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Samkara Byron Bay

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in McLeods Shoot

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9 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

9 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 189688 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Byron Bay, NSW
  • Place, Bangalow Heritage House Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Byron Arts & Industry Estate
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bangalow Market
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

McLeods Shoot

In McLeods Shoot .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Hayters Hill Nature Reserve and 6 miles (10 km) of Byron Arts & Industry Estate with a stay here. Tyagarah Nature Reserve and Arakwal National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bangalow Heritage House Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Byron Arts & Industry Estate - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Bangalow Market - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Belongil Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Main Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 14 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farm Byron Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stone & Wood Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bangalow Bowling Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stone & Wood Brewery and Tasting Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Byron Bay Cookie Company - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Samkara Byron Bay

Samkara Byron Bay — A Balinese-Inspired Sanctuary in the Byron Bay Hinterland



Tucked away on a secluded hill just ten minutes from Byron Bay, Samkara is a private nine-bedroom estate offering panoramic ocean views, total privacy, and a rare blend of nature and luxury. Designed for retreats, family gatherings, and executive getaways, this two-storey villa combines Balinese elegance with relaxed Australian comfort.

Each of the nine suites has its own ensuite bathroom, with select rooms featuring jacuzzis overlooking the horizon. Spacious living and dining areas flow into wide verandahs and outdoor lounges surrounded by tropical gardens. Unwind by the sun-soaked pool, enjoy a massage in the dedicated treatment room, or soak in the heated garden spa as the sun sets over the hinterland.

Inside, the villa offers a gourmet kitchen, a games room with billiards, and generous spaces designed for connection and calm. Every bedroom opens onto a private verandah with ocean, garden, or hinterland views. The interiors blend handcrafted textures and natural light to create an atmosphere of effortless serenity.

Samkara Byron Bay is more than accommodation — it’s an experience of reconnection. Whether you’re hosting a wellness retreat, an intimate celebration, or a corporate offsite, our team can assist with private chefs, yoga teachers, or tailored programs arranged in advance.

Here, luxury feels grounded, time slows down, and every stay becomes a transformative escape.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 10 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outdoors Only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 9,688 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 218 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors Only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-30693, 2479

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Samkara Byron Bay to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Samkara Byron Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Samkara Byron Bay to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.9 mi (11-min drive) from Belongil Beach and 6.3 mi (12-min drive) from Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Samkara Byron Bay offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Samkara Byron Bay?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Samkara Byron Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Samkara Byron Bay?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Samkara Byron Bay have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Samkara Byron Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Samkara Byron Bay to downtown McLeods Shoot?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from McLeods Shoot.

Samkara Byron Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house for 18 people
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host stu was very helpful, house was amazing with plenty of room. Shame the spa in the pool area was not working! But overall a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Samkara is a magnificent property with incredible view of the Byron Bay lighthouse. The house is extremely spacious with large bedrooms with ensuites. The kitchen is very functional and a dining room table large enough that the entire family could eat together. Lots of outdoor seating on both upper and lower balconies. Great for early morning coffee. Pool area was large with lots of lounges but I was expecting the pool to be gas heated. It was too cool to swim and play in. Luckily there was a hot tub. Overall an incredible place for a family holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

This is our third time staying at the Byron Bay Manor. It's in a beautiful location on the escarpment overlooking Byron and a short drive into town. Not that you need to leave the manor - the swimming pool is super refreshing and there are tons to private spaces to relax as well as communal areas for meals/ hanging out. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than the photos!

Incredible property! When we arrived we were shocked at how large it was and how good the view was.All bedrooms were ensuited much to our surprise and were very spacious.We loved the outdoor area and the games area downstairs.It was very clean when we checked in.Very close to town, was about 10mins into Byron.Cannot recommend this property enough. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our group

This home was perfect for our group of 17 - huge living, dining and outdoor spaces, every bedroom was extra large and had its own ensuite, had incredible views and was only 10 minutes to Byron and Bangalow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Accommodation for relaxation

We loved the house and sunset spas looking out over the view. It was great that there was an onsite assistant when needed for any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Retreat

Great property for our large family retreat. All had our own space and a range of common areas to chose from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Irene J., Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be so much better

This property could be incredible and somewhere we would return to with some improvements. Communication from the caretaker was excellent and he was very responsive and helpful when we did have an issue with one air-con unit not working. He happily allowed us early entry which was very helpful. The space was great, lots of room if we all wanted to hang out together and ample space to find a quiet corner and read a book.However, some very basic but important things are lacking - the fly screens are ripped or have holes in them, which means it’s mosquito central! The kitchen is actually in desperate need of a revamp, it is not user friendly and is in desperate need of an update. There is mismatched crockery - many are chipped. Can opener had to be thrown away, we went and bought a new one. Knives were blunt, we bought a knife sharpener for our stay. Stove top would stop working or not produce heat, we can’t even understand how this happens. There is so much vegetation close to the house we were constantly inundated with ants. And unfortunately, it wasn’t very clean, we washed everything, including the bbq before we used it. There are lots of glasses and crockery and cutlery but it needs a clean out and an update. Some of the guests had issues with the hot water in the shower cutting out. There are some really simple upgrades which would make this rental worth the price we paid, but in its current state we feel we didn’t get what we paid for.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to stay with a group of friends

