Fodor's Expert Review Raes on Wategos

8 Marine Parade, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia

A high-design boutique hotel, Raes' luxurious Mediterranean-style villa surrounded by a tropical garden offers individually decorated rooms with an eclectic mix of antiques, Indonesian art, Moroccan tables, and fine furnishings. The secluded rooms have gorgeous four-poster beds, tile floors, huge windows, in-room fireplaces, and private terraces; the service is top-notch, and the alfresco in-house restaurant, Rae's Fish Cafe ($$), is true to its name and serves fish and seafood dishes like Spanish-style seafood stew and wok-fried baby snapper. There's a minimum two-night stay on weekends.

PROS

  • perfect for a romantic break
  • superb food and spa
  • rooms have fireplaces and private terraces

CONS

  • have to take a taxi to town
  • breakfast is pricey
  • minimum two-night stay on weekends

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
$$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 02-6685–5366

HOTEL DETAILS

7 suites
Rate Includes: No Meals

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