Aquarius Backpackers Resort - Byron Bay, New South Wales

laurag238

A good hostel with good facilities, including pool area, social area and kitchen. |The people who work here are friendly and you get a free welcome drink on arrival. Dorms are swept through and hand towels replenished in bathrooms everyday. |However, the biggest downfall was the bedrooms. The mattresses are thin so it feels like you're sleeping on the metal rack on the bunkbed. There are no curtains or bed side lamps for each bed. Also, was in a 10 bed dorm with no curtains for windows and one bathroom to share which isn't practical. |Despite this, the atmosphere of the hotel is good.

Chenxiao H.

Such a delightful surprise.
Needed to book a last minute accommodation around 8pm and most places had their reception closed, luckily for me I came across at this gem at the heart of Byron Bay and Greg took good care of me right since I arrived past the checkin time.
There’s plenty of activities going on so if you’re travelling solo you will have plenty of opportunities to mingle.
In short, if you need somewhere to crash during your stay in Byron bay, this is your home.

G1658CVemilyg

I would recommend this hostel to other solo travellers. I had an amazing experience staying here in May. The staff were great too especially the guy on reception I think his name was Yanni. He was super respectful and always around for a chat.

Max M.

Wow is all I can say! This hostel was magical, I met the most amazing people here, the staff are SUPER kind and welcoming and everyone is super inclusive. Trivia was amazing and featured some fun drinking games! Beautiful facilities, clean rooms and the optimal location!! Thank you guys so much for making my 3 nights in Byron the most memorable and fun!!! Cheers!

Molly C.

Great stay even during the cyclone. The staff at reception and house keeping couldn’t do enough to help and support you.

The location is great and walking distance to everything you needed.

Hostel doggo Bailey had a gorgeous temperament and great for hugs and to play.

Regular hostel events and super easy to make friends.

Discount at the restaurant next door is worth doing even on a budget.

Highly highly recommend!!

Juliana M.

DON‘T come here if you want to wake up with a painful back. The beds or the mattresses are the worst k ever saw. You can see and feel the person laying before in your bed. Or you feel the cold metal while sleeping. And that in every bed.
The location of the hostel, the kitchen and the roof deck is good. But far to expensive this hostel.

Dee M.

Stayed one night fortunately. Weird dorm set-up. Shared bathroom per dorm rather than one main shared bathroom. Doesn't really work. Wake people up, people queuing for toilet, shower. Also no soap for hand dispenser, empty both day's and no towels ( you have to buy one). Bathroom was gross, missing tiles etc ppl leaving dirty underwear everywhere. Also there was jackhammering during the day so can't really relax by the pool. Cheapest for a reason.

Alana C.

I stayed here recently, and have to say I was left unimpressed. The dogs, wandering around the hostel freely (including in the pool) was not something I was a fan of. The room also had no air con& the staff came in loudly at 10am to clean the rooms with blaring music. They were all unfriendly and the vibe was just not great. The fridges in the kitchen felt so dirty, but the cafe on site and group activities are great. The room is spacious, but not great and very very hot. They also broke the necklace they used as a deposit.