Ocean Shores Motel (Byron Bay, Australia)

Located just off the M1 highway that snakes along the east coast of Australia, this motel provides a welcome stopover if you've been on the road for hours and need some rest. It's also right next door to the Ocean Shores Golf Club so why not stay a day and enjoy a round of golf too!

The people running this motel do a fine job of welcoming you in and making sure everything is taken care of for you. They will give you advice on things to do in the area and deal with any requests that you have.

If you have lots of luggage with you then this place provides the space you need to store it. The rooms are large so you won't feel cramped or boxed in, and they are very comfortably furnished too.

The rooms here are being neglected by housekeeping, who don't seem to be paying enough attention to detail when cleaning the rooms. You could spot a dead cockroach in the bathroom or ants scurrying around.

Staying connected to the internet can be a real pain here, the free Wi-Fi on offer often drops out and the speed is dismally slow. You won't get very far if you try streaming a movie of downloading some music.

There isn't much within walking distance of this place, no shops, restaurants, or bars, so make sure you bring what you need with you, whether it is bathroom essentials or a four pack of beer!