Accommodation
2024 Placement Fee: $370
2024 VIP: $460
2025 Placement Fee: $420
2025 VIP: $520
*Placement Fee is non-refundable once a booking is made.
*For visa delay, please provide 2 weeks' notice to avoid the provider's cancellation fee.
*For urgent change of homestay, additional fee $120 and new placement fee apply, giving 2 weeks' notice, transport fee is not included.
Airport Pickup/Airport Drop Off
2024 Brisbane Airport
without surfboard: $515
with surfboard: $535
2024 Gold Coast Airport
without surfboard: $310
with surfboard: $330
2025 Brisbane Airport
without surfboard: $570
with surfboard: $590
2025 Gold Coast Airport
without surfboard: $345
with surfboard: $365
$110 surcharge fee applies for 2024 public holidays
$125 surcharge fee applies for 2025 public holidays
For airport transfer cancellation, please provide 3 days' notice to avoid the provider's cancellation fee.
Payment is required for the booking to be placed.
* Please see Terms and Conditions
- 2025 homestay rates apply if the student check in from 1st January 2025 onwards (re-issue letter of offer with 2025 rates after the original letter of offer expired, applies to visa delay situation without exception)
Living Cost per week
Groceries: $200
Public Transport: $60
Our Accommodation Providers' office is CLOSED during the festive period from 20 Dec 2024 - 04 Jan 2025, please email IH Accommodation Team before 16 Dec 2024, if you have any availability request, or require changes on the student's check in date.
HOMESTAY
Living with a friendly Australian family is the most popular option. On average, homestay families live within 60 minutes by public transport from the school, depending on traffic conditions. Homestay includes 2 meals - breakfast & dinner from Monday to Friday, 3 meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekends.
·Minimum length of stay: Subject to length of course
*VIP rooms include the use of a private bathroom (subject to availability)
Contact us for further information: accommodation@ihsydney.com.au
Weekly Rates
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Year
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2024
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2025
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Standard Single
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$420/VIP $550*
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$490/VIP $615
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Twin Share
(2 Students arriving together) |
$390
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$440
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Extra Night
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$80/ VIP $100*
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$90/ VIP $110
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Special Diet
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$90
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$100
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SHARE HOUSE
Share House - The homeowner will be living in the home with you. No meals are included in this option. On average, the hosts live about 40 to 60 minutes by public transport from the school.
Minimum length of stay: 4 weeks (subject to length of course)
*VIP rooms include the use of a private bathroom (subject to availability) - no meals provided
*VIP rent quote from the provider may be higher
SHARE HOUSE Weekly Rates
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Year
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2024
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2025
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Standard Single
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$360 / VIP $460*
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$400/VIP $510*
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Twin Share
(2 Students arriving together) |
$280
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$310
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Extra Night
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$80/ VIP $100*
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$90/ VIP $110
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RESIDENTIAL
Life in Byron
Purpose-built student residence with 32 single, twin share, and triple share rooms, fully equipped communal kitchen and common room, TV, table tennis, lounges, free Wi-Fi in common spaces & bedrooms, and coin-operated laundry. Bed linen included.
Type
Student Residence
Location
58 Tennyson Street, Byron Bay
· 8 minutes walk to IH Byron Bay
Weekly Rates
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Year
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2024
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2025
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Triple Share - mixed
Extra Night
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$280
$45 |
$330
$50 |
Twin Share - mixed
Extra Night
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$320
$50 |
$380
$55 |
Female Twin Share (1 person)
Extra Night
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$320
$50 |
$380
$55 |
Single Bed Private (1 person)
Extra Night
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$390
$65 |
$480
$70 |
Double Bed Private Room (1 person)
Extra Night
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$510
$75 |
$510
$75 |
Queen Bed Private Room (2 persons)
Extra Night
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$610
$90 |
$610
$90 |
Please Note
· Minimum length of stay: 4 weeks
. Guaranteed availability with notice of 6 months and over
The Surf House
Located 50 meters from the beach, this relaxed ‘surf-inspired’ accommodation combines convenience with modern comforts, including in room air-conditioning, free high-speed Wi-Fi, on-site laundry, communal kitchen, workspaces, 24/7 reception & flexible check-in, luggage storage, pool table, complimentary surfboard hire, and a rooftop café bar. Private and shared rooms, including female-only rooms available. Linen provided.
