The Bonobo by Raes

The Bonobo by Raes is a contemporary boutique hotel and lifestyle destination located right in the heart of Byron Bay. 

Opening in June, The Bonobo brings together flexible accommodation, a Lobby Lounge for all-day dining and drinks, and a curated mix of wellness and retail experiences, underpinned by Raes’ signature service and hospitality.

The modernist 3-level building comprises 33 hotel rooms alongside 4 one-bedroom, 28 two-bedroom and 9 three-bedroom residences all managed by Raes and suited to both short and extended stays. 

With generous layouts and the option to connect with adjoining rooms to create larger multi-bedroom residences, the accommodation is ideal for families and groups seeking flexible, spacious stays, while maintaining the considered service, design integrity and attention to detail that define the Raes experience.

All residences feature a kitchen and laundry for effortless longer stays, and are equipped with appliances from Breville, featuring pieces from its Aboriginal Culinary Journey collection. 

Extending its wellness offering to Byron Bay, Reset at The Bonobo features traditional cedar saunas, ice baths, a eucalyptus steam room, magnesium bath and vitamin C–infused showers, alongside a private treatment room dedicated to LED light therapy, facials and restorative body treatments. Treatments are available to both hotel guests and the wider Byron Bay community.

The hotel’s food and beverage offering is curated by two-hatted Raes Dining Room executive chef Jason Saxby. At its centre is the Lobby Lounge, a relaxed, all-day space with seating for up to 50 guests, designed to seamlessly evolve throughout the day, from morning coffee through to long lunches and afternoon aperitivo.

The hotel’s in-room dining and rooftop menu offers an elevated take on hotel classics, including a club sandwich, steak frites and a classic cheeseburger, each executed through a distinctly Raes point of view. Designed to be enjoyed in-room, on the private terraces or by the rooftop pool, the offering is available daily from 7am through to midnight.

Bonobo by Raes opens in June and bookings are now available.

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