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Richmond Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Hotel in Ballina with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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1 bedroom, minibar, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View | Balcony view
Executive Spa Room
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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227 River street, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Ballina District Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Ballina Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Spa Room

Executive Spa Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View | Living room

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Minibar
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Ballina

At Richmond Motor Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Saunders Oval and Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include a picnic area, express check-in and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Ballina Central hotel include Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina District Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Ballina District Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Shelly Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Swish - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ballina RSL Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dove - ‬4 min walk
  • Henry Rous
  • ‪Beefy’s - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Richmond Motor Inn

Hotel in Ballina with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
As a guest of Richmond Motor Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Richmond Motor Inn also features express check-in, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Ballina hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Richmond Motor Inn offers 13 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Ballina Heritage Inn, 229 River Street, Ballina]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Richmond Motor Inn Ballina
Richmond Motor Ballina
Richmond Motor Inn Hotel
Richmond Motor Inn Ballina
Richmond Motor Inn Hotel Ballina

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Richmond Motor Inn?

Richmond Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Richmond Motor Inn?

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Richmond Motor Inn on 17 Aug 2025 start from NZ$196.67, 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 Richmond Motor Inn?

Yep, Richmond Motor Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Richmond Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Richmond Motor Inn is Lighthouse Beach (3.2 km).

Does Richmond Motor Inn have a pool?

Richmond Motor Inn has an outdoor pool.

Is Richmond Motor Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area and an outdoor pool, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Richmond Motor Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Richmond Motor Inn?

No, Richmond Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Richmond Motor Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Richmond Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Richmond Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 256 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked late and the staff could not have made things easier for Sunday night at 7pm. Very clean and spacious room. Lovely bed and close to dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great but could hear people in the room next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy of booking and location close to a lot of eating places. Staff friendly and helpful with information about the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and good value for such a spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great although I didn't particularly like the mattress. I would have liked it to be a little firmer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably has the most comfortable of beds I’ve ever slept on in all of my travels around Australia. Defo would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not sure if they’re is a brothel being run out of this place but constant cars coming and going all night. Car’s idling in the carpark with music and headlights on revving and then leaving. Did not have a good rest/sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was happy with my room for the night, clean, comfortable and spacious. Walked across the road to dine at the RSL.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Staff & service
Broken light in Room, which mad ethe room extremely dark
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Close to town and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ballina stop

Spacious room for 3 with big table and chairs for breakfast sitting. Good shower and amenities. Close to RSL Club Ballina for dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing people, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Average

Tv was way to compleacted to use. Room very dated service lady fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Highvale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for the night while travelling. We had a family room which had a divider wall between the king bed and the king singles. Everything was very clean. The only negative was that we were on the 1st floor (because I hadn’t checked that) which played havoc with my knees using the stairs. We were able to walk across the road to the RSL for dinner. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility is clean and spacious. Staff is pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a overnight stay to attend function, suited requirements perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very convenient location. A bit of update required ie curtains have holes. Overall staff lovely and very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our overnight stay. Small pool but it was clean and perfect for our 8 year old and right across from our room. Bedside lamps didn’t work but didn’t bother us. Friendly reception. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Malin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated and poor value for money

This place does not deserve the high rating - or the high price ($276/night). It’s very dated and feels dodgy. The towel rack in the bathroom fell off as soon as we hung our towel on it as it was only taped to the wall. The only upside was the service - the lady in the reception was excellent as she arranged for us to check in after hours. Overall wouldn’t recommend 1/10.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024