56 River Street, 2478 Ballina, Australia
#27 of 31 hotels in Ballina
Guests' ChoiceBased on 781 hotel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.6
Free WiFi
7.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 May 2024
Ellen
AustraliaThere wasn’t another window to allow free flow of air through.
Its position in center of town and closeness to lovely walk by river. It was quiet and really comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Jan
AustraliaMaybe a spruce up
The room was very plain but everything we needed was supplied. Even a dispenser of shaving cream! Bed was comfortable water hot ,air condoned Room was big and lots of power points
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Sam
AustraliaThe door and sliding door was difficult to lock
Location, room amenities
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Gary
AustraliaMain door did not lock and the one time we got it locked, we were stuck inside until we wriggled the door and it eventually opened. Only locked the screen then. It was difficult to unlock from the inside as well.
Did not eat there.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Margaret
AustraliaNo dislikes
Great stay overnight. Meals available after long drive
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Warmac
AustraliaRoom & Bathroom tired & in need of a paint & freshen up. Bed rolled around the room due to no castor locks/pads. Minimal crockery & cutlery. Could supply a toaster.
Good size room & bed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Joseph
United StatesNa
Na
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Martin
AustraliaAll good
Cleanliness and comfort
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Ian
AustraliaThe bed was not comfortable. Although their were no people in the room next to us, their alarm went off at 4am! The surroundings were quite noisy earlier than we expected.
The room was a good size and very neat and tidy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Fitzpatrick
AustraliaGot everything what I need in the room
Big room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Frederick
AustraliaDifficulties having to use internet rather than book directly with the hotel
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Bussau
Australiashower door opened on to toilet difficult for an amputee to negotiate
Friendliness of staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Michelle
AustraliaNo microwave which was annoying as would've stayed longer
Location, safety, clean & comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Drewe
AustraliaThe kitchen closing before the scheduled time Slow night apparently and the fryer broke. That’s we we stayed so we could eat there
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Happy
AustraliaOlder style , but for that price,no complaints.
Staff at check in perfect, nice, plus explained. Clean big room, but older. Kettle and tea, coffe,milk. Big bed, a little bit softer then I like, personal thing. Towels, toiletries, aircon worked well. TV with remote. A little table with 2 chairs. Perfect stopover. Location in middle of the town, wollies and other shops on your door step. Slipway pub next door with countermeals.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Robert
AustraliaBit noisy till 10.30pm
Near river, shops and dining
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Mark
AustraliaClose to the centre of town, easy access to everything.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Krystal
Australiabathroom had a bit of mould
cheap
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Courtney
AustraliaThe location/property looks a little run down, therefore I think the price could've been a little less, but, it was the least expensive room in town at the time of our booking, that included a private bathroom.
For a single overnight stay of less than 24 hours, our room was clean, dry and secure. The property is located close to Ballina's main street, with quick access to a major grocery store, retail shops, and take away and dine in venues, making it a convenient location. The room was located behind the pub, so it was quiet overnight, and off-street parking was available. The staff member who served us when we checked in (in the pub) was friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Emma
AustraliaNo microwave and for that price, that could have been helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Jade
AustraliaOther guests smoking outside their doors and unfortunately their smoke wafts in each time we open our sliding door.
The hotel is centrally located. It is within easy walking distance from good places to eat. It is off the main street but in a quieter area. Parking is adequate.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Lisa
Australiathe smell of bleach was very strong
nice location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Beverley
AustraliaMy stay was for 3 days. There is a need for a toaster and microwave in each room. There is plenty of room for a few plates, cutlery etc. A tea towel was provided but no cleaning product. No spare toilet roll was available if required. No brochure/folder in the room to outline what services were available if any...meals, TV channels...local venues. The main meal from the restaurant was awful. The entree (the duck spring rolls were fine) ...the whiting fillets, chips and salad were disappointing. Living in a place known for its seafood I didn't expect frozen crumbed fillets that were then overcooked (they were plentiful but not really edible), the chips were 'just'...the salad looked okay, although I requested no salad, so that was left sitting on the plate.
The best thing about the Hotel was the staff. They couldn't have been more obliging, both in the restaurant, and the hotel. The room staff were exceptional.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Cyrill
AustraliaIt’s loud
Big room
Stayed in January 2024
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