Raes on Wategos

Raes on Wategos is a beachside hotel, dining and spa destination on Wategos Beach in Byron Bay. The property combines an intimate retreat atmosphere with the privacy and comfort of a small hotel, set among coastal surroundings and tropical gardens.

Accommodation is spread across the main hotel and neighbouring guesthouses, with rooms, suites and penthouses shaped by the original architecture of the buildings. Interiors follow an understated coastal style, linking the accommodation with the beach setting rather than competing with it. The hotel rooms are arranged around a pool and garden area, while the guesthouses sit a short walk away and include shared indoor spaces, lap pools, open fireplaces and a private terrace bar.

Raes Dining Room is led by an Australian contemporary approach with Mediterranean influence. The room looks towards Wategos Beach and the surrounding greenery, giving dining a strong sense of place. It suits meals where the setting is as important as the food, with a polished but relaxed coastal character. The Cellar Bar provides another on-site setting for drinks within the hotel.

Raes Spa adds a quieter element to the property, offering destination-inspired facial and body treatments in an intimate setting. Together, the hotel, dining room, bar and spa create a compact retreat for stays, meals and restorative breaks by the water.

The broader Raes experience also extends to Sea Raes, a Mediterranean-inspired boating option based on Australian waters. The combination of beachfront accommodation, contemporary Australian dining, spa treatments and coastal design makes the property suited to couples, short escapes and visitors looking for an integrated stay near the beach. The setting remains central to the experience, with Wategos Beach immediately shaping the atmosphere of the hotel and its dining spaces.