Great lessons + day! - Great day! Learned a lot, and how hard it is! The instructors were great, very thorough and knowledgeable, there to help at all times and also very encouraging. I was a first timer so found it difficult, but I managed to get up a few times which I was happy about, especially since it was very windy! They also took us to a tea tree lake on the way back to wash off the salt etc and get some goodness on our skin, it was very refreshing and a nice addition to the trip. If I was in the area longer I would definitely have done more days, thanks again, and would recommend

Awesome experience even for beginners. - Had never been on a surfboard before, after 5min in the water I was riding my first wave. Those guys really know what they are doing!

Awesome Tour! - Instructor is helpful and awesome. Patient to student and teaching them 1 by 1. Went down south to surf. Beautiful beach.

Great Lesson! - Such a great day. The lesson was very step by step, so you felt like you weren't thrown into the deep end straight away. It was at a pace where you could slowly grow your confidence. By the end the entire group was catching their own waves and having the best time. Would recommend to anyone!

‘Go with the flow’ - Amazing surf lesson, a cool group, learning to surf. Great advice from the surf instructors, a fun day as everyone got to ride some waves! :))

Highlight of our trip - Excellent instructors, very knowledgeable and cool guys! Would highly recommend to anybody to go here for a lesson.

"Soul Surf School exceeded all expectations! - Soul Surf School exceeded all expectations! The instructors were not only skilled surfers but also patient and encouraging, making the learning process enjoyable. The personalized guidance helped me progress quickly. The equipment provided was top-notch, and the beautiful beach location added to the overall fantastic experience. I highly recommend Soul Surf School for anyone looking to catch some waves and embrace the thrill of surfing.

Amazing Surf School - Did the half day surf class and the instructors were amazing throughout the lesson. Would recommend this surf school to everyone

Very good but with a big group - Very nice but we were a big group so less time for each of us to practice However the teachers were very nice and compétant

Great lesson! Great hostel! However ***DO NOT EXPECT PHOTOS, even if you pay for them*** - I booked the 2 night Shaka package - 2 nights of stay at The Surf House and 2 days of surfing lessons. The negative points, and why my rating is a 3 and not a 5: - I paid $25 for the 1 day photo package. Advertised as “individual surfing shots & group shots” sent to your email after the lesson. While surfing, I noticed there was no photographer. Today (3 days after my lessons), I called the shop inquiring where my pictures were. I was told that there was no photographer either day that I surfed (Friday 2-6pm and Saturday 2-6pm). I was offered a refund for my $25. While I appreciate the refund, I am from America and was in Byron Bay for 2 nights. I’m not sure when I’ll be back, if ever. I specifically chose a surf school that offered photos. If there’s not a photographer for the day, I shouldn’t be offered and advertised a photo package and then told after the fact that it doesn’t exist. I would’ve preferred to pay the $25 and receive what I expected. I have emailed directly letting them know my frustration and haven’t gotten a response yet. ****IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR PHOTOS of you surfing, book elsewhere** I am disappointed to write this, because the rest of my experience here was wonderful. - With the package I booked, I was supposed to receive a tote bag, water bottle, stubby holder, stickers, and discounts, per their website. I had to specifically ask on the 2nd day to receive this (seemed like they forgot?), and I was informed that they “don’t give out water bottles anymore.” Obviously, not the end of the world, but semi frustrating. Update the website to reflect this change. ** BESIDES THE PHOTOS…: The hostel: I stayed in a 6 person dorm and my experience was great! Everyone was incredibly friendly and I was never alone (as a solo traveler) because of the friends that I made. The room was clean and the beds were comfy. The surf lesson: Also great! Once again, the people in my group were friendly and it was super fun. This was my first time ever surfing and the instructor was helpful and nice. By the end of day 2 I was catching my own waves and standing up!