Located in Byron Bay, a 8-minute walk from Belongil Beach, Aquarius Backpackers Resort has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides evening entertainment and a tour desk. Certain rooms contain a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a toaster. The rooms have bed linen. You can play table tennis at the hostel, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Main Beach is a 8-minute walk from Aquarius Backpackers Resort, while Clarkes Beach is 0.9 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, 15 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Byron Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
5.9
Low score for Byron Bay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lisa
    Germany Germany
    I loved Aquarius! They have activities almost every day so you get to know a lot of people as a solo traveler. Also really liked the pool area
  • Priscilla
    Germany Germany
    Absolutely loved this place! Great location, close to the beach, awesome facilities.
  • B
    United States of America United States of America
    free dinners which provide a sense of community, balcony/patios on the dorm rooms which are great for socializing and getting to know dorm mates. staff was lovely and friendly and they have a lot of events with generous prizes so everyone gets...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Rocks
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Aquarius Backpackers Resort

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Mandarin
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Aquarius Backpackers Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Aquarius Backpackers Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Aquarius Backpackers Resort 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Aquarius Backpackers Resort

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Aquarius Backpackers Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Aquarius Backpackers Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • The Rocks

  • Aquarius Backpackers Resort is 1,000 feet from the center of Byron Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Aquarius Backpackers Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bingo
    • Yoga classes
    • Movie nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Swimming pool
    • Horseback riding
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Entertainment staff
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Happy hour
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance

  • The prices at Aquarius Backpackers Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Aquarius Backpackers Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.