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Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

3.0 star property
Aparthotel in Ballina with free parking

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Deluxe Twin Room (Wheelchair Access) | View from room
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Unit) | Living area
Lake
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Explore the area

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8 Byron Street, Lennox Head, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Lennox Head Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seven Mile Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Unit) | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Unit)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Unit) | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Unit)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room (Wheelchair Access)

Deluxe Twin Room (Wheelchair Access)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room (Motel Plus)

Deluxe Twin Room (Motel Plus)

Deluxe Twin Room (Motel Plus)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Standard Motel Unit)

Deluxe Room (Standard Motel Unit)

Deluxe Room (Standard Motel Unit)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Ballina

At Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach. Highlights at this aparthotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .You can enjoy a flat-screen TV with digital channels, and each apartment features a balcony or patio, a coffee/tea maker and a ceiling fan. Nice touches to enhance your stay include free toiletries and premium bedding. A microwave, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .This business-friendly aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Lennox Head aparthotel include Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre and Pat Morton Lookout.
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What's nearby

  • Lennox Head Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seven Mile Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pat Morton Lookout - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wategos Beach - 24 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 28 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Mile Brewing Co - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lennox Head Bowls and Sports Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Belle General - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

Aparthotel in Ballina with free parking
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and pool umbrellas. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ballina aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1988
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In a village
  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 13 units
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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, 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is professionally cleaned
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 2478

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Santa Fe Motel Holiday Units Lennox Head
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

Yep, Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

As of 27 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$161.50, 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 Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

Yep, Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units is a short 4-minute walk from Lennox Head Beach.

Does Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units have a pool?

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

No, Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 262 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we had cockroaches inside the room and the shower wasn’t the greatest, it took minutes to get hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Unit fully self contained with all appliances required. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the. beach, the pub, local cafes and a local grocery store ... didn't use my car at all while I was there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, room was clean and had all the amenities. Surrounding area was well maintained and the hotel was close to beach and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was good in a great central location . The only negative was the wifi didnt work all weekend .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a motel style unit with in walking distance to beach, shops and many eating options.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Tea Gardens

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We have stayed here previously, older property but well maintained, clean and spacious, good value for money and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zofia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, walking distance to Lennox beach, yet quiet with easy parking. Lovely staff. Property dated, needs a little upgrade. Overall nice place for a short visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Ideal short stay.

Ideal for a 1 night stay, close to town centre and restaurant’s. A bit dated and I probably wouldn’t do a long stay, but suited our purposes. Would stay again for a night or 2.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Seamless stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Olga

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to cafes and beach. But the unit is well overdue for a renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location . Only 2 minute walk to the beach .local pub and shops
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

The TV didn’t work & I had to request a fix. The toaster was old & it was an effort to get it to function. The bed however was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrzej

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room dark and damp
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brook

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super clean rooms, close to everything in Lennox. Great owner
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dave made himself available upon book in, and was very helpful with parking arrangements and the location of great places to eat, and shared his member discount card for the bowls club nearby. 😀
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark, Cumbalum

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was outdated, lacked amenities not worth the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The man that checked us in lovely and friendly. He made us feel welcomed and valued ✅
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Iain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay that perfectly met our needs as two old friends on a east coast road trip 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Pleasant for a 1 night stay. Easy walk to eatery, other shops and beach. We were to go upstairs - when we asked about a ground floor - it was no trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024