Name: Main Beach Apartments
Address: 43 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, AU

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Murray

Dated, but you get what you pay for. We have stayed in ten different properties around Byron, so we knew what were were getting with Unit 23. Bed was comfy, shower great, kitchen worked fine - everything was fine. Unfortunately, the carpet desperately needs replacing, and when you are talking two bedrooms only, it's not that hard or that expensive. I've been in pubs with cleaner carpet that was less sticky than this, which unfortunately was a little off-putting if you have a shower before bed...then have to walk over the sticky dirty carpet!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Nov 2024

Caitlin

This property was great for a one night stay but probably wouldn’t stay longer. In terms of value, for the price we paid this accomodation was very basic!!
The property was dated and is in need of some repairs. The balcony door would not stay on the tracks and continually fell off so was unusable. Be aware, the car park space is very tight!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2024

Jodie

The location was very central, walking distance to town and the beach, the apartment was clean and tidy, suffice for two nights. Outlook over the grass parklands to the beach was gret.
No A/C in bedrooms, only in living room, not suffice to cool bedrooms down. Fans in bedrooms not suffice to provide cooling making it uncomfortable to sleep as it was very stuffy even with windows opened. Given the openness to public parklands covers around the security latch looks to provide greater safety would have allowed us to leave the glass doors unlocked over night to provide better airflow.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2024

Brian

Very old decor but very clean
Absolutely the best spot, right in town balcony overlooking the ocean
Well worth it for that

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2024

John

Location, location, location.

Had a ground floor unit. Yes it's an old building with a basic kitchen but the location is amazing. Fresh clean and comfy. Quiet enough to hear the ocean. Comfy beds and lovely pillows. Our 2br unit exceeded our expectations.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2024

Christopher

Great position and good place to rest

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2024

Amanda

Great location to beach and centre

Great location to main beach, walking distance to centre with many shops, bars and restaurants.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2024

Nicole

Fam-Jam

The property is quite run down and needs a deep clean. Communication was great and the towels were crisp white and fresh.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

12 Oct 2023

Lesley

Fantastic location, right by the beach. Sadly disappointing inside. The size of the apartment was superb but it really needs an upgrade. The bathroom in particular smelled of years of urine and drains. It was clean but carpets were old and a little grubby. Curtains were hanging off the rail.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2023

Michelle

From the outside the building is terribly run down. My husband and I were very concerned about what we would find inside, to our surprise the unit we stayed in was clean and spacious, the beds were comfortable and the location was brilliant. However, in the main bedroom, neither bed side lamp worked, the blind in the second bedroom was broken, one of the screen doors wouldn’t lock and the carpet felt wet and sticky in some spots. Service wise, Stuart the maintenance guy was extremely helpful, without talking to him we wouldn’t have know we needed to go around the corner to Waves to check in, this was not communicated to us prior to our arrival and the printed sign stuck to a pillar with this info was too discreet. The first lady at reception we spoke to was actually unfriendly and rude when we went to ask her about leaving our car in the parking space prior to check in, even though Stuart had indicated there was plenty of room as previous guests had already checked out that morning. To our disappointment after letting her know this she just was still rude and unwelcoming. The second lady we spoke to at 2pm when we came back to collect the keys was very lovely and helpful.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2023

Karin

Walking distance to the beach, shops & restaurants

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2023

Maximus

No hot water

Had no hot water in our apartment. Very disappointing.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2023

Melissa

I will admit the complex was very scary looking on the outside but once inside was much better , great location right on the beach.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2023

Vivian

Flexible, large accomodation & great staff

Best front desk staff, flexible. I had a last min panic as I forgot to book two spots (used to solo travel) the team said no problem - park at other tenants spot til they arrive tmrw. I’ll come back here for another stay. In addition to east parking, the property also was upgraded to fit us - no mention of this, just turned up to a bigger place with two rooms. Wonderful place and front desk. Highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2022

Yvonne

Very comfortable beachside holiday

Main Beach are 70’s style older apartments that are kept clean, neat and very presentable. All functional items are available with fresh clean linen, towels and kitchenware. Outlook to Byron Main beach outweighs everything and you are literally in the beach. Very comfortable stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2022

Joanna

Great spot!

Leisure

2/10

Poor

09 Dec 2021

Judy

I am very disappointed with this property for three major reasons. Your website stated there would be wifi and washing machine .. ultimately it’s been extremely inconvenient to me these two things are not available. Also the stairs and stair wells are very dirty .. need scrubbing and cracked snd old .. I would like to request a partial refund of the room cost fir this reason.

