Aquarius Backpackers Resort

Perfect place to stay in Byron Bay. It's ideally located, close to the sea and all amenities, and the lighthouse is within walking distance. The rooms are spacious, clean, the beds comfy, and the kitchen will do even if it stays simple. There's also a fitness area and a swimming pool which was under construction at the time of my stay. Big shout out to the staff who are the friendliest and easiest to deal with, when I encountered some issues with my booking they fixed it the same day and also offered a refund if I preferred to book somewhere else. Amazing service, needless to say I'll book again if I get a chance.

This has been the best hostel experience of my life. The rooms were clean, an abundance of activities and services. Really great for solo travellers. It was a safe environment and there was parking. All conveniences were pretty close to the location, the beach right around the corner. Yanni was an absolute legend and helped me out at the hostel!

I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! Staff were super friendly and helpful, and the rooms and facilities were good! Yanik in particular was very friendly, kind and supportive throughout my whole stay in Aquarius. He was always happy to answer any questions I had. The only thing is that the room could have been slightly cleaner. Below my bed was quite a lot of dust and bits of litter. However, it was still comfortable, I had a good sleep there, and everything else was fine!

Legend!! Amazing experience! The location is perfect, close to all conveniences and just around the corner from the beautiful Main Beach 🏄‍♀️ 😎. The rooms, bathrooms, and kitchen are clean and tidy. The service from Facundo at reception is outstanding. He’s super kind and helpful, making the whole stay feel really welcoming. Last but not least, the hostel activities are awesome: karaoke, movie nights, morning yoga, rooftop gym. Just awesome!

The vibes were great, the staff make you feel really well cared for. Definitely the best place to stay in Byron by a long shot. They have daily activities and events on, you also have a discount at the restaurant next door when you stay here which is amazing! Special shout out to Jen on reception for being so helpful and offering advice on things to do here.

This hostel is great for solo travellers and I absolutely loved the four nights I spent here. The gym was decent for a hostel gym. I stayed in the all female room which was very clean, excluding the showers which were a bit dirty but not too bad. I only attended film night at this hostel as I made a good group of friends to do activities with but the communication regarding which films were being chosen were good. ||Unfortunately building works were occurring during my stay, but the only things not accessible were the pool (which it’s probably too cold for anyway) and some parking spaces but I didn’t have a car. ||The location of this hostel is good: 5 minute walk to the main beach, 2-3 walk for clothing and food shops.

Such a great hostel! Warm and welcoming, with a cool vibe. So many fun and interesting people to meet. There are social events every day you can get involved in. The team working there are kind and happy to help. Shout out to Yanni, who would always go above and beyond to help you out 🩷💛

Honestly, one of the cleanest and most spacious hostels I’ve stayed in. Loved the rooftop gym and the morning yoga class was such a nice touch! and all the free activities you can join. The big kitchen is super well-organised, and even the 10-bed female dorm was spotless. Also , you get 15% off at the restaurant bar next door. Yanni at the front desk was super lovely and helpful. If I’m back in Byron Bay, there’s no question-I’m staying here again😆

Aquarius Backpacker's is a great place to stay for anyone wanting a bit of a lively party atmosphere. They offer tours at great discounts, have an awesome food menu, the best happy hour around town, great atmosphere and super friendly staff. I stayed here for a few nights and would have stayed longer if they weren't booked out on a Saturday. Even with all the great amenities provided, I was a bit relieved to leave the party dorms because, well, it's just not my scene anymore and there's only so much I can handle! If you're looking for a quiet place to stay, this likely isn't it. If you're looking for fun and sometimes delightfully tacky entertainment, look no further. Aquarius is also centrally located making everything super walker friendly. Discounts on food from their restaurant or free dinner included.

I lived here for 2 months, and i have neer been so happy in my life. Byron bay is my favourite place on earth, and while searching for somewhere to crash, i stumbled upon aqaurius and instantly feel inlove. its proxomity to the beach is amazing, about a 2min awalk. but the attitude and lay out of the place is what makes this place great. The central point being, what we call in South Africa, a Boma, which is an inclosed area with natrual materals, with a long wooden table in the middle where everyone hangs out. a bar on site, and a lazy chilled out attitude during the day..you can seriously loose whole chunks of your life living here.

Solid hostel in Byron Bay. Stayed only for one night while in the midst of figuring out my next move, and I was impressed. For $35 a night, I booked a spot in an 8 person room, of which only 5 spots were filled, so it was nice and quiet. The room was spacious and the bathroom was clean enough. There was a patio on the back with a table and chairs for just our room's use. Loads of activities happening around the hostel. The pool is wonderful, there is a bar and food selection of which residents get 15% off, and the most fun thing I experienced was the trivia night. SO fun. There is a communal kitchen for use and you can rent cutlery for a deposit; wifi is extra, but there are computers for use in the lobby. Travel desk can help you book any excursions you may wish to take. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a fun time in Byron.

I fully endorse the last review, had the best time of my life staying here. You can spend whole days enjoying a bottomless mug of tea on the veranda watching life go by on the beach and then a hop skip and a jump into town for nights out of spend your evenings with a crowd of like-mided folk within the hostel. The location and atmosphere are so relaxing, my time in Byron Bay flew by and I can't wait to return one day.

The hosel was basically clean and most of the staff was great. They told us on check in that we could check out late just to go the the front desk the morning of check out and find out what time. When I went in to ask what time the front desk man said no 10, even after explaining that we were told otherwise he just said no. Not very good customer service. Also, we booked a private room, only it really wasn't private. We had a room in an 8 bunk dorm. They say they give you free dinner but the nights we were there it was not dinner. Seems to be a gimmick. The first night it was "curry," mine had literally one piece of meat, sauce, and a small scoop of rice. My boyfriend paid extra to "man size" his and had three pieces of meat and some veggies. The second night "dinner" was a small dish of nachos. Just not really a "dinner." I'm tiny and don't eat much and it didn't nothing for me. It is $20 cheaper than other hostels around, for a private room, but if you're wanting privacy I'd say spend the extra money. Last but not least there were ten of us sharing a bathroom that was cleaned daily, cleaned does not mean cleaning the shower, a pile of hair sat in the corner of the shower for three days.