BYRON LAKESIDE FAQS

At Byron Lakeside, you’ll find yourself just a stone’s throw away from plenty of beaches, weekend markets, national parks, the golf course, and the beautiful hinterland.

You can locate us at 5 Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay – conveniently situated right behind the beloved Roadhouse Byron Bay on Bangalow Road.

If you have any questions, feel free to browse through our FAQ section below. For any additional information, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (02)6680 9244 or drop us an email at info@byronlakeside.com

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our 1 bedroom apartments are perfect for couples with a large bedroom containing a queen sized bed, however for an extra charge we can make a fold out Sofa Bed or provide a roll away bed for that extra guest or child.

Our apartments are like walking into a home away from home with creature comforts like washing machines & clothes dryers, cutlery & crockery as well as basic cooking equipment needed to get you started. Anything you may need which isn’t provided, just ask our friendly staff & we will try to accommodate your needs wherever possible.

We are self- contained apartments, not serviced apartments.  Services can be carried out on demand. If requested we will provide a complimentary service for stays of 7 nights or more. We do have washing machines and dryers in all of our apartments for your convenience.

Yes, your beds are made beautifully and bath towels & hand towels provided.  We also offer a basic starter pack of toiletries to get you going with additional supplies available for purchase, please notify us if you would like to hire beach towels

Byron Bay offers a variety of transportation options for your convenience. Road, bike and e-Bike rentals are easily accessible, providing a great way to explore the town and soak in the relaxed Byron atmosphere just like the locals do. Ubers and taxis are also plentiful, and there is a reliable bus service along Bangalow Road into town.
Yes, we provide a Free Wifi services for our guests, however if you have important work to do while you are here, then we recommend that you bring your own connection as the internet is shared amongst 35 apartments and is only a basic service that we provide our guests. We suggest Byron Library as well as many internet cafes around town that provide this service as well.

Plenty! An absolute must is to head up to the Lighthouse by foot or by car to check out the vast marine life around the cliffs and beaches including dolphins, turtles, & humpback whales throughout the winter months. Then sit and enjoy a coffee at the lighthouse café while trying to spot marine life from your table. Catching a sunset at any of the beautiful beaches around the area or a waterfall in the hinterland, truly spectacular nature!  When you book we will also send you a digital copy of our Property & Information Guide.

Byron offers up a gastronomic feast for the fussiest of Gourmet travellers.

We have some amazing restaurants and cafes and you can ask at reception for any recommendations on arrival. Some suggestions would have to be Roadhouse (right next door), Lightyears, Bar Heather & Pixie are all only 1.5km away, Three Blue Ducks @ The Farm, Balcony Bar & Oyster Co. ,Rae’s @ Wategos plus many more. 

There are many services running from both Ballina/Byron & the Gold Coast airports offering shuttle buses and taxi services to your door. 

We are self-check in/out and will provide you with information on the day of arrival on how to retrieve your keys.  We have a key safe located at the office that can hold your keys and room details for you to access.

We always try to accommodate our guest whenever we can to provide this service, but it cannot be guaranteed until the day of departure as it depends on our occupancy needs. (Fees may apply) We can hold your bags in the office while you catch a late breakfast if this service is not available to you on the day.
The beautiful Tallows Beach is located across the road, just a 1omin walk through Arakwal National park and you’ve arrived. Check out our aerial shots in the Gallery page to see the location. Alternatively you can drive to Suffolk Park or Byron Beaches in about 4-5mins.

Good question & no, we have paid parking in the Byron CBD area. There are parking meters located everywhere for you to put in your rego number and pay (normally about $4 per hour). There is free parking available on the outskirts of the CBD as well.

Yes, both Ballina/Byron & Gold Coast airports have hire car services available at their airport service counters and there is also companies in the Byron CBD that offer car hire.
Of course, we’re always willing to help where romance is concerned…please let us know at least 2 days prior and we can arrange this service for you both.
Yes, we have portable cots available for hire here at Lakeside and can source quotes for any hire needs you may require for your stay, please contact us in advance and we can organise this service for you.