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The Cubana Resort Nambucca Heads

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby, white sand
Exterior
Family Pet Friendly Room
King Pet Friendly Room
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Corner Pacific Hwy & Riverside Drive, Nambucca Heads, NSW, 2448
  • Place, Nambucca Valley Visitor Information Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nambucca Heads Bowling & Recreation Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Terrace Room

Queen Terrace Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Terrace Room

King Terrace Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Terrace Room

Twin Terrace Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

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

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King Pet Friendly Room

King Pet Friendly Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Pet Friendly Room

Family Pet Friendly Room

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

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About the area

Nambucca Heads

Located in Nambucca Heads, The Cubana Resort Nambucca Heads is on the riverwalk, a 2-minute drive from Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club and 5 minutes from Shelly Beach. .This golf motel is 23.2 mi (37.4 km) from Bonville Golf Resort and 30.5 mi (49.1 km) from Solitary Islands Marine Park.
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What's nearby

  • Nambucca Valley Visitor Information Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bellwood Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nambucca Heads Bowling & Recreation Club - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Big Banana Fun Park - 38 min drive - 60.7 km

Getting around

  • Nambucca Heads Station - 6 min drive
  • Macksville Station - 13 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Star Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nourish Cafe & Grocer - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Beach House Providore - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Good Time Charlie's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪V-Wall Tavern - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Cubana Resort Nambucca Heads

The Cubana Resort Nambucca Heads offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite at Cubana Cantina, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cubana Cantina - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cubana Cantina

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; 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 6:00 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 15 per person
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Best Western Destiny Motor
Best Western Destiny Motor Inn
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Destiny Motor Nambucca Heads
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Best Western Nambucca Heads
Nambucca Heads Best Western
The Cubana Nambucca Heads
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The Cubana Resort Nambucca Heads Motel
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The Cubana Resort Nambucca Heads Motel Nambucca Heads

The Cubana Resort Nambucca Heads Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 349 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main attraction was the Mexican restaurant with bar attached (and happy hour, which never disappoints). While there wasn't actually a lot of Mexican food on the menu, what was there was very good. A couple of biscuits in the room with coffee would be good. Convenience - room/restaurant/bar was the big factor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Big comfortable room. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t fault. Quiet and nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, room big and clean. Good welcome when we arrived. The continental breakfast was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Priyanka

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sheets hadnt been changed from the guests prior, non guests / locals just use the pool as its not secured and no staff are onsite in the afternoon, bar / restaurant was closed Sunday / Monday even in peak season. Overall not great / clean especially for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

The room was
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kylie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This so called “Resort” doesn’t qualify for any Stars! Well below standard, even for a budget motel .. I’ve stayed in better budget motels. We had a sauna and then went to use the shower adjacent to the sauna & the shower recess floor was covered in human faeces. I advised the guy at reception who came to view it, then proceeded to get the hose, hosed it and that was it, DONE ✅ No hot water, no disinfectant, didn’t close the shower / toilet off - remained open for other guests using the sauna, spa and pool to use. Went back to check again if it was closed off, NO, it remained open. Went to reception to speak about the health concerns and request to check out BUT alas the reception all closed up. We also had a red / ginger hair on our bath towel (we’re both white blond) - the whole so called resort of far from any being worthy of any stars. The venue/street signage for the venue does not state RESORT rather THE CUBANA - HEMMINGSWAY BAR & GRILL. Very underwhelming to say the least…
** Does NOT state RESORT
Hair on the towel
Close up of the hair on the towel
Reception closed up Sunday afternoon re WHS procedures for bio hazard of human faeces in shower just hosed off - no hot water or disinfectant products used. Facility remained open for other guests to step on and shower in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was large enough to accommodate a small lounge or similar to make it a little more comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect . Will definitely stay there again .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was awful for the price we paid, quality was more a cheap motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sudip

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place - great location - nice restaurant, comfotable and clean room - walked across for a spot of fishing, golf short distance , RSL close by - we loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and outdoor area. The restaurant wasn't really good because the aircon was not working and could not eat in there as it was way too hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious. Shower was lovely with great water pressure. Staff tried to be helpful with dining suggestions since we arrived on a Sunday and their restaurant was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for a stop over but I would not stay there for a holiday. Overpriced - curtains were falling apart so had to hang towels up to block out the porch lights and early morning sun. The bathroom was mouldy and needs to be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and tidy. The room did lack basic needs like cutlery, plates etc. They do provide a toaster but nothing to put it on or be able to spread butter on the toast. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well presented accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arden

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Narelle Marie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived at what we believed was a resort we were a little bit disappointed because it was a motel not a resort. We then went to our room which had very strange interior decorating and then spiders started coming out of the woodwork so I had to go to Woolworths and buy bug spray and tried to exterminate the room. The bed was comfortable. The sheets were clean and the pillows were fine.
The room artwork
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cassie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable rooms. Further from the beach than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025