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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
Excellent
1,029 reviews
Price from
£92
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
401 reviews
Price from
£110
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
803 reviews
Price from
£113
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
946 reviews
Price from
£92
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
543 reviews
Price from
£63
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
566 reviews
Price from
£92
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
803 reviews
Price from
£94
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
306 reviews
Price from
£89
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.

Loved the high pressure shower. Lovely firm bed and the veranda with outdoor seating that was perfect for breakfast with a small view of the river.

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7.9
Good
600 reviews
Price from
£87
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
865 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

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Both travelers 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 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
     · 542 reviews

    Featuring a BBQ area, Almare Tourist Motel offers comfortable rooms with private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV. Ballina town center 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
     · 317 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
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 803 reviews

    Located in the heart of the Ballina town center, 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
     · 864 reviews

    Just 492 feet from the banks of the Richmond River, the Australian Hotel features free WiFi, an award winning restaurant, beergarden and 2 bars.

    Comfortable room and bed, the aircon was awesome 👌

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  • Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,029 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
     · 802 reviews

    Just 492 feet from the Richmond River, Ballina Heritage Inn features 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
     · 306 reviews

    Located in a quiet location surrounded by landscaped gardens, Avlon Gardens Motel offers spacious accommodations in Ballina town center.

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

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

    Centrally located in Ballina’s town center, the Ballina Colonial Motel is 1.1 mi from Richmond River and 3.1 mi 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
     · 401 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
     · 946 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and cable channels, Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference center 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
     · 601 reviews

    Located in Ballina, 1.6 miles from Big Prawn, River Street Motel has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    It was so clean comfortable and the staff were amazing

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Motels that guests love in Ballina

  • Avg. price/night: £99.09
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 805 reviews
    Perfect motel. Nice clean room, friendly staff. Secure parking!
    Jordan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £83.36
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 803 reviews
    Motel rooms are on a dark side street & parking is outside room. Anyone could access motel as there is direct public access. Check in is via public bar. Room was old with chipped paint & damp skirting boards . Only good thing about this was we only booked 1 night !
    Roisin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £88.61
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 306 reviews
    Handy location and modern motel with good selection of kitchen requirements.
    G
    George
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £99.09
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 805 reviews
    One the cleanest motel I have been to.
    Rob
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £102.24
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,029 reviews
    The room was cute and older in style but recently(ish) renovated. It had a very comfy bed and a clean and functional bathroom. I particularly liked the plantation shutters, which helped block out the storm we had the night I stayed. Although I arrived too late to meet the staff, the SMS I received was friendly. There is just something homey about the older-style motels. They're not as "soulless" as some of the more modern ones. It's definitely on the last for the next time!
    Sue
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £112.73
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 666 reviews
    It actually looks like the pictures provided! Cute little motel, loved the whole lay out of it. Beds were comfy, toiletries provided smelt so good! Had a late check in and the process was easy.
    Kristyn
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £112.73
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 666 reviews
    Great pool area. Free laundry and drier room. Good coffee from coffee van out front. Great room configuration for a family. New bathroom and fit out.
    Clarissa
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £89.13
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 601 reviews
    Motel serviced our needs for a over night stay.
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £112.73
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 666 reviews
    What a beautiful comfortable motel. Beds and linen were super comfy and the towels were huge, soft and fluffy. Bathroom was awesome too. Very friendly staff highly recommended.
    Christian
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £99.09
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 805 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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