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A nighttime swimming pool with clear water reflecting the surrounding buildings and palm trees.

1. Fitzroy Motor Inn Grafton

Fitzroy Motor Inn Grafton
3.5 star property
Grafton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (669 reviews)
"Very spacious,very clean large enough to move around, Would definitely stay at this accommodation again. Unfortunately the room next to us was very loud.."
Australia
Haydn
$94 nightly
The price is $103
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Fitzroy Motor Inn Grafton
A modern cabin by a lake with a reflective water surface, surrounded by dense trees.

2. Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
3.5 star property
Byron Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"This was a phenomenal spot to stay. Full kitchen, beautiful deck and lots of wildlife. There was so much to do at the discovery park - pools, water park, hammocks, barbecue etc. Absolutely loved our stay here."
Canada
Heather
$101 nightly
The price is $101
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
A residential property with a swimming pool, patio, and ocean view.

3. Wollongbar Motel

Wollongbar Motel
3.5 star property
Byron Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (909 reviews)
"Great location, walking access to the beach. Rooms could use some updating, but overall clean and room was large and comfortable. Walkable to everywhere we needed to go"
United States
Greg
$134 nightly
The price is $148
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Wollongbar Motel
A pink building with a reception area, lounge chairs, and a small pool.

4. The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
3.5 star property
Coolangatta
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (492 reviews)
"Lovely room but the sleep wasn't the best. Other patrons thought it was a great idea to sit out on the stairs and drink and yell. Lovation is great."
Australia
Simon
$121 nightly
The price is $135
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

5. Yamba Sun Motel

Yamba Sun Motel
3.5 star property
Yamba
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (680 reviews)
"Nice motel good location very easy for a short stay ."
Australia
michele
$102 nightly
The price is $113
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
Yamba Sun Motel
A circular pool with a wooden deck and a colorful towel.

6. Brunswick Heads Chalet Motel

Brunswick Heads Chalet Motel
3.0 star property
Brunswick Heads
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (356 reviews)
"Very helpful staff, clean & very comfortable."
Australia
catherine
$110 nightly
The price is $121
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Brunswick Heads Chalet Motel
A swimming pool with blue chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a white building.

7. The Cubana Ballina

The Cubana Ballina
3.0 star property
Ballina Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (461 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful, nice location, everything was as it should be"
Australia
Peter
$104 nightly
The price is $115
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Cubana Ballina
A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and potted plants.

8. Comfort Inn Grafton

Comfort Inn Grafton
3.0 star property
Grafton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (381 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff, restaurant was excellent."
Australia
Paul
$83 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Grafton
A coastal view with a beach, ocean waves, a pier, and a building in the background.

9. Tweed Central Motel

Tweed Central Motel
3.5 star property
Tweed Heads
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (556 reviews)
"Position was good but the cost for 2 nights was a bit high I would expect 5 star very disappointed"
Australia
Des
$103 nightly
The price is $114
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Tweed Central Motel
A person riding a bicycle with a basket, a palm tree, and a wall with text.

10. The Brunswick, Brunswick Heads

The Brunswick, Brunswick Heads
3.5 star property
Brunswick Heads
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (555 reviews)
"Lovely little hotel and very close to everything. Would stay again."
Australia
Amber
$108 nightly
The price is $118
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
The Brunswick, Brunswick Heads
A row of mobile homes with a central covered area, surrounded by palm trees and a grassy area.

11. Glenwood Tourist Park & Motel

Glenwood Tourist Park & Motel
3.0 star property
South Grafton
7.6 out of 10, Good, (532 reviews)
"Nice lil paark quiet ti med in off highway I also saw they were puppy dog friendly Cute little cabins too"
Australia
Tarsha
$64 nightly
The price is $70
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Glenwood Tourist Park & Motel
A person walking towards a hot tub in a lush garden with palm trees and a stone staircase.

12. The Lord Byron

The Lord Byron
3.5 star property
Byron Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (782 reviews)
"Nice spot! Great stay, a little walk to the beach area, but nice as this made it quiet overall!"
Canada
Kalen
$204 nightly
The price is $225
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
The Lord Byron
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a person lying on a towel.

13. Drifter Byron Bay

Drifter Byron Bay
3.0 star property
Byron Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (247 reviews)
"It was a nice stay good property very convenient location"
United States
Aryan
$123 nightly
The price is $135
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Drifter Byron Bay
A rustic tent-style accommodation with a wooden deck, a dining area, and a visible bed inside.

14. Ballina Beach Nature Resort

Ballina Beach Nature Resort
3.5 star property
South Ballina
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (387 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay, wish it had been advertised that a ferry was required to be taken to get there."
Australia
Steven
$80 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Ballina Beach Nature Resort
A swimming pool with two lounge chairs, one with a hat and book, and another with a phone.

15. Heritage River Motor Inn

Heritage River Motor Inn
3.5 star property
South Grafton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"Rooms renovated, clean and staff were fantastic.Position was perfect ."
Australia
Rodney
$110 nightly
The price is $122
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Heritage River Motor Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small table.

16. Calico Court Motel

Calico Court Motel
3.5 star property
Tweed Heads South
7.8 out of 10, Good, (496 reviews)
"Nice place to stay and good value "
Australia
Kerri
Calico Court Motel
A coastal view with waves, a pier, and a distant island.

17. Tweed Harbour Motor Inn

Tweed Harbour Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Tweed Heads
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (865 reviews)
"Easy close parking"
United States
Frank
$94 nightly
The price is $103
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
Tweed Harbour Motor Inn
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements and large windows offering a view of a body of water and distant buildings.

18. The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta

The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta
3.5 star property
Tweed Heads
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (509 reviews)
"Loved our stay room was very clean and parking was easy. Breakfast was fabulous and staff very friendly at checkin"
Australia
Yvette
$155 nightly
The price is $171
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta
An aerial view of a residential property with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery.

19. Byron Beachcomber

Byron Beachcomber
3.5 star property
Byron Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (830 reviews)
"The property was well kept very clean , beds super comfy!! The location was really good @ a nice stroll onto the beach . Car parking wa very good & safe ."
United Kingdom
Delyth
$151 nightly
The price is $166
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Byron Beachcomber
A modern hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

20. Club Maclean Motel

Club Maclean Motel
3.0 star property
Maclean
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"The room was well presented nice and clean recently refurbished large bed very comfortable"
Australia
Brian
Club Maclean Motel
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Drifter Byron Bay

Drifter Byron Bay

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