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

Amazing location. Quiet despite being in town. Old building but completely functional.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

Amazing location!!! The actual rooms are in terrible shape, they smell like mould and feels dirty but you can’t beat the location.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jan 2021

Amal

I liked that it backed straight onto the park where kids could pkay in tge playground and so closr to the beach. I hated the toilet it stunk the whole time of urine, old pipes. I had to cover my nose everytime i went in and avoid vomiting. It was clean but the smell could not go away no matter what you did.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2021

Julie-Anne

Wonderful central Family apartment

Although this apartment looks old and is a little old I’d stay here again for sure.
Position position position and roomy and comfortable the apartment has everything you need and the beds are comfy.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2020

Francis

We enjoyed our stay very much. The apartment has the essentials for a comfortable holiday, and is reasonably spacious. It has a great location facing the beach and close to the commercial centre.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Great location. Nice place to stay. A little run down but that didn't bother me

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2020

Carol

Fantastic location. Big balcony. An older building but furniture appears to have been updated. Television reception was patchy. Parking spot a little tight. Overall a very nice stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2020

Richard

The location is awesome and the apartment was very clean and spacious

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2020

rm

great location,parking was difficult as only 4 places and large vehicle would not fit under the arched door.
I was on bottom floor and extremely noisey from people above

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

03 Mar 2020

Dieter

Very run down and desperately needs a refurbishment for the $ charged

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2020

Nina

Value for money by the beach

Great location, check in was a breeze.
Everything was as described.
However the beds are far too soft and the sleep wasn’t very comfortable.
Place also needs a good clean. There were a lot of cobwebs in places and dust on furniture.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2019

Habib Tony

Old apartment but in great location.

Apartment was in great location but was very old and not well maintained, which was a bit disappointing.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Apartment block is in desperate need of renovation. It’s very old and tired. I didn’t dare take my shoes off because I didn’t feel it was very clean, even showered with flip flops on. Great location though and bed was comfortable

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2019

Kerry

A quick getaway

Enjoyed stay. Apartment are a little dated but are so affordable and close to everything.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2018

Jane

A place with a view.

Other than the location of this apartment, there isn’t much to recommend about it. The apartment needs updating in the bathroom and the main bedroom needs a new bed. The price is definitely not reflective of the quality of this apartment. Other than the location and the view, this is not a value for money property.

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Great location!

Great location, good value for the money. We will probably come again

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

great location.

slightly dated motel that more than makes up for it with the price and location.

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2018

Juzzy

Great Value

Cheap and cheerful, worth the cost and great location.

Just one thing was that the accommodation isn't signed well as to where you have to go and check in down the road, very confusing for people.

All in all a great stay though.

4/10

Poor

21 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Close to beach.

Bathroom mouldy,room smelly,air conditioner dirty and only worked after sometime,tile floor sticky in kitchen dining room.

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2018

jenny

Fantastic spot so close to Main Beach

Very comfortable apartment had everything needed for a relaxing holiday, great balcony and views. So close to shops and cafes. Would go there again

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Very friendly staff, excellent view and location, clean rooms, good facilities but no wifi in the apartment.

4/10

Poor

30 Dec 2017

Norm

Location Good... unit not so good...Won't be back

We had on one of the two top floor units. It is self rated 3 stars, but is not that good. Staff good and helpful. King bed in main, queen size in 2nd smaller street side room. Comfortable with good linen. Kitchen and utensils basic and adequate but oven not cleaned. Lounge low table very shabby. The vacuuming had missed small glass shards in the carpet outside the bathroom and near the kitchen! but my toe found them! Not happy!
Only basic cleaning had been done. Lamp bulb not working, basin plug missing, dents and scuff marks on walls. Aircon works fine. Water dripped from the cornices of both end bedrooms during and after a storm wetting the carpet.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Tired. Bed very uncomfortable. Hood location but no ocean view. Easy check in out. Helpful staff. Apartments need an update for price paid.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2017

AG

Great location. Outdated and lots of wear and tear. Grout mouldy in the bathroom. Air con did not work in living area but did in one bedroom, the other did not have AC. Smelt damp on arrival. Had everything you need in a holiday apartment.

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2017

Nicole

Close to town

Was great budget accomodation for girls trip. Close to shopping and cafes, short walk to beach and still quiet location. Neat and tidy and comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Great location

Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2017

Alexander

Expensive stay

Bad condition for this charge

Family

4/10

Poor

14 Feb 2017

Jo

Great beach view

The room is very run down and the bedrooms are not air conditioned. There was no laundry or ensuite and considering it's touted as an apartment this was a let down. The facilities are below basic for the price we paid.

The position is fabulous. Nice beach views and handy for shopping / restaurants.

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Great Stay in Byron

perfect location, basic apartment but included all necessities

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2016

Verified traveler

Great little apartment, older style but great.

Excellent. older apartment but great for the price and close to beach. 5 stars all the way

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2016

Dale O

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4 of us lads went to BB for a wedding and this apartment was ideal.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Great location, walking distance to beach, cafe and bar.

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2016

Mark

weekend at byron

The apartment was old, shabby and in need of an refurbishment. Light fitting hanging from the ceiling, dirty window screens, broken stove, broken taps.