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Ballina Travellers Lodge

2.5 star property

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a mirror. There is a white chair and a small table with books.
A swimming pool with a brick deck, surrounded by a covered patio area with white chairs and a table.
A sign for Ballina Travellers Lodge with amenities listed including non-smoking rooms, air conditioning, guest laundry, kitchen, pool & BBQ, and wireless broadband.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster. There is a dining table with a chair and an orange sofa in the living area.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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36 Tamar Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Visitor Information Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Ballina

Ballina Travellers Lodge puts you in the heart of Ballina, within just a 10-minute stroll of Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This motel offers a library, barbecues and a picnic area. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Ballina Central motel include Ballina District Hospital and Missingham Park.
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What's nearby

  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Missingham Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Saunders Oval - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 32 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Australian Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Charcoal Bay - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Street Sports Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ballina Travellers Lodge

As a guest of Ballina Travellers Lodge, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and barbecue grills. Ballina Travellers Lodge also features multilingual staff, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ballina motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Ballina Travellers Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 5-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after noon 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

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Ballina Travellers Lodge.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 5-device limit.

Property is also known as

Ballina Travellers Lodge
Ballina Travellers
Ballina Travellers Lodge Motel
Ballina Travellers Lodge Ballina
Ballina Travellers Lodge Motel Ballina

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ballina Travellers Lodge?

Yep, Ballina Travellers Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ballina Travellers Lodge?

The closest beach to Ballina Travellers Lodge is Shelly Beach (3.2 km).

Does Ballina Travellers Lodge have a pool?

Ballina Travellers Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ballina Travellers Lodge?

No, Ballina Travellers Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ballina Travellers Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ballina Travellers Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ballina Travellers Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 393 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, location was great, nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was well/pleasantly furnished and clean. After hours check-in was well handled.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in lady was very pleasant and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Clean and well laid out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient stop off for further travel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy my stay at this Motel...great sized rooms, friendly team and super location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel in a quiet area, but still easy to walk to shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the main street but quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay would highly recommend
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with our stay , clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place in a great location - an easy walk into the town centre. Would definable stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, walking distance to restaurant and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff are very welcoming and helpful. Rooms are very good and clean. Very good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 1 night and were very impressed. The room was very clean and comfortable and the staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shobha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travellers lodge was a quite, and clean little place close to shops and river walks. The staff was really friendly and helpful which made it a pleasant stay at Ballina
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and walking distance to town centre and most food outlets.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent stop with modern rooms, well fitted out and sparkling clean. The checkin was easy and we had everything required for a pleasant and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the Ballina Travellers Lodge twice now and will continue to stay here. It is clean, central, quiet, very nice and the staff are always very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect helped me with everything i needed the pool is fresh and the lady at the reception deserves an oscar i locked my keys inside and i called her and itwas late but she came and helped me
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 for cleanliness, location and price. Always my first choice if staying at Ballina.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were there during the Cyclone so it was very wet but the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy my stay and the very friendly team. Good sized rooms are a feature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023