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Azabu Retreat & Spa

4.0 star property

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Mountain view
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Garden
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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317 Skinners Shoot Road, Skinners Shoot, NSW, 2481
  • Main Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wategos Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)

Room options

View all photos for King Room (Adults Only)

Premium bedding, down duvets, free WiFi

King Room (Adults Only)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Queen Spa Room (Adults Only)

Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Queen Spa Room (Adults Only)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Skinners Shoot

Located in Skinners Shoot, Azabu Retreat & Spa is within a 15-minute drive of The Pass and Wategos Beach. .This spa bed & breakfast is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Cape Byron Lighthouse and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Byron Bay Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Byron Bay Golf Course - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • The Pass - 14 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Wategos Beach - 14 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 25 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Railway Friendly Bar, Byron Bay, NSW - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Santos Organics - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Byron Bay Cookie Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Palace Cinemas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Byron Bay General Store - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Azabu Retreat & Spa

Adults-only bed & breakfast with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool
Azabu Retreat & Spa offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub.

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

Azabu Day Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 15 to 25 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 15 to 25 per person

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Azabu Byron Bay
Azabu Guesthouse
Azabu Guesthouse B&B
Azabu Guesthouse B&B Byron Bay
Azabu Guesthouse Byron Bay
Azabu Boutique Accommodation Byron Bay B&B
Azabu Boutique Accommodation B&B
Azabu Boutique Accommodation Byron Bay
Azabu Luxury Accommodation Byron Bay
Azabu Boutique Accommodation Byron Bay B&B Skinners Shoot
Azabu Boutique Accommodation Byron Bay Skinners Shoot
Azabu Boutique Accommodation Byron Bay B&B
Bed & breakfast Azabu Boutique Accommodation Byron Bay
Azabu Guesthouse Byron Bay
Azabu Accommodation Byron B&b
Azabu Retreat & Skinners Shoot
Azabu Retreat & Spa Skinners Shoot
Azabu Retreat & Spa Bed & breakfast
Azabu Boutique Accommodation Byron Bay
Azabu Retreat & Spa Bed & breakfast Skinners Shoot

Azabu Retreat & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 301 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Basem

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Straightforward check in. Very friendly and helpful staff. Needs a bit of a refresh
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was quiet and sat in the middle of a large semi rural area and looked out over a forest of conifer trees. Despite the peace and quiet you were still only a few minutes drive from the town centre. Great massages!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

Very nice, quiet, peaceful. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful spot surrounded by nature
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Beverley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Staff & service

Not a 4 star

The host is lovely and welcoming. Unfortunately our room had ants when we arrived, we were simply directed to use bug spray which was in the room, which was a less than ideal response. Bathroom was a little dirty. The balcony backing onto the bush land was lovely and hearing the nature was calming. Overall, did the job for a one night last minute stay, but I wouldn’t say it’s 4 star or worth what we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Basic older property

The property is older and has more wear and tear than presented. Also the rooms are small, and there was significant noise from other rooms. Fine if you need to be near Byron Bay but more of a basic place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

!!!!!Lovely!!!!!

My boyfriend and I went here as a birthday present for myself. To sum it up, our time spent at Azabu was fantastic! TP took excellent care of us throughout the whole stay. I had a lovely, deep massage and felt so relaxed afterwards. The venue was serene and immersed within the forest as our balcony looked onto the trees. My favourite part of the stay was the wonderful breakfast brought to our rooms. We loved our time spent there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Fantastic place with a wonderful host. Close enough to town for ease and far enough away for quiet. Beautiful place all round.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great week at Azabu. It is a unique boutique experience, small scale (only 5 villas) but great communal facilities (pool, sauna, spa) and it made for very personalised service. With a rainforest outlook from the room, it was very relaxing. Thanks to TP and the team for a good holiday. Recommend for couples looking for a relaxing long weekend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

liam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a nice location and is generally really nice, the walls are a little thin and you can hear what is happening in the rooms along side you as well as outside but generally it’s nice However the attitude and customer service skills of the staff needs a massive overhaul, for this reason I would probably re consider if I would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

We enjoyed our 1 night stay at the Azabu. The man at check in was very nice and welcoming and the room itself was good although could do with a little updating. The garden was a nice touch although there was a bamboo area that could be utilised much better as it looked unkept and uninviting. It’s nice to be secluded but also conveniently close to the centre of Byron Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique part was it was very quite and relaxing atmosphere. Not far from the Byron bay down town .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptionally beautiful setting with great personal service from the staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atmosphere was peaceful away from the bustle near the beach. The breakfast was fabulous, served on our balcony. Next time we will stay longer
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can I just start by saying the service was exceptional. Cooked breakfasts were amazing which really made the whole stay very relaxing. No hustle or bustle here. Tranquil location minutes from Byron Bay catch an Uber very quick and cheap BTW. My wife and I couldn't believe how nice we were treated it was like the staff were family. We felt instantly at home at Azabu and would definitely recommend to our friends and family to stay here and take up the breakfast offer as well. Parking is a breeze and the local peacocks and kookaburras made the location feel so peaceful. Thank you again for the lovely service and hospitality. Mark and Riki
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly service and quiet place for retreat

The best experience in hospitality from the owner and the ashmosphere of the hotel. Will come back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful 4 night stay at Azabu. We felt so welcomed the moment we entered the reception area. Tamara was so lovely, displaying her knowledge of the retreat along with things to do and places to see in Byron Bay. Our room (King) was gorgeously laid out with fine linen, robes to wear, a private deck area looking out onto the private gardens which formed a forest of great historic trees. Each moment of the day from morning to night we were presented with bird song, the resident peacock and her peachicks. Breakfast was served each morning with local, organic produce and laid out with reverence. We had wonderful conversations with TP, a gracious man and listened with excitement of some of the changes he will be making at Azabu. There is a pool, spa, sauna, a path to walk and do some tree bathing and areas to sit quietly, reflect and to just be. A truly divine hideaway nook that I’d highly recommend. We will definitely return another day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding host TP (and also Tamara in his absence). We had a wonderful relaxing time. Would definitely recommend Azabu and hope to return st some point.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Kingscliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view from room! Staff were super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018