31 The Best 50 · 2026

The Brunswick

Brunswick Heads, NSW

A refurbished retro motel on the Old Pacific Highway in Brunswick Heads, about twenty minutes north of Byron Bay. Rooms are done in a contemporary tropical style, with a pool, continental breakfast included, and complimentary cruiser bikes and stand-up paddleboards.

What makes it

  • Pool
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Bondi Cruiser bikes
  • Stand-up paddleboards

The vibe

Pool & palms Restored