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Ballina Colonial Motel

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Deluxe Room
Reception
Indoor/outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

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9 Bangalow Road, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Ballina District Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard, One Queen and One Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Ballina

Ballina Colonial Motel places you in the centre of Ballina, within just a 5-minute stroll of Ballina District Hospital and within 15 minutes of Ballina Fair Shopping Centre. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a children's swimming pool and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Ballina Central motel include Saunders Oval and Missingham Park.
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What's nearby

  • Ballina District Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ballina Racecourse - 6 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 32 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charcoal Bay - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Henry Rous - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dory's Takeaway - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Ballina Colonial Motel

Ballina Colonial Motel offers its guests a children's pool, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ballina motel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ballina Colonial Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 26-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in.

Property Registration Number 2478

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Ballina Colonial Motel.

Property is also known as

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Colonial Motel Ballina
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ballina Colonial Motel?

Yep, Ballina Colonial Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Ballina Colonial Motel?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballina Colonial Motel on 30 Mar 2026 start from NZ$221, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Ballina Colonial Motel?

The closest beach to Ballina Colonial Motel is Lighthouse Beach (2.7 km).

Does Ballina Colonial Motel have a pool?

Ballina Colonial Motel has a kids' pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ballina Colonial Motel?

No, Ballina Colonial Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ballina Colonial Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ballina Colonial Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ballina Colonial Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 233 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They door opening card was temperamental.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merja

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very personable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I didn't like the ide of one reception for the two hotels, but the rooms were very clean and functional
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Geraldene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff very friendly. nice and quiet. also nice and clean. would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, clean, easy check in. Exactly what we wanted coming in late for a place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maisie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position to attractions and dining. Easy check-in. Can get a little noisy with gravel driveway but great convenience of having car at the door. Loved having real milk and biscuits.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice overnight stay . Clean and quiet . Had to check out at 10 am . No chance for a late check out even though we arrived at dinner time . Thats Australia for you .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and fresh feeling. Nice rooms. Great pool. Friendly family run premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marzieh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liked it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025