River Street Motel

Property class: 3
3-star motel in Ballina Central

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In-room dining
Outdoor pool
Triple Room with Terrace
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Property entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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285-287 River Street, Satnavmay require 285 Pac Hwy West, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Saunders Oval
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina District Hospital
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room with Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Ballina

Ballina Central stay.With a stay at this Ballina Central motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Saunders Oval and 2 miles (3 km) of Ballina Fair Shopping Centre. Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum and Ballina Visitor Information Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Saunders Oval - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ballina District Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 31 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charcoal Bay - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Australian Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gallery Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dory's Takeaway - ‬8 min walk

About this property

River Street Motel

3-star motel in Ballina Central
River Street Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a terrace, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ballina motel.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1987
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
River Street Motel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property enforces quiet hours from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0.

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.

  • 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, 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the motel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

River Street Motel Ballina
Ballina Centrepoint
River Street Motel Motel
River Street Motel Ballina
River Street Motel Motel Ballina

Frequently asked questions

How close is River Street Motel to the airport?

River Street Motel is 2.8 mi (5-min drive) away from the Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does River Street Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at River Street Motel.

How close is River Street Motel to the beach?

This motel is 3.2 mi (6-min drive) from Shelly Beach and 3.3 mi (6-min drive) from Lighthouse Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does River Street Motel offer free breakfast?

River Street Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River Street Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at River Street Motel?

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

Is there free parking at River Street Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does River Street Motel have a pool?

River Street Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does River Street Motel have a spa?

This motel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is River Street Motel to downtown Ballina?

River Street Motel is 0.4 mi away from Ballina.

River Street Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 409 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kruze

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place, clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Judith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location quiet comfortable bed clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kruze

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Leisl

Bed and pillows were terrible - like sleeping on a rock. Very noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean and quiet. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

sairaj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phuntsho

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

johan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Good sized rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful trying to accommodate our needs. We didn't realise the undercover parking would not accommodate our vehicle when booking online, as our Sprinter Van is 2.3m high. But the van could be parked in an open space on the property. They upgraded us to a bigger room than booked online and it was very spacious and clean. Located within a short walk to the RSL club and river is great, but it did get road noisy from 7am onwards in the front area. Very price friendly tho.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Markus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was a bit hard
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older style property but clean and mostly renovated. Staff friendly on arrival. Only stayed overnight, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It suited our needs. Stayed before in the past. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything about our stay. Check-in was easy, staff were friendly and accommodating and room had everything we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not see staff but check-in was easy with instructions remotely. Old school basic motel but clean and new furniture. Perfect for a few nights stay as walkable to central Ballina shops/cafes etc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025