With 40 deluxe cabins, five spa cabins, six holiday units and a vast array of powered or unpowered camping and caravan sites, Glen Villa is a great spot to base yourself.

Perks: Walking distance to Byron Bay’s array of restaurants, bars, and beaches. Easy to get the shuttle to the festival. 

These well-appointed two-bedroom, three-bathroom apartments are beautifully designed and come with fully equipped kitchens, spa baths and a sofa bed for the ring-ins. Although they are on the slightly more pricey, you can squeeze a few people in each, so it doesn’t smash your bank account. Right in the heart of town and only a two-minute stroll to the beach, Casablanca is a wise choice.

Perks: Beautiful, stylish apartments in a great location. Easy to get to the festival.

Unique holiday accommodation of all shapes and sizes in Byron Bay, the Northern Rivers, and the Byron Bay Hinterland. Luxury holiday homes, quirky beach shacks and everything in between.

Perks: Location and offers a range of accommodation options.

This beautiful place is perched on the dunes of Belongil Beach, only a short stroll from Byron Bay. Choose from four absolute beach-front bungalows or two rear-set houses, surrounded by tropical gardens and a manicured lawn area, perfect for Splendour pres. If you have enough friends, you can book out the entire place. This one of those holiday houses you wish your parents invested in the 1990’s when the property was still affordable.

 Perks: The range of accommodation options and views.

If you feel like splashing the cash, this is definitely the place to do it. Don those wraparound sunnies and crack the Moet and soak up this magnificent Balinese-style home that sleeps 12 and comes with a stunning pool, lush, landscaped gardens, and a private track to the beach. Matched perfectly with a VIP Village festival ticket and you’re well on your way to having one very fancy and fun festival. 

Perks: There are way too many to list.

Bringing back the golden age of the Australian Road trip with their inspiring retro accommodation reflecting the playful modern vintage of hotels of the 1960s. The Cubana Ballina has been Inspired by the vibrant colours of Havana and the landscape and culture of Australia. Every inch of Cubana Ballina has been renovated with glamourous bathrooms, super comfortable beds, designer interiors and our signature oh- so-cool minibars. Slow down, unwind and reconnect.

Perks: Comfortable, stylish with rooms that can sleep up to five friends. You can also enjoy a cocktail by the pool.

Equipped with water slides and a huge swimming pool, Oaks Calypso Plaza offers affordable accommodation right near the beach and Gold Coast airport. With spacious rooms, some with ocean views and self-catering apartments, Oaks Calypso Plaza is perfect those wanting to cook up some pre Splendour sustenance and lie around the pool pre-festival.

Perks: ‘Water slides’ and ‘lagoon pool’ say no more. Splendour will have buses running to and from Coolangatta.