Ballina Homestead Motel

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8.4 (1149 reviews)
95 Cherry Street , Ballina , au

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value for money
Pet friendly
Cons:
Need for room updates
Some cleanliness details lacking
Parking issues
Bed comfort not ideal

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Clean and tidy, but some concerns about detailed cleaning.
Service
9.08
Staff were very friendly and helpful, enhancing overall experience.
Location
8.62
Great location close to the water and shops.
Room Quality
7.57
Mixed reviews about room comfort and bed quality.
Amenities
8.1
General amenities satisfactory, but some rooms need updates.
Value for Money
9.06
Good value, especially considering the season.
Food and Beverage
8.11
Positive mentions of nearby food options, but no specific service comment.
Overall Experience
8.58
Overall positive stay with minor issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:34

Property Description

Tropical Oasis with Convenient Amenities

Swimming Pool and BBQ Area: Relax in our tropical courtyard with a refreshing swimming pool and outdoor BBQ facilities, perfect for entertaining.

Comfortable Rooms and Upgraded Options: Enjoy free WiFi, cable channels, and en-suite bathrooms in all rooms. Upgrade to rooms with sitting areas or courtyards, or choose from studio rooms with kitchenettes and 2-bedroom family rooms.

Convenient Location and Local Cafe: Centrally located near shops, sports club, and the river, our motel is also home to The Proper Cafe, offering homemade treats with local ingredients.

Book your stay at Ballina Homestead Motel for a relaxing getaway with all the comforts you need.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Ballina Homestead Motel in advance, so that a key can be arranged for late check-in. You can contact the motel using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that all guests need to provide a valid {ID Driver License/government-issued ID/passport/student ID} at the time of making the booking.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1149 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 9.08
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 7.57
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 9.06
Food and Beverage: 8.11
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Tina • couple • au
6
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • au
9
Very agreeable dog friendly venue!
Pros:

Great dog friendly accommodation. Clean and well laid out.

Cons:

Nothing to not like.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • au
10
Always stay at the Homestead motel when we go north, is close to the Bowling Club which is convenie
Pros:

Cafe attached to the motel is always good

Cons:

New work going on the exterior so was a bit messy, but didn’t affect us too much

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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richard • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Great location 👌 liked getting a 10% discount at the Cherry 🍒 Street bowling club 👌

Cons:

There is nothing that I didn't like.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • au
8
Bright, clean, value for money
Pros:

Very clean, great layout, comfort and shower strong.

Cons:

It took a day to get a wettex and tea towel - minor details really but otherwise excellent

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter Q • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Whittington • couple • au
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Trudi • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Sherratt • couple • au
10
Pros:

Being pet friendly & having a cafe at door step whilst a short walk away from the water. Also the free tea coffee biscuits

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • family_with_children • au
8
Good value, comfortable beds and close to the town centre, beach and other facilities.
Pros:

Excellent location for what we needed to do in Ballina. We came to visit our parents in nearby aged care village and it was very close by. Reasonably quiet.

Cons:

Room felt somewhat stuffy. It was tricky to get water for jug or to wash up, as there was only the bathroom sink

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Bec • couple • au
7
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • extended_group • au
10
Perfect spot and size for our family of 5!
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay at Ballina Homestead, The location was great and the owners were very friendly and helpful. Our 2 bedroom apartment was spotless and there was plenty of space for our family of 5! I definitely recommend this property!!!

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Tony & Vicki • couple • au
7
Pros:

The staff and location.

Cons:

No.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • au
9
Pros:

Friendly, Clean and Pet friendly. Easy check in.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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ANDREW • couple • au
9
Great value stay.
Pros:

We were impressed with this property.
Beginning with the welcoming staff and the discount meals at the nearby bowling club was great.
The room had all the basics and an on site cafe.
The Italian cafe just around the corner, opposite the hospital, was also excellent for morning coffee and homemade ‘goodies’.

Cons:

Nothing negative about this property.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Staff were wonderful and welcoming. The pool was beautiful and the rooms were comfortable, clean and well equipped. Dogs are allowed to stay in the room 😁

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • au
10
Pros:

Close to the club

Cons:

Nice and clean only thing I hate is stairs but where not to long

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Jesseka • family_with_children • au
3
Wouldn't come back or recommend!
Pros:

The bed was clean and comfortable and clean pool. (No shade at pool whatsoever) and no toilets or changerooms!! Only in the Cafe!? Makes sense 😳

Cons:

Pretty much everything, amenities were not great by anyone's standards. 😕 Paper thin walls with air conditioning that didn't work well (during summer not fun)
Basic things like milk in fridge was out of date by a week, very dirty and broken ironing board. Shower horrible, tiles in bathroom even worse. Sneezed all through the night due to dustiness. One mirror, one sink in a family room? Couldn't even see out of windows due to glass being fogged? But not in the bathroom!? Odd design, not thought out. 🤔
In morning cafe appeared enduring yet only to have horrible coffee and not one breakfast ordered from 4 people was even decent, once again the basics such as undercooked eggs, burnt bacon, burnt bread, unripe avocados, hollandaise sauce (gross) location very loud due to being central to a roundabout. Too far to walk I to town with kids. Too far to beach. The parking was bloody terrible, the vibe extremely cringe, cheap and dodgy, did I mention moldy? Definitely not going back and wouldn't recommend unless very desperate, and even then. Very disappointing for over $200 for the night..

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • au
8
Convenient short stay location
Pros:

Facilities were clean and well provisioned in the rooms. Staff were lovely. Free parking onsite was great too.

Cons:

Very loud neighbours, parking not secured so could be an issue for some. Otherwise, all fine.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee