Hotel Aloha Byron Bay (Byron Bay, Australia)

Rooms are relaxing and comfortable. They include all the basic facilities that are needed for an enjoyable stay. They are light and airy and the kitchenette area is a very useful add-on.

It’s not in the middle of nowhere and this little town buzzes quite a lot. Apart from the beach and town centre shops, there’s a good choice of restaurants and cafes – all within easy walking distance.

Everyone is very helpful and efficient. If you have any special requests – wine, flowers etc – just let them know and they’ll do everything possible to carry out your wishes.

Executives are known to be busy; thriving on stress and working in a noisy environment. Strange that, here, there’s little scope to ‘chill out’. The Executive Villa has a position on the noisy main road. It has its own plunge pool … but, it's private and ‘you’ are limited to the communal one!

There is no bath; just a shower with a low flow head. The ‘double’ bed is two ‘singles’ strung together. The balcony served little purpose as the outlook was on to neighbouring rooms. Without the black-outs, it’s like living in a goldfish bowl. It’s all OK, but falls somewhat short on what is stated in publicity.

The accommodation is small but they successfully incorporate the essentials. The pool too is a tad small but it is heated so an enjoyable asset in most weathers.