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Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
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Breakfast and dinner served
Premium King
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Ronan Place, West Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Big Prawn
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Saunders Oval
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Richmond River Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Queen

Executive Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium King

Premium King

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Twin - Pet Friendly

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

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Standard Twin

Standard Twin

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

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Standard Queen

Standard Queen

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

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Premium Queen Spa

Premium Queen Spa

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, Mobility Accessible, Garden View

Executive Room, Mobility Accessible, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room, Jetted Tub

Premium Room, Jetted Tub

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Queen - Pet Friendly

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin - Pet Friendly

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

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About the area

Ballina

Located in Ballina (West Ballina), Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre is within a 15-minute walk of Big Prawn and Richmond River Nature Reserve. .This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Saunders Oval and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Big Prawn - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Saunders Oval - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Richmond River Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Main Beach - 23 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 29 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Charcoal Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Westower Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre offers 40 shared accommodations with air conditioning, minibars, and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 10 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and minibars. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Tavola Restaurant Bar, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Ballina? This motel has 1292 square feet (120 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (reservations required).
Tavola Restaurant Bar - This poolside restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for a fee of AUD 35; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tavola Restaurant Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (1,292 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7 AM - 9 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of AUD 125 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 20 per person
  • Pet deposit: AUD 125 per stay
  • Pet fee: AUD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: AUD 35
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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 Island

Ballina Island Motor Inn

Ballina Motor Inn

Ballina Byron Islander Resort

Byron Islander Resort

Ballina Byron Islander

Byron Islander

Best Western Ballina Island Motor Inn

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre Motel

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre West Ballina

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 686 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 686 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 686 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 686 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 686 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great food, great pool, kind employees!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessinta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a relaxing enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service ,rooms nice and large.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice tidy room comfortable bed friendly staff good food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay ! Diner and breakfast were included and prompt check in / out , spacious spotless comfortable room ! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly, the room was very clean. There is a Restaurant attached, which serves lovely food at very affordable prices and I received a free continental breakfast as part of my booking which was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet and a conveniently located spot. The restaurant was closed was a bit disappointing. Understand it is Easter but holidayers also will also be more during such times only.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Li-Kuang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is friendly. Room is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was good for a night stop over But for any longer it would be nice o. The water The motel was clean and breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall happy. Room could have had more towels. I am sure I could have received them if I had asked. The continental breakfast ok but needed to include warm food options and better coffee. Rooms were clean, staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and dinner and breakfast included. Excellent value. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, nice rooms friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fully self contained resort. Restaurant and food options included in booking. Dinner and breakfast included with generous $ value. Rooms suficient for stay and good pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, friendly staff,restaurant with perfect pizza.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will certainly stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't fault the place, I would stay here again, loved everything about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veerpal

really good staff and room are well clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly nice restaurant lovely food cheap and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for 1 night. My room was lovely, clean, extra pillows, and all the amenities, amazing! Would definitely come and stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing - nothing too much for them Great rooms at a great price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FIONA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff we’re very accommodating we arrived early and asked if we could have our room as we were attending a funeral and they accommodate us in our request. The room was clean neat and tidy. Amenities were good. If we had a function in Ballina we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026