Type
Guest House
Location
23 Lawson Street, Byron Bay
· 8 minutes to IH Byron Bay
Weekly Rates
* Not applicable for Easter, Bluefest, Spendor in the Grass, Schoolies, Christmas and New Year Period |
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Year
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2024
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2025
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4 Bed Dorm
Mixed Gender - Per Person |
$425
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$450
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4 Bed Dorm
Female - Per Person |
$450
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$480
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Twin Room
Per Person |
$1535
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$1615
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Double Room
Per Person |
$1535
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$1615
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Queen Ensuite
Per Person |
$1845
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$1940
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Extra night
4 Bed Dorm
Mixed Gender, Female |
$65
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$70
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Extra night
Twin, Double
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$220
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$70
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Extra night
Queen Ensuite
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$265
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$280
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Please Note
· Minimum length of stay: 4 weeks
· $20 key Fob to be paid directly with the provider upon arrival at check-in
· A cleaning fee may be charged upon departure depending on the condition of the room
The weekly rates are not applicable to public holidays and events as follow:
- Easter/ Bluesfest 27th March – 2nd April 2024 - 5-night minimum stay
- Splendour in the Grass 18th – 22nd or 25th – 29th of July 2024 - 4-night minimum stay
- Schoolies 23rd Nov – 1st Dec 2024 - 7-night minimum stay
- Christmas & New Years 20th Dec 2024 – 10th Jan 2025 - 7-night minimum stay
Wake Up!
Located next to the beach, this ‘bohemian inspired’ accommodation combines a relaxed atmosphere with modern comforts, including air-conditioning in every room, free high-speed Wi-Fi, on-site laundry, communal kitchen, outdoor courtyard, on-site beach-style café bar, complimentary surfboard hire and free activities such as yoga and fitness classes for guests. Private and shared rooms, female-only rooms available. Linen provided.
Type
Guest House
Location
25 Childe Street, Byron Bay
· 10 minutes to IH Byron Bay
Weekly Rates
* Not applicable for Easter, Bluefest, Spendor in the Grass, Schoolies, Christmas and New Year Period |
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Year
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2024
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2025
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4 Bed Dorm
Mixed Gender - Per Person |
$425
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$450
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4 Bed Dorm
Female - Per Person |
$450
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$480
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Twin Room
Per Person |
$1535
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$1615
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Double Room
Per Person |
$1535
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$1615
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Queen Ensuite
Per Person |
$1845
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$1940
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Extra night
4 Bed Dorm
Mixed Gender, Female |
$65
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$70
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Extra night
Twin, Double
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$220
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$235
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Extra night
Queen Ensuite
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$265
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$280
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Please Note
· Minimum length of stay: 4 weeks
· $20 key Fob to be paid directly with the provider upon arrival at check-in
· A cleaning fee may be charged upon departure depending on the condition of the room
- The weekly rates are not applicable to public holidays and events as follow:
- Easter/ Bluesfest 27th March – 2nd April 2024 - 5-night minimum stay
- Splendour in the Grass 18th – 22nd or 25th – 29th of July 2024 - 4-night minimum stay
- Schoolies 23rd Nov – 1st Dec 2024 - 7-night minimum stay
- Christmas & New Years 20th Dec 2024 – 10th Jan 2025 - 7-night minimum stay
YHA - Byron Bay
Located in Byron Bay town centre, Byron Bay YHA offers backpacker accommodation just 400 m from Main Beach. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a tropical garden and a games room. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi in communal areas. The extended boutique-style hostel features air-conditioned, private and shared en-suite rooms. Rooms include linen. Guests can relax in the outdoor dining area or make use of the kitchen and BBQ facilities. Guests can borrow surfboards and bodyboards. Luggage can be securely stored in the locker room. Contemporary artworks and graffiti walls by Australian artists can be enjoyed throughout the hostel.
