14 Childe St, Belongil Beach, 2481 Byron Bay, Australia
#11 of 33 hotels in Byron Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 125 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 June 2024
Debbie
AustraliaEverything. Love how they left a little Pressie for his birthday. That was So thoughtful. Staff are absolutely amazingly beautiful wonderful people. We can’t wait to go back real soon. ❤️
Love how you’re in a rainforest but right on the beach an absolutely Magical Location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Sam54321
SpainStaff were excellent. So friendly and went out of there way to help me on several occasions. Lovely location right on the beach. I would definitely return
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Ryan
AustraliaThe ambience of the place was amazing! So peaceful ✌🏻 The steam room really ĥit the spot perfect way to finish the weekend! Treehouse bar just down the road.. Cocktails and wood fired pizza.. Just a perfect little spot away from the busyness of Byron Town
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Lauren
AustraliaNothing it was all great! Maybe just parking is a bit tight if you have a big car but there’s spots for each accommodation and visitor parking too!
Location to the beach was very good, back stairs lead to the sand. Was about a 20 minute walk on the beach into the main strip of Byron from the property. There is also a restaurant about 5 minute walk from the property. Steam room, sauna and spas all very good. Accommodation was relaxing and quite and the staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Fiona
New ZealandAs so far from amenities and severe rain
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Ewan
AustraliaNothing everything was perfect!
We enjoyed every moment of this fabulous place!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Mark
AustraliaN/A
Location, location, location. Situated right on the beach. It is difficult to find any accomodation on the beach, so this is an absolute diamond.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Travis
AustraliaBeautiful place to stay so quiet and walk straight onto the beach
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Phalla
AustraliaMy family and I had a fantastic time at Shambhala and thoroughly enjoyed everything it had to offer. From the stunning beachfront views to the exceptional facilities, our experience was unforgettable. The steam room was particularly impressive, among the best we've ever experienced, and the spa was exceptionally clean. The sauna was also amazing, and the house exuded positive energy. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the natural sunlight that filled the space throughout the day was beautiful. We highly recommend Shambhala to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway. Rachael, our host and property caretaker, was incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Christodoulos
AustraliaSome things was out of order (aircon downstairs,toilet downstairs,)and they haven’t told us before the arrival
Location and relaxation
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Danka
AustraliaOnly 2 little things: 1) automatic coffee machine - Nespresso type or so, which was not there in the apartment and we were missing it 2) cleaning service during the stay - it is not automatically included. We stayed 5 nights and when we asked, there was no problem and property managers provided us with 1 cleaning during our stay. I think it could be included every other day or so without asking. These are very minor things considering the overall quality we received.
Absolutely beautiful location, very private and romantic, amazing view, stunning beach and sea with almost no people on the beach during peak season after the New Year. Close to the city with many restaurants and also to many beautiful places and interesting activities where we went on trips (Crystal Castle, "TeaTrea" lake, Nimbin, Waterfalls,....). Very nice apartment, beautiful garden, very nice young ladies who take care about the property - Rachael and Mia, great communication, everything! There are only 4 apartments at Shambhala, beautifully natural (wood and glass and green everywhere), inspired by Bali. We even forgot some little stuff there and they sent it to us after our departure home (to another Australian City) with no problem (even on their own cost which we didn't expect at all). Free use of sauna and jacuzzi and your own barbecue place! We could stay longer at the last day of our stay since there was no other booking at that day, which we appreciated a lot. Overall, more than exceptional experience at Shambala Byron :)))
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Johana
AustraliaWe loved everything
Very nice little heaven pocket close to Byron Bay center
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Josie
AustraliaNothing to dislike.
We loved the location, amenities and service.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Jw131313
AustraliaOur stay at Shambhala was nothing short of spectacular! Shambhala itself is a haven of relaxation and luxury, but one of the biggest highlights of this place is its location. With private beach access, we had an awe-inspiring experience on our final day swimming with dolphins and fish in the glassy waters just outside of Shambhala. This private slice of paradise is within walking distance of the main town, yet enough distance away where there’s a sense of peace allowing for a restful night's sleep. We were pleasantly surprised by the amount of time we spent star-gazing on the daybeds, relaxing in the spa/sauna and embracing the comfort of our accommodation.. Amongst beautiful sunrise and sunset beach walks, swimming with dolphins and the exciting day/night life of Byron Bay's main town - Shambhala will be our choice of stay for any future visits to Byron Bay! Thankyou to the host for providing such a wonderful home away from home!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Louisa
AustraliaThe manual was missing from the room so we had to chase up wifi logins. The welcome video was missing from the message we were sent and would have been helpful to have.
Absolutely beautiful property. The most incredible location.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Natalie
AustraliaBeautiful location & facilities
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
David
AustraliaIt was a bit chilly at night, but there is a heater in each bedroom or reverse cycle airconditioning. The stairs down to the beach could use a second handrail.
The location was secluded from the hustle and bustle of Byron Bay. The architecture of the villas and gardens was interesting. Large bathtub in the villa was nice and private hot tub outside was wonderful. Easy access to the beach but we enjoyed spending time on the property with our 2yo daughter. She loved the fish in the pond, the bush turkey wandering around the garden, and the kookaburras singing at sunset.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Cherise
AustraliaEverything
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Deborah
Hong KongCramped bedroom…. Very large living area. Out of proportion for our holiday needs
Interesting
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Jasmynn
Australiai loved it all
everything!! the best service i’ve ever experienced, the whole place was beautiful, the ambience was amazing, and we loved everything about our stay.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Geoff
AustraliaSome of property bit dated and needs maintenance and upper toilets pokey for tall people however overall excellent and value for money.
Peaceful atmosphere and nestled in the trees. Wonderful private beachfront location. Accommodation comfortable and cosy. Mia the host was great.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Jonathan
SingaporeSauna didn't work. Staff wasn't keen to clean the deck. No service to freshen up the room in my 3 night stay. Cockroach running around. When I phoned to get some assistance, no one picked up or called me back.
Fabulous. On the beach and quiet
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Jennifer
AustraliaNothing!
Location
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Evgeniya
AustraliaIt has a great location with beautiful view from the deck, literally a step away from the best beach in Byron.
Stayed in June 2023
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