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The Cubana Ballina

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Interior entrance
Beach shuttle
Family Room
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

Explore the area

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329 River St, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Ballina Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lighthouse Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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King Room

King Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room

Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Shelly Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lennox Head Beach - 13 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Swish - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Mania - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Dove - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Street Sports Club - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Cubana Ballina

Art Deco hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
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

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

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 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cubana Ballina on 17 Sept 2025 start from NZ$178.35, 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. 224 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 329 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here for our little weekend getaway from Brisbane! Basic facilities as described when booking which suited us well, great location, lovely staff. Beds comfortable, room clean. We loved the bathroom products, they smelled fantastic. We hope to be back again :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and tidy. Bed comfortable and the bathroom good. Did not spend much time there but it had what I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was everything we needed in a motel. Had guest washing machine and dryer that came in handy as we had a lot of wet weather
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Management were lovely & friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaminda

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

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

8/10 Good

Suky

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had everything I needed for one night. The bedroom and bathroom were clean and cheerful. I particularly liked the bright orange tiles.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

This is a good place to stay in Ballina with easy access to shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayomi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really a nice place to stay, very clean and well maintained. Suits the budget too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A funky makeover for what was probably an old motel. I liked the colours!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

8/10 Good

Marea

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

Quaint Motel

The room was exceptionally clean. King size bed comfortable. Only complain the chairs at the dining table very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very smooth after hours check in. Lovely room - wonderful decor. Good shower. Good amenities. Very helpful service when I locked myself out in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Songwon

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

A great place to stay.

Renovated art deco(ish) motel. Clean, modern room and bathroom. Nice pool. Friendly staff. A great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaryd

Liked: Staff & service
Some rubbish left in room from previous guest. Overall typical of an old hotel with a bit of effort to modernise it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, pool gate wasn't opened at 7:30am as stated so a bit disappointing we didn't get to use the pool services.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a very comfortable stay for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julieann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I like the mini pop up cafe and the pool lounge area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025