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Samkara Byron Bay

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A pool surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.
A spacious living area with a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a sink and countertop.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a stove, a sink, and a microwave.
A spacious room with a large table, multiple stools, and a view of a lush garden through large glass doors.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a wooden floor, and a large decorative headboard.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
9 bedrooms9+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Byron Bay, NSW
  • Place, Bangalow Heritage House Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bangalow Market
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

+9
5 King Beds, 3 Queen Beds and 5 Single Beds

9 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 11

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Samkara Byron Bay

Samkara Byron Bay is a private nine-suite sanctuary set in the Byron Bay hinterland just ten minutes from town. The Balinese-inspired estate offers sweeping ocean views, tropical gardens, a sun-drenched pool, heated spa and spacious indoor-outdoor living. Designed for retreats, celebrations and executive escapes, Samkara blends relaxed luxury with complete privacy, creating a serene place to reconnect, unwind and experience Byron at its most beautiful.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 99 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors Only

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-30693, 2479
Property # 9029627
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

McLeods Shoot

McLeods Shoot is home to this holiday home. Byron Bay Golf Course and Club Byron are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wategos Beach and Hayters Hill Nature Reserve. Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Byron Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Bangalow Heritage House Museum - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Bangalow Market - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Byron Arts & Industry Estate - 7 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Arakwal National Park - 9 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 14 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farm Byron Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Byron Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Treehouse on Belongil - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Azure - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stone & Wood Brewery and Tasting Room - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Samkara Byron Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Samkara Byron Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Samkara Byron Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Samkara Byron Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Samkara Byron Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Samkara Byron Bay located?

Situated in McLeods Shoot, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Hayters Hill Nature Reserve and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Byron Central Hospital. Byron Arts & Industry Estate and Tyagarah Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Sam A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
We stayed as a large group- 4 siblings and our families. The property was a great size with plentiful bedrooms and living areas. Although it rained for almost the entire week, we had ample space to play and have fun. The kids loved the hot tub. Not too far a drive from Byron and other interesting places. Attempted to contact the host- Justin multiple times via the stayz app with no luck until after we were booked in, which defeated my questions. Stu, on the other hand was a great communicator and helpful with the issues that arose- we had no hot water for 3 of the bedrooms for the majority of the week and the house was not cleaned well at all- with previous guests underwear found in the cupboards, short circuited fire alarm and a water filter not working well. The lack of shower screens on every shower means you drench your floor mat with one shower- easy fix with screens! Overall, a great space to bring a large group together, which we loved, but not worth the price we were charged. Thanks again to Stu for his hard work though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house for 18 people
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec, 2025
Gerard and his group were a pleasure to host and we hope to welcome them back some time in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host stu was very helpful, house was amazing with plenty of room. Shame the spa in the pool area was not working! But overall a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Accommodation for relaxation

We loved the house and sunset spas looking out over the view. It was great that there was an onsite assistant when needed for any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2025
Dear Tanya, It was our pleasure to host you and we look forward to hopefully hosting you again in the future. Best Regards, Justin
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Accommodation

This property was fabulous for our 2 families. it was so spacious for us all to spread.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Dear Heather, We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future. Best regards, Justin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

This is our third time staying at the Byron Bay Manor. It's in a beautiful location on the escarpment overlooking Byron and a short drive into town. Not that you need to leave the manor - the swimming pool is super refreshing and there are tons to private spaces to relax as well as communal areas for meals/ hanging out. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2025
Dear Andrew, Always our pleasure to welcome you and your delightful family and friends back again. Best regards, Justin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Retreat

Great property for our large family retreat. All had our own space and a range of common areas to chose from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our group

This home was perfect for our group of 17 - huge living, dining and outdoor spaces, every bedroom was extra large and had its own ensuite, had incredible views and was only 10 minutes to Byron and Bangalow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan, 2025
Hi Kate, thank you so much for choosing us. You and your entire group were fantastic guests. We loved hosting you. Please come back anytime. You are always welcome at SAMKARA.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing, photos do do it justice

