River Street Motel
Location: 285-287 River Street, Ballina, au
Star Rating: 8.4 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Convenient Location
Located in Ballina, just 2.5 km from the iconic Big Prawn, River Street Motel offers a central and accessible stay for guests. With key attractions like Byron Bay Golf Course and Cape Byron Lighthouse within a short distance, exploring the area is a breeze.
Comfortable Accommodation
The motel provides cozy rooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even feature a relaxing terrace, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing. Family rooms are also available for those traveling with loved ones.
Free Parking and WiFi
Guests can enjoy complimentary private parking and WiFi during their stay, ensuring convenience and connectivity throughout. Additionally, the motel's proximity to Kingsford-Smith Park and Ballina Racecourse allows for easy access to recreational activities.
Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Ballina? Book your stay at River Street Motel now.
Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- Face masks for guests available
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Exercise/lap pool
- Swimming nearby
Rooms Available
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King Room - Disability Access
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible double room features air conditioning, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Shower chair
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Queen Room
The double room features air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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King Room
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch HDTV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and toaster
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, local maps, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Sofa bed
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- HDTV
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Apartment - Ground Floor
This apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. This apartment features air conditioning, a seating area, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
-
Family Room
The family room features air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
-
Triple Room with Terrace
This air-conditioned triple room features a private bathroom, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as a terrace. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
-
Quadruple Room
The quadruple room offers air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This quadruple room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Guest Reviews
- Kevin (8/5): -
- Gazza (9/5): Excellent location Welcoming stafff - Room well presented and very clean. Great parking options Nothing really to dislike about the Motel
- Karen (10/5): Convinced price location - Nice clean and well equipped Na
- Vickie (8/5): -
- Zoe (9/5): Great stay in Ballina - We have stayed a couple of times here. It’s always a great stay. Great location and value for money! Nothing
- hamad (9/5): - N ice and clean room Staff is very friendly Nice location
- carragher (1/5): -
- John (10/5): -
- nathan (6/5): served its purpose well. - Great service, clean rooms. n/a
- Darcy (9/5): - Close to facilities Nil
- Brett (9/5): Always great -
- Brett (8/5): Always great staying here -
- Fiona (8/5): -
- Ian (10/5): - Good location unfortunately the card for the door did not work
- Sophie (1/5): -
- Jules (10/5): Easy check in and out, had a great time, great value for money - Very comfortable, we had everything we needed there, staff was lovely. The girl at the front desk was amazing, would definitely stay there again within that area. Nothing
- shaunna (7/5): - Comfort clean and perfect for our stay Nil
- Grahame (10/5): -
- Maryanne (6/5): A handy place on the main road when passing through. - There was under cover parking. Bed was comfortable with crisp sheets. There was a spare blanket I was able to put on. New fridge, microwave. No noise even though on main road. Lovely fluffy towels and washer. I didn’t know I had to type a code into a pad to open the door. I wouldn’t have booked if known. Little water pressure in the bathroom and took a few minutes for the water to come through hot.
- Brett (9/5): -
- Ben Brady (8/5): - Hot water in shower was not working
- Shelley (10/5): Comfortable, friendly , close to shops, restaurants - The room was very clean , spacious and comfortable. Staff were super friendly I was very happy with my stay
- Mick (7/5): Very good - Close to town The digital locks
- Natalie (8/5): -
- Kelly (5/5): Miserable - Room had everything we needed. The staff were deplorable and extremely rude.At 8.45am Friday morning we had Music playing on TV only 13 volume,the reception staff knocked on door to turn down.(which wasn't loud at all)their was only 1 other guest.But we did assume their were centrelink funded "guests"as night before there was alot of strange people coming and going nxt door and down stairs..Looked like shadey deals to us.Must of changed staff or owners as we have stayed previously with some lovely people in reception.Such a shame,A couple of arrogant upstarts throwing around their weight are now there.
- Bruce (10/5): - Very clean and good, everytime if we have to stay at ballina here is our choice.
- Lynie (10/5): It was great! - Our rooms firstly! Location excellent Missed the entrance first time!
- Sue (8/5): Beautiful - Clean and friendly
- Rogerio (10/5): - Everything very clear Everything
- Karen (8/5): -
- Timothy Mitchell (7/5): Adequate - We were given clear and easy instructions on how to get in. It was clean and tidy and was only a stopover so not much else to say. If you leave complimentary chocolate biscuits for the guest put them in the fridge if the weather is warm.
- Lee-Ann (8/5): Good value motel. Staff helpful - Great position. Just down the road from RSL
- tim (10/5): -
- Grace (9/5): - Clean. Comfortable
- mark (7/5): -
- Szilvia (8/5): - Car park Pillow was not enough.
