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Sydney Morning Herald
29-04-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Can you still chill in overcrowded Byron? At this perfect spot you can
The hotel 28 Degrees Byron Bay Check-in Traffic congestion, development and soaring hotel occupancy have done a real number on Byron Bay's chilled-out reputation. Between pulsating backpacker pubs and cafe queues, can you even get an R&R fix in Byron any more? I soon have my answer. After being greeted in the driveway by 28 Degrees Byron Bay owner Deb Garske, we enter our room, and time slows as though suspended in honey. Earthy hues, warm lighting and plush linens are a balm for the Byron chaos. Glass doors frame a mini tropical oasis – a sun-dappled courtyard and its centrepiece plunge pool in serene shades of sage and teal. It's been over a year since the family-owned Marvell Street complex underwent its multimillion-dollar overhaul, which took it from stylish guesthouse to luxury hotel. While the build-out doubled its footprint, the property – now comprising 12 accommodations – still has the look and feel of a small-town coastal B&B, albeit a very grown-up, high-end one. The look Clad in white weatherboard and scattered with ferns, it has an appealing yesteryear beach-shack quality. With interior design credentials, Garske pulls no punches with decor – think Iranian tiles, custom pieces, handmade ceramics and works by NSW artists. Built-in rattan wardrobes and curvy bespoke cabinets finished with rose quartz play nicely with a soft, organic palette. Tech is integrated tastefully throughout, with solar panels, swipe-access room keys and a Tesla charger, though TVs are omitted, to help guests switch off.
The Age
29-04-2025
- The Age
Can you still chill in overcrowded Byron? At this perfect spot you can
The hotel 28 Degrees Byron Bay Check-in Traffic congestion, development and soaring hotel occupancy have done a real number on Byron Bay's chilled-out reputation. Between pulsating backpacker pubs and cafe queues, can you even get an R&R fix in Byron any more? I soon have my answer. After being greeted in the driveway by 28 Degrees Byron Bay owner Deb Garske, we enter our room, and time slows as though suspended in honey. Earthy hues, warm lighting and plush linens are a balm for the Byron chaos. Glass doors frame a mini tropical oasis – a sun-dappled courtyard and its centrepiece plunge pool in serene shades of sage and teal. It's been over a year since the family-owned Marvell Street complex underwent its multimillion-dollar overhaul, which took it from stylish guesthouse to luxury hotel. While the build-out doubled its footprint, the property – now comprising 12 accommodations – still has the look and feel of a small-town coastal B&B, albeit a very grown-up, high-end one. The look Clad in white weatherboard and scattered with ferns, it has an appealing yesteryear beach-shack quality. With interior design credentials, Garske pulls no punches with decor – think Iranian tiles, custom pieces, handmade ceramics and works by NSW artists. Built-in rattan wardrobes and curvy bespoke cabinets finished with rose quartz play nicely with a soft, organic palette. Tech is integrated tastefully throughout, with solar panels, swipe-access room keys and a Tesla charger, though TVs are omitted, to help guests switch off.
