Name: Aquarius Backpackers Resort
Address: 16 Lawson Street, 2481 Byron Bay, Australia, 16 Lawson Street, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
Rating: 8.5

Aquarius Backpackers Resort

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Aquarius Backpackers Resort in Byron Bay offers adults-only accommodations with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy amenities such as a fitness center, sun terrace, restaurant, and bar. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Peruvian, Argentinian, and Australian cuisines for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Vegetarian options are available, alongside a coffee shop and outdoor seating area. Leisure Activities: Activities include fishing, yoga classes, film nights, walking tours, hiking, and cycling. The resort also offers a games room, culture classes, and bicycle parking. Prime Location: Main Beach is a 6-minute walk away, while Cape Byron Lighthouse lies 1.9 mi from the property. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 15 mi distant. Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Byron Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Split Level Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only) 1 twin bed
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room (age 18 - 35 years only) 1 twin bed
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Terrace (age 18 - 35 years only) 1 twin bed
Double Room with Balcony 1 full bed
Queen Room with Spa Bath 1 full bed
Queen Room with Balcony 1 full bed
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds
Twin Room with Shared Toilet 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 queen bed
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room (age 18 - 35 years only) 1 bunk bed
Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (age 18 - 35 years only) 1 twin bed
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room (age 18 - 35 years only) 1 twin bed
Budget (noisy) private room with shared bathroom 1 full bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Dani

United States

“Great kitchen and gym, really nice common area, great yoga class”

Niamh

Ireland

“The team are amazing - the communication prior to arriving and the warm welcome on arrival were both excellent. Bailey the dog also gave us a great welcome! The organized events are fun and there’s lots of seating, bathrooms and luggage storage in...”

Dillon

United States

“Location was amazing. Activities were fun. The group of people were also fun!”

Camilo

Australia

“The staff was amazing, also there were activities almost all days, You can use the Gym, ping pong or pool table. It is super well located, walk distance to highlight Byron bay places. In the 10 shared beed-room there was a confy balcony to chill.”

Isabella

United States

“I loved the atmosphere, the proximity to the beach, and the big kitchen.”

Marcella

United States

“This exceeded expectations for a hostel. It was right in the city center and a 3 minute walk to a gorgeous beach. The location is unbeatable! The staff were super friendly and it had a huge communal kitchen and living space. I had a private room...”

Amy

United States

“Cute room that was split across 2 floors. Nice bar & restaurant attached with 10% discount for guests”

Lisa

Germany

“I loved Aquarius! They have activities almost every day so you get to know a lot of people as a solo traveler. Also really liked the pool area”

Priscilla

Germany

“Absolutely loved this place! Great location, close to the beach, awesome facilities.”

Alina

Australia

“Very central position, perfect to walk to the lighthouse and all cafes or supermarkets. The vibe is great at the hostel, I have the best time with my roommates.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Roca

Cuisine
Argentinian • Peruvian • Australian
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian

Amenities of Aquarius Backpackers Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

House rules

Aquarius Backpackers Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Aquarius Backpackers Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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