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Just a 3-minute drive from the heart of Ballina, guests can enjoy swimming in the seasonal outdoor pool at Ballina Palms Boutique Motel. All rooms feature complimentary WiFi and car parking. Your kitchen also includes a microwave and fridge.

Very easy access to Ballina main St Lovely riverside walks Plenty seats to sit and take in the views

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8.7
Fabulous
1,018 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Located opposite the beautiful Richmond River, this motel offers an outdoor pool for guests to take a dip in on a hot day. Free WiFi is provided.

Richmond Motor Inn is a 3-minute drive from Ballina Central shopping centre and a 5-minute drive from Big Prawn Complex. You can take a 1-minute walk to Ballina RSL Club or enjoy a walk and bike ride along the river foreshore.

the pool was so nice and warm :) BEDS SO COMFY! :) spacious family room with couch and dining table :)

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8.4
Very good
405 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Just 150 metres from the Richmond River, Ballina Heritage Inn boasts a saltwater swimming pool and free WiFi. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV.

Heritage Inn Ballina is 5 minutes’ drive from Ballina Beach, and 10 minutes’ drive from Ballina Byron Airport. Byron Bay is a 30-minute drive away.

Room was fantastic, very clean and spacious

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8.5
Very good
809 reviews
Price from
£112
per night

Offering free WiFi and cable channels, Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference centre features a lagoon-style, salt water swimming pool and spa pool. Guests also enjoy a restaurant, a bar and sunny courtyard. Free, unlimited WiFi is available.

Great resort :) the pool area was big, the restaurant was so lovely, the food was great. The rooms were a nice size. Helpful lovely staff :) overall a great vibe :)

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8.1
Very good
954 reviews
Price from
£91
per night

Featuring a BBQ area, Almare Tourist Motel offers comfortable rooms with en suite bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV. Ballina town centre is only a 10-minute walk away.

Just 200 metres from the magnificent Richmond River and Fisher Creek boat ramp, Almare Tourist Motel Ballina is a 5-minute drive from several beaches.

Being pet friendly was a godsend as we were traveling with our two fur babies. Our room was very spacious and comfortable with plenty of room for us and our pups. The location is really convenient and easy to find and the lovely gentleman in the office could not have been more friendly and helpful.

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8.2
Very good
547 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Centrally located in Ballina’s town centre, the Ballina Colonial Motel is 1.8 km from Richmond River and 5 km from the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. It offers an outdoor pool and free parking on site.

Quiet and peaceful. Great staff. Safe location

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8.4
Very good
567 reviews
Price from
£96
per night

Featuring a tropical courtyard with swimming pool and outdoor entertaining area with BBQ facilities, Ballina Homestead Motel is centrally located within walking distance to the local sports club, shops, hospital and the river.

Very clean The pool for the kids was great. Close to town and places to eat.

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8.3
Very good
810 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Situated in a quiet location surrounded by landscaped gardens, Avlon Gardens Motel offers spacious accommodation in Ballina town centre. Facilities include a saltwater swimming pool, a BBQ area and modern amenities.

very happy with location and facilities and especially appreciative of being delivered to the airport in the morning

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8.4
Very good
316 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

Situated in Ballina, 2.5 km from Big Prawn, River Street Motel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 28 km from Byron Bay Golf Course, 39 km from Cape Byron Lighthouse and 700 metres from Saunders Oval. The motel has family rooms.

Location to other facilities ie takeaway etc , easy parking, very friendly hosts , very clean

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7.9
Good
602 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Just 150 metres from the banks of the Richmond River, the Australian Hotel features free WiFi, an award winning restaurant, beergarden and 2 bars. It offers air-conditioned rooms, all with flat-screen TVs and digital channels.

the mattress was super comfortable

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6.2
Review score
860 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Almare Tourist Motel
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 547 reviews

    Featuring a BBQ area, Almare Tourist Motel offers comfortable rooms with en suite bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV. Ballina town centre is only a 10-minute walk away.

    Very tidy and clean. Close to the RSL and restaurants.

  • Coast Inn Motel
    Budget options available
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 326 reviews

    Just a 3-minute walk from the Richmond River, Coast Inn Motel offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor terrace with a children's play area. All rooms feature a 32-inch flat-screen TV.

