The Surf House
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About this property
Set 328 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jillian
United States
“Great vibes, great people. Had fun going out at night too” - Heidi
United States
“Very nice hostel - clean and bright and quiet. Our private room was very nice. The upstairs bar/lounge and the downstairs lounge areas were both clean and bright and well-decorated, and the kitchen was really nice, too. Much nicer than many...” - Jessica
Canada
“The staff were great and always helpful. The private room with bathroom was comfortable and clean with air con. We loved the option to get beach towels and being able to leave the car in parking for as long as we needed on checkout day The...” - Alejandra
Bolivia
“Everything is very organised and looks pretty. All the staff were super friendly.” - Anderson
United States
“Writing as a part time wheelchair user. I was in a room with an accessible bathroom. There is another entrance! It is not clear at first but the staff pointed his out to me afterwards. I went here to avoid the cyclone so it was last minute and...” - Liliane
Canada
“Just feels big and airy and clean and comfortable!” - Karl
Sweden
“-Perfect location. 2 min walk to the beach. -Friendly and helpful staff -Clean rooms and bathrooms -Good spaces for socializing with other guests -Big, well equipped kitchen -Parking garage available for $10 per day” - Jennifer
Canada
“Nice female dorm. Huge kitchen. Staff friendly. Big locker under bed. Free surfboards. Nice social scene with rooftop bar” - Laetitia
France
“Prefect location, lovely staff, beautiful decoration and cool vibes! Loved the possibility to use a parking for cheap. perfect on all aspects!” - Katharina
Germany
“Great location Clean and comfortable room Big kitchen with enough fridge space and lots of stoves and sinks Hostel offers daily free activities like yoga and game nights. You can also rent surf boards for free”
Area info
Amenities of The Surf House
Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Shower
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Activities
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Evening entertainment
- Hiking
- Pool tableAdditional charge
- Game room
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 10 per day.
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Lockers
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- LaundryAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
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
Spa
- Yoga classes
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Dutch
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine print
Please note there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard credit card.
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.
Group bookings of 4 or more guests are subject to approval and must be booked 7 days prior to arrival. 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.