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A reception area with a wooden counter, a large abstract art piece on the wall, and a glass door leading outside.
A beach with people, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.
An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, hanging wicker lamps, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

1. YHA Byron Bay

YHA Byron Bay
Byron Bay
United States
Kira
$85 nightly
$93 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Byron Bay
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a plant.
A beach scene with four people walking along the shore, each carrying a surfboard.
A swimming pool with people around it, a fence, and a building in the background.
A building with a white facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

2. YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast

YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast
Bilinga
Australia
Matthew
$82 nightly
$90 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees and buildings with balconies.
A room with two single beds, a window with a mesh screen, an air conditioning unit, and a light fixture.
A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a television, and a visible staircase leading to other floors.
A hammock chair with a person reclining, a guitar player in the background, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

3. YHA Cape Byron

YHA Cape Byron
Byron Bay
Australia
Jacob
$85 nightly
$94 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Cape Byron
A bar area with stools, a potted plant, and a surfboard.
Three people walking on a sandy beach holding surfboards.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck and a building with large windows in the background.
A reception area with a wooden counter, three stools, a framed artwork, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

4. Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel

Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
Byron Bay
Australia
Candelaria
$107 nightly
$120 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Wake Up! Byron Bay - Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a red and gold patterned bedspread. There is a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting of a coastal scene on the wall.
A reception area with a brick counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a clock on the wall.
A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and a brick accent wall.
A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by a white wall and a concrete deck.

5. Espana Motel

Espana Motel
South Grafton
Australia
Michael
$98 nightly
$108 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Espana Motel
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, a small desk with a chair, a window with a view of trees, and artwork on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table. There is a door leading to a bathroom and a hallway.
A hotel room with a bunk bed, a sink, a mirror, a window with a view of the city, and a table with a chair.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

6. Palm Beach Hotel

Palm Beach Hotel
Palm Beach
Australia
Pam
$73 nightly
$80 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Palm Beach Hotel
A restaurant named 'Surfers Paradise Grill' with a surfboard decoration and a coffee machine.
A pool table in a room with a mural of a shark and fish, a projector screen, and a sofa.
A row of surfboards leaning against a wall, a bicycle parked nearby, and a green pathway lined with palm trees.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with a balcony.

7. Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel

Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel
Surfers Paradise
Australia
Aurelia-Sophia
$67 nightly
$75 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Backpackers In Paradise Resort - Hostel
A floral archway leading to a building entrance with a chalkboard sign advertising a grand opening event.
A restaurant with a long wooden table, chairs, and a view of the street.
A modern room with two green armchairs, a small round table, and a large window overlooking a balcony with outdoor furniture.
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the street.

8. Montego Mermaid Beach Motel

Montego Mermaid Beach Motel
Mermaid Beach
Australia
Margaret
$79 nightly
$87 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Montego Mermaid Beach Motel
A modern interior with a central counter displaying food items, a potted plant, and a brick wall design.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the city at night.
A modern living room with a carpeted floor, several sofas, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.
A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, large windows, and indoor plants.

9. Woodroffe Hotel

Woodroffe Hotel
Southport
United States
Joshua
$92 nightly
$103 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Woodroffe Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view of palm trees, and a ceiling fan.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with a view.
A multi-story building with a staircase and a garden with palm trees and various plants.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a checkered sofa and chairs.

10. Broadwater Keys

Broadwater Keys
Labrador
Australia
Ilse
$87 nightly
$97 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Broadwater Keys
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Best tips to find a cheap hotel in Northern Rivers

  1. If you're looking to travel to Northern Rivers on a budget, you'll be happy to know that you can find hotels for as low as $104. Of course, that price is affected by amenities, star rating, and even the time of year you visit. At most, hotel prices can be as high as $143. Staying a short amount of time in Northern Rivers is an effective way to reduce hotel costs.
  2. When you cut your vacation down to just a few days, you don't have to worry as much about hotel prices since you don't have that many nights to stay. For budget hotels in Northern Rivers, 3 to 4 days should be all the nights you need. That's generally enough to enjoy the city's top attractions, though there's certainly enough to do to warrant a week-long trip.
  3. When booking cheap hotel rooms in Northern Rivers, it's typically best to book about 3 weeks in advance. Book further in advance than that and you could be paying too much for your room, as hotels will often overestimate future demand. However, if you wait too long, you might find that the hotel has been completely booked.
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Top Northern Rivers Hotel Reviews

The Lord Byron

The Lord Byron

10/10 Excellent
"Nice spot! Great stay, a little walk to the beach area, but nice as this made it quiet overall!"
Kalen 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Lord Byron
Tweed Central Motel

Tweed Central Motel

8/10 Good
"C class"
Brad 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Tweed Central Motel
Glen Villa Resort

Glen Villa Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Impeccably clean and convenient"
Jennifer 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Glen Villa Resort
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Good kitchen. Excellent sized room 1 really big double. Very comfy. Overlooking lake. Private balcony as gated to next door. Car parked outside."
Christopher 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
Wollongbar Motel

Wollongbar Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Great place"
LUIS 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Wollongbar Motel

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