Wollongbar Motel vs Aquarius Backpackers Resort

Same City · Byron Bay Distance: 0.6km
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Wollongbar Motel

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 178
Byron Bay
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Aquarius Backpackers Resort

★★★ 3-Star
8.7 43
Byron Bay
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.6 (2,221)
8.7 (668)
Booking.com
8.3 (1,916)
8.5 (609)
Expedia
8.6 (883)
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Overall Average
8.5 (5,020)
8.7 (1,277)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Wollongbar Motel Aquarius Backpackers Resort
Strengths Strengths
+ Private path to the beach makes access incredibly convenient + Consistently friendly and helpful staff
+ Within a 5-minute walk to the town center, restaurants, and shops + Well-equipped and cleanly maintained kitchen facilities
+ Staff are consistently described as friendly and responsive + Excellent location within walking distance to the beach and town
+ Rooms are surprisingly spacious and kept clean + Vibrant social atmosphere with various organized activities
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- General wear and tear suggests the property needs a revamp - Poor soundproofing and air conditioning efficiency in large dorms
- Some reports of musty odors in rooms or uncomfortable mattresses - Lack of personal space (curtains, shelves) in some rooms
- Occasional issues with malfunctioning equipment like air conditioning - Minimum spend requirement for pool access

Recommended For

Beach lovers Budget-conscious travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget-conscious travelers

Guest Reviews

Wollongbar Motel

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Amazing location, easy walk to beach and town center.

Agoda 9.6 Family

1 min from the beach, very clean and quiet for a motel.

Booking.com 2.8 Couple

Fantastic location.

Musty smell in the carpet.

Aquarius Backpackers Resort

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Staff are friendly and the location near the main beach is excellent.

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Best equipped kitchen and great room design.

Agoda 6.0 Solo traveler

Common areas are clean.

10-bed dorm had poor soundproofing and lacked personal space.

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.6km

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