    Great staff very friendly. Lovely room very comfortable

  • Slipway Hotel Motel
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 792 reviews

    Situated in the heart of the Ballina town centre, next to the Richmond River, this motel is attached to a lively bar with regular live entertainment.

    The location. The pub was great. Close to everything

  • Australian Hotel
    Budget options available
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 861 reviews

    Just 150 metres from the banks of the Richmond River, the Australian Hotel features free WiFi, an award winning restaurant, beergarden and 2 bars.

    Low price.. all clean . Comfortable bed and clean.

Great access to the city centre! Check these motels in Ballina

  • Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,018 reviews

    Just a 3-minute drive from the heart of Ballina, guests can enjoy swimming in the seasonal outdoor pool at Ballina Palms Boutique Motel. All rooms feature complimentary WiFi and car parking.

    It was more than I expected and close to the beach.

  • Ballina Heritage Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 809 reviews

    Just 150 metres from the Richmond River, Ballina Heritage Inn boasts a saltwater swimming pool and free WiFi. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV.

    Loved how the kitchen/vanity worked comfortable bed

  • Avlon Gardens Motel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 320 reviews

    Situated in a quiet location surrounded by landscaped gardens, Avlon Gardens Motel offers spacious accommodation in Ballina town centre.

    Easy as to park with my boat (13m long including Ute)

  • Ballina Colonial Motel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 567 reviews

    Centrally located in Ballina’s town centre, the Ballina Colonial Motel is 1.8 km from Richmond River and 5 km from the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.

    Great clean motel handy to the bowls club for meals

  • Richmond Motor Inn
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 405 reviews

    Located opposite the beautiful Richmond River, this motel offers an outdoor pool for guests to take a dip in on a hot day. Free WiFi is provided.

    clean and comfortable with very close proximity to town

  • Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 956 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and cable channels, Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference centre features a lagoon-style, salt water swimming pool and spa pool.

    Staff friendly Clean rooms Very quiet. Great location

  • River Street Motel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 602 reviews

    Situated in Ballina, 2.5 km from Big Prawn, River Street Motel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    everything was fine, easy check in. Spacious rooms. Nice and quiet.

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  • Avg. price/night: £93.35
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 547 reviews
    How clean it was for a pet friendly motel. Staff were excellent. Location was on point. Highly recommend
    C
    Carley
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £111.50
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 956 reviews
    The staff was so nice , the motel was very clean and loved how they decorated it..
    P
    Pauline
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £100.61
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 244 reviews
    Motel was clean and quiet location, staff friendly. Nice hot shower.
    jeffrey
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £93.35
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,018 reviews
    The motel room was large and spacious with plenty of storage if we had needed it. It was very clean. It had all our requirements for an overnight stay. There was a sofa where two of us could sit. The motel backed on to a road that was fairly busy, and we thought this might be an issue. However we had no problem sleeping or being disturbed.
    Elizabeth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £119.28
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 809 reviews
    The motel is on River Street, close to everything. It is quiet, very clean, and the staff is so kind. This is the best motel in Ballina. I love it and will stay again once I stop at Ballina.
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £95.94
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 567 reviews
    The room was spacious and clean. It felt good. The pool was lovely and clean and the location of the motel was so so handy.
    Shannyn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £111.50
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 956 reviews
    Typical motel type of the '50 of Australia. Very friendly staff and clean
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £84.53
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 710 reviews
    The room was bright, cheerful, comfortable, and cool. We appreciated the designated free parking. The drying rack included in the room was helpful, especially after a dip in the pool. We also had fun on the mini golf course.
    Louise
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £119.28
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 809 reviews
    The room was clean, spacious and well equipped. Good location on the main street, easy to find the motel, easy self check-in after hours.
    Matthew
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £92.83
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 809 reviews
    Fabulously modern and spacious room. Dog friendly with its own secure little courtyard. Clean pool and nice sociable BBQ area. The cafe at the motel had good coffee. Staff were very friendly and there is a small fridge in the reception area where drinks can be purchased. Parking in front of room.
    Sarina
    Young couple

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