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Drifter Byron Bay

Property class: 3

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Private King Penthouse Suite
Reception
Private King Penthouse Suite
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Lateen Ln, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
  • Place, Byron Community Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arakwal National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Ensuite Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private King Penthouse Suite

Private King Penthouse Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 6 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 6 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Superior 6 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Private Superior 6 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 6 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 8 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 10 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 10 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Twin Ensuite Room

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a hanging rack, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Private Superior Queen Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10 Pod Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Pod Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Ensuite Room (Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Byron Bay

With a stay at Drifter Byron Bay, you'll be centrally located in Byron Bay, just a 4-minute walk from Byron Tourist Information Centre and 5 minutes by foot from Main Beach. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Club Byron and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Byron Community Market.

What's nearby

  • Byron Community Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Club Byron - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arakwal National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Belongil Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 21 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Northern Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Balcony - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Byron Corner Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Saltwater Social Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Buco Cafe & Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Drifter Byron Bay

Drifter Byron Bay offers 21 accommodations. This Byron Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 15 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Vali Hotel
Vali Byron
Vali by Village Hotel
Vali by Village Byron Bay
Vali by Village Hotel Byron Bay

Drifter Byron Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 216 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Alexander Louis

Disliked: Amenities
Avoid- valuables stolen out of case by housekeeping We stayed for 2 nights at Drifter in a private dorm. We noticed after housekeeping entered whilst we were out that a $200 perfume, dollars & a bikini had been stolen out of our open cases. We reported this immediately and was told it would be taken seriously and the manager would contact us in the morning. Whilst we were there another girl asked if we had items stolen as she has had things go missing also. No contact in the morning despite us saying we had to leave by a certain time to collect a hire car. The manager eventually came down and explained that as the housekeeper has worked there 3 months they are trusted and a ‘long shot’ camera in the corridor captured them with nothing in their hands. I think if you stole something you would know about cameras and how you leave the room? Was utterly disappointed and disgusted with how ‘Scott’ dealt with this. He was smarmy & condescending informing they won’t proceed with anything and ‘hopefully it will turn up in our luggage’. So offensive, we turned our cases up and down to find as soon as we realised. I paid $1000 for these 2 nights but price doesn’t matter, it’s the principle of violating our privacy and how this was dealt with. We have followed up with a police report and will be dealing with it this way. Just disgusting
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, spacious room and staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tito

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a 5 star Hostel, nothing compares to it, it has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean and comfortable room. Staff were all very friendly and super helpful. All facilities were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stéphanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s really more of a hostel than a hotel. Very noisy. Great central location though.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable stay at Vali by Village with a private en-suite room. Bedroom was a great size with a comfy bed and clean. Check in/out was very quick and easy, staff very friendly and helpful. Convenient location, quick 5 minute walk to the main beach with plenty of bars and restaurants around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Of course it was the day after the Blues Festival but the hallways were littered with trash.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

janelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good location, great value
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central spot on Byron Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but clean. Overall the building is noisy. Constant noise in the hallway and doors opening and closing. It did quiet down later on but was woken up around 2AM by noisy people in the hall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, although not a good view if that is important to you. Feels kind of “back-alley” but super close to the main shopping area in Byron. Clean, always smelled so good! Was nervous about the noise, being a hostel, but we have a room at the end of the hall and it was always very quiet. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

carly

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful, location was perfect and rooms were clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soriya

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

Great boutique hotel and location in Byron

Great location and great service, got upgraded to the Cosy Corner, which was much appreciated as we booked for a 5 nights stay. Great room with a beautiful canopy bed. Surprised it was a boutique hotel/hostel as it wasn't mentioned in the description of the hotel but still happy with the premises along with the helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024