486 River Street, 2478 Ballina, Australia
#25 of 32 hotels in Ballina
Guests' ChoiceBased on 381 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.3
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 May 2024
Janean
AustraliaNothing
The cleanliness
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Neibi
AustraliaThe light outside was a bit bright at night but just had to position the curtain more carefully to block it out
Super friendly staff, convenient location. Clean and excellent hot water!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Patricia
AustraliaBathroom basin old and damaged.
Great location. Appreciated having toaster and microwave.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Sue
AustraliaVery close to everything that we needed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Bronwen
AustraliaThe bathroom is dated and needs the sink replaced. The shower taps are dated but quirky. The only maintenance problem was the bedside light on the right hand side of the bed which won't tutn off - obviously an electrical problem which we highlighted when we last stayed in the same room on NYE. We knew we had to loosen the globe but that could be dangerous with children.
The bed is comfortable and the room has almost everything we need for an overnight stay. The fridge/freezer is big enough ( a large bar fridge) and the freezer works. Our food stayed cold and our freezer bricks frozen for the next day's travel. We chose to eat outside which meant looking at the front of our vehicle but the chairs and table were already there. A very convenient location when driving between Sydney and the Sunshine Coast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Amelia
United KingdomIt was right next to the main road but that wasn’t too bad!
Useful for a stop off on our road trip towards Brisbane, friendly staff and nice that you can park just outside the room. Thanks
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Kevin
GermanyEverything was fine
Friendly owner, very clean and some stuff was there (hair+body shampoo, coffee, milk, water, microwave) Pool in there!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Condon
AustraliaThe pool didn't look very clean
We were concerned about traffic noise when we booked but we couldn't hear a thing. Bed was exceptionally comfortable and we greatly appreciated the free upgrade to separate beds! The room was comfortable, tidy and well maintained. Much better quality rooms than most in the price range
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Belinda
AustraliaThe bathroom had a sewerage smell from the bathroom drain that was not very pleasant. Also the TV wouldnt connect to the hotel wifi which was really odd being it was a smart TV
Excellent size bed very comfortable. Good Size room, very clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Helen
AustraliaHair dryer needed replacing, totally sticky and awful. Bed made daily but did not look like any cleaning. Garbage not emptied. Car space blocked.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Margaret
AustraliaThe outside lights need to be turned off earlier they are bright and shine in the rooms
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Ken
AustraliaLeafs everywhere and tight parking and turning in driveway
Very Friendly managers
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Dannielle
AustraliaGreat location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Michael
AustraliaNothing
General quiet despite on main road through Ballina, large room, good king size bed. Undercover parking outside room.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Josh
AustraliaBit small.
Location was ideal.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Bronwen
AustraliaThere were only 3 pillows and we like 2 each! The bathrooms are dated but perfectly adequate.
The location, availability on New Year's Eve, the parking under cover when storms were around and directly outside the room. The King bed was comfortable (apart from not enough pillows). The refrigerator was big enough and the freezer worked. There were 2 comfortable chairs and 2 tables. The price was OK for the holiday period. We will return.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Sharsay
AustraliaThe price was high in comparison to other accommodation of the same standard/rating.
Staff were friendly It was near the big prawn
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Bruce
AustraliaNothing really
Dry nice host and well appointed room for the value
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Elizabeth
AustraliaService was very friendly, communicate very well, very happy with overall experience
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Wendy
AustraliaLovely clean little room. Convenient for our overnight stay. Bathroom fan is a bit loud but there was no road noise.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Kerrie
AustraliaNo hair dryer No ice cubes
Comfortable Smart TV Mugs not cups
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Eddie
AustraliaNo restaurant, no food shops accessible and no vending machines for snacks
Cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Richard
AustraliaBathroom a bit dated
Location, cleanliness, bed, shower, staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Balogh
AustraliaThe pillows were as hard as rocks. A couple of spare soft ones would have been nice.
Great location
Stayed in October 2023
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