Aquarius Backpacker Resort

2.5 star property

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Garden
Double Bed With Ensuite (F4)
Aerial view
The Spa Suite
Deluxe Motel Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

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16 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wategos Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Byron Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Motel Room

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

The Spa Suite

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

Double Bed With Ensuite (F4)

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

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom (F1)

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

Double Bed and Single Bed with Shared Bathroom (F2)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Bed with Shared Bathroom (F5)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Byron Bay

With a stay at Aquarius Backpacker Resort, you'll be centrally located in Byron Bay, within a 5-minute drive of Wategos Beach and Club Byron. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Byron Tourist Information Centre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Main Beach.

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clarkes Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Pass - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wategos Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 18 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Byron Corner Store - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rocks Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Combi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bang Bang Byron Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Betty's Burgers - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Aquarius Backpacker Resort

Adults-only hotel with a fitness center and a rooftop terrace
Aquarius Backpacker Resort offers 20 accommodations. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and karaoke. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and noon.
Aquarius Backpacker Resort has a restaurant on site.
Roca - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (AUD 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: AUD 7 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Roca

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 4 2025 to October 15 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from July 4 2025 to October 15 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Swimming pool

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 7 to 30 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 10 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

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