{"id":41920,"date":"2016-03-10T14:47:25","date_gmt":"2016-03-10T04:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=41920"},"modified":"2018-05-14T06:17:29","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T20:17:29","slug":"21-reasons-to-stay-at-elements-of-byron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/21-reasons-to-stay-at-elements-of-byron\/","title":{"rendered":"21 reasons to stay at Elements of Byron"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>If you fall into the \u2018a quick decision is a good decision\u2019 camp when choosing which hotel to book in a destination, you can skip the rest of this post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron-A-Member-Of-Mgallery-Collection.h11934308.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">Elements of Byron<\/a> is <em>the<\/em> must-stay spot in Byron Bay.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If however you\u2019re more of a \u2018stalk <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elementsofbyron\/\">hotel Instagram<\/a> check-ins, read every review, give-me-all-the-details\u2019 kind of person, then I\u2019ve got you covered with 21 reasons you should pick the newest kid on the block.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. It\u2019s beachfront luxury at its best<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chances are if you\u2019re going to Byron, you\u2019re interested in some serious beach time and that\u2019s made super easy with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron-A-Member-Of-Mgallery-Collection.h11934308.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">Elements<\/a>\u2019 absolute beach frontage \u2013 almost two kilometres of it! &#8211; on Belongil Beach. The Beach Club right on the sand (and exclusive to guests) isn\u2019t too shabby either.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBefPPzEflc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sand between the toes time. I think Byron and I are going to get on just fine #holidays #backtonature #beach #travel #byronbay<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Nicole Gentle (@nicgentle) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-02-07T07:17:49+00:00\">Feb 6, 2016 at 11:17pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. It\u2019s brand new<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Opening in February 2016, everything about this property is gloriously new. So there\u2019s zero chance of the telltale signs &#8211; well-loved towels, pool needing a little TLC etc &#8211; \u00a0of a hotel that\u2019s been around for a while but maybe not focused on upkeep. As part of AccorHotel\u2019s boutique MGallery collection of pretty damn special hotels, you know it\u2019s got the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron-A-Member-Of-Mgallery-Collection.h11934308.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">luxe factor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. A breakfast menu that\u2019s not boring \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Brekkie can look exactly the same wherever you go &#8211; especially at hotels looking to please the masses \u2013 but the Drift Kitchen team step it up a notch. Despite the variety, it was hard not to order the soft scrambled eggs with crab, cr\u00e8me fraiche and avocado on sourdough every day! If I could have that dish in Sydney every weekend I would.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBlV-ecEfn6\/\" target=\"_blank\">Interrupting the steam of sunrise and sunset shots to restore normal #foodie programming Soft scrambled eggs with sourdough, avocado, crab, cherry tomatoes, cr\u00e8me fraiche and flower pollen at @elementsofbyron. So good #breakfast #brunch #instafood #foodstagram #byroneats #byronbay #elementsofbyron #travel #holidays<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Nicole Gentle (@nicgentle) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-02-09T23:11:34+00:00\">Feb 9, 2016 at 3:11pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. The cabanas are on point <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After breakfast, nab yourself a spot poolside in one of the many cabanas that surround the pool and lounge, swim, repeat to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBzjCFRtP6-\/\" target=\"_blank\">Assemble your crew! #privatepoolsidecabanas for ten of your best &#8211; for guest only #cannonballsnotallowed #elementsofbyron #visitbyron #poollife<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Elements Of Byron (@elementsofbyron) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-02-15T11:35:02+00:00\">Feb 15, 2016 at 3:35am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Location, location, location<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve covered that it\u2019s beachside, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron-A-Member-Of-Mgallery-Collection.h11934308.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">Elements<\/a>\u2019 positioning about 10 minutes from the town is perfect if you\u2019re looking for a quiet escape. There&#8217;s also plans to fully refurbish a 100-seat, two carriage heritage train which will run the 3km journey between the resort and township so you can have the best of both worlds. And bonus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron-A-Member-Of-Mgallery-Collection.h11934308.