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Ballina Colonial Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Ballina with free parking

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Enjoy a serene beach experience with a wide, gently curved shoreline and calm ocean waves.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and a blue-tiled deck.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and a flat-screen TV.
Ballina Colonial Motel offers a simple, inviting atmosphere with well-maintained lawns and trees.
Enter a welcoming space with a reception desk and comfortable seating area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

Explore the area

Map
9 Bangalow Road, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Ballina District Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ballina Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

2 bedrooms, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard, One Queen and One Single Bed

2 bedrooms, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard, One Queen and One Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Ballina

Ballina Colonial Motel places you in the centre of Ballina, within just a 5-minute stroll of Ballina District Hospital and within 15 minutes of Ballina Fair Shopping Centre. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a children's swimming pool and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Ballina Central motel include Saunders Oval and Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Ballina District Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Shelly Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 33 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Street Sports Ballina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ballina Gallery Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Ballina Colonial Motel

Motel in Ballina with free parking
Ballina Colonial Motel offers its guests a children's pool, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ballina Colonial Motel also features laundry facilities and express check-in. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ballina motel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ballina Colonial Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 26-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in.

Property Registration Number 2478

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Ballina Colonial Motel.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ballina Colonial Motel?

Yep, Ballina Colonial Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Ballina Colonial Motel?

As of 16 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballina Colonial Motel on 17 July 2025 start from AU$183.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Ballina Colonial Motel?

The closest beach to Ballina Colonial Motel is Lighthouse Beach (2.8 km).

Does Ballina Colonial Motel have a pool?

Ballina Colonial Motel has a kids' pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ballina Colonial Motel?

No, Ballina Colonial Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ballina Colonial Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ballina Colonial Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ballina Colonial Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 222 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I didn't like the ide of one reception for the two hotels, but the rooms were very clean and functional
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maisie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position to attractions and dining. Easy check-in. Can get a little noisy with gravel driveway but great convenience of having car at the door. Loved having real milk and biscuits.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice overnight stay . Clean and quiet . Had to check out at 10 am . No chance for a late check out even though we arrived at dinner time . Thats Australia for you .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and fresh feeling. Nice rooms. Great pool. Friendly family run premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marzieh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liked it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and modern. Impressed by the carport cover for the car. Overal an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The pool was well maintained and a welcome rest after a long drive. The room was large, clean and comfortable. An added bonus was the proximity to the Bowlo for a meal. Our son loved the playground. Our room key gave us a member discount which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan, Miranda

Travelled with family
Clean, good sized room, comfy bed and great swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was welcomed by a lovely lady who assisted me. The room was immaculate and everything worked. Aircon was great. Everything clean and comfy. Would recommend and will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Well priced, clean and comfortable. Perfect for an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Managers, Brendon & Renee are great people, very welcoming and easy to get on with.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

brad

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was easy to locate, our room was clean, quiet, close to shops with plenty of room for easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

brad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024