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Drifter Byron Bay

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Private King Penthouse Suite
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Reception
Private King Penthouse Suite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Lateen Ln, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
  • Place, Byron Community Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arakwal National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Ensuite Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private King Penthouse Suite

Private King Penthouse Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Drifter Dream Pod

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 6 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 4 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 6 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Superior 6 Bed Ensuite Dorm

Private Superior 6 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 6 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 8 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 8 Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 10 Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 10 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Twin Ensuite Room

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Superior Queen Ensuite Room

Private Superior Queen Ensuite Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10 Pod Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Pod Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Ensuite Room (Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Drifter Byron Bay

An outdoor pool, self parking, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free.
Drifter Byron Bay offers 21 accommodations. This Byron Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Drifter Byron Bay's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Main Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Byron Tourist Information Centre and 5 minutes by foot from Main Beach
Drifter Byron Bay offers its guests an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Byron Bay hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 6:30 AM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Duve mobile app before check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 15 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive smart lock details. Guests are recommended to download the property's Duve mobile app before check-in. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Vali Hotel
Vali Byron
Vali by Village Hotel
Vali by Village Byron Bay
Vali by Village Hotel Byron Bay

Drifter Byron Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 222 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, spacious room and staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the private double room and it was so nice! Lovely decor, clean & provided toiletries, tea/coffee/milk in the room which was very convenient! The walls were pretty thin so pack ear plugs if your wanting a peaceful sleep as it is a hostel on the 1st floor we could hear lots of people in the night/morning. The decor of the lobby is really cool too and great location in the middle of Byron!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location is good but the condition of the place was poor, major renovations and very noisy at night, it’s essentially a youth hostel so full of young people coming and going down the halls at all hours of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean. Staff are excellent and very friendly and eager to help answer any questions. The property is in central Byron, very close to all the shops and bars, etc. The rooms are a little noisy, you can hear the doors opening from either a fire door or the common area toilets being opened at all hours of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This place is fine if you are a teenager but it’s not a place for grown ups! It was full of young people, in and out of each other’s rooms, a guy ironing in the corridor - we felt really uncomfortable and left to stay elsewhere!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elina

Liked: Staff & service
Pool was dirty. Other than that nice place to stay, hostel I have ever seen in terms of friendship and modesty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room. Handy parking. Quite noisy and not really suited for our age group…..you live and learn
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, great free yoga, nicely decorated. But rooms have no sound-proofing so it's very loud at night, and there's a bar right next door. We were in a private room which didn't get cleaned at all during our 4 night stay, and there was a bad mould smell in the bathroom. Staff aren't very friendly, feels like you're inconveniencing them even at check-in.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tito

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a 5 star Hostel, nothing compares to it, it has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean and comfortable room. Staff were all very friendly and super helpful. All facilities were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good location, great value
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sink water was clogged, toilet and floors dirty. Hairs on bed Stains on sheets
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful, location was perfect and rooms were clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were super comfy, really nicely done - all amenities and close to the town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to stay

Great place to stay in Byron Bay, friendly staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money and great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, great location and hotel was so clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location Nice and clean and bright rooms Friendly staff specially at the reception area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024