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4.2 out of 5

"Highly recommend this property close to shopping options and transport, clean, great facilities, great cafe and friendly staff, will stay again 😊 " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 31 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

Ballina Homestead Motel places you steps from Ballina District Hospital and within a 15-minute stroll of Ballina Fair Shopping Centre. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and free self parking.

This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and concierge services. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7 AM and 11 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities such as food and water bowls.

Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-star Ballina motel include Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum and Ballina Visitor Information Centre.

Motel Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$140* Per night/room 14 May - 15 May

Executive Suite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

One Bedroom Family Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Queen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Ballina Homestead Motel ratings based on 410 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Ballina Homestead Motel

Everyone (216) Couples (102) Business (3) Students (1) Family (81)
4 out of 5

Posted by on 16 Apr. 2024

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18 Apr. 2024 by Ballina Homestead Motel

Hi Alan, Thank you for your feedback at for staying at the Ballina Homestead Motel, we hope you come and stay in the future.Kind regards

3 out of 5

Posted by on 5 Apr. 2024

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8 Apr. 2024 by Ballina Homestead Motel

Dear Anthony,Thankyou for your review and for staying at the Ballina Homestead Motel. Please let us know how we can improve so we can aim to make your future stays with us more enjoyable.Kind Regards

5 out of 5
Highly recommend this property close to shopping options and transport, clean, great facilities, great cafe and friendly staff, will stay again 😊

Posted by on 31 Mar. 2024

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2 Apr. 2024 by Ballina Homestead Motel

Dear Cara,Thankyou for your feedback and choosing to stay at the Ballina Homestead Motel, we appreciate it. We are so glad to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us, and we are looking forward to seeing you again.Kind regards.

3 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Mar. 2024

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10 Apr. 2024 by Ballina Homestead Motel

Dear Christopher,Thank you for your review and for staying at the Ballina Homestead Motel. Please let us know how we can improve so we can aim to make your future stays with us more enjoyable.Kind Regards

5 out of 5
Great place to stay, always a clean and tidy, staff we’re excellent

Posted by on 11 Mar. 2024

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11 Mar. 2024 by Ballina Homestead Motel

Dear Mark,Thankyou for your feedback and for choosing to stay at the Ballina Homestead Motel, we appreciate it. We look forward to seeing you again soon.Kind Regards,The Ballina Homestead Motel.

4 out of 5
Basic but clean and tidy. Allowed us to check in a little early. Great having the cafe on-site to grab a coffee first thing in the morning without needing to drive.

Posted by on 29 Feb. 2024

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2 Mar. 2024 by HS

Thank you Emma for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you soon :)

3 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Feb. 2024

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26 Feb. 2024 by Ballina Homestead Motel

Dear Alex,Thankyou for your feedback and for choosing to stay at the Ballina Homestead Motel, we appreciate it. Kind regards,The Ballina Homestead Motel.

5 out of 5
Very enjoyable stay

Posted by on 16 Feb. 2024

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17 Feb. 2024 by Ballina Homestead Motel

thank you for choosing to stay at the ballina homestead motel.we a pleased you had an enjoyable visit and hope to see your again in the future kind regards

5 out of 5
Bed very ordinary but all else very good

Posted by on 12 Feb. 2024

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13 Feb. 2024 by Ballina Homestead Motel

dear Jo,thank you for staying at the ballina homestead motel, we appreciate it. we have noted your comments and will endeavour to increase our standards to make it more a enjoyable stay. we look forward to seeing you again soon.kind regards,ballina homestead motel

4 out of 5
Minor but no sharp knives, peelers, graters to prepare food. Cutting boards need replacement

Posted by on 16 Jan. 2024

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24 Jan. 2024 by Ballina Homestead Motel

Dear Craig,Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to stay at Ballina Homestead Motel, we have noted your comments and gotten replacement cutting boards and utensils that are needed.We appreciate all feedback so we can improve our service and make your stay more enjoyable.we hope to see you again Kind regards Ballina Homestead Motel.

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Ballina Homestead Motel. Free self parking is available. This 4-star Ballina motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Ballina Homestead Motel offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Ballina Homestead Motel has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: AUD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Mobile payments
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 8.00–24.50 for adults, and AUD 8.00–10.50 for children
  • Pet fee: AUD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Ballina Homestead Motel
  • Ballina Homestead
  • Ballina Homestead Motel Motel
  • Ballina Homestead Motel Ballina
  • Ballina Homestead Motel Motel Ballina

You should know

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.