Reviews of Buddha's Bungalow
222 Broken Head Road, 2481 Byron Bay, Australia
#123 of 167 Holiday rentals in Byron Bay
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 28 hotel reviews
7.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.2
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Comfort
7.6
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Location
8.3
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Facilities
7.2
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Staff
8.5
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Value for money
7.6
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Free WiFi
6.2
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Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Cathy
Australia6 reviews2 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The place was dirty and the floors were not cleaned. The host was not welcoming and complained about sand on the wood floor at the entrance which is quite normal when you swim at the beach. There was no vacuum cleaner provided in the home. The balcony door doesn't lock so we didn't feel safe.
The location was good.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Kirsty
Australia1 review2 helpful votes6.0“We had a good time but I was a bit disappointed sorry as the potential is definitely there for it to be great.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No fire alarms which I think is illegal, door didn’t lock so we couldn’t lock the house at all. I was glad we took our dog but had to store valuables in the car. There was old dog poo in the garden too.
Lovely setting, surrounded by beauty nature. Loved the outdoor bath.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Bianca
United States1 review6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Floors were not clean especially under the beds and corners. Ceilings had spider webs on them. Didn’t have enough towels, wifi only worked half the time, and was only given 2 rolls of toilet paper. No beach towels, no body wash, no shampoo.
Beautiful property and great location
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Joanne
Australia47 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“We appreciated the space and location but the property needs some upgrade in furnishings especially the lounge.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bedrooms upstairs and bathroom downstairs. Basic essentials weren’t supplied to start our stay- dish cloths, dishwasher powder, soap, no info about the property or local area, or emergency contacts
location, space, beautiful setting
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 26 September 2022
Kayvan
Iran3 reviews8.0“I hesitate to say the place is comfortable for more than 2 to 3 people.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
No Breakky, location is almost 5 Km from the town, nice place to stay, 1 toilet and bathroom is not enough for 5 people. Toilet paper was not provided the first night, and the house was a bit squeaky and noisy when walking on the first floor, movement was felt on the second floor. Mattresses were softer than what we usually use, although we are exceptionally in love with firmer mattresses.
The host was a nice guy, the house is beautiful and the interior design, statutes, and wall painting were fantastic. Very Buddhist environment, felt like living in a temple!
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Patricia
Australia10 reviews7.0“We enjoyed our stay but not what I thought I was paying for.”- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The place is run down and not in the same condition as the pictures provided on booking.com Furniture is very worn as well.
Roomy living area. Lovely verandah to have morning coffee and BBQ on.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 5 May 2021
Allison
Australia6 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“The Host is lovely! Kel gave great recommendations about the local area.”- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
The house could do with a little updating, A fresh lick of paint, sky light in the lounge/dining & a new non leather lounge.
The beds were extremely comfortable! The deck is excellent for entertaining & relaxing, super secure for my Dog with two gates that lock either end. This is a great house to hang with a group of friends & sit around the fire pit, only wish we had better weather to do so. The house location is spot on, across the road is a block of shops & cafes with the beach/dog beach only a 5 minute walk. All & all Mum & I had a lovely mini getaway which left us feeling rejuvenated, we would definitely stay again!
Stayed in May 2021
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Debbie
Australia14 reviews10“It was the most Relaxing Magical Experience you could ask for. Beautifully styled. The Magic outdoor bath under the Star”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. Loved everything
What a Magical Magical energy Buddha’s Bungalow is. 🧘🏼♀️Loved our stay in every way. We loved Everything from the outdoor bath under the Stars to the fire 🔥 pit. We had a wonderful BBQ on the Balcony. The beds were incredibly comfortable. Everything was great. Can’t wait to stay again. Such a Magical Experience. 🙏🏻🪷💫
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Cheryl
Australia1 review10“Relaxing, comfy & cosy.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lacking a few key utensils in the kitchen, such as spatulas and tongs, otherwise the kitchen was very well equipped .
The character and location of the bungalow, and the friendly helpful response from Kelly 👍
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Georgia
Australia1 review10“relaxing , peaceful , magical”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing !
the outside bath and shower was a great feature !
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 19 January 2023
Rav
Australia11 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Need to get better beds
Perfect location. Quiet n peaceful
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 4 November 2022
Benjamin
Japan1 review4 helpful votes2.0“Terribly overpriced and unkept taking advantage of the popularity of Byron.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The house has lots of potential but it was not clean. The bed linen was dirty and mould on the walls of the bedrooms make it unsafe for small children or asthmatics. A friend was hospitalised because of the mould.
Close to the beach.
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 20 September 2022
Michael
Australia2 reviews3 helpful votes3.0“Overpriced Dirty Poorly Kept and noisy”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lights in lamp needed to be replaced Towels still I'm dryer when I got here Dust on all pictures / windows / corners. Lights don't work in the bathroom Fan dosen't work in main bedroom Not private as described at all. People coming and going from driveway. Tradesmen and people living out of a van. One guy was walking around on the phone. On a main road and not tranquil as described. The place is very noisy from the road traffic. Even shutting all the doors it's still very noticeable. Outside lights don't work BBQ dirty and rusty Bath full of bird crap and leaves and sticks The place is just not clean and not a good vibe. No fly screens to allow fresh air in without mossies and bugs coming inside. Door to 2nd bedroom doesn't shut. The lug broken. Happy to provide photos. The place was nothing like it was described. Run down, dirty and dusty. Take your money elsewhere.
Nothing. The most over rated and over priced accommodation I have ever stayed in. Properly annoyed. I emailed the owners with no response.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 20 September 2022
Jasmin
Australia53 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
fabulous - just outside of byron - very convenient to everything and just as it looks in the photos
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 8 July 2022
Shiby
Australia2 reviews1 helpful vote2.0“Bad place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Full of dust, no service not even basic needs r there
Nothing
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 5 February 2022
Khadija
United Arab Emirates48 reviews3 helpful votes10“Love Love Love”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything, it was just in the right location, everything was close and the host was lovely, love it.
Stayed in January 2022
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Reviewed: 13 June 2022
Anonymous
Australia4 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great place and position
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Fiona
Australia12 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Kelsey
Australia1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 10 November 2022
Suzanne
Australia1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 24 September 2022
Amanda
Australia8 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 27 June 2023
George
United Kingdom10 reviews1 helpful vote5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Nicole
Australia1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 6 January 2023
Samantha
Australia1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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