Situated in Ballina, The Cubana Ballina features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with pool views. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a toaster, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The property now has a communal indoor area, consisting of fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, electric oven/stove top, microwave, crockery/cutlery/utensils/pots/pans, refrigerator/freezer. There are indoor tables & chairs provided and a communal lounge area with sofas & large TV. Cubana Cafe coffee van is open on-site Mon-Fri 6.30am - 10.30am. Serving coffee, hot chocolates, cold juices, smoothies & toasties, muffins, croissants, perfect for your breakfast/brunch needs. Guests at The Cubana Ballina will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballina, like hiking, snorkelling and cycling. The nearest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, 5 km from The Cubana Ballina.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Ballina

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kirsten
    Australia Australia
    Very clean and well maintained. Room was well-equiped and onsite complimentary services were great. Staff were very friendly and accomodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    The internal appearance of our room. It was not only bright, it was really clean. Also the lighting was excellent, a weak point in so many other motels.
  • Natasha
    Australia Australia
    Very well maintained property, newly renovated The staff were so friendly & helpful
  • Gordana
    Australia Australia
    The entrance was welcoming with those colourful neon lights The pool looked awesome as well as the bbq area The layout of the rooms around the compound was great I loved the colourful tiles The linen and towels were fresh The pillows and bed made...
  • Danny
    Australia Australia
    I required an after hours check and it was made so simple and easy. Also upgraded my room at no extra cost without asking the friendly staff.
  • Lucy
    Australia Australia
    The Cubana is an old style 'motor inn' which has been completely made over and updated. It is spotlessly clean and, having spent a LOT of time in cheap motels while traveling for work, it is exceptional - the rooms are all newly renovated, simply...
  • Marilyn
    Australia Australia
    Everything so fresh and clean and newly painted. The grounds are immaculate and the morning coffee van is a great service for breakfast onsite. Super efficient Aircon was very welcome for the hot days.
  • Brendon
    Australia Australia
    Super clean, excellent value, easy after hours check-in.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Newly refurbished, pool area. There was a guest laundry and kitchen facilities. Bbq at the poolside. Flat walk into the town.
  • Christopher
    Australia Australia
    Location, pool & lawns facility, laundry access, large parking bays under cover suitable for larger vehicles. Staff friendly & helpful. Room etc spotlessly clean, Plenty of recycle bins located throughout the premises.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Cubana Ballina
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • 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

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms 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
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The Cubana Ballina takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about £49. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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

1+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per stay

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Cubana Ballina 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Cubana Ballina

  • Room options at The Cubana Ballina include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
  • The Cubana Ballina offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bike tours
    • Beach
  • The prices at The Cubana Ballina may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Cubana Ballina is 0.8 miles from the centre of Ballina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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