This property was perfect for our group of friends who just finished university and wanted to celebrate and hang out before we all got new jobs and had to move away from each other. The hosts had amazing communications and were extremely welcoming and friendly. The place was perfect for a large group, with many rooms and a bathroom in each room. It had large communal areas for everyone to come together and hang out, but enough bedrooms to have some privacy. The rooms were very spacious and all of them had aircon and TVs. The property itself was amazing, with plenty of land to play cricket or throw the ball and a pool that fit everyone. The house had everything you would need, from a pool table to sports equipment to cooking utensils. It unfortunately rained the whole time we were there, but it didnt affect our holiday at all, the spa was perfect, and the loungeroom was big enough for us all to watch movies. The house was so large that we never felt crowded. Overall, 10/10 stay in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rizul M.

Great property for a large family getaway

My family and I had a great time at Byron Bay Manor. Large house with lots of living space and big kitchen. Loved that each room had a private ensuite. Only problems were that the hot water system for the showers and taps was very unreliable, and we thought that the outdoor spa was heated (as written in the listing) but it wasn’t. Unfortunately the host was unresponsive when we reached out about this…
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

We stayed with 9 adults and 7 children over Christmas 2023 and absolutely loved our stay. Justin and his house manager were very responsive hosts both prior to our stay (promptly answering any questions we had about the accomodation) and during our stay. They even went to the trouble to put up a Christmas tree for us to enjoy given our stay included Christmas Day. Despite being a large group, we didn’t feel we were on top of each other and the indoor/outdoor space was generous and offered a variety of areas to enjoy mealtimes and space to run/play for the kids. All bedrooms were equally comfortable and the house was clean. The house was also a short drive into Bangalow… we ducked in a few times to access the supermarkets, Pilates studio and for coffee (although the house does have a great coffee machine). The pool and pool toys available were put to good use and we loved the view from the pool area and upper levels as well as enjoyed the beautiful landscaping around the house. Hope to back one day. Thanks Justin!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Huge house, great location and view.

Our extended family group of 13 people stayed a week and had a fantastic time. This is a massive house! Unique to this house is that all 8 bedrooms are generous in size, and all with their own private bathrooms and beautiful outlooks, so no one felt hard done by. We also loved the various living spaces, massive dining table, pool table, and bar with multiple fridges. The property grounds were beautiful and the view was spectacular. The kids loved the pool, hammock and fire pit. The kitchen is large but needs updating, and the water pressure was variable, but these were minor issues for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friend Group

Friend group of 8 couples shared the house. Great amenities and spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Brigitte G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointing

I can’t fault the view or the location but the ammenities and the service was so disappointing. This home was not cheap and we were really upset to find that the stove top didn’t work, the spa was on the fritz, the BBQ was really dirty, had to be thoroughly clean prior to use (& had to be relevelled so the food didn’t roll off), we were short on towels, the property manager interrupted our stay and we had to park our cars away from the house as the carport was filled. The bins were filled with rubbish and communication was very poor from the owner and property manager. Absolutely disappointing considering the amount of money we paid to Byrion Bay Manor. I would discourage anyone from engaging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt like we were in Bali!

The Manor is beautiful accommodation which is very spacious and gives you a feeling as though you're in Bali. The pool and spa were a great hit with our crew and we loved that all the rooms had bathrooms. The team who check you in are helpful and respectful of your space. The property is massive and was more than enough room for our group of 14 people. Heads up that the drive way is a little steep and bendy so careful when driving down.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing, photos do do it justice

Best family weekend, had everything for all ages. Absolutely stunning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular!

Our stay at the manor was fantastic! The photos do not do this place justice. Communication was easy with the property manager and staff were so accommodating. Our big day would not have been the same elsewhere, can't wait to come back to celebrate our anniversary!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tropical Oasis

What a fabulous surprise the full extent of this property was on arrival! Elegant, spacious, relaxing and practical - everything had been thought of and catered for. We’ll be back with another family holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

mary b.

Liked: Cleanliness

50 th wedding anniversary

We had a fabulous stay at the Manor House. Large family group ,heaps of room,lovely bathrooms,lots of out door furniture settings. Only criticism the kitchen needs screen doors ,& the pool was cloudy & greenish. Would love to come again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Very comfortable and large property in the hinterlands only a short drive to Byron. The owner and property managers could not have been more helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neisha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded expectations

House was amazing perfect setting for a perfect weekend with family and friends. Staff where very accommodating and friendly. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Xanthe P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property in a fantastic location

Huge house that is great for a family or big group. There is plenty of room that you can escape and not feel like you are all on top of each other. The owner and property manager are happy to help out with anything and make sure that your stay is amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hayley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing and caters to all ages

Beautiful location and the views are breathtaking. Everything you need in the one place. Great amenities and the surroundings just add to the serenity.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sally X.

Very bad experiences for all of us

No body can fall asleep because of thousands of mosquitos , can not take shower as no water , dish washer and fridge are broken ..... The worse staying experience in my life time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020