double Bed With Lounge And Shared Bathroom (F2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a small table with a lamp, a round window, and a built-in heater.

Twin Bed with Shared Bathroom (F5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A small, compact room with two single beds, a skylight, a mirror, and a central plant.

Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm with Aircon & Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden staircase, and a sink.

Bed in 8-bed Girls Split-level Dorm with Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ceiling fan, and skylights.

Bed in 12-bed Mixed Split-level Dorm with Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ceiling fan, and skylights.

Bed in 10-bed Girls Split-level Dorm with Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 10-bed Mixed Split-level Dorm with Ensuite

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden staircase, and a sink.

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Split-level Dorm with Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dorm with Terrace & Ensuite

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a central table.

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dorm with Terrace & Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
16 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Byron Community Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arakwal National Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Belongil Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Clarkes Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 28 min drive
  • Lismore, NSW (LSY) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Northern Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Balcony - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kinoko - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Combi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dip Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Aquarius Backpacker Resort

  • Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Aquarius Backpacker Resort. After getting a workout at the fitness center, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (AUD 15 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • Caters to adults only

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Reviews

Aquarius Backpacker Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Location
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hostel and wonderfully located! The restaurant right next to the hostel was 10/10 - will have to come back next time i’m in Byron Bay
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in a private room and it was fantastic. The location was perfect and the room so comfortable and well looked after by the staff
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is excellent - handy for walking everywhere. The on-site parking is also good. The place had a cosy welcoming feel. We will definitely stay again.
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable and fantastic location

We stayed at a suite. Everything was great and the bed was super comfortable. Fantastic location. In the middle of it all. Great vibe too.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed in the deluxe motel room and had a great stay. Central for the beach and town. No complaints.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Spacious one bedroom equipped very well.
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10/10 Exceptional

The stay was perfect, way more than what i expected The private room was clean, comfortable and beautiful. The staff were nice and informative. Thank you for the time 🙏
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8/10 Very good

We loved the location, we liked the room and the staff, only the bathroom wasn't so clean.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great environment for traveling solo!

I had a great stay at Aquarius. I upgraded to the studio room which was a loft style private room which was very nice. Both staff and the other lodgers were incredibly social. I participated in the 4:45am lighthouse tour and the ping pong tournament both of which were really well attended (and free!) Traveling solo it was awesome to meet some new people at the hostel!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great rooftop gym
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean rooms and amenities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this place
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10/10 Exceptional

The reception/front desk was amazing so lovely and helpful
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good size room clean and well located close to beach and nice part of town.
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10/10 Exceptional

Can’t fault the place. However, we were mislead 3 times by a staff member. This caused a lot of inconvenience.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great just the wifi wasn't working, apart from that wonderful place :)
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a no fuss experience and one that was quite a surprise that we had a great time
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Fun hostel with a social vibe

Great location, friendly staff, very social hostel. I stayed in a private room which was clean. Very social atmosphere. They hosted game nights and other events which was fun. Only downside is that the walls were a bit thin so you could head noise from people partying.
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8/10 Very good

First time staying in a backpackers. Hope all backpackers are like this! We had a suite room with own bathroom and bed area but the staff were friendly and room was clean, tidy and good amenities.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good hostel, got kept up most the night Saturday but you gotta expect that
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6/10 Good

It was a great spot. But room F1 was loud. Paper think walls and heard everyone coming in and out all night. For a good sleep, pick another room..
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6/10 Good

Unfortunately a lot of the parking area was closed for the one night I was there, so had to park on the street and feed a meter until 6pm as it was only one hour parking. The info on the place stated no noise after 11.00pm, but I heard yelling and screaming regularly throughout the night, mostly from the girls who were probably "over refreshed" from the bar or coming back from a night out! Granted, I'm in my 60s and probably don't cope with that too well nowadays. It was deathly silent in the morning at 7am when I got up, and no wonder! Still, a nice enough place with lovely staff and facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great experience at Aquarius Backpackers Byron Bay! The private room was spacious and the bed was really comfortable perfect for relaxing after a day exploring everything Byron has to offer. The staff were genuinely friendly and polite, always happy to help with anything we needed and made us feel really welcome from the moment we arrived. The location is unbeatable right in the heart of town, so everything is within easy walking distance. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Byron Bay and would happily stay here again!
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8/10 Very good

Rummet var genomsnittligt. Första natten gick sängen sönder. Den blev dock fixad direkt dagen därpå men påverkade ändå vistelsen negativt.