Aquarius Backpackers Resort | Hostel in Byron Bay

8.5 (934 Reviews) |   144 Bedrooms  9 Bathrooms  22 Guests
Byron Bay Hostel | Aquarius Backpackers Resort

144 Bedroom Hostel in Byron Bay

Located in Byron Bay, a 6-minute walk from Main Beach, Aquarius Backpackers Resort has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides karaoke and an ATM. Rooms have air conditioning, and certain accommodations at the hostel have a balcony. You can play table tennis at Aquarius Backpackers Resort, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Cape Byron Lighthouse is 1.9 miles from the accommodation, while Byron Bay Golf Course is 2.5 miles from the property. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 15 miles away.

Aquarius Backpackers Resort is located in Byron Bay.

This 144 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Bar, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 934 reviews with the average score of 8.5 . Coming to Byron Bay and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 144 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Byron Bay. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Aquarius Backpackers Resort in Byron Bay is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Aquarius Backpackers Resort”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Accessible parking
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Fitness center
  • Horseback riding
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Walking tours
  • Game room
  • Entertainment staff
  • Canoeing
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Movie nights
  • Tennis court
  • Fishing
  • Fitness
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Yoga classes
  • Evening entertainment
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Pool table
  • Hiking
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Adults only
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Car rental
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Laundry
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Breakfast to-go containers
Spa
  • Pool bar
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please inform 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, 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.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.06
Location:
9.61
Staff:
8.86
Facilities:
8.32
Comfort:
7.84
Cleanliness:
8.01
Oki
Dec 10, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
Australia
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Split Level Dormitory Room (ages 18-35 years only)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room (age 18 - 35 years only)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Terrace (age 18 - 35 years only)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Double Room with Balcony
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Balcony

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV

View

Pool view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Queen Room with Spa Bath
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Kitchen

Toaster, Microwave, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Kitchenette

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Queen Room with Balcony
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Kitchen

Toaster, Microwave, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Kitchenette

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 18 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Twin Room with Shared Toilet
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Twin Room with Shared Toilet

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV

View

Pool view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room (age 18 - 35 years only)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room (age 18 - 35 years only)

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (age 18 - 35 years only)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 35 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (age 18 - 35 years only)

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room (age 18 - 35 years only)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room (age 18 - 35 years only)

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Budget (noisy) private room with shared bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Budget (noisy) private room with shared bathroom

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV

View

Pool view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
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