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Arcadia House

4.0 star property
Travelers find a smoke-free oceanfront sanctuary at Arcadia House, where they can unwind on the sun-filled terrace or wander through the peaceful garden

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Arcadia House, right on the ocean, offers a peaceful getaway with a lovely garden and sunlit terrace. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and self-parking within smoke-free grounds, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Patio
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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

Balcony
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

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  • 30 sq m
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Highlights

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Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Byron Bay, Arcadia House is in the historical district and near the beach. Byron Community Market and Bangalow Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arakwal National Park and Cape Byron State Conservation Area. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens and Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and ecotours nearby. Visit our Byron Bay travel guide
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Map
48 Cowper Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481

What's nearby

  • Arakwal National Park which includes a beach
    Arakwal National Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Main Beach
    Main Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clarkes Beach
    Clarkes Beach
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wategos Beach which includes a sandy beach
    Wategos Beach
    6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Club Byron
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station
    22 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Santos Organics Byron Bay
    9 min walk
  • Basiloco Sardinian Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Railway Friendly Bar
    12 min walk
  • Bayleaf Café
    11 min walk
  • Ember
    8 min walk

About this property

Arcadia House

Upscale guesthouse by the ocean
Arcadia House provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1902
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Arcadia House Byron Bay
Arcadia Byron Bay
Arcadia House Guesthouse Byron Bay
Arcadia House Guesthouse
Arcadia House Byron Bay
Arcadia House Guesthouse
Arcadia House Guesthouse Byron Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Arcadia House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Arcadia House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arcadia House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Arcadia House located?

Situated by the ocean, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Arakwal National Park, Club Byron, and Main Beach. Byron Tourist Information Centre and Byron Community Market are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Arcadia House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 212 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No fuss and had everything you neex and nice quiet position.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in a quiet and good neighbourhood, roughly a 15 minutes walk from CBD. As streetlights are missing in this neighbourhood it is recommended to have a torch or using your smartphone as such when coming back to the property after dark. In CBD a lot of offers for dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Russian view of Acadia House

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Byron Bay, Our accommodation was very well located. Far enough from town to be quiet but close enough to walk to the beach and town. One negative was guests leaving dirty plates on the table in the hall attracting insects and the water in the fridge was not replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Irene, Phoenix

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was pretty, but for a long stay it would have been nice to have at least one cleaning. Also, the bed was terrible and the bath tub did not fill up without running out of hot water. In addition, the "jacuzzi" had several of the spouts that didn't work.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is poorly managed. The on-site manager does has no idea how to run a professional operation. For example, she went into my bathroom without my permission and put a post it note on the light switch telling me to turn off the light. As a paying guest that’s completely inappropriate and also an invasion of privacy. Although a 24 hour phone line is advertised for check in, and she should have been expecting me as I had advised my time of arrival, I waited an hour to check in because she didn’t answer her phone or email. When I eventually did get in to the building with the help of other guests she couldn’t have been less apologetic. I don’t feel comfortable raising my concerns with her about the property as she seems unprofessional and has so far behaved I appropriately. My bed linens were stained, the room was dusty and the air conditioner flashed and lit up the room all night. I didn’t receive so much as a change of towels in a three night stay. The “separate bathroom” is all the way on the other side of the building and I have to unlock it with a key. And it’s a dinghy dirty little bathroom. I will never stay here again and I’m extremely disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schön eingerichtetes Guesthouse. Alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Innerhalb von 10-15 Minuten ist man zu Fuß in der Innestadt. Sehr ruhige Gegend. Die Sauberkeit des Badezimmers läßt zu wünschen übrig.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully refurbished property, providing a tranquil stay away from the hustle and bustle of the Main Street!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely guest house close to everything. A pleasure to stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Cassandra, Gold Coast, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hated the instant coffee ... everything else was perfect... perhaps a communal Nedpresso
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in top location. Quiet but close to the action. 10-15 minute walk to beach (the road stops as a road,but carries on as a track), 15 minute walk to town. Our room was lovely. No fridge in room but communal fridge in hallway works just fine. Manager Rooney was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely noisy rooms, could hear full conversation from adjoining room and woken at 6.30am both mornings. Guest coming in late and leaving early in hallway. No fridge in room and one in hallway outside our room created extra noise as guest retrieved drinks. Room amenities are basic, no hairdryer ect. Surprised that rooms are not serviced at all, no cleaning or option to change towels ect. no removing of rubbish.Did not see any staff at all over the 2 nights stay. Overall was disappointed as looking forward to a peaceful and relaxing stay as opposed to woken of a night and early morning. Maybe my expectation were too high.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Very cozy and authentic place! Unfortunately, we had bad weather during our stay which means that there isn't much to do i Byron. I think that the owners of the place could had made our stay even better and feel even more homely if they would plan for some activities during such a time, e.g. put some boardgames and tea out on the terrace. Didn't really see any staff, but when I communicated with them over the phone, they seemed really nice and helpful. They should add lights to the bicycles to increase security of biking during nighttime though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient and quite

