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Blue Water Motel

Kingscliff, NSW

A former 1980s motel on Kingscliff Street, redesigned by Byron Bay designer Jason Grant with a retro-inspired coastal feel. It sits about fifty metres from Dreamtime Beach, near the north end of town's cafes and shops, and offers queen, twin and family rooms plus a four-bedroom beach house.

What makes it

  • 50m from Dreamtime Beach
  • Four-bedroom beach house
  • Queen, twin and family rooms

The vibe

1980s Beachfront Design Restored