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The Cubana Ballina

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for The Cubana Ballina

A beach with a rocky breakwater, clear skies, and a sandy shore.
A hotel corridor with a row of rooms, a vehicle parked outside, and a person standing by the door.
A swimming pool with blue chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a white building.
A person riding a bicycle with a basket on a paved area with palm trees and a picnic table.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a blue accent wall, a wooden wardrobe, a small side table, and a framed picture above the bed.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug

Explore the area

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329 River St, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballina Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Pool View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a blue accent wall, a wooden wardrobe, a small side table, and a framed picture above the bed.

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a blue headboard, a small round table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Queen Room

A modern hotel room with a teal accent wall, a bed with white bedding, a small round table with a tray of amenities, and a window with curtains.

Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Room

A bed with white bedding and orange accents, a framed picture of people with surfboards on the wall, and a bright orange headboard.

King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a bathroom with blue tiles, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ballina

At The Cubana Ballina you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Ballina Racecourse. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a poolside bar. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ballina Central hotel include Ballina Golf Club and Shelly Beach.

What's nearby

  • Saunders Oval - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Big Prawn - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Mile Brewing Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Cubana Ballina

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Cubana Ballina. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Ballina hotel.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1980
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
The Cubana Ballina offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 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

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

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

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1980
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 44219547

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Cubana Ballina Hotel
The Cubana Ballina Ballina
The Cubana Ballina Hotel Ballina

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Cubana Ballina?

Yep, The Cubana Ballina has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cubana Ballina?

As of 27 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cubana Ballina on 28 Aug 2026 start from NZ$193, 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 The Cubana Ballina?

The closest beach to The Cubana Ballina is Lighthouse Beach (4 km).

Does The Cubana Ballina have a pool?

The Cubana Ballina has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cubana Ballina?

No, The Cubana Ballina does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cubana Ballina?

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

Are pets allowed at The Cubana Ballina?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Cubana Ballina Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 441 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 441 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 441 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 441 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 441 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed for a reasonable price. Room very clean and staff especially reception were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay easy walk into town - good parking, clean room and friendly Staff. I will return and stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at a great price. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Location was perfect, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good staff reliable accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Easy friendly checkin. Lovely decor in each room. Make this motel your go to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cubana Motel was fantastic from check in staff helpful and friendly room clean bed comfortable pool clean nothing wrong with this motel would recommend people and family to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quirky place , great pool , great rooms , great value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff were very helpful and informative..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room for us was superb clean fresh and updated. We totally enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very comfortable beds, cute design, amazing shower water pressure. The perfect quick overnight stay for road trip for small family getting in late and leaving early in the morning. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was spotless great staff overall very pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Large room , great shower pressure, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night on the way home from Sydney and it was clean and comfortable with the best shower pressure I’ve had in a long time. Need to drive for food and coffee but an easy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well thought out eg the bathroom tap a high spout to fill the kettle, all cars under sheltered roof in front of room,everything is well renovated & clean, pool towels available, fridge, nice kettle, toaster and microwave. Will stay here again 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern plus friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay, would totally recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly room clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking was tight to get in next to the big Tradie tonka trucks
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, neat and new facilities, a fun place to stay and I always enjoy my stays here. Would recommend to others over and over again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. We enjoyed ourselves and would stay again, thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and were spotless. Newly renovated and very quiet despite being on a main road. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025