Byron Central Apartments has funky self-contained apartments located one block from the main street. Main Beach is two minutes walk so you are going to the beach in your swimmers with only a towel. One apartment is purpose built and provides full wheelchair accessibility. There are another 3 ground floor Studio apartments with walk in shower recesses, however no grab rails are fitted. The apartments have a queen bed up in the open planning loft or two single beds. Downstairs is the lounge, dining, kitchen, bathroom and toilet. The complex has a large salt water pool with a spacious sitting area. There are less than 4 stairs into the pool and a grab rail is fitted. A barbecue near the pool makes for great holiday lunches or dinners. The common areas are private from the rest of the town yet at the centre of it. If you are eating out, as soon as you leave the complex there are many restaurants, coffee shops and takeaway food outlets to choose from. All this for very affordable tariffs. Their friendly and efficient staff is available to assist with any queries you may have.
Car Park
1. Do you provide designated parking for people with disabilities onsite? Yes
1a. Do the designated parking spaces measure at least 3200mm? No
1b. Are the spaces marked with a wheelchair symbol? Yes
1c. Are the spaces undercover? Yes
1c.a. Is the overhead height clearance at least 2500mm? No
2. Is there a clear and continuous accessible path of travel from the car park to reception? Yes
3. Is there a clear and continuous accessible path of travel from the car park to accommodations? Yes
4. Is there clear external and internal directional signage? Yes
5. Is there a coach parking? No
Reception Area
1. Is there a clear and continuous accessible path of travel into the Reception Area (free of stairs)? Yes
2. Is there a doorbell or intercom? Yes
2a. Is it located at an accessible height (900mm – 1100mm) Yes
3. Is the doorway wide (min 850mm) and self opening or easy to open? Yes
4. Are there slip resistant floors and ground surfaces? Yes
5. Is part of the reception desk low enough to be used by a person using a wheelchair? No
6. Is there seating available for guests who are unable to stand for long periods? No
Common Areas
1. Is there consistent and even lighting throughout? Yes
2. Are there clear and accessible paths of travel from each accessible entrance to all areas and facilities used by the public? Yes
3. Are passage ways wide enough for people using mobility aids such as wheelchairs (min 1000mm)? Yes
4. Are floor/ground coverings slip resistant, firm and smooth? Yes
5. Is there signage to make it easy for people to find their way around? Yes
6. Where there is fixed seating, is there room for people using wheelchairs or people with prams to move around? Yes
7. In sitting areas, are there spaces for a person using a wheelchair to sit with friends? Yes
8. Can facilities be made available for assistance dogs, such as water and information on walking areas? Yes
9. Do you have a swimming pool? Yes
9a. Is there wheelchair access to the Pool via a ramp? No
9b. Is there access to the Pool via a hoist? No
9c. Are there steps into the pool? Yes
9d. If there are steps, are there less than four? Yes
9e. Are grab rails provided? Yes
Common Area Toilets
1. Do you have any common area toilets on your premises? Yes
1a. Do all toilets have clear identification signs? Yes
1b. Is there a unisex accessible toilet close to other toilets with a clear wheelchair symbol? Yes
1c. Is the accessible toilet room size at least 2500mm x 1900mm? Yes
1d. Is the toilet area fitted with grab rails? Yes
1e. Is the clearance between the washbasin and any other fixed items at least 1100mm? No
1f. Are all fixtures in the toilet area set at heights between 900mm - 1100mm? Yes
Guest Rooms
1.How many accessible rooms do you provide? 1
2. Are doorways 850mm or wider when open? No
3. Are the doors easy to open with one hand? Yes
4. Is there good circulation space around the bed to allow mobility aids to be manouvered? Yes
5. Is there enough clearance under the bed to enable to use of a hoist? No
6. Are all controls and switches at accessible height (900mm – 1100mm)? Yes
7. Are all facilities such as kettles, phones, remote controls etc at table height? Yes
8. Are telephone, lights and TV controls within reach of the bed? Yes
9. Are clothes hanging rail & shelving accessible from a wheelchair? No
10. Are curtains or blinds easy to reach to open and close? Yes
11. Is room furniture easily moved to create more space? Yes
12. Is room service available for meals? No
Bathrooms in Guest Rooms
1. Is the floor surface slip resistant? Yes
2. Is the toilet area fitted with grab rails? Yes
3. Is the shower area fitted with grab rails? Yes
4. Does the shower area provide clear space of at least 1200mm x 1200mm? Yes
5. Is the minimum clearance between the washbasin and any other fixed item at least 1100mm? No
6. Is the shower area on a level, self draining floor? Yes
7. Is the access to the shower area free of any step hob or sliding door track? Yes
8. Can you provide a portable shower seat? Yes
9. Is the shower head extendable? Yes
10. Can shower fittings and fixtures be reached from a seated position? Yes
11. Are the taps lever or capstan? Yes
12. Is there a bathtub? No
Vision
Do you provide any facilities for people with vision impairment? No
Hearing
1. Do you provide any facilities for people with Hearing impairment? No
