Belongil Byron Bay, Australia
Opened
2016
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
Beachfront rainforest refuge
Fifty acres of littoral rainforest meet Belongil Beach around a sweeping, dune-shaped pavilion and a central sunken fire pit.
“Set among the property’s 50 acres of rainforest, lakes and lagoons, the new additions unroll seamlessly from the existing offerings.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Dune-shaped central pavilions anchor standalone villas styled after four distinct local ecological zones in natural timber.
Notable
Daily sunrise yoga atop coastal dunes pairs with Osprey Spa body treatments and extensive rainforest fitness trails.
Notable
Fifty beachfront acres feature an expansive heated lagoon pool, private cabanas, eco-trails, and a vintage caravan beach bar.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The architecture is sleek and contemporary, low-impact and single-story, the curving lines inspired by organic forms…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The resort sits along Belongil Beach, where a solar-powered train connects guests directly to central Byron Bay.
The rooms
Freestanding single-story villas take design cues from four surrounding ecosystems, featuring timber floors, stone fixtures, and private bushland decks.
The lagoon pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Woven swing daybeds hang over the heated 850,000-litre central lagoon, surrounded by rust-coloured umbrellas and native landscaping.
Yoga and gym
Morning yoga sessions take place on the ocean deck, and the indoor fitness centre looks out across garden landscaping.
The spa and adults' pool
Osprey Spa offers quartz and stone rituals across five suites, and an adults-only pool features private cabanas.
Restaurant
Azure Bar & Grill
Craig Robertson crafts menus around Northern Rivers produce, served alongside cocktails under woven wicker pendants at the tiled bar.
resorts like Elements are set thoughtfully in the semi-tropical terrain—wild brushturkeys roam around the pool and two-bedroom villas.
At the table
Drinks are poured beneath a curved copper ceiling at the circular lobby bar, steps from a communal fire pit.
How it began
Opened in 2016, Shane Thompson Architects conceived the low-slung, eco-conscious resort to tread lightly across 50 acres of sensitive coastline.
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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.