The best accommodation in Yamba for every type of traveller

For location: Pacific Hotel

You can’t get a much better location than the oceanfront Pacific Hotel. Perched on a hill overlooking Yamba's Main Beach, the iconic spot opened in 1934 and has been a favourite among holidaymakers ever since. Choose from the luxurious ensuite signature rooms in the renovated northern wing or the original pub-style rooms, which have shared bathrooms. The hotel has live music four nights a week, a great restaurant serving pub classics and the best views in town. Please note: this is adult-only accommodation, and the rooms are accessed by stairs (no lift). 

The Pacific Hotel, Yamba - Credit: The Pacific Hotel

For ocean views: The Surf Yamba

The Surf Yamba is a beautiful boutique hotel with a rooftop terrace and heated plunge pool. Overlooking the ocean and Main Beach, the exclusive spot has spacious rooms with a contemporary design and furnishings, each with a private balcony. Pre-order a hamper to enjoy in your room or on the roof deck and book in-room massage treatments to elevate the experience.  

View from the balcony at The Surf Yamba, Yamba - Credit: Amber Toms/The Surf

For surf-retro vibes: The Carmel

Set in tropical gardens with a saltwater pool and tennis court, The Carmel is a nostalgia-filled resort situated on Yamba Bay. Offering rooms, suites and apartments, each with luxury amenities and mini-bars stocked with locally sourced produce. In addition, you can order locally made ready meals to enjoy in your room or in the gardens. Borrow one of the vintage bikes and head out to explore Yamba.  

The Carmel, Yamba - Credit: The Carmel

For families: BIG4 Saltwater at Yamba Holiday Park 

Set on 130 acres of parkland with a kids club, waterpark, huge playground, pump track, pedal karts and a movie theatre, BIG4 Saltwater at Yamba Holiday Park has everything needed to keep the children entertained on holiday. Not to mention the beautiful riverside location and the opportunity to kayak and paddleboard. Accommodation options include powered and unpowered sites, three different types of cabins and a five-bedroom house available for families. 

BIG4 Saltwater at Yamba Holiday Park, Yamba - Credit: BIG4 Saltwater at Yamba Holiday Park,

For a rainforest retreat: Angourie Resort

Angourie Resort is surrounded by lush greenery, providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Guests can choose from stylish self-contained apartments and villas, each designed to blend with the natural surroundings. Featuring a day spa and outdoor pool, along with a kids pool and an indoor children's playground, the resort suits families as well as couples looking for a romantic getaway.  

Angourie Resort, Yamba - Credit: Angourie Resort

For those on a budget: Aston Motel

Located just a short walk from the town centre, the Aston Motel offers clean and cosy rooms with all the essential amenities, including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Take a dip in the outdoor pool and prepare dinner in the barbecue area – another great way to keep costs down while on holiday in Yamba.   

Aston Motel, Yamba - Credit: Aston Motel

For ultimate luxury: Micalo

This beautifully styled holiday home is the ultimate private sanctuary, just a five-minute drive from Yamba town and 10 minutes from the beach. Micalo seamlessly blends indoors with outdoors, with a huge open-plan living area overlooking a mineral pool and with river frontage. Set on 100 acres the property sleeps up to 20, and also features a two-hole golf course, putting green, outdoor bathtub and a traditional sauna.  

Micalo, Yamba - Credit: My Clarence Valley Tourism

For groups: The Cove Yamba & The Sands Resort

Set between Main Beach and Convent Beach, The Cove Yamba offers spacious and modern rooms and apartments, with one, two or three bedrooms. Perfect for families or groups of friends. All have private balconies, and many have ocean views. Each apartment is fully equipped with a kitchen, laundry facilities and a private balcony. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and spa as well as access to The Beachside Leisure Centre which has two full-sized tennis courts, a swimming pool and a barbecue area. 

Another excellent option for groups is The Sands Resort. Located right on Pippi Beach, this resort offers spacious and modern apartments and villas with spectacular ocean views. Here you’ll find a swimming pool and spa and the resort also offers access to the facilities at Beachside Leisure Centre. 

The Sands Resort, Yamba - Credit: The Sands Resort

For getting back to nature: Woody Head Campground  

Located within Bundjalung National Park, Woody Head Campground offers the perfect opportunity to experience the great outdoors. Campers can choose from powered or unpowered sites, with some sites just steps away from the beach. The campsite also offers cottages and cabins. Facilities include showers, toilets, drinking water, barbecues, picnic tables, a cafe/kiosk and a boat ramp. The protected sandy beach has a shallow reef which is ideal for snorkelling and the surrounding area is fantastic for fishing and bushwalking.  

Woody Head in Bundjalung National Park, Yamba - Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW