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The Cubana Ballina

3.0 star property

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Beach shuttle
Exterior detail
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Interior entrance
Outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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329 River St, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina District Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballina Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Queen Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Cubana Ballina

Art Deco hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and express check-in are on-site.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

The Cubana Ballina's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ballina Fair Shopping Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the pool bar
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and 5 minutes from Ballina Racecourse
  • Beach shuttle service available for a fee
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.

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 at the property

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

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 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 AM 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.
Property Registration Number 44219547
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 8:30 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

The Cubana Ballina Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 394 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time visit and the high standards have been maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, no freezer and fridge hot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

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

Gorgeous

Gorgeous stay. Lovely and clean, spacious. The colourful rooms are a fun idea. Beautiful gardens and pool. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean with a modern upgrade and trendy colour scheme. Onsite parking was a bit tight. Door closer into rooms meant you have to remember to take your key pass even if you are just unpacking the car or you will be locked out of your room. The pool area and common kitchen was a good feature.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Amenities
Seems to have been recently refurbished. Really nice premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute little motel with a fun feel. Very tidy and together with new appliances and furniture and a low key joyful rainbow theme. We only stayed for one night and didn’t spend much time but the bed was comfy and the shower hot and powerful - exactly what was needed. It’s on a busy road but the noise wasn’t too bad and there’s little transfer of noise between rooms Overall a pleasant stopover with a pop of personality
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, nice retro vibe, very clean and great pool area. Grassed area with Barbecue and landscaping really nice and tropical.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannesa Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lalith

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Tap water is not good. Swimming pool need to be clean. Good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STUNNING! This is a sanctuary and a time warp done BEAUTIFULLY! Staff awesome, rooms awesome, pool smaller and more dated than the photo shows but PERFECTLY retro dated. It’s on the edge of town about a 5min drive so it means you get AWAY from people to relax, but easy to get straight back in there. Beds and pillows were SUPERB and the shared lounge and kitchen was AMAZING! I could live here! Daily routine: Wake up and dip in the pool. Shower and head to The Wharf Restaurant for breakfast (5mins away) then into the day! LOVED it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

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

10/10 Excellent

manuela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at The Cubana. The rooms were extremely clean and well maintained and the shower was AMAZING! The staff were so helpful and courteous. Nothing was a bother and they sorted out an issue we had immediately (thank you Jinesh!!) We enjoyed walking into town too, so we could enjoy a drink without having to worry. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and easy to find. Great location; within walking distance to various dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

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

Solo get away

Request accomodated. Very clean, spacious and has the basic amenities for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was spotless and the bed and pillows were very comfy. Loved it was a bit quirky and had a great 60's vibe with the Barbie photos
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
15/10 I can’t recommend this place it highly enough ! Clean , funky , bright , happy space . Loved everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, loved the pool, didn’t love being on a main road but the room was pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its recently renovated and in pristine condition. Presents well and in good position. I was able to walk for dinner options. It was quiet and staff were very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

Crystian C L Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025