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">Elements<\/a> is only a five minute drive from the fabulous <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefarmbyronbay.com.au\/\">The Farm<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.threeblueducks.com\/byron\/home-byron\">Three Blue Ducks<\/a> restaurant<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBq1181kfqt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Soaking up the country air&#8230; Happy Friday from @thefarmatbyronbay! #byronbay #travel #holidays #farm #country #nature #livelastminute #thefarmbyronbay<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Nicole Gentle (@nicgentle) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-02-12T02:26:14+00:00\">Feb 11, 2016 at 6:26pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. The staff are super lovely<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Some high-end properties come with an attitude to match but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron-A-Member-Of-Mgallery-Collection.h11934308.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">Elements<\/a> team are friendly, helpful (with everything from a late check-out to Byron tips) and personable, with many making an effort to remember your name and favourite beverages.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Speaking of beverages, they\u2019re the goods <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At the bar, you\u2019re spoilt for choice with unique cocktails including this beauty featuring eucalyptus.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/blog\/3_2016\/09-03-2016\/img-8-1048.jpg\" alt=\"Elements of Byron | lasmtinute.com.au\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1048\" \/>\n<h3><strong>8. The pool has the wow factor \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The luxurious infinity lagoon pool precinct is both huge and gorgeously designed and a centerpiece for the resort.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBoWoo_kfsq\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u2600\ufe0f I&#8217;d be hating me right now too #poolside #pool #view #summer #holidays #travel #elementsofbyron #byronbay #livelastminute<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Nicole Gentle (@nicgentle) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-02-11T03:15:03+00:00\">Feb 10, 2016 at 7:15pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong>9. The swinging pool chairs deserve their own point<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBlXchZPPpT\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wanna know what relaxation looks like? THIS. @nicgentle shows us what we should be doing at the ultra cool @elementsofbyron. Wanna be featured on our page? Just make like Nic and tag your travel pics with #livelastminute. Go on &#8211; make us jel. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by www.lastminute.com.au (@lastminutecomau) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-02-09T23:24:25+00:00\">Feb 9, 2016 at 3:24pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong>10. You can take your pick from beach or lagoon villas \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>And don\u2019t be fooled by their simplicity on the outside. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron-A-Member-Of-Mgallery-Collection.h11934308.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">94 villas<\/a> (with 96 more to come in stage two) are styled perfectly for a laidback beachy stay with a modern stylish design.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/blog\/3_2016\/09-03-2016\/img-6-1048.jpg\" alt=\"Elements of Byron | lastminute.com.au\" width=\"1048\" height=\"786\" \/>\n<h3><strong>11.\u00a0With one and two bedroom options, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron-A-Member-Of-Mgallery-Collection.h11934308.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">Elements<\/a> can accommodate any type of trip<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Romantic getaway, family escape, girl\u2019s weekend \u2013 you\u2019re covered. I especially love the self-contained kitchen in the two bedder.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>12. \u00a0You can park outside your villa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not a deal breaker but there\u2019s something nice about having your own car spot right in front of your villa, not having to fight it out in a huge carpark and lug your bags to your room.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>13.\u00a0The beautiful sunrises are worth getting up for<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BB60Otqkfjq\/\" target=\"_blank\">#tbt Take me back to sunrises like this beauty, conveniently enjoyed right in front of the fabulous new @elementsofbyron #Byron #byronbay #visitnsw #view #nature #sunrise #travel #holidays #australia #seeaustralia @accorhotels_aus<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Nicole Gentle (@nicgentle) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-02-18T07:19:59+00:00\">Feb 17, 2016 at 11:19pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong>14. \u00a0Afternoon or sunset strolls aren\u2019t awful either<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBg_o4ltRuM\/\" target=\"_blank\">Just blue skies and lemon meringue pie. #byronbay #beach #holiday #meringue<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Paul Redfern (@paul.redfern) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-02-08T06:39:25+00:00\">Feb 7, 2016 at 10:39pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong>15. Yoga + beach views + sunrise = perfection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019d rather be near the beach but not on it at sunrise, take advantage of the complimentary beachside 6.30am yoga.