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The Cubana Ballina

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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 Naval and Maritime Museum
    ‪3 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Queen Room

Queen Room

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

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King Room

King Room

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

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Family Room

Family Room

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

  • 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 Naval and Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 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

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

About this property

The Cubana Ballina

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
  • 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 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. 281 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 411 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and were spotless. Newly renovated and very quiet despite being on a main road. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, and fast work fixing bedside lamp. Helpful staff with good local recommendations
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable bed. Staff very courteous. I would suggest 2 chairs for the bench would have made for a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Wagga Wagga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but they need a freezer inside the fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dolly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! Room turnover was really good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrilee, Hervey Bay

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mareike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious and comfortable with all needed amenities. We could even use laundry, drier and a great kitchen. Our stay was too short to use the pool, but it looked nice as well. The receptionist took his time to also give us some recommendations in the area and was super nice as well! Would definitiv book again if I'm in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Large room , great shower pressure, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Lots of room, super clean. Staff were very helpful. Love the cheery colours. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and well laid out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cubana is one of the better value for money stays in Ballina. It is clean and offers the extra facilities required. I will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern plus friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has been very well refurbished in "new retro". All fittings and fixtures in the room are excellent and work well. Its clean and I was very happy with my overnight stay. A few drinks around the retro furnished pool would have been nice, but no time for that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mary-Ellen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. We enjoyed ourselves and would stay again, thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious room, so clean , modern bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel doesn’t match the website description. I was expecting a lively, fun, retro experience but there was no coffee van and the place was dead. I tried to book online but it wasn’t working. I rang the number and got an OS call centre. He told me it was booked out. I looked again and was able to book a family room despite being only two people. The bathroom was tiny and the shower leaked onto the floor. Would definitely be challenging with kids. It was a reasonable motel overall but absolutely did not live up to expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh decor, clean room, friendly reception. Walls aren’t very sound proof though, can hear neighbours talking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shower kept going very hot then stone cold.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very friendly staff and helpful. A little noisy due to its proximity to the main road in to Ballina, but it wouldn’t stop me from staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025