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Raes Raes on Wategos Beach in Byron Bay. Australia's most iconic boutique Hotel, Dining Room, Spa and Cel
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Raes on Wategos is an exclusive boutique retreat in a luxurious beachfront setting. Defined by soothing surrounds and premium service, Raes provides an elegant, opulent and exceptionally private space to relax and renew the senses. Calming curved walls, rich soothing decor, this is the most intimate getaway in a secluded corner of Byron Bay. Raes Dining Room, serving modern Australian with a Mediterranean influence amongst the idyllic surrounds of Wategos beach. Enjoy a food and beverage offering which showcases all our region has to offer by Executive Chef Jason Saxby & his team. Reminisce of a classically tiled Moroccan bath house, the spa offers a comfortable and intimate space for the most luxurious of treatments. We offer a range of treatments curated to restore balance and revitalise you. This experience is enhanced and complimented by the Santa Maria Novella line, with which we are honoured to be the only hotel and spa within Australia to offer this product from the world’s oldest apothecary.

Each suite at Raes has a bathroom of its own character. The bathroom of Suite 13 features hand painted doors open to a p...
14/10/2026

Each suite at Raes has a bathroom of its own character.

The bathroom of Suite 13 features hand painted doors open to a powder blue pedestal basin beneath a vintage faceted mirror in rose-tinted glass, with penny tiles running floor to ceiling.

Designed by Tamsin Johnson

Some rooms are made for staying in.Suite 14 located within Raes Guesthouse is spacious and private, the suite sits pools...
06/10/2026

Some rooms are made for staying in.

Suite 14 located within Raes Guesthouse is spacious and private, the suite sits poolside, with bifold doors that open onto a generous terrace, outdoor dining and sun loungers set among the gardens.

Inside, a king bed and a deep bath built for slow evenings. Long lunches outside, afternoons by the pool, and nowhere you need to be.

Enquire for this week’s available dates. Link in bio.

03/10/2026

Spring is for celebrating!

Join us at the Raes Cellar Bar all weekend long as we toast spring with and

Take home a fresh rose with every glass of Perrier-Jouët, or a beautiful bunch of posies with every bottle.

In celebration, a limited-edition Perrier-Jouët menu and magnums are available all weekend in the Dining Room and Cellar Bar.

Today and Sunday 4 October
From midday until the flowers are gone each day.

We look forward to celebrating spring with you.

30/09/2026

Join us at the Cellar Bar this long weekend with and as we toast spring at Raes.

Sip ch*****ne in the sunshine and take a little something in bloom home with you.

Purchase a glass of Perrier-Jouët, receive a flower stem.
Purchase a bottle, receive a bunch.

Friday 2 - Sunday 4 October
From midday, while flowers last.

We look forward to celebrating spring with you.

Shellfish Lasagne, new to the Dining Room menu and already a favourite.Ballina king prawns, grilled and glazed in fermen...
28/09/2026

Shellfish Lasagne, new to the Dining Room menu and already a favourite.

Ballina king prawns, grilled and glazed in fermented chilli, rest on layers of tomato pasta, shellfish and tuna belly XO ragu, mozzarella cream and a baked parmesan tuile. Served with sea urchin bisque and basil oil.

A celebration of our local coastline, best enjoyed with an ocean view.

Reserve your table via the link in bio.

Today is giving us that summer feeling. A quiet corner of Wategos, kept for long afternoons and cold drinks by the pool....
21/09/2026

Today is giving us that summer feeling. A quiet corner of Wategos, kept for long afternoons and cold drinks by the pool. Plan your upcoming stay.

Interior designer Tamsin Johnson, whose considered approach has helped shape the evolving world of Raes. For Raes Guesth...
14/09/2026

Interior designer Tamsin Johnson, whose considered approach has helped shape the evolving world of Raes. For Raes Guesthouses, Tamsin reimagined the warmth and charm of the original hotel through a more colourful, playful lens - layering Mediterranean influences, vintage pieces and natural materials to create a distinctly relaxed coastal elegance.

Suite 3 at Raes Hotel - a tranquil ocean-view retreat.Secure your stay via the link in bio.
11/09/2026

Suite 3 at Raes Hotel - a tranquil ocean-view retreat.

Secure your stay via the link in bio.

Spring brings fresh produce and new flavours to the Raes Dining Room, including our new market fish - Queensland grouper...
03/09/2026

Spring brings fresh produce and new flavours to the Raes Dining Room, including our new market fish - Queensland grouper, pan-seared with crisp skin and served with smoked fish velouté, roasted leek, local baby radishes and turnips, coastal herbs and lemon oil.

Best enjoyed with a chilled glass of Chablis.

Enjoy our final midweek menu of the season at Raes Dining Room. Three considered courses, from rye-crumbed veal sweetbre...
25/08/2026

Enjoy our final midweek menu of the season at Raes Dining Room. Three considered courses, from rye-crumbed veal sweetbread to wagyu ragu and tarte tatin to finish.

Available for lunch and dinner until Thursday, at $90 per person.

Secure a last-minute reservation via the link in bio.

Address

8 Marine Parade
Byron Bay, NSW
2481

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