Byron Bay, AustraliaSuffolk Park
Crystalbrook Byron
Rainforest boardwalk resort
Suffolk Park Byron Bay, Australia
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort DesignOutside the door
The house
Crystalbrook CollectionRainforest boardwalk resort
It runs as an easygoing forest campus, where timber boardwalks link forty-five acres of subtropical canopy straight to Tallow Beach.
What it’s good at
Notable
A mineral-enriched twenty-five-metre infinity pool, complimentary daily yoga, and an infrared sauna.
Notable
A self-contained forty-five-acre rainforest campus with tennis, cycling, and direct Tallow Beach trails.
Listed
Wooden boardwalks weave between ninety-two suites fitted with glass-walled treetop relaxation pods.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its 92 suites are as tranquil as can be, and stylish at the same time, soft and neutral in organic materials with judicious color accents.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tallow Beach sits just beyond the trees, and downtown Byron Bay is a seven-minute drive north.
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The rooms
Suites open into glass-walled relaxation pods that sit among the branches of the rainforest canopy.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated infinity pool sits among Bangalow palms and timber decking, steps from an outdoor sauna and indoor gym.
The spa
Treatment rooms look out into dense green foliage, and therapies draw on organic botanicals and a private steam room.
At the table
Forest serves local Northern Rivers dishes on the open verandah, and cocktails arrive poolside under the Bangalow palms.
How it began
The grounds once held a neglected 1980s adventure park called The Everglades, preserved by local caretakers until the resort opened.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.