Hostel The Surf House
23 Lawson Street, 2481 Byron Bay, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 782 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Location was fantastic, and the staff were friendly
AustraliaThe location of this place is incredible. It is so central with all the best spots at a stones throw. The staff is really helpful and accommodating. Would definitely recommend the bar upstairs. It's a good place to hang out before you head out. There are also surf boards for rent and a pool table on the premises! All in all, a huge, clean friendly place!
IndiaExcellent location 2 mins to Main Beach, in the heart of all the shops and restaurants in Byron Bay! Huge private terrace, great reception staff, clean and excellent value for money. Will definetely come back!
AustraliaLocation, Spacious Room, Clean Bathrooms, Stylish Design, Exterior Building, More Hotel than Hostel
United KingdomReally nice place! Love the vibe and the people! Very clean and tidy.
ChileBy far one of the best hostels I have stayed in. Very clean and the facilities are great. The staff is extremely helpful - Celine and Pete at the reception were so lovely and approachable. The bar staff is super friendly - Anna and Sophie were great! I will definitely be coming back and staying here again. Would highly recommend Surf House to anyone who wants to enjoy a lovely stay in Byron!
Australiastaff = professional and friendly room = beyond expectations location = perfect
AustraliaPerfect location right in the heart of Byron Bay. Clean, comfortable private room with private bathroom and balcony - perfect for a couple whose not after any special frills! Even though we are not backpackers, we loved the atmosphere of this hostel!
AustraliaI booked this place for my son who was doing a long road trip down to Victoria. He wanted to be in the middle of Byron but also wanted to be in a hostel. I booked him a private room with a shared bathroom - he said it was all fantastic. Lovely room and facilities.
Australialocation great. staff fantastic! (noisy at night... 11 pm midnight... but thats just party young people)
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The Surf House
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Chelsea
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Brandon
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Julie
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Victoria
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Camila
Chile
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Hira
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Peter
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Mareli
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Sue
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Peter
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Set 350 feet from Main Beach in Byron Bay's town center, The Surf House offers premium accommodations and a rooftop bar. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and covered parking is available.
The Surf House includes private rooms with attached bathroom as well as unique shared rooms, suitable for couples, groups or solo travelers looking for a getaway in Byron Bay. The guest rooms have undergone a major refurbishment and boast a beach-chic design. Private rooms come with the option of an ensuite, TV, bath towels and your own balcony. The spacious shared rooms include individual secure storage and linens provided.
The hostel features a rooftop bar, which offers an open area complete with artisan rugs and textiles, coastal-style umbrellas as well as trinkets sourced from travels around the world. You can enjoy relaxing and enjoying local Byron Bay brews and freshly made pizzas. Also available are the use of free surfboards for guests, to enjoy the nearby surf at Main Beach.
The property is located in the town's center, just a short walk from a variety of restaurants, bars and cafes.The nearest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, 14 mi from the property. The Surf House is a convenient short walk from the airport shuttle drop-off point.
This is our guests' favorite part of Byron Bay, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.
Located in the top-rated area in Byron Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!
Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Chelsea
Australia“Location was fantastic, and the staff were friendly”
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Brandon
India“The location of this place is incredible. It is so central with all the best spots at a stones throw. The staff is really helpful and accommodating. Would definitely recommend the bar upstairs. It's a good place to hang out before you head out. There are also surf boards for rent and a pool table on the premises! All in all, a huge, clean friendly place!” Read more
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Julie
Australia
“Excellent location 2 mins to Main Beach, in the heart of all the shops and restaurants in Byron Bay! Huge private terrace, great reception staff, clean and excellent value for money. Will definetely come back! ”
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Victoria
United Kingdom“Location, Spacious Room, Clean Bathrooms, Stylish Design, Exterior Building, More Hotel than Hostel”
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Camila
Chile“Really nice place! Love the vibe and the people! Very clean and tidy.”
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Hira
Australia
“By far one of the best hostels I have stayed in. Very clean and the facilities are great. The staff is extremely helpful - Celine and Pete at the reception were so lovely and approachable. The bar staff is super friendly - Anna and Sophie were great! I will definitely be coming back and staying here again. Would highly recommend Surf House to anyone who wants to enjoy a lovely stay in Byron!” Read more
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Peter
Australia
“staff = professional and friendly room = beyond expectations location = perfect”
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Mareli
Australia
“Perfect location right in the heart of Byron Bay. Clean, comfortable private room with private bathroom and balcony - perfect for a couple whose not after any special frills! Even though we are not backpackers, we loved the atmosphere of this hostel!” Read more
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Sue
Australia
“I booked this place for my son who was doing a long road trip down to Victoria. He wanted to be in the middle of Byron but also wanted to be in a hostel. I booked him a private room with a shared bathroom - he said it was all fantastic. Lovely room and facilities.” Read more
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Peter
Australia
“location great. staff fantastic! (noisy at night... 11 pm midnight... but thats just party young people)”
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About The Surf House
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Byron Bay Markets0.2 miles
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Arakwal National Park0.8 miles
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Tallow Beach1.1 miles
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Cape Byron Lighthouse1.4 miles
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Byron Bay Golf Course2.3 miles
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Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm3.6 miles
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The Farm Byron Bay3.7 miles
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Brunswick Boat Harbour8.5 miles
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Main Beach Mixed sandSwimming, Surfing600 feet
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Belongil Beach Golden sandSwimming, Surfing850 feet
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Clarkes Beach3,500 feet
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Ballina Byron Gateway Airport13.6 miles
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Lismore Airport25.1 miles
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Gold Coast Airport33.5 miles
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Amenities of The Surf House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Walking tours
- Evening entertainment
- Hiking
- Pool table Additional charge
- Game room
Food & Drink
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 10 per day.
Services
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
General
- Adults only
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Yoga classes
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Dutch
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The Surf House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Failure to comply with property policies may result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made.
Please note that this property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual 'Schoolies Week' period. It does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate guests during this period.
When booking for groups of 4 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking form for more information.
Please note this property cannot accommodate guests under 18 years of age.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodations on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.
FAQs about The Surf House
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The Surf House is 1,150 feet from the center of Byron Bay.
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The prices at The Surf House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at The Surf House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Surf House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Surf House by:
- Bus 30min
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from The Surf House.
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The Surf House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Pool table
- Game room
- Evening entertainment
- Yoga classes
- Happy hour
- Walking tours
