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The Cubana Ballina

3.0 star property

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

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 Visitor Information Centre
    ‪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)
  • 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 Single Beds

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Queen Room

Queen Room

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

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King Room

King Room

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

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Family Room

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 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

  • Saunders Oval - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ballina District Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum - 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
  • ‪Dory's Takeaway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Henry Rous - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Swish - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Cubana Ballina

Art Deco hotel with a coffee shop, near Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
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. 268 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 397 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

MICHAEL JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was spotless great staff overall very pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh

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

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly room clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great parking very clean and good facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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