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River Street Motel

3.0 star property

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In-room dining
Outdoor pool
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Property entrance
Triple Room with Terrace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • 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, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina District Hospital
    ‪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

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room

King Room

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

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In-room dining

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room with Terrace

Triple Room with Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, Ground Floor

Apartment, Ground Floor

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

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About the area

Ballina

A stay at River Street Motel places you in the heart of Ballina, within a 5-minute drive of Saunders Oval and Ballina Fair Shopping Centre. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ballina Visitor Information Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Saunders Oval - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ballina District Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 31 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charcoal Bay - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Henry Rous - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dory's Takeaway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 29 Riverside - ‬11 min walk

About this property

River Street Motel

Motel in Ballina with free parking
River Street Motel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with 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 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

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: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
Onsite 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 13 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

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. 194 out of 395 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 395 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 395 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 395 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 395 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Leisl

Bed and pillows were terrible - like sleeping on a rock. Very noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

sairaj

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

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Markus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was a bit hard
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It suited our needs. Stayed before in the past. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leony

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Brigid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not see staff but check-in was easy with instructions remotely. Old school basic motel but clean and new furniture. Perfect for a few nights stay as walkable to central Ballina shops/cafes etc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

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

Friendly, clean and convenient.

I have stayed at this motel previously and would do so again. Reception warm and welcoming, room clean and comfortable. The location is within walking distance to restaurants and venues such as the Ballina RSL club which has very good dining facilities and river views. The bed was a little too firm for me but not a real issue.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-anne

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

Steve

Great location for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay, upon check in , I was told they upgraded my room to a family room! It was a clean room, comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable & clean - should have requested no stairs & also prefer hand held showers - good for us oldies !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neville

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great Motel, finally one that Management take care of and shows. The smallest details taken care of in the rooms. location great, very clean....."yes they have power points". Thank you a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

garry

Liked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable close to the rsl
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janene

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