Best family weekend, had everything for all ages. Absolutely stunning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2022
Dear Megan, Thank you kindly for your comments we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hopefully look forward to welcoming you again some time in the future. Best Regards, Justin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Samkara is a magnificent property with incredible view of the Byron Bay lighthouse. The house is extremely spacious with large bedrooms with ensuites. The kitchen is very functional and a dining room table large enough that the entire family could eat together. Lots of outdoor seating on both upper and lower balconies. Great for early morning coffee. Pool area was large with lots of lounges but I was expecting the pool to be gas heated. It was too cool to swim and play in. Luckily there was a hot tub. Overall an incredible place for a family holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2025
Dear Rhonda, It was a pleasure to host you and your family and we hope to welcome you back in the not too distant future. Best Regards, Justin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than the photos!

Incredible property! When we arrived we were shocked at how large it was and how good the view was.All bedrooms were ensuited much to our surprise and were very spacious.We loved the outdoor area and the games area downstairs.It was very clean when we checked in.Very close to town, was about 10mins into Byron.Cannot recommend this property enough. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2025
Dear Jade, It was a pleasure to host your group and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Best Regards, Justin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui O.

The house was amazing!

We had a mums weekend away and it was the perfect location, size and feel! We had the most wonderful weekend away from the stresses of Mum life! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Dear Jacqui, It was our pleasure to host you and we look forward to hopefully seeing you again in the future. Best Regards, Justin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular!

Our stay at the manor was fantastic! The photos do not do this place justice. Communication was easy with the property manager and staff were so accommodating. Our big day would not have been the same elsewhere, can't wait to come back to celebrate our anniversary!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2022
Dear Rosie, It was our pleasure to host you and your group, we hope to welcome you again in the future. Best Regards, Justin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tropical Oasis

What a fabulous surprise the full extent of this property was on arrival! Elegant, spacious, relaxing and practical - everything had been thought of and catered for. We’ll be back with another family holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Dear Catherine, It was a pleasure to host you and your group and we look forward to hopefully welcoming you back again in the futurre. Best Regards, Justin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friend Group

Friend group of 8 couples shared the house. Great amenities and spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rizul M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property for a large family getaway

My family and I had a great time at Byron Bay Manor. Large house with lots of living space and big kitchen. Loved that each room had a private ensuite. Only problems were that the hot water system for the showers and taps was very unreliable, and we thought that the outdoor spa was heated (as written in the listing) but it wasn’t. Unfortunately the host was unresponsive when we reached out about this…
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2024
Dear Rizul, It was great to host your group, apologies for the water issues as there was problems with the gas pipelines which have now been resolved. Best Regards, Justin
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Huge house, great location and view.

Our extended family group of 13 people stayed a week and had a fantastic time. This is a massive house! Unique to this house is that all 8 bedrooms are generous in size, and all with their own private bathrooms and beautiful outlooks, so no one felt hard done by. We also loved the various living spaces, massive dining table, pool table, and bar with multiple fridges. The property grounds were beautiful and the view was spectacular. The kids loved the pool, hammock and fire pit. The kitchen is large but needs updating, and the water pressure was variable, but these were minor issues for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2024
Dear Kirsten, Thank you kindly for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hopefully welcoming you and your family again some time in the future. Best Regards, Justin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lexie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay with a group of friends

This property was perfect for our group of friends who just finished university and wanted to celebrate and hang out before we all got new jobs and had to move away from each other. The hosts had amazing communications and were extremely welcoming and friendly. The place was perfect for a large group, with many rooms and a bathroom in each room. It had large communal areas for everyone to come together and hang out, but enough bedrooms to have some privacy. The rooms were very spacious and all of them had aircon and TVs. The property itself was amazing, with plenty of land to play cricket or throw the ball and a pool that fit everyone. The house had everything you would need, from a pool table to sports equipment to cooking utensils. It unfortunately rained the whole time we were there, but it didnt affect our holiday at all, the spa was perfect, and the loungeroom was big enough for us all to watch movies. The house was so large that we never felt crowded. Overall, 10/10 stay in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2025
Thanks Lexie, we loved having you. You and your family and friends are always welcome at Samkara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