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>16.\u00a0A poolside kiosk means you don\u2019t even have to leave when you\u2019re hungry or thirsty<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The appropriately named poolside &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron-A-Member-Of-Mgallery-Collection.h11934308.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">Barefoot Kiosk<\/a>&#8216; serves great options like lobster rolls, flatbread, crab stuffed doughnuts and my personal fave, the guacamole. And of course vino and cocktails \u2013 hot tip, go the Mullum Mule with ginger kombucha.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/blog\/3_2016\/09-03-2016\/img-7-1048.jpg\" alt=\"Elements of Byron | lastminute.com.au\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1048\" \/>\n<h3><strong>17.\u00a0If movies are your thing, they\u2019re not ridiculously expensive<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Settle in for the night on your comfy couch and pay $5.95 per movie including plenty of new releases, much more reasonable than the crazy $15.95 another Aussie property I stayed at recently was charging.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>18.<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>The smart design in the rooms gives it a high-tech feel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Things like an easy one touch room exit button, power-points <em>actually<\/em> in the places you want them and a tablet in place of an old-school guest services book are low-key high-tech wins for guests that make your stay super convenient. A big thumbs up too for the blinds that block out all light when you\u2019re in need of a power nap or sleep in!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>19. The onsite restaurant is amazing for dinner<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron-A-Member-Of-Mgallery-Collection.h11934308.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">At Graze<\/a> you\u2019ll be treated to local seasonal produce and what\u2019s not to love about just having to stroll back to your villa after a wine or two with dinner? Extra points for the mesmerizing fire pit that sits poolside.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/blog\/3_2016\/09-03-2016\/img-9-1048.jpg\" alt=\"Elements of Byron | lastminute.com.au\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1048\" \/>\n<h3><strong>\u00a020.\u00a0There are plenty of facilities to keep you active<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Get your Federer on with the tennis court, hit the outdoor training circuit or head to the gym.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a021.\u00a0And after all that activity, book in a massage or facial at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron-A-Member-Of-Mgallery-Collection.h11934308.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">onsite spa<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It would be rude not to.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>What\u2019s the best resort you\u2019ve ever stayed in? Have you been to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Flights-To-Byron-Bay.d6138873.Travel-Guide-Flights?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">Byron<\/a>? Tweet\u00a0your tips to @lastminute_au\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron-A-Member-Of-Mgallery-Collection.h11934308.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">Book a stay at Elements of Byron<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Flights-To-Byron-Bay.d6138873.Travel-Guide-Flights?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">Flights to get you near Byron\u00a0bay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Byron-Bay-Hotels.d6138873.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">Hotels in Byron\u00a0Bay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Car-Hire?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">Car hire in Byron<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/things-to-do\/?location=Byron%20Bay%20(and%20vicinity),%20New%20South%20Wales,%20Australia&amp;brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=ELEMENTSOFBYRON_BLOGLINK\">Experiences\u00a0in Byron Bay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you fall into the \u2018a quick decision is a good decision\u2019 camp when choosing which hotel to book in..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":41939,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,9],"tags":[302,56,144,4531,4532,17,655,4616,1270],"acf":{"credits":[{"name":"","label":"","full_url":""}],"enable_review_score":false},"posts_api_cpm_point":{"name":"","description":"","thumbnail":"","address":"144 Bayshore Dr, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia","latitude":"-28.626476","longitude":"153.58757400000002","icon":"\/images\/icons\/marker.png"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41920"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41920"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41920\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44237,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41920\/revisions\/44237"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41920"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41920"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41920"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}