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Ballina Heritage Inn

Property class: 4

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A covered outdoor area with a view of a busy street and a body of water.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a dresser, a dining table with chairs, a painting, and a view of the outside.
A living room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a gray sofa, and a bookshelf.
A two-story hotel with a balcony, a covered entrance, and a parking area.
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a bookshelf, and a dining area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

Explore the area

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229 River St, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Visitor Information Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a mirror.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a chair.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a bed, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Grand Suite, 3 Bedrooms, River View

A living room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a gray sofa, and a bookshelf.

Grand Suite, 3 Bedrooms, River View

  • River view
  • 300 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a dresser, a dining table with chairs, a painting, and a view of the outside.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a sofa, two single beds, a dining table with chairs, and a desk with a lamp.

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Corner

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and green floral bedspreads. There are two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a small wooden nightstand with a drawer.

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ballina

At Ballina Heritage Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Saunders Oval and Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-in. Added amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out and dry cleaning/laundry services. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Ballina Central motel include Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina District Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Saunders Oval - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Missingham Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 31 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Australian Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Charcoal Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Westower Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Ballina Heritage Inn

As a guest of Ballina Heritage Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ballina Heritage Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ballina motel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Ballina Heritage Inn offers 27 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9 AM - 6 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9 AM - 5 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2478

Property is also known as

Ballina Heritage Inn
Ballina Heritage
Ballina Heritage Inn Motel
Ballina Heritage Inn Ballina
Ballina Heritage Inn Motel Ballina

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ballina Heritage Inn?

Ballina Heritage Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ballina Heritage Inn?

As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballina Heritage Inn on 19 Aug 2026 start from AU$199, 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.

Is parking available at Ballina Heritage Inn?

Yep, Ballina Heritage Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ballina Heritage Inn?

The closest beach to Ballina Heritage Inn is Lighthouse Beach (3.2 km).

Does Ballina Heritage Inn have a pool?

Ballina Heritage Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ballina Heritage Inn?

No, Ballina Heritage Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ballina Heritage Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Ballina Heritage Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ballina Heritage Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 648 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 648 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 648 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 648 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 648 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great location and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great even got a upgrade lovely staff close to all amenities stay there when ever in town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

SuzJamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right across the road from RSL club, & close to restaurants. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfy.... perfect for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception, very accommodating. Tidy and clean room. A little dated but comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. Extremely well looked after.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome on our arrival. The rooms were clean, tidy and comfortable. The motel is centrally located providing easy access to clubs cafes etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

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

Great Ballina Hotel

Great hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Have stayed here 4 times always really nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay superb accommodation and super friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and covenient, great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only had an overnight stay but the room was quite large very comfy bed staff were very polite great location, overall I would recommend staying at the Heritage inn.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favourite in Ballina
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yulin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, love that !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location central to town, dining
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were/are wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tanvir

Disliked: Amenities
Cleanliness and Amenities can be improved. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this motel many times, either by myself or with my family, and I always enjoy these times. The welcome and the rooms are always comforting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent property as a base for visiting Ballina, opposite the RSL & a short walk to good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, convenient location, walking distance to shops and beach, vintage charm, clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

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

Handy location

Great motel in a very handy location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025