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Raes on WategosvsAquarius Backpackers Motel
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Rae's on Wategos ranks significantly better than Aquarius Backpackers Motel. Rae's on Wategos is ranked #4 in Byron Bay with endorsements from 3 publications such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
Raes on Wategos
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
8 Marine Parade, Wategos Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "If a high-design boutique hotel is your cup of tea, you'd be hard-pressed to do better than this luxurious Mediterranean-style villa surrounded by a tropical garden." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on Watego Beach and surrounded by Cape Byron Headland Nature Reserve, this pink Mediterranean-style hotel is more like a luxury guesthouse." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This Spanish Mission-style hotel is set in bohemian Byron Bay, above one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches and amidst gardens that are said to have been designed by Salvador Dalí." Full review
Aquarius Backpackers Motel
Lonely Planet
16 Lawson St, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Lonely Planet "This motel-style backpackers across the road from the beach has a resort vibe with plenty of communal space – including a bar with a pool table and ping pong." Full review