Perfect distance from all the restaurants, walked to town and back. Very nice big room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the traditonal-ness and location of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had I not looked at the rest of Arcadia House I would have given a MUCH lower overall rating. I had the room Turtle Diver, which was dark and pokey and had a (perfectly clean but) dated and not well designed add-on bathroom fitted into the adjacent verandah. Our time at Byron Bay also coincided (unbeknownst to me at the time I booked, silly me) with a music festival. Thus the prices were inflated above normal, so I was doubly disappointed at the quality of the room. The contrast between this room and the other rooms is enormous. I saw other rooms in the house which looked lovely -- light, spacious, well appointed. The manager was gracious and helpful, and responsive to communication. Location was great (away from the town, so quiet, but within easy walking distance of both town and beach). The bicycles, which guests are allowed to use, were in dreadful condition and not well maintained at all. I also think the whole experience would have been enhanced by a having a kitchenette for the use of guests. While there are nice seating areas in other rooms, Turtle Diver was too dark and dismal to stay in for even a cup of morning coffee. What a pity I didn't stay in another room! And paid normal rather than inflated prices!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unless your after a bare bones experience - avoid

Very disappointed with our stay here. The room was tiny with literally no space to move around, it was only 2 of us with 1 medium suitcase. The room also had no windows - so it felt very claustrophobic. Service was so so, not explained clearly in the description that it's a self-contained apartment with no room service or towels! If i wanted an Air B&B experience I would have gone to them direct (even with air b&b you get more then 1 towell!) On the plus side the location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Beautiful old house. Bathrooms very outdated & basic & not very clean - lots of mould in the grout
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the host was very friendly and greeted us when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved the ambience of the place. Management Rooney was excellent. Very knowledgeable and happy to take time to assist with any questions. Definitely I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location and lovely place to say. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Comfortable

The room was comfortable enough. Property was a little tired/worn looking. Location was a little out of town, free bikes for use weren’t able to be used as they weren’t maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property isn't too far from the city centre. It's really cozy, comfy and clean. We also had the opportunity of a bike ride through the city thanks to the available bikes of this property. It's the best place to book in if you want to rest. So quiet and peaceful every day. One day, for sure, we will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Walter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cockatoo room

Booked for 2 nights but left after first night. Cockatoo room has a strange unpleasant smell. First impression wasn’t good - the veranda and furniture looked shabby. Our room - no6 smells - and there were cobwebs in the ceiling. The ‘bathroom’ for this room is at the opposite end of the corridor and was a cramped wc and shower. The shared fridge was located in the hall which any one off the street could access ( the front door was left open and no staff on site). It was noisy, could hear everything the couple in the next room were saying and doing. No plug socket near the mirror so couldn’t see when drying hair. Tv in the corner which you couldn’t watch when lying on bed because of the curtains. This room just doesn’t justify the hefty price tag.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

super

super
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019