The Sunseeker Hotel

Australia

In a place where the surf is always up, The Sunseeker in Australia’s Byron Bay draws beach lovers and art enthusiasts alike. Embracing its roots as an Eighties motel, this unique pad is full of nostalgia, with rooms and bungalows celebrating the local craft scene while taking a few tips from LA. Golden tones are echoed in the interiors, where bric-à-brac of travel books, artisan pottery and crystals are set against sunshine shades, and you’ll find playful prints plus the slogan ‘holiday often’ dotted around, in case you need a reminder of Australia’s laid-back lifestyle. Relax at the retro kidney-shaped pool with a tequila sunrise from the tiki bar or order a hamper with premium local produce to your room. Proper flat whites are on hand at the coffee cart, or for full-on café culture, town is just a ten-minute drive away.

Doubles from £208. 00 61 2 6685 8900, thesunseeker.com.au

Words by Megan Dickson.

This review was taken from the Christmas 2022 issue of Food and Travel. To subscribe today, click here.