Byron Bay Hotel Accommodation
Drifter Byron Bay Hotel
With a new pool and a sexy renovation, Drifter Byron Bay is your ticket to golden sunsets, soulful tunes, and the seaside vibes only Byron can bring. If you’re searching for a standout Byron Bay hostel, you’ve just found it. At Drifter, we’re more than just a place to rest your head—we’re a home for the wanderers, the dreamers, and the ones who find joy in slow mornings and electric nights. Welcome to Drifter Byron Bay, a hostel in Byron Bay where barefoot days and unforgettable memories await.
If you’re looking for a Byron Bay hotel that doesn’t feel like every other stay in town, Drifter Byron Bay is it. Steps from the beach and right in the centre of town, our spaces are made for travellers who want comfort, community, and a little edge. With rooms that feel modern but relaxed, communal areas designed for connection, and a location that keeps you close to everything, Drifter is where your Byron Bay story starts.
BOOK DRIFTER BYRON BAY HOTEL FOR YOUR COASTAL ESCAPE
Experience the best of coastal living at Drifter Byron Bay, your ideal choice among hotels in Byron Bay. Lazy beach mornings roll into buzzing nights. Spend the day surfing, browsing the markets, or heading into the hinterland, then cool off in the pool before diving into Byron’s food, music, and bar scene after dark. Drifter keeps you right in the middle of it all.
Drifter offers hotel accommodation in Byron Bay for all kinds of travellers including solo adventurers, couples, and groups of friends chasing the sun. Rooms are designed with a relaxed coastal style and give you space to recharge after a day in Byron.Looking to meet people? The Superior Shared Suites bring a communal energy. Want more privacy? The Private Suites give you room to spread out. The Twin Room and the Nirvana Room bring something different, while still keeping the coastal, laid-back vibe. Every option is styled with comfort in mind and set up as the perfect base for your Byron Bay adventures.
Prefer something more communal? Explore our Byron Bay hostel accommodation for shared stays and social vibes.
Hotel Facilities
FREE WIFI
VENDING
COMMUNAL LAUNDRY
DIGITISED SERVICES
COMMUNAL KITCHEN
CURATED EVENTS
LOUNGE
CO-WORKING SPACE
GAMES AND RECREATION
POOL
MOVIE ROOM
Sunlit rooms, a rooftop courtyard, and spaces where people hang out because they want to, not because there’s nowhere else to go. Drifter Byron Bay Hotel sits two minutes from the beach and even closer to Byron’s best cafes and bars.
You’re here to surf at sunrise or sleep till noon and hit the markets. Maybe both. The point is you’re central to everything without being stuck in the thick of tourist chaos. Byron has its own rhythm, and from here you can tap in and out as you please.End the day however you want. Sunset drinks, rooftop hangs, or straight into town for the night. As one of the top hotels Byron Bay has for travellers who want location and vibe in equal measure, it’s your trip.
Looking for hotel accommodation in Byron Bay that offers more than just a place to sleep? At Drifter Byron Bay, the experience goes far beyond the room. Here, connection, creativity, and community are part of your stay.
Kick off the week with cult classics at Monday Movie Club, get creative at Tuesday Artsy sessions like paint & sip or life drawing, and reset midweek with Wellness Wednesdays, featuring deep house yoga and run clubs hosted by the Drifter Leisure Club.
Thursdays are all about meeting new mates at our Sundown Meet & Greet, while Disco Drifter DJ sets bring the vibe to life on select nights. Wrap it all up with a Sunday Cook-Up—a family-style dinner where the food’s good and the company’s even better.
At one of the best hotels in Byron Bay, you’ll enjoy new experiences every day, and have the freedom to make every night unforgettable.
Byron’s got the kind of bucket list stuff you see on Instagram, except it’s better in person. First surf lesson? Do it here. Hot air balloon at dawn over green hinterland hills? Worth the early alarm. Paddling alongside dolphins? Happens more often than you’d think.
If you’re into the water, there’s snorkelling, paddleboarding, and whale watching when they’re passing through. On land, Crystal Castle is oddly peaceful, Stone & Wood does solid brewery tours, and The Farm Byron Bay nails the whole paddock-to-plate thing if you’re into that.
Drifter Byron Bay Hotel works as a base for whatever you’re chasing. Jump out of a plane, take a yoga class, or just bounce between the beach and good coffee. It’s all close.
BRINGING THE WHOLE CREW?
Planning a group trip can be a challenge, but if you’re searching for hotels in Byron Bay, Australia that truly cater to groups, Drifter is the perfect fit. We specialise in group accommodation, offering flexible, comfortable spaces designed to bring people together.
Planning a trip for a sports team, school group, or a big crew of mates? We make group stays simple. At Drifter, it’s about shared experiences, good energy, and enjoying time together in the heart of Byron Bay.
GROUP BENEFITS
DEDICATED COORDINATOR- EXCITING COMMUNAL SPACES
SECURITY 
- 24/7 SUPPORT
- WIFI
- EVENTS
- GUEST LAUNDRY
- STUDY AREA
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Drifter is planted right in the middle of Byron Bay, with beaches, bars, and local culture all around. As one of the go-to hotels in Byron Bay, Australia, it’s the spot to crash when you want everything within walking distance. From here you’re minutes from Main Beach, the iconic Byron Bay Lighthouse, and the buzzing Byron Bay Markets. Surf, chill, eat, or party — Drifter keeps you close to the good stuff.
The beach is 400 metres away, close enough that you can duck down between breakfast and lunch. Byron’s best cafes are even closer at 10 metres from your door. Head 3km inland and you’re in the hinterland when you need a break from the coast, or walk 2.5km to the lighthouse for those classic Byron views. The airport is 24km out, so getting here doesn’t eat your whole day.
When you stay at a Byron Bay hotel right in the centre of town, you spend less time getting places and more time just being there. That’s the real advantage of Drifter Byron Bay.
ADDRESS
Drifter Byron, 1 Lateen Ln, Byron Bay, NSW 2481
