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Richmond Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Front of property
A modern hotel room with a brick wall, a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A swimming pool with a brick wall and a sign that reads "THE RICHMOND".
Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View | Minibar, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Courtyard

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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227 River street, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Visitor Information Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Spa Room

A modern hotel room with a brick wall, a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

Executive Spa Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture, a wardrobe, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

A modern bedroom with a brick-patterned wall, a bed, a grey sofa, and a glass table.

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a brick-patterned wall, a framed floral artwork, bedside lamps, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a brick accent wall.

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Richmond Motor Inn

An outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden and a picnic area are 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Richmond Motor Inn, you're just a quick walk from Saunders Oval. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Saunders Oval and Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
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.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 3.0 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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.

  • 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 3.0 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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Ballina Heritage Inn, 229 River Street, Ballina
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • 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

Richmond Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 285 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and available earlier than scheduled.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location across from The RSL (lovely dinner spot) and access to the boardwalk walking track. Rooms were lovely and parking was great. Staff on check in was a darling, she spoke to a cleaner upon exit who was so lovely too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yep all good. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location plus staff friendly and room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Staff very friendly and helpful.Room was clean had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Well kept and very comfortable. Management excellent with my After Hrs arrival. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are very clean and spotless, most friendly staff from owners to reception and cleaning staff, very family friendly and close to everything location is right in the middle of town so easy to walk around the town to get all.your needs, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Room spotless, staff very friendly. Location is great. No noise from street traffic. Would definitely recommend to others and will stay again if in Ballina
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient parking, nice room, easy after hours check in with a key left in a combination lock box. Room was clean, comfortable and good aircon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarahjane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy bed, friendly welcoming staff. RSL club straight across the road and many cafes and restraunts within metres from hotel. Lots of little shops to look in and walk along the water a street away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortablep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to cafes and hotels. Quite clean and comfortable. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you are over 60 it would be best to have a room on the ground floor - there is no lift and lugging cases up a flight of steps to the 2nd floor is difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities of the 3 bedroom unit were perfect for us. Super fabumous central location. It was spacious, extremely clean, the staff were super friendly & without a doubt we will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in to check out our experience was excellent. Convenient location within a short walk to cafes and dining options for all budgets. Our room was spacious and clean with all of the amenities you need for a short stay or longer if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

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

very good hotel

great hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great room, We will stay there again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay again if in the area. Great location to food and shopping , close to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Amenities
Great convenient location and pretty quiet. Friendly and helpful owner/manager
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023