Title: TOP Luxury Hotels in Uralba for 2025 - Uralba Upscale Hotels | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Uralba](https://expedia.co.uk/Uralba-Hotels.d553248634374937629.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Uralba](https://expedia.co.uk/Uralba-Holiday-Rentals.d553248634374937629.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Uralba Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Uralba.d553248634374937629.Car-Hire-Guide)[Uralba Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Uralba.d553248634374937629.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/bex-affinities/luxury.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find luxury hotels in Uralba - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Uralba Luxury Hotels Tonight [9 Nov - 10 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634374937629&startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&adults=2&propertyStyle=LUXURY&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=luxury_property) Tomorrow [10 Nov - 11 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634374937629&startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&adults=2&propertyStyle=LUXURY&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=luxury_property) Next weekend [14 Nov - 16 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634374937629&startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&adults=2&propertyStyle=LUXURY&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=luxury_property) In two weeks [21 Nov - 23 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634374937629&startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&adults=2&propertyStyle=LUXURY&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=luxury_property) ## Top Uralba Luxury Hotels ## Top Uralba Hotel Reviews ![Discovery Parks - Byron Bay](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3090000/3081200/3081121/dfd58d2a_y.jpg) ### Discovery Parks - Byron Bay 10/10 Excellent "Perfect little spot for our overnight stay as we were heading further South. Clean & Tidy - really friendly staff & the grounds are well maintained & kept. Simple but effective, would recommend to family & friends. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Discovery-Parks-Byron-Bay.h3081121.Hotel-Information) ![Glen Villa Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3280000/3272700/3272618/81bbe7b8_y.jpg) ### Glen Villa Resort 10/10 Excellent "Convenience to town, cooking facilities.. There was no hair dryer though" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Glen-Villa-Resort.h3272618.Hotel-Information) ![The Lord Byron](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2647000/2646995/ccdb3b7d_y.jpg) ### The Lord Byron 10/10 Excellent "Friendly, helpful staff. Great place to stay, very convenient to everything. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-The-Lord-Byron.h2646995.Hotel-Information) ![Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/990900/990853/36cdd8b7_y.jpg) ### Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron 10/10 Excellent "Nice room with a spa bath and a shower" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Ramada-Hotel-And-Suites-Ballina-Byron.h990853.Hotel-Information) ![Waves Byron Bay](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650200/2650116/c4d772d3_y.jpg) ### Waves Byron Bay 10/10 Excellent "Amazing staff and location " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Waves-Byron-Bay.h2650116.Hotel-Information) ![Crystalbrook Byron](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650100/2650066/feecd47a_y.jpg) ### Crystalbrook Byron 10/10 Excellent "We stayed in the Tree Top room and would highly recommend it; we will definitely book again. We had two dinners and one breakfast; the dinners were lovely. My only feedback is that the breakfast was a little disappointing, the poached eggs were hard and the toast was dry, my preference is soft poached eggs, everything else was great. I had a gorgeous spa treatment, the products were divine, my skin felt amazing after. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive, thank you making our stay relaxing and enjoyable. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Crystalbrook-Byron.h2650066.Hotel-Information) ## Frequently asked questions ### Are you searching for a great accommodation for your luxury trip to Uralba? > Expedia can help you arrange a flight to Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) airport or Lismore, NSW (LSY) airport, and then you can select from various places to stay that will deliver the luxury you'd like to find. Amenities are important when you plan a holiday, so we make it easy to find what you want to make your stay relaxing and comfortable. If you want an upscale hotel that has a spa, an indoor pool or luxury bedding, Expedia can assist you in finding the best luxury hotel experience that Uralba offers. Uralba has some interesting things to see and do including Uralba Nature Reserve, so you might want to take in the local sights during your visit. ### When can I expect good weather in Uralba? > Planning for the weather is a good way to make your trip to Uralba relaxing and enjoyable, especially when you're splurging. The hottest months are usually January and December, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 15°C. Average annual precipitation for Uralba is 1201 mm. ### What's there to see and do in Uralba? > Enjoy all that Uralba has to offer and visit Ballina Fair Shopping Centre, Ballina Golf Club and Lighthouse Beach. 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