Gaia is a fantastic place to unwind. Seriously if you want to get away from it all, relax, recharge…read morethe batteries and detox (so to speak) this is the place to go. The facilities and accomodation are lovely. The spa packages are top notch and leave you with healthy new habits to take back home. The staff are not only helpful but very friendly. The minute you walk into the place you are greeted as if you are part of the family. Oh and the food! Locally produced, very healthy and filling. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back again! P.S. When I arrived back home to the hustle and bustle of the city, I was watching everyone at the airport running around like headless chooks, full of anxiety. I wondered, "Why are these people so stressed? Life is good, chill people, take your time, smell the roses...". My point? That's how relaxed you'll be after a stay here. :)

I had a mixed Thai & foot massage here ($60/ 60 mins) and loved it. I've lived in Thailand and this…read morewas a genuinely great treatment. My therapist Elle was cheerful and had really strong hands. Pressure was hard and very relaxing - if you are new to Thai massage maybe ask for lighter pressure.

The Beet is a great little gem tucked away in an unassuming shopping centre in Byron Bay (where the…read moreWoolies is). Though it might not look like much from the outside, it's got such a great vibe on the inside. The decor is elegant in a casual, sort of summery way, with white chairs, green plants hanging down from the ceiling, edgy wallpaper (is that an oxymoron?), and fashionable lighting fixtures. Sort of an odd mix in terms of decor but it just works. You feel like you're in a slightly upscale but not stuffy or pretentious place. Perfect for Byron Bay with its odd mix of hippie surfer residents, broke backpackers, and cashed-up tourists. The restaurant is all-vegan, but this place is popular with non-vegans too. I agonized over the menu because everything sounded delicious. Finally, I went with the Philly Cheesesteak ($23), in part because I was curious was a vegan version would taste like and in part because I was curious what an Australian version would taste like (I'm an American.) :D It was good. Not knock-your-socks-off-good, but interesting-good. Not even close to authentic, because it was more like a "deconstructed" plate, not an actual Philly cheesesteak sandwich. It didn't come in a bun -- instead, it had strips of sourdough bread with it. The "cheesesteak" part was made with vegan cheese and house-made seitan. I LOVED the seitan, but I felt the vegan cheese needed a little work (something about it just tasted like velveeta instead of a nice creamy cheese -- maybe they used nutritional yeast instead of cashew cheese or similar?) Generally, I find "deconstructed" food a little wanky, and at $19-24 for mains here, the portion size was pretty small. So that was the downside. Even so, I enjoyed my dining experience here, the friendly service, the people, and the vibes, and I'd definitely go back and try other stuff on the menu next time I'm in Byron.

So we guess you are reading this because you like to eat vegan now and then. So why aren't you…read moresitting in the beet right now. We loved it. There are a few things to forgive. The view at best is the supermarket car park, and the service is vaguely haphazard, but all is forgiven because these guys know how to put flavour into vegan food. Our experience is most chefs just don't understand how to do this, or you end up eating avocado, again. Sigh. We had courgette flowers stuffed with feta type cheese, an amazing big bowl, which was not oily, and fresh pasta with pesto, that again, was packing subtle but satisfying flavours. We even had dessert. We never have dessert. So this tells you something. We loved this place, next time we are in Byron we will be running, not walking back there.

I really don't know how I haven't posted a review of this place. I thought I had. After leaving…read moreanother place in the area that was gross and disgusting I walked into this hotel and was so pleasantly surprised. It took me days to even realize it's a backpackers hotel. The place is so clean and chic with great amenities, one would never know! The rooms are great here although wouldn't recommend getting a basic room especially for 2 as they are very small. I got an upgraded room and it was white all over with a massive bathroom and rain fall shower, the pressure was to die for . It even had a tiny balcony which I enjoyed for my morning coffees. They have a communal kitchen that is kept immaculately even has L'occitane soap to wash your dishes. Complete kitchen and grill to cook with a fridge for storage. There's laundry, and a small lap pool great for dips as Byron Bay is quite humid. There also is room service, which is why it I thought it was a regular hotel. Free coffee and tea and filtered water. What else can one ask for? Yes its a little more expensive than some of the other places in the area but it's worth it.

Exceptionally well set out. Friendly service and a great experience. I stayed here for only one…read morenight, and admittedly the previous night I had been camping so perhaps the clean white sheets and modern setting biased me to feel more kindly and less critical. There are three houses on the property, and a number of rooms in each (eight in the one I stayed in). Each house is very modern with a kitchen, dining areas, BBQ, etc. Ideally you would come here with a family for a birthday or something like that, but even from my experience it was worth heading back to.

