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A table with various dishes and a drink, set on a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a patterned rug.
A teal sofa with a white throw blanket and a single teal pillow, a round wooden coffee table with plates of food and drinks, and a view of a park with trees and a clear sky through a window.
A modern kitchen with a brick accent wall, a bar area, and a dining space with stools.

1. The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
Coolangatta
Australia
Clayton John
$123 nightly
$138 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
A wooden deck with a bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and a white umbrella structure.
A modern bar area with wooden chairs and a wine rack.
A hotel with a parking lot, a white conical structure, and palm trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, a white refrigerator, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with two white chairs.

2. Comfort Inn All Seasons

Comfort Inn All Seasons
Ballina Central
Australia
Christopher
$93 nightly
$102 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn All Seasons
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, wooden dining table, and a spiral staircase.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in stove. A spiral staircase with wooden steps and metal railings leads to an upper level.
A bedroom with a wooden door, a bedside table with a lamp, a bed with white bedding, and a small shelf.
A covered porch with a cushioned seating area, a wicker chair, and a basket.

3. Brunswick Heads Chalet Motel

Brunswick Heads Chalet Motel
Brunswick Heads
Australia
catherine
$106 nightly
$117 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Brunswick Heads Chalet Motel
A pool area with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a view of the neighborhood.
A person riding a bicycle with a basket in front of a white building with a palm tree and a wall with text.
A room with a bed, a macrame chair, and two potted plants.

4. The Brunswick, Brunswick Heads

The Brunswick, Brunswick Heads
Brunswick Heads
Australia
Kathleen
$113 nightly
$126 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
The Brunswick, Brunswick Heads
A hotel room with a bed, two patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and wicker chairs.
A building with a balcony, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential areas, and a lighthouse on a hill.
A two-story building with a green roof, a porch with chairs, and a bicycle parked outside.

5. Wollongbar Motel

Wollongbar Motel
Byron Bay
Australia
LUIS
$117 nightly
$131 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Wollongbar Motel
A nighttime swimming pool with clear water reflecting the surrounding buildings and palm trees.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a glass of red wine and a plate of snacks.
A neatly arranged table with two glasses of red wine, a cheese platter, and a lamp in a modern room with a brick wall and a grey sofa.
A two-story house with a porch, a visible attic window, and a metal roof.

6. Fitzroy Motor Inn Grafton

Fitzroy Motor Inn Grafton
Grafton
Australia
Kathy
$92 nightly
$102 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Fitzroy Motor Inn Grafton
A beach scene with a tent and a person carrying a surfboard.
A modern cabin by a lake with a reflective water surface, surrounded by dense trees.
A water play area with slides and water jets, featuring a brick wall and a blue and orange water slide.
A modern house with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a view of a forested area.

7. Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
Byron Bay
Australia
Monique
$104 nightly
$104 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of the outside.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a pool area.

8. Yamba Sun Motel

Yamba Sun Motel
Yamba
Australia
Tony
$105 nightly
$116 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Yamba Sun Motel
An aerial view of a residential property with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery.
A balcony with two wicker chairs and a glass table with a fruit bowl. A swimming pool is visible in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.
A coastal property with a swimming pool, dense greenery, and a beach view.

9. Byron Beachcomber

Byron Beachcomber
Byron Bay
United States
Natalie
$165 nightly
$181 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Byron Beachcomber
A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, an air conditioning unit, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A Comfort Inn hotel with a prominent blue sign, surrounded by lush greenery and a covered outdoor seating area.
A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with a sink, and large windows with curtains.

10. Comfort Inn Grafton

Comfort Inn Grafton
Grafton
Australia
Brett
$91 nightly
$100 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Grafton
A coastal view with a beach, ocean waves, a pier, and a building in the background.
A building with a sign that reads "Twin Towns clubs & resorts".
A beach with a wooden boardwalk, a tall hotel named 'Seascape', and yellow watercraft on the shore.
A swimming pool surrounded by a fence, with a building in the background.

11. Tweed Central Motel

Tweed Central Motel
Tweed Heads
Australia
Des
$110 nightly
$122 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Tweed Central Motel
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements and large windows offering a view of a body of water and distant buildings.
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and tall buildings in the background.
A bar area with a glass enclosure, shelves of liquor bottles, and a neon sign.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, umbrellas, and a view of a body of water.

12. The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta

The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta
Tweed Heads
Australia
Belinda
$160 nightly
$176 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta
A beach with a rocky breakwater, clear skies, and a sandy shore.
A swimming pool with blue chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a white building.
A person riding a bicycle with a basket on a paved area with palm trees and a picnic table.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a blue accent wall, a wooden wardrobe, a small side table, and a framed picture above the bed.

13. The Cubana Ballina

The Cubana Ballina
Ballina Central
Australia
Peter
$93 nightly
$104 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
The Cubana Ballina
A poolside lounge area with sun loungers and a large umbrella providing shade.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table with magazines, and a bed with a canopy.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a wooden coffee table with a chessboard.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a person lying on a towel.

14. Drifter Byron Bay

Drifter Byron Bay
Byron Bay
Netherlands
Michiel
$121 nightly
$134 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Drifter Byron Bay
A modern outdoor living space with a covered patio, built-in seating, and a barbecue area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a black refrigerator.
Living area
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen area with white cabinets and a dining area with a table and chairs.

15. Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay

Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay
Byron Bay
Australia
Martin
$81 nightly
$81 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay
A clear beach with rocky foreground and a residential area in the background.
A room with a bed, a large mirror, a door leading outside, and a wall with a sign that says "ESCAPE".
A hallway with a white door leading to a bedroom. There is a wall-mounted shelf with a framed picture, a wall-mounted lamp, a basket, and a bag with the word "ESCAPE" on it.
A beachfront property with a covered outdoor seating area, wooden chairs, and a table.

16. Blue Water Motel

Blue Water Motel
Kingscliff
Australia
Simon
$111 nightly
$123 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Blue Water Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a chair.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.
A bathroom with a toilet, a glass shower enclosure, and a sink.
A bathroom with a toilet, a glass shower enclosure, a sink, and a towel rack.

17. Calico Court Motel

Calico Court Motel
Tweed Heads South
Australia
Kerri
Calico Court Motel
A beach with clear skies and waves.
A rustic tent-style accommodation with a wooden deck, a dining area, and a visible bed inside.
A tent-style room with a canopy bed, a wooden bunk bed, a flat-screen TV, and a potted plant.
A pool area with a water slide, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

18. Ballina Beach Nature Resort

Ballina Beach Nature Resort
South Ballina
Australia
Juliet
$89 nightly
$98 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Ballina Beach Nature Resort
A person walking towards a hot tub in a lush garden with palm trees and a stone staircase.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.
A pool area with lounge chairs and striped umbrellas, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

19. The Lord Byron

The Lord Byron
Byron Bay
Canada
Kalen
$181 nightly
$202 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
The Lord Byron
A turquoise bicycle with a basket and a brown seat parked on gravel, with a wooden fence and red flowers in the background.
A covered patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a gravel ground.
A coastal beach with a swimming pool, a lighthouse, and a rocky shoreline.
A neatly made bed with two pillows, a framed movie poster above, and two wall-mounted lights on either side.

20. The Carmel Yamba

The Carmel Yamba
Yamba
United States
Patricia
$110 nightly
$122 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
The Carmel Yamba
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