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Riversleigh Guesthouse

3.5 star property

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A covered porch with white railings, a wooden ceiling, and a white fence.
A neatly made bed with a blue and white patterned blanket, two pillows, and a folded towel on a woven rug. There are three framed pictures on the wall above the bed.
A water park with multiple slides and a pool area.
A two-story guesthouse with a balcony, a sign indicating it is a Riversleigh guesthouse, and a well-maintained hedge in front.
A two-story building with a white exterior, a balcony with hanging flower baskets, and a green mailbox.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (London)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a door with glass panels, and a wall-mounted picture.

Deluxe Double Room (London)

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a mounted TV, a window with curtains, a robe rack, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (New York)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a view through a door.

Deluxe Double Room (New York)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a blue and white patterned blanket, two pillows, and a folded towel on a woven rug. There are three framed pictures on the wall above the bed.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a door.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe House, River View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a view through a door.

Deluxe House, River View

  • River view
  • 150 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Queen Beds

About the area

Ballina

At Riversleigh Guesthouse you'll be within steps of Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum. Highlights at this Georgian guest house include 2 outdoor swimming pools and outdoor private hot tubs. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Ballina Central guest house include Ballina District Hospital and Missingham Park.
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What's nearby

  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Missingham Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Saunders Oval - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 33 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Australian Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Charcoal Bay - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Street Sports Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riversleigh Guesthouse

Riversleigh Guesthouse offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Riversleigh Guesthouse. Free self parking is available.

This Georgian Ballina guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1880
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Riversleigh Guesthouse offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with outdoor private hot tubs and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries and hairdryers. Televisions come with digital channels.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 2 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Communal living room
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 14-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code prior to arrival; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Riversleigh Guesthouse House Ballina
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riversleigh Guesthouse?

Riversleigh Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Riversleigh Guesthouse?

Yep, Riversleigh Guesthouse has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Riversleigh Guesthouse?

The closest beach to Riversleigh Guesthouse is Lighthouse Beach (2.4 km).

Does Riversleigh Guesthouse have a pool?

Riversleigh Guesthouse has 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Riversleigh Guesthouse?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riversleigh Guesthouse?

No, Riversleigh Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riversleigh Guesthouse?

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

Are pets allowed at Riversleigh Guesthouse?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Riversleigh Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was most helpful. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old property. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was old school charming & Erica was a gracious host. Great location. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Selected the property because a pool was advertised however there is no pool at the property. 🙁
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Riversleigh was lovely the old historic building was wonderful and outfitted beautifully however there was a lunatic across the road in Norton street who played loud music late at night and very early morning around 4am this ruined our stay unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property with loads of charm in very central area. The staff is not onsite so codes are sent to guests. Was not able to reach staff with some questions but it was fine as it wasnt a drama. Just make sure all your questions are answered before you check in as its a self-serve property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sean Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Would not recommend

We booked and paid for a king room and ended up with a queen room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to a kitchen space was a bonus, as was a large lounge room area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and amazing decor. Close to all amenities and the small welcome pack is a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noise from road after 7am Otherwise excellent property, close to amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Would Gladly Stay There Again...

Upgraded to the New York room we were very happy with the comfort... spoil yourself & stay here to enjoy the 1880s way of life... great bed, lovely bathroom, a verandah from which you can breath in the sea air...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real 'Hidden Treasure'! Wonderful ambience, and restored to a very high standard of authenticity and cleanliness. Convenientlyclose to the river, shopping centre etc.Highly recommended. Our recommendation to a neighbour has them planning a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, basic but very clean. It very much self serve but if you had to call the staff they were extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was wonderful, the bed so comfy. However, I would have liked to have spare blankets available
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place is awesome, rooms very clean and well presented. Will be booking again very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the balcony off our room. Loved meeting Alfie the dog. The property had a very warm and welcoming feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean, organized and very nice decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very organized with everything SO clean A lovely girl greeted us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Günther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a nice guesthouse and family! Absolutely recommendable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful but not quiet

The guesthouse is a really beautiful old house, but that means less insulation. It is located next to a major through road, and guests in other rooms are easily heard. In sum: if you are after a quiet stay, this is not the place. However, there is beautiful scenery (and silen e) only a few minutes away. My room was big and spot clean. The Molton Brown toiletries partially replaced by refillable IKEA bottles. The Sydney feel as per the booking site was more like Bali. Wi-Fi was good. The TV did not work (wind?). The host welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The ambiance of an older building but with modern amenities makes it special. However, as can be expected sound travels between rooms which can be a little disconcerting. Wifi strentgh was weak.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plenty of character and most comfortable and close to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Love to return to stay longer.

I travel a lot. This accommodation stands out from the crowd. One word is quality and comfort. See website photos. An old building tastefully restored. May not have good sound proofing (room to room) if all rooms are full or have noisy guests. Very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful property and the London room was spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant. Wasn’t sure of time of arrival so had a call from owners to advise how to access in event they were not in. They were and were very pleasant in welcoming us and recommending were to dine. All very relaxed and very pleasant stay. Lovely room. You could tell the owners had a real passion and sense of pride
Stayed 1 night in May 2018