- James (7/5): -
- Chris (8/5): -
- Sarah (10/5): -
- Wooler (9/5): Great Ballina Stay - The pool as my daughter loves to swim so it was great she could do that while we stayed. The location was great to central Ballina and walking distance to the RSL also. Tea, coffee, milk and biscuits provided which was great. Fridge too. Strict check in times. We arrived early after a long travel but we're told we needed to wait. No where to wait so we had to go back into town.
- Kel (9/5): -
- Lee (7/5): - Staff were lovely. Room was functional and clean. Bed and pillows were comfy Lot of light in room from outside. I was in a front room and the road noise kept me awake and the electric key fob didn't work on a number of occasions.
- Kamaljit Kaur (10/5): Great motel for a one night stop over - Great motel - clean comfortable and quiet. Anna was a star recommended places for us to see on our journey and just have a really positive vibe Nothing really
- Yolanda (10/5): -
- Toni (10/5): - The lady at check in was the most friendliest and helpful. A very warm, welcoming lady. The room was fantastic. Location fantastic. Loved it. Will definitely stay again Nil
- Dominic (10/5): -
- Brett (9/5): Always great to stay here -
- Annie (5/5): -
- Craig (8/5): -
- brennan (9/5): Ballina is a nice town - Clean and quiet Sweet lady at the reception very helpful thank you🙂
- Glenn (7/5): Great rest stop on the way to.Sydney, clean and comfortable hotel - Location was great
- Prisca (5/5): -
- Loadsman (8/5): -
- Sophie (8/5): -
- David (7/5): Good clean functional option for a pre-flight shirt stay. - Clean, big room, friendly manager. Good Chinese restaurant next door. A bit of a walk to other shops and restaurants.
- sdavies09 (7/5): Different views - Close to shops and the rsl club. No noise after 8 including talking outside, but some people weren't told when we stayed. Difficulty with parking.noisy air cons.
- nicholas (10/5): -
- Tanya (8/5): -
- Karen (9/5): -
- Nigel (8/5): Friendly, comfortable, clean and good value for money. - Large room well appointed and comfortable. TV struggled to find free to air channels like 7 & 9
- M.N. & E (9/5): Good value !! - Spacious room, clean & comfortable No curtain/blind in bathroom
- Peter (7/5): -
- Kerron (10/5): -
- Barry (1/5): -
- Sandra (8/5): Friendly welcoming staff and motel was clean and tidy. - Clean and tidy. Good location for overnight stay. Friendly reception upon arrival.
- Tayla (10/5): -
- KAREN (3/5): Ww won't be back - Room was clean Attitude of managers/owners
- Carol (8/5): - The staff were very friendly and helpful
- Clair (3/5): -
- Edester (9/5): -
- Erika (9/5): -
- Christopher (6/5): - Bed was to firm,
- Gary (9/5): - Check-in experience was wonderful.
- Pamela (7/5): - For us it was just what we wanted… comfort, friendly, close to shops and could see effort had been to make our stay welcoming.
- Nigel (10/5): - Great room, staff was excellent beautiful young lady was friendly. clean rooms. stay longer, will come back again
- Jasmin (9/5): Will stay again next year when I need to be in balina again - . Great place second stay in 2 years. Easy to find. Chinese next door is awesome. Only thing was took forever for water to heat but once it was hot was fantastic
- Dana (9/5): Very accommodating with my late arrival and early departure. The room was everything we needed and very central. - Everything I need for my short stay.
- Roger (8/5): just passing through - it was ideal. - The staff was friendly and helpful. Not the motel's fault, but the traffic noise.
- Yamit (8/5): -
- Hayley (7/5): -
- Yanzhou (8/5): -
- Lois (8/5): Great location, lovely room. Would definitely stay again - Great position, handy to everything Nothing to do with the property but I had very noisy people in room next to me, kept me awake a bit
- Neil (9/5): -
- Brook (10/5): -
- Ami (4/5): -
- Kim (10/5): -
- Brett (10/5): - Always clean always presentable Quiet Pool Good Chinese next door or short walk to RSL and others Nice staff . I never have a bad experience here- love it
- Erik (9/5): - Quite convenient location! Rooms are clean and tidy.
- Mark (8/5): -
- John (8/5): -
- Katrina (8/5): -
- Makarand (10/5): -
- Neha (8/5): -
- Sandra (5/5): -
- Livian (7/5): -
- Karen (8/5): -
- Damien (10/5): -
- Bridget (10/5): -
- AKM Rizwanul (7/5): Average - Okay.. old/ stuffs are nice Old, need refurbished
- Tiah (10/5): Convenient and lovely staff - Central location. Lovely staff. Perfect for overnight stay. Nothing we didn’t like
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