The Bonobo by Raes to open this June, bookings now open | News

Raes today announces its new boutique hotel, The Bonobo by Raes, will open in the heart of Byron Bay this June, with bookings now open. A contemporary hotel and lifestyle destination, 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. Reset will join as the hotel’s dedicated wellness partner, bringing a holistic approach to wellness at The Bonobo.

Marty McCaig, group general manager of Raes, says: “The Bonobo introduces a more social expression of Raes in the centre of Byron Bay. It’s been shaped as a hotel people can move through with ease – whether they’re staying, meeting friends for a drink, or dropping by for a wellness treatment. Partnering with Reset allows us to build something that feels connected to the local community while still delivering a premium guest experience. We look forward to opening the doors to The Bonobo very soon.”

Following the opening of its Double Bay studio in October, Reset will extend its wellness offering to Byron Bay. Reset at The Bonobo will feature 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 will be available to both hotel guests and the wider Byron Bay community.

Reset co-founder, William Schrumpf, and co-founder and creative director, Melissa Schrumpf say: “We’re delighted to partner with Raes to introduce Reset to Byron Bay. Our vision has always been to create a thoughtfully considered space that offers a deeply personal and holistic approach to wellbeing. The Reset experience will be intentionally personal, centred around private and small-group sessions within an elevated environment designed to feel like a private residence. The Bonobo presents a natural opportunity to translate what we have created in Double Bay into a new setting – shaping a considered yet restorative experience that reflects the spirit and community Byron Bay is known for.”

The Bonobo will comprise 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 will feature a kitchen and laundry for effortless longer stays,  and will be equipped with appliances from Breville, featuring pieces from its Aboriginal Culinary Journey collection.

Located at 116–118 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, The Bonobo is a modernist three-level building designed by Richards & Spence, with interiors by Studio Manifold. Studio Manifold has created a cohesive interior experience that complements the building’s bold architectural form, while grounding it in materiality that reflects Byron Bay’s coastal setting.  Across the Lobby Lounge, courtyard, wellness spaces, rooftop pool and hotel rooms and residences, the studio focused on warmth, tactility and flow – using natural timbers, soft plaster finishes, stone and layered textures to create a sense of calm and understated luxury.

The hotel’s food and beverage offering will be 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 will offer 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 will be available daily from 7am through to midnight.

Positioned as a cultural touchstone in the town centre, The Bonobo connects locals and visitors, old and new Byron, offering a dynamic yet boutique stay for those seeking spacious, flexible accommodation with Raes’ hallmark service and style.

As part of the wider Raes portfolio, which includes Raes Hotel, Raes Guesthouses and Sea Raes, The Bonobo by Raes will deliver a more social expression of the brand in Byron Bay’s town centre. The Bonobo by Raes will open June 2026, with retail partners to be announced in the coming months.

Hotel bookings are available now via https:/thebonobo.com.au/.