We stayed with 9 adults and 7 children over Christmas 2023 and absolutely loved our stay. Justin and his house manager were very responsive hosts both prior to our stay (promptly answering any questions we had about the accomodation) and during our stay. They even went to the trouble to put up a Christmas tree for us to enjoy given our stay included Christmas Day. Despite being a large group, we didn’t feel we were on top of each other and the indoor/outdoor space was generous and offered a variety of areas to enjoy mealtimes and space to run/play for the kids. All bedrooms were equally comfortable and the house was clean. The house was also a short drive into Bangalow… we ducked in a few times to access the supermarkets, Pilates studio and for coffee (although the house does have a great coffee machine). The pool and pool toys available were put to good use and we loved the view from the pool area and upper levels as well as enjoyed the beautiful landscaping around the house. Hope to back one day. Thanks Justin!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2024
Dear Sophie, It was a pleasure to host you and your family over Xmas and we look forward to hopefully hosting you again some time in the future. Best Regards, Justin
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brigitte G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Very disappointing

I can’t fault the view or the location but the ammenities and the service was so disappointing. This home was not cheap and we were really upset to find that the stove top didn’t work, the spa was on the fritz, the BBQ was really dirty, had to be thoroughly clean prior to use (& had to be relevelled so the food didn’t roll off), we were short on towels, the property manager interrupted our stay and we had to park our cars away from the house as the carport was filled. The bins were filled with rubbish and communication was very poor from the owner and property manager. Absolutely disappointing considering the amount of money we paid to Byrion Bay Manor. I would discourage anyone from engaging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb, 2023
Unfortunately what Brigitte claims is untrue and my property manager can verify that things like the BBQ were working, bins werent full...Brigitte contacted just before her stay to ask for a discount as some family members were unable to make the stay, unfortunately as it was a public holiday weekend one of the most popular and the property is rented a total amount not per person I was unable to accommodate her offer, she then contacted me post her stay threatening a bad review if I didnt re imburse some of the cost of her stay...very poor and disappointing I would not recommend Brigitte to any one as a guest.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Irene J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be so much better

This property could be incredible and somewhere we would return to with some improvements. Communication from the caretaker was excellent and he was very responsive and helpful when we did have an issue with one air-con unit not working. He happily allowed us early entry which was very helpful. The space was great, lots of room if we all wanted to hang out together and ample space to find a quiet corner and read a book.However, some very basic but important things are lacking - the fly screens are ripped or have holes in them, which means it’s mosquito central! The kitchen is actually in desperate need of a revamp, it is not user friendly and is in desperate need of an update. There is mismatched crockery - many are chipped. Can opener had to be thrown away, we went and bought a new one. Knives were blunt, we bought a knife sharpener for our stay. Stove top would stop working or not produce heat, we can’t even understand how this happens. There is so much vegetation close to the house we were constantly inundated with ants. And unfortunately, it wasn’t very clean, we washed everything, including the bbq before we used it. There are lots of glasses and crockery and cutlery but it needs a clean out and an update. Some of the guests had issues with the hot water in the shower cutting out. There are some really simple upgrades which would make this rental worth the price we paid, but in its current state we feel we didn’t get what we paid for.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like we were in Bali!

The Manor is beautiful accommodation which is very spacious and gives you a feeling as though you're in Bali. The pool and spa were a great hit with our crew and we loved that all the rooms had bathrooms. The team who check you in are helpful and respectful of your space. The property is massive and was more than enough room for our group of 14 people. Heads up that the drive way is a little steep and bendy so careful when driving down.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

mary b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50 th wedding anniversary

We had a fabulous stay at the Manor House. Large family group ,heaps of room,lovely bathrooms,lots of out door furniture settings. Only criticism the kitchen needs screen doors ,& the pool was cloudy & greenish. Would love to come again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

Very comfortable and large property in the hinterlands only a short drive to Byron. The owner and property managers could not have been more helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neisha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded expectations

House was amazing perfect setting for a perfect weekend with family and friends. Staff where very accommodating and friendly. We will be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2021
Dear Neisha, We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you and your family back in the future.. Best Regards, Justin

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