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The Cubana Ballina

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Interior entrance
Family Room
Beach shuttle
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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329 River St, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Saunders Oval
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina District Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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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

Twin Room

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

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Queen Room

Queen Room

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

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King Room

King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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About the area

Ballina

With a stay at The Cubana Ballina in Ballina (Ballina Central), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and 5 minutes from Ballina Racecourse. .This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Shelly Beach and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Ballina Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Saunders Oval - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Prawn - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ballina District Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 32 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Swish - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dory's Takeaway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Henry Rous - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 29 Riverside - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Cubana Ballina

Art Deco hotel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool
The Cubana Ballina offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include 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 showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a communal living room. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. 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

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, 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, 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
Property Registration Number 44219547

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 256 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 378 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was everything we needed in a motel. Had guest washing machine and dryer that came in handy as we had a lot of wet weather
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As far as motels go, this place is FABULOUS! The designer-owner has thought of everything. The hairdryer, kettle, toaster, pillow, everything, was really high quality. She's a smart lady. I'm a fan. Thanks to Jack, Cindy and Sharn, it's a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lawson

Travelled with partner
The room had been refurbished and was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleanest properties I’ve ever stayed in the cleaners here do an exceptional job. The communal kitchen and laundry is a great asset to this place only negative I would have is the knives were very blunt. Overall I was extremely happy with this place :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very consistent quality and cleanliness. It’s the third time I’ve stayed there as part of a stop on a trip north. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uruthiran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jishy

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great newly refurbished rooms, perfect for a stop over for a couple of nights. Staff are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely little motel. Hot shower, comfy bed. Great spot to recharge for a long drive the next day
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Management were lovely & friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaminda

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025