Reviews of The Bower Byron Bay 4 stars
28 Bangalow Road, 2481 Byron Bay, Australia
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewModern, spacious room close to town
Hi Andrea, Thank you for your recent stay with us and providing your lovely feedback. We hope to welcome you back to The Bower in the future! Warm Regards, Team Bower
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe Bower is an amazing place for relaxation, staff are excellent
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Hi Patricia, Thank you for choosing to stay with us for some rest & relaxation. We are thrilled you have enjoyed your Byron Bay getaway and all that the Bower has to offer! We hope to welcome you back another time! Warm Regards, Team Bower
Hi Patricia, Thank you for choosing to stay with us for some rest & relaxation. We are thrilled you have enjoyed your Byron Bay getaway and all that the Bower has to offer! We hope to welcome you back another time! Warm Regards, Team Bo… Show more
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe magnesium swimming pool was nice, and when we moved to a studio room it was a much better space. Staff were friendly, but it's definitely more of a motel than a fully serviced hotel.
The standard rooms are all fairly dark, and we had a number of noise issues. The first was from the TV in neighbouring rooms blaring away on the wall, and then there was a water pump issue which meant one of the nights it sounded like a high pressure hose in the wall was being turned on every minute. The staff were good at finding a resolution once we flagged these issues, but it was still a bit of a let-down.
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComfortable bed, staff are super helpful, beautiful room, really clean. Very relaxed atmosphere and great place to stay.
The cups in the room were a little small - would be good to have larger mugs for making large mugs of tea.
Hi Deb, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Bower atmosphere and everything we have to offer. Your comments will certainly be passed on. We hope to welcome you back in the future! Warm Regards, Team Bower
Hi Deb, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Bower atmosphere and everything we have to offer. Your comments will certainly be passed on. We hope to welcome you… Show more
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewA beautifully appointed room, a great bed and shower room! The staff were friendly and helped in any way they could. A lovely pool and relaxation area. Well placed to explore the town. Would definitely revisit!
Hi Caroline, Thank you for your recent stay with us and taking the time to provide us with your lovely feedback. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the pool area and that our team were able to assist in making your holiday a great getaway. We hope to welcome you back in the future! Warm Regards, Team Bower
Hi Caroline, Thank you for your recent stay with us and taking the time to provide us with your lovely feedback. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the pool area and that our team were able to assist in making your holiday a great get… Show more
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe Bower was the perfect Sunday night getaway. Close enough to the centre of town but far enough away that it feels peaceful. The space is amazing, the rooms comfortable and the staff super helpful and friendly.
Hi Bron, Thank you for your recent stay with us and taking the time to provide your lovely feedback. We are so thrilled to hear you have enjoyed your Byron Bay getaway and all that The Bower has to offer! We hope to welcome you back in the future. Warm Regards, Team Bower
Hi Bron, Thank you for your recent stay with us and taking the time to provide your lovely feedback. We are so thrilled to hear you have enjoyed your Byron Bay getaway and all that The Bower has to offer! We hope to welcome you back in the … Show more
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReally nice hotel close to central Byron Bay (15-20 min walk). Pool is excellent and very relaxing.
Bed was a bit too soft for our liking.
Hi Justin, Thank you for choosing to stay with us for some rest and relaxation. We are thrilled you have enjoyed your Byron Bay getaway! We hope to welcome you back in the future. Warm Regards, Team Bower
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSuper friendly staff, beautiful laid out accommodation, comfortable bed with extra blanket for cold night. We were given a warm welcome with a glass of bubbly thankyou
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Hi Anita, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your lovely feedback and choosing to stay with us here at The Bower. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that our team were able to assist in making your holiday a great getaway. We hope to welcome you back in the future! Warm regards, Team Bower
Hi Anita, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your lovely feedback and choosing to stay with us here at The Bower. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that our team were able to assist in making your … Show more
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is really great, 10 minutes walk from town
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Hi Jo-Anne, Thank you for your lovely feedback and choosing to stay with us. We are so glad you enjoyed all that we have on offer at The Bower. We do hope to welcome you back in the future. Warm Regards, Team Bower
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe loved everything about the property. The room was spacious and beautifully designed. The pool was lovely and the staff were amazing.
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Hi Meg, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your lovely feedback. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us. We hope to welcome you back to The Bower in the future! Warm Regards, The Bower Team
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely everything. There’s nothing to dislike. Do yourselves a favour and book it in Byron, you won’t regret it!!!
Hi Jacqueline, Thank you for your recent stay with us and taking the time to provide us with your lovely feedback. We are so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Bower vibe and all we have to offer. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm Regards, Team Bower
Hi Jacqueline, Thank you for your recent stay with us and taking the time to provide us with your lovely feedback. We are so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Bower vibe and all we have to offer. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm … Show more
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBest mattress and pillows we’ve had since arriving in Oz a couple of weeks ago, great nights sleep. Staff were lovely too.
The cups in the room were a little small
Hi Neil, Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us during your big trip to Oz! We are so happy to hear that you slept well and were well looked after by our wonderful team. Warm Regards Team Bower
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe room was beautifully decorated. Very simple, clean lines which I love. The bed was so comfortable and the room was cleaned everyday.
The only problem was that the walls are quite thin and we could hear the baby crying next door.
Hi Lynee, Thank you for choosing to stay with us here at The Bower and taking the time to provide your feedback. We are thrilled you have enjoyed the Bower vibe and all we have to offer. We apologies for any disruption you may of experienced, this has been noted and passed on accordingly. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Warm Regards, Team Bower
Hi Lynee, Thank you for choosing to stay with us here at The Bower and taking the time to provide your feedback. We are thrilled you have enjoyed the Bower vibe and all we have to offer. We apologies for any disruption you may of experience… Show more
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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