Byron Bay holiday rentals for escaping the daily grind

Byron Bathers on Jonson Street in downtown Byron Bay has king suites ideal for a romantic getaway. Your beach house paradise comes with timber walls painted lemon yellow and a white tin roof, and you can look forward to a view of the saltwater pool set amid tropical gardens.

Settle into your suite with polished hardwood floors, flick on a film on the flatscreen TV or take a welcome drink onto your private outdoor seating area. If you’re travelling with a group, you can book the two-bedroom Residence to enjoy an open living room and sunny patio with a luxurious daybed. Your fully equipped kitchen also comes stocked with breakfast treats, so you can kick start your day with local granola, fruit and yoghurt.

A trip to Cape Byron Retreat is for those looking to get back to nature. Located just five minutes outside of Byron Bay, this verdant three-acre property is surrounded by rainforest and offers breathtaking views of Mount Warning.

With accommodation options ranging from Queen Rooms in the main house to self-contained two-bedroom apartments, you can expect to find private outdoor spaces and elegant, fresh interiors. King Villas are set among lush gardens and have their own private entrance for total seclusion, while apartments have separate living areas and kitchens. Bask in the sun beside the sparkling pool, or soak in the open-air hot tubs and watch as the sun paints the sky pink.

Beaches Apartments is a boutique resort just moments from Byron Bay town and an easy 20-minute walk from Belongil Beach. With a choice of stylish one- and two-bedroom apartments, here you get all the comforts of home in a tropical setting.

The luscious, leafy pool area is complemented by a barbecue gazebo, perfect for an alfresco evening meal with the family. If you’re not one for cooking when on holiday, you can walk five minutes to the heart of the restaurant precinct where succulent seafood, burgers and vegetarian favourites abound.

Retire to your apartment’s intimate balcony or patio area after dinner for sundowners as evening falls, or you can take advantage of the free DVD hire and Foxtel movie channel for a family movie night.

Waves Byron Bay offers affordable holiday apartments a stone’s throw from the ocean. With five styles of accommodation available, there is something to suit all requirements – from a trip away with the kids to a romantic weekend escape.

For an extra special stay, you can book one of the Penthouses and cook up a storm on the barbecue on your private rooftop terrace. Generous hosts welcome guests with a range of complimentary goodies, including a light breakfast of homemade muffins and free evening wine tastings on the weekend. If you’ve come with kids in tow, set them up with free WiFi or beach toys and boogie boards provided by the house to keep them entertained.

Cape Apartments Byron Bay provides an authentic Australian experience, with all apartments furnished with a balcony and barbecue area for grilling up jumbo prawns under the sun. Inside, the open-plan living areas will draw you in with all the mod cons of home, including a well-stocked kitchen and sparkling laundry facilities.

You can sit outdoors on balmy evenings with a refreshing drink, or head to one of the nearby cafés and restaurants for a bite of local flavours. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, Raes Dining Room is only a short stroll away and is considered one of Byron’s premier restaurants. It’s worth stopping by even just for dessert, what with melt-in-your-mouth creations like Daintree chocolate cocomisu served with espresso jelly and coconut cream.

The Wollongbar Motel is in an ideal location, with direct beach access and within walking distance of the town centre. The motel offers a range of traditional twin and double rooms – choose the family room so the kids can sprawl in their own twin bedroom while you whip up a cold lunch in the kitchenette.

Meanwhile, the three-bedroom apartment lets larger groups spread out over two floors, including two spacious living areas and separate dining space. On hot afternoons, head down to the furnished deck around the glittering saltwater pool. Here you can toss a juicy steak on the communal barbecue, or just take it easy with a cold beer after a day in the surf. The expansive lawn is a lovely spot for a family picnic of takeaway fish and chips.

You’ll find #11 at James Cook Apartments across from Captain Cook Lookout, famous for its sunset vistas and whale watching. This three-bedroom holiday townhouse is split over two floors and features sleek, contemporary furnishings like a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The dining table is big enough to seat even large broods, or you can bring your plates to the outdoor dining area on the covered terrace if you prefer meals alfresco. You’ll also get access to a communal saltwater pool lined with palm trees – that is, if you don’t just prefer to sink into a comfortable daybed in your living room with the windows thrown open to let the fresh sea breeze float through the house.

Byron Quarter in central Byron Bay lets you stay in a four-star self-contained apartment right by the town’s coastal heartbeat. Choose between one or two bedrooms, or splash out on a newly renovated Superior apartment if you you’re after an extra swanky holiday.

You’ll have all the comforts of home here, including an equipped kitchen for when you feel like staying in for a homecooked meal. Every apartment has its own private balcony or courtyard, so you can put your feet up and watch the sunset as you tuck into dinner. Alternatively, venture out into the vibrant town centre for seaside fish and chips or fine dining restaurants within a 10-minute walk.