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Centrally located in Ballina’s town centre, the Ballina Colonial Motel is 1.8 km from Richmond River and 5 km from the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. It offers an outdoor pool and free parking on site. Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each has a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Parking is available for boats, trailers coaches and trucks. The property has an outdoor seating area. Breakfast can be arranged and served to your room. Motel Ballina Colonial is a 25-minute drive from Byron Bay. It is within 4.2 km of Richmond Park, the Ballina Head Lookout, and the Shelly Beach.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
2 large double beds
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Ballina

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barry
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable. Easy location. Easy booking, check-in and check out were done remotely.
  • Tom
    Australia Australia
    Beautifully renovated and comfortable. Really well done on the renovation. Did not feel like a cheap motel at all.
  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    Good location, amazing staff, clean motel and comfy beds!
  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    Clean, refurbished, tiled floor, comfy pillows, secure, parking at front of room.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious room, very comfortable king bed, well equipped little kitchenette
  • Brendon
    Australia Australia
    Great experience from start to finish. Very easy checkin and entry, very nice extra large room with good facilities. comfy beds, quiet neighbourhood. Will definitely return when in Ballina next.
  • Kerry
    Australia Australia
    Superbly laid out & equiped with everything you could need. Bed was so comfortable, best nights sleep I’ve had in a motel for years. Clean and neat
  • Raymond
    Australia Australia
    Being held up with family, was a great way to check in snd access room
  • Scarborough
    Australia Australia
    Clean and fresh room,spacious, great water pressure in shower, and swimming on site
  • Whybrow
    Australia Australia
    Very easy process to access your room. The room itself is very comfortable.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ballina Colonial Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 20 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Ballina Colonial Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please let Ballina Colonial Motel know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Ballina Colonial Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Ballina Colonial Motel

  • Room options at Ballina Colonial Motel include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Twin
  • Ballina Colonial Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Happy hour
    • Bingo
    • Live music/performance
    • Beach
  • The prices at Ballina Colonial Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Ballina Colonial Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Ballina Colonial Motel is 550 yards from the centre of Ballina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Ballina Colonial Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.