Raes on Wategos
Byron Bay, Australia
This boutique hotel has been a staple on Wategos Beach for over 30 years, attracting surfers and sun worshippers to its sandy spot on the shores of Byron Bay. The beachfront hotel’s white-washed façade is tucked into lush manicured grounds, housing two penthouses, five suites and two lap pools. Design combines airy Aussie luxury with Greek-inspired minimalism – think marble and mosaic details, rattan furnishings, timber shutters and a balcony or terrace benefitting from the sea breeze. Dining also marries modern Australian fare with Mediterranean flavours, while the Cellar Bar isn’t buried underground – instead serving seafood snacks and refreshing cocktails from a beachside verandah. The hotel’s high-end service continues at sea, with surfboard rental or the option to set sail on the M.Y. Sea Raes yacht for the day.
Key Information
- Rooms: 18
- Starting Rate: $583
- High Season: December-February
- Dining: Raes Dining Room
- Drinking: Cellar Bar
- At the Hotel: Swimming pool(s), spa
- 61 2 6685 5366
- Visit Raes on Wategos's Website
Location
6-8 Marine Parade, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481
