Elements of Byron

These 30sq m freestanding studios are tucked away in the eucalypt forest and wetlands, with the requisite serene green views. The bedroom has a king-size bed (or twins, on request); the ensuite bathroom has a roll-in shower and grab bars in the toilet. There's also a TV, iPod dock, WiFi, desk, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), alarm clock, mnibar, free bottled water, a kettle, tea and coffee and blackout blinds. Every studio has a ramp at the entrance.

The cosy, split-level Botanica Villas span 50sq m, including a bedroom with a king-size bed (or twins, on request) and an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a bath tub. Each villa comes with soul-soothing views of the surrounding greenery, plus a TV, iPod dock, WiFi, desk, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), alarm clock, mnibar, free bottled water, a kettle, tea and coffee and blackout blinds.

Earning their name, these villas are perched enticingly by the water. Consider this your very own private retreat, complete with winsome views and a terrace designed for dining. Each of these 50sq m lagoon-surveying hideaways has a bedroom with a king-size bed (or twins, on request) and a bathroom with a shower and bath tub. There’s also a Nespresso machine, TV, iPod dock, WiFi, desk, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), alarm clock, minibar, free bottled water, a kettle, tea and coffee and blackout blinds.

Perfect for families and groups of friends travelling together, these 80sq m, two-bedroom villas have been designed to feel like home – with added comforts, natch. Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom (one has a shower and bath tub; one has just a shower), a central lounge and a sleek kitchen that opens onto a pretty private garden beyond. The beds can be set up as king-size or singles; just let staff know in advance. Two rooms can be configured as wheelchair-accessible rooms. The kitchenette has a microwave, hob and dishwasher; there’s also a washing machine. Additional features include a Nespresso machine, a TV, iPod dock, WiFi, desk, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), alarm clock, minibar, free bottled water, a kettle, tea and coffee and blackout blinds.

Up the romance factor by booking one of the 45sq m Dunal Villas, which are positioned a short walk from the beach. Beautiful stone and wood finishes, a sleek gas fireplace and a private bath house with a freestanding tub are your cues to say ‘ooh’. These villas are equally suited to honeymooners, loved-up explorers and frazzled city-dwellers in need of R&R. These villas have a Nespresso machine, a TV, iPod dock, WiFi, desk, minibar, free bottled water, a kettle, tea and coffee and black-out blinds.

Imagine your very own luxurious private bath house nestled in the eucalyptus forest – then stop imagining it, and book these stylish sleeping quarters. Each villa has a spacious bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, an indoor/outdoor living deck and a fully appointed kitchen. These 89sq m mini-kingdoms are designed for cosy nights in, thanks to the working fireplace and sleek kitchenette with a microwave, hob and dishwasher; there’s also a washing machine. The bathroom is a treat, too: a private bath house with a freestanding tub. These villas have a Nespresso machine, a TV, iPod dock, WiFi, desk, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), alarm clock, minibar, free bottled water, a kettle, tea and coffee and blackout blinds.

Kick back and relax from the comfort of these 98sq m villas, perfect for families and friends. There are two bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom (one has a shower and bath tub; one has just a shower); a fully kitted-out kitchen and a stunning living space that brings the outdoors in. The master bedroom has a king-size bed; the second bedroom has two king-size single beds. The kitchenette has a microwave, hob and dishwasher; there’s also a washing machine. Additional features include a Nespresso machine, a TV, iPod dock, WiFi, desk, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), alarm clock, minibar, free bottled water, a kettle, tea and coffee and blackout blinds.

If you don’t want to compromise on space, bed down in the hotel’s largest and most luxurious sleeping quarters. These 111sq m villas each have two bedrooms with an ensuite bathroom (one has a bath tub and shower; one just has a shower), a fully appointed kitchen and a spectacular indoor/outdoor living space. The master bedroom has a king-size bed; the second room has two king-size single beds (although these can be configured as a king-size double on request). The kitchenette has a microwave, hob and dishwasher; there’s also a washing machine. Additional features include a Nespresso machine, a TV, iPod dock, WiFi, desk, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), alarm clock, minibar, free bottled water, a kettle, tea and coffee and blackout blinds.