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River Street Motel

3.0 star property

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In-room dining
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room with Terrace | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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285-287 River Street, Satnavmay require 285 Pac Hwy West, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Saunders Oval
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Room | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room dining

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room with Terrace | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room with Terrace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, Ground Floor | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

River Street Motel

Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has express check-out and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
River Street Motel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 13 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 River Street Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Saunders Oval. Enjoy features like 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
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • 8 minutes on foot from Saunders Oval and a 1-minute drive from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
River Street Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a terrace, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ballina motel.

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • Built in 1987
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property enforces quiet hours from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0.

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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 and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Guests will receive lockbox information. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 8:00 PM and 8:00 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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the motel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

River Street Motel Ballina
Ballina Centrepoint
River Street Motel Motel
River Street Motel Ballina
River Street Motel Motel Ballina

River Street Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 411 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

sairaj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean and quiet. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location quiet comfortable bed clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kruze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place, clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

SHIH HSIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room had a classic charm and was clean. The location was also convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, spacious room, comfortable beds, we had a restful stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything about our stay. Check-in was easy, staff were friendly and accommodating and room had everything we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As with previous stays, a pleasant,friendly check-in experience. The cleanliness of room was commented on a number of times by my partner ( a very fussy lady).friendly checkin servicefriendly checkin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room with everything that we needed. Friendly and helpful reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was well located, close to town and was clean, with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute gem of a place, room was lovely, spacious with a really well laid out kitchenette. Air con worked really well, my husband thought his side of the bed was uncomfortable but my side was fine. Lovely fluffy towels and a private terrace with small garden was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Good sized rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay with kids, host was helpful , sufficient parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older style property but clean and mostly renovated. Staff friendly on arrival. Only stayed overnight, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was a pleasant overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just fantastic and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing little place with very friendly staff! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely motel close to Ballina Fair and the river. Very comfortable rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay, friendly and obliging staff. Very clean with convenient parking and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025