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Ballina Homestead Motel

Property class: 4

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A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a dog lying on the patio.
A modern two-story building with a flat roof and a white facade, surrounded by palm trees and yellow flowers.
2-Bedroom Suite - Dog Friendly
King Studio - Dog Friendly
A reception area with a staircase, a potted plant, and a table with chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug

Explore the area

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Cnr Cherry Street & Fox Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Racecourse
    ‪31 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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King Studio - Dog Friendly

King Studio - Dog Friendly

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Compact Queen Room (No Pets)

Compact Queen Room (No Pets)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room (No Pets) | View from room

Standard Triple Room (No Pets)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2-Bedroom Suite - Dog Friendly

2-Bedroom Suite - Dog Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room (No Pets)

Standard Twin Room (No Pets)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Queen Room (No Pets)

Standard Queen Room (No Pets)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a grey sofa.

Executive Queen Suite (No Pets)

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a built-in refrigerator.

1-Bedroom Suite - Dog Friendly

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a potted plant.

King Studio - Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a wooden desk.

Compact Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, and a window.

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Compact Queen Room - Dog Friendly

Compact Queen Room - Dog Friendly

Compact Queen Room - Dog Friendly

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Queen Room - Dog Friendly

Superior Queen Room - Dog Friendly

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room - Dog Friendly

Superior Twin Room - Dog Friendly

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ballina

Ballina Homestead Motel places you steps from Ballina District Hospital and within a 15-minute stroll of Ballina Fair Shopping Centre. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .The café, The Corner Cafe, is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Ballina Central motel include Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum and Ballina Visitor Information Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Saunders Oval - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Missingham Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 33 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Australian Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • Old Quarter Coffee Merchants
  • ‪Charcoal Bay - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Ballina Homestead Motel

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Ballina Homestead Motel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ballina motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Ballina Homestead Motel offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • The Corner Cafe

Things to do

  • Books
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: AUD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Ballina Homestead Motel
Ballina Homestead
Ballina Homestead Motel Motel
Ballina Homestead Motel Ballina
Ballina Homestead Motel Motel Ballina

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ballina Homestead Motel?

Ballina Homestead Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballina Homestead Motel on 14 Aug 2026 start from NZ$229, 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.

Is parking available at Ballina Homestead Motel?

Yep, Ballina Homestead Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ballina Homestead Motel?

The closest beach to Ballina Homestead Motel is Lighthouse Beach (2.6 km).

Does Ballina Homestead Motel have a pool?

Ballina Homestead Motel has a pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ballina Homestead Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Ballina Homestead Motel's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ballina Homestead Motel?

Dogs are welcome at Ballina Homestead Motel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Ballina Homestead Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 864 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 864 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 864 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 864 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 864 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steaven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and great friendly staff. Always a joy to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to Clubs, cafe, shops, fuel depots and their staff are “real” people - the kind of people who are genuinely interested in you and what you’re looking for to make your stay memorable for you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to clubs and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ballina Homestead Motel has everything I needed, from the friendly service upon arrival to the large, neat and well-appointed room. Its also very well-located in the heart of town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Onsite EV chargers very convenient, clean, great service, comfortable, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and room was super.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don

Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our unit was spotless, convenient location, staff were wonderfully welcoming and efficient. Onsite cafe serving excellent breakfast and great coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the bowls club
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed multiple times, it is my go to when I am in town for work!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steaven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great place to stay, friendly, clean and always a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay even though the motel was fully booked out (there may have been a lawn bowls comp on up the road). It didn't deter us from enjoying our night at the motel. Very close to shops, restaurants and the beach. Love the canvas of the lighthouse in reception (that lighthouse is five minutes drive from the motel). We'd be keen to come back in the summertime to make use of the pool area. Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was good, undercover parking , convenient to our needs ,staff friendly and helpful.cafe downstairs.. happy to recommend .
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at this Motel as a family the rooms are clean and comfortable will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff &’good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025