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Richmond Motor Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Ballina Central

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Front of property
Executive Spa Room
Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View | Living area
Outdoor pool
Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View | Balcony view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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227 River street, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Saunders Oval
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Spa Room

Executive Spa Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View | Living room

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ballina

Ballina Central stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Ballina Central hotel, you'll find Saunders Oval and Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum. Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina District Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Saunders Oval - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Missingham Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Charcoal Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Australian Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Street Sports Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Boker - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Richmond Motor Inn

3.5-star hotel in Ballina Central
As a guest of Richmond Motor Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Richmond Motor Inn also features express check-in, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Ballina hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Richmond Motor Inn offers 13 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.0 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Ballina Heritage Inn, 229 River Street, Ballina]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per night.

Property 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 night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.0 percent

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Richmond Motor Inn Ballina
Richmond Motor Ballina
Richmond Motor Inn Hotel
Richmond Motor Inn Ballina
Richmond Motor Inn Hotel Ballina

Frequently asked questions

How close is Richmond Motor Inn to the airport?

Richmond Motor Inn is 3 mi (6-min drive) away from the Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Richmond Motor Inn?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Richmond Motor Inn on Jun 14, 2026 start from CA $169, excluding 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.

Does Richmond Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Richmond Motor Inn.

How close is Richmond Motor Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 3 mi (6-min drive) from Shelly Beach and 3.1 mi (6-min drive) from Lighthouse Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Richmond Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Richmond Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Richmond Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Richmond Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Richmond Motor Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Richmond Motor Inn have a pool?

Richmond Motor Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Richmond Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Richmond Motor Inn to downtown Ballina?

Richmond Motor Inn is 0.1 mi away from Ballina.

Richmond Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 281 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Staff very friendly and helpful.Room was clean had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location plus staff friendly and room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Room spotless, staff very friendly. Location is great. No noise from street traffic. Would definitely recommend to others and will stay again if in Ballina
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient parking, nice room, easy after hours check in with a key left in a combination lock box. Room was clean, comfortable and good aircon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are very clean and spotless, most friendly staff from owners to reception and cleaning staff, very family friendly and close to everything location is right in the middle of town so easy to walk around the town to get all.your needs, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy bed, friendly welcoming staff. RSL club straight across the road and many cafes and restraunts within metres from hotel. Lots of little shops to look in and walk along the water a street away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortablep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to cafes and hotels. Quite clean and comfortable. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities of the 3 bedroom unit were perfect for us. Super fabumous central location. It was spacious, extremely clean, the staff were super friendly & without a doubt we will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarahjane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Upgraded to Room 13, best room at the Motel. Upstairs with a spa bath (didn't use)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in to check out our experience was excellent. Convenient location within a short walk to cafes and dining options for all budgets. Our room was spacious and clean with all of the amenities you need for a short stay or longer if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Amenities
Great convenient location and pretty quiet. Friendly and helpful owner/manager
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy of booking and location close to a lot of eating places. Staff friendly and helpful with information about the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and good value for such a spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great room, We will stay there again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

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

very good hotel

great hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay again if in the area. Great location to food and shopping , close to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply, a wonderful overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very nice rooms and close to everything in Ballina
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, easy walk to many shops and convenient access to parking and a nice quiet accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024