This place is amazing. It's beautiful, has every amenity you could possibly want and is just a…read morecouple minutes away from the beach. This is where I'm honeymooning. I just need to propose to my gf and then get married. Not a problem!

We've been here twice now and each time feels too short!…read more The resort is in a wonderful rainforest setting with brush turkeys and many other birds wandering around. We even saw a wallaby too. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with everything you need and it's a short walk to the beach or to the resort lap pool and restaurant which serves an award-winning menu from fresh local and sustainable suppliers. When can we go again!

This is one of those bars that tend to open in the evening, but it is probably more than just a…read moresimple bar because they also serve food. Well, that wasn't the case with me as I just came here for a beer, but the staff were pretty cool with that so I'd have to give them some credit. It's a nice little place out of the way of most of the action that happens around Byron Bar, and it is also rather quiet, meaning that I can just sit here and relax. Mind you, they do have table service, which is something slightly different.

As soon as you walk in here , you feel you are walking into a cocktail bar in New Orleans. From its…read morepretty impressive bar , with distressed timber decor, to its Winchester pinched leather seats, yeh it's good. We only came in here for drinks , but there food looks and smells pretty damm impressive .

Ever since following them on Insta and subsequently booking this B&B, I have been so excited for my…read morehoneymoon. After a gruelling 11hr drive (that should have been 7) thanks to the 2021 floods; we finally made it, checking in 3 hrs late. Geoff was very understanding and just told us to get there safely. He talked me into our room over the phone as he had already gone. It was quick and easy and we got to meet him in person the following day. He and Steven who manage 'The Shack' were absolutely lovely. Genuinely nice people that have their guests enjoyment at heart and obviously take pride in their work. Thank you for your hospitality. We arrived to rain, rain and more rain as the cute chalkboard in the parking area declared #sorryabouttherain. Waking up to more rain the next day however nothing could dampen my spirits. I was on honeymoon and about to try my much anticipated first breakfast. This was one of my main reasons for booking and it did not disappoint this day or any of the rest! Picking up your lovely wooden platter from the on-site kitchen (from 7:30am to 9:30am) to enjoy poolside or take back to your room. Varying fresh fruit, yoghurt, granola, bread to toast, the nicest blueberry jam, juice and the piece de resistance.... the daily surprise! From baked beans and chorizo to pot set eggs or.... my favourite... smoked salmon with avocado and boiled eggs. I was in culinary heaven! Sets you up for a great day of exploring the beautiful Byron Bay region or to enjoy after a sunrise visit to the Lighthouse. Each afternoon we had freshly made muffins waiting for us for afternoon tea. The Belongil (Lamandra) room has a private entrance stairway and spacious terrace overlooking the pool. The bathroom is stunning with subway tiles and hints of green. Even a little ceramic frog which reminded us of home as we always find green tree frogs in our toilet haha. The room was replenished daily with fresh towels and toiletries and it's always nice to come back to a made bed. Thankfully the ominous chalkboard was incorrect and we enjoyed blue skies for the remainder of our stay. Allowing us to take advantage of the pool as well as the short walk to Belongil Beach. Our room had a kitchenette but you can access the kitchen to prepare food if needed (as common courtesy please clean up your own mess) as well as a washer and dryer nearby. My only issues would be the loose external door handle and the pillows. Firmer than I'm used to but still a comfortable sleep. My partner was also hit on the head/shoulders from a falling piece of slate in the pool area. No harm was done and we had a good laugh.

Excellent eco-conscious resort, amazing room layout only surpassed by the pool and grill area!read more

I'm surprised to read the other reviews on this place as our stay was amazing. To start with I had…read morebooked us the wrong room- I had misread the floor plan and thought we would have a full one bedroom. We were travelling with our toddler and needed the separate sleeping area. I called to the front desk and had us changed within 30 mins. We upgraded to a two bedroom villa which was stunning and more than enough space for the three of us. The property itself is gorgeous. Very lush. Every morning our walk to breakfast was relaxing and gorgeous. The breakfast was fantastic and one of my favourite parts of the stay. They also have two pools- one is a quiet pool and the other more of a family pool. I appreciate this as then I don't need to worry about my kid making too much noise. All in all a fantastic two night stay.