Type
Boutique-style Hostel
Location
7 Carlyle St, Byron Bay
Weekly Rates
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Period / Year
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April to Sept 2024
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April to Sept 2025
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Co-living Shared
Per Person Extra Night
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$295
$45 |
$310
$50 |
Co-living Ensuite
Per Person Extra Night
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$335
$50 |
$360
$55 |
Double Bed/
Twin Bed Shared Per Room Extra Night
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$1165
$170 |
$1225
$180 |
Double Bed/
Twin Bed Ensuite Per Room Extra Night
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$1320
$190 |
$1390
$205 |
Double Bed
Premium Ensuite Per Room Extra Night
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$1360
$195 |
$1430
$210 |
Period / Year
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Oct to Mar 2024
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Oct to Mar 2025
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Co-living Shared
Per Person Extra Night
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$380
$55 |
$400
$60 |
Co-living Ensuite
Per Person Extra Night
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$450
$65 |
$475
$70 |
Double Bed/
Twin Bed Shared Per Room Extra Night
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$1730
$250 |
$1820
$265 |
Double Bed/
Twin Bed Ensuite Per Room Extra Night
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$1945
$280 |
$2050
$295 |
Double Bed
Premium Ensuite Per Room Extra Night
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$1975
$285 |
$2075
$300 |
Please Note
·Minimum length of stay: 2 weeks
·Maximum length of stay: 4 weeks
· Same gender or mixed gender preference for Co-living shared room must be requested (subject to availability)
· Co-living rooms include 4-10 beds depending on location and availability
· BYO towel
YHA - Cape Byron
Cape Byron Hostel YHA is located in the centre of Byron Bay and is only 200 m from Main Beach. The hostel has a large, heated pool and BBQ area. Enjoy a free walking tour to the lighthouse or hire a surfboard or bike. Facilities include a cafe, dive centre, and separate TV/reading room. Rooms include linen. The tour desk can arrange sea kayaking, surfing lessons, hang-gliding, horse riding, and trips to Nimbin. Free Wi-Fi is included throughout the whole building.
Type
Hostel
Location
Corner Byron & Middleton Street, Byron Bay
Weekly Rates | ||
Period / Year |
April to Sept 2024 |
April to Sept 2025 |
Co-living Shared Extra Night |
$280
$45 |
$295
$50 |
Double Bed/Twin Extra Night |
$940
$135 |
$990
$145 |
Double Bed Extra Night |
$1205
$175 |
$1265
$185 |
Period / Year |
Oct to March 2024 |
Oct to Mar 2025 |
Co-living Shared Extra Night |
$365
$55 |
$385
$60 |
Double Bed/Twin Extra Night |
$1480
$215 |
$1555
$230 |
Double Bed Extra Night |
$1850
$265 |
$1945
$280 |
Please Note
· Minimum length of stay: 2 weeks
· Maximum length of stay: 4 weeks
· Same gender or mixed gender preference for Co-living shared room must be requested (subject to availability)
· Co-living rooms include 4-10 beds depending on location and availability
· BYO towel
Glen Villa Resort
Glen Villa's fully self-contained Studio cabins are designed for independence and easy living. Glen Villa Resort is the traditional Byron Bay Caravan Park and Camping Ground you’re looking for. Sprawled over 14-spacious acres, Glen Villa is close to the beach and even closer to town – with all the facilities to feel right at home. But with their private tropical gardens, lush saltwater pool and a relaxed, sunny atmosphere, you’ll feel a million miles away!
Each cabin includes Double Bed or Double Bed & 1 King Single Bed (Twin), Ensuite, Air-conditioning, Dining suite, Limited complimentary Wifi, Widescreen TV, Kitchenette inc. Stovetop & Microwave, Tea & Coffee making facilities, Bar fridge and Fresh linen & towelsType
Caravan Park and Camping Ground
Location
80/86 Butler St Byron Bay NSW 2481
Weekly Rates | ||
Year |
2024 |
2025 |
Twin Studio Cabin (double bed + single bed) Per Room Extra night |
$800
$140 |
$840
$150 |
Double Studio Cabin (double bed only) Extra Night |
$800
$140 |
$840
$150 |
Please Note
· Minimum length of stay: 4 weeks
· Maximum length of stay: 12 weeks (extension case by case)
· Each cabin can accommodate up to two people MAX (for two students traveling together) for any other situation e.g. traveling with partner or child - the accommodation team will review case by case
. Guaranteed availability with notice of 6 months and over
. PLEASE NOTE: As this is also a family Holiday Resort - students must be sensible and cooperative with the resort rules if they wish to stay here. Students will need to sign a guidelines contract provided by Glen Villa