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Ballina Homestead Motel

4.0 star property

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King Studio - Pet Friendly | Courtyard view
2-Bedroom Suite - Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
King Studio - Pet Friendly | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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 Visitor Information Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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King Studio - Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Studio - Pet 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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Compact Queen Room

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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Triple Room

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 - Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

2-Bedroom Suite - Pet 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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Queen Suite | Living area | Books

Executive Queen Suite

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

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1-Bedroom Suite - Pet Friendly | In-room dining

1-Bedroom Suite - Pet 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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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a table with a glass, a chair, a window with a view, and a patterned wall.

Basic Double Room, Pool View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

Standard Twin Room, Courtyard View

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

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About this property

Ballina Homestead Motel

Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden and gas grills are on-site.
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.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Ballina Homestead Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ballina District Hospital. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Steps from Ballina District Hospital and 11 minutes on foot from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

The Corner Cafe – This café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Guests should know that dogs live at this property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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).

National rating

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
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Ballina Homestead Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 862 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 862 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 862 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 862 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 862 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the bowls club
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Don

Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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

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

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, cheerful, clean, tidy and friendly. Great Cafe!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bj

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely motel and very clean. The staff obviously take pride in this place and it shows. It will be my motel of choice when I am in Ballina 👍🙏
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

J-Tech Systems

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

Nice place to stay

Nice place to stay and will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel and cafe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for our stay in Ballina.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024