Ballina Beach Nature Resort

Hotels
8.6 (1363 reviews)
440 South Ballina Beach Road , Ballina , AU

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great amenities
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Remote location
Limited dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Several reviews mentioned issues with cabin cleanliness due to mould.
Service
9.4
Guests frequently praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.4
The location is beautiful but noted for being remote with limited access to food options.
Room Quality
7.9
Some rooms had issues like poor sofa quality and distance from WiFi access.
Amenities
9.4
Great amenities including a fantastic pool and waterpark for kids.
Value for Money
8.9
Generally considered reasonable but could improve with better cabin options.
Food and Beverage
7.9
Limited dining options available at the resort, with some amenities closed.
Overall Experience
9
Mixed sentiments but overall a well-regarded destination for families and relaxation.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 02:59

Property Description

Relax in Nature at Ballina Beach Nature Resort

Luxurious Accommodations: Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, kitchen facilities, and comfortable seating areas.

Outdoor Oasis: Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful garden at the resort.

Family-Friendly Fun: Let the kids have a blast at the children's playground while you sip on your favorite drink at the on-site bar.

Experience a tranquil getaway at Ballina Beach Nature Resort. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Pets are only permitted in rooms marked Pet Friendly. Please be aware there is an additional charge for bringing your pet.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BNK

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1363 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 9
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Jade • couple • au
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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abdulali • family_with_children • au
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Hollie • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Tegan • solo_traveller • au
10
Great family and pet friendly stay
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay here. Very clean and staff were wonderful. We are actually staying again, only a week later.

Cons:

Nothing to report

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Jen • couple • au
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ellena • solo_traveller • au
4
Pros:

The place was clean and had a dog run.

Cons:

Don't book if you've got dogs.

There is a hidden $40 per night fee for a second dog, which I only found out about after the non-refundable payment had been made.

While the resort advertises itself as "dog friendly", that seems to apply to the resort itself and very little beyond it. If you plan on walking your dogs to the beach, think again. There are signs everywhere advising that dogs are not permitted on the walking route to the beach or on the beach itself, even on leads. You can literally hear the waves crashing, but you can't take your pups there. The closest dog-friendly beach is a 20-minute drive away.

The spring storms have been unpredictable, and while a bit of rain doesn't bother us (we're a hiking family), torrential, dangerous rain is another matter. Because of this, I wasn't able to book the accommodation until the weekend before I was due to head town and only discovered the additional dog fee after paying the non-refundable amount.
In a panic, I immediately called and asked if there was any way they could cancel the booking as the extra fee brought the trip outside my budget, the answer was no. However, I was assured I could pay at the counter on arrival.

After an extremely busy week with no time to check my emails, I headed down from Toowoomba. Four hours into the drive, travelling through torrential rain through Brisbane, I realised I was going to arrive a little late. I'd anticipated this and left a message with the automated assistant around lunchtime, but nobody called me back. I tried again at around 4 pm NSW time and was told that the key would not be released until the additional payment had been made.

I was then asked if I could pull over and provide my credit card details while travelling on a 110 km/h highway in sideways torrential rain.

What an incredibly dangerous suggestion. Asking someone to pull over on a highway in those conditions to make a payment is completely unacceptable.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Quincy • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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PATRICIA • extended_group • au
4
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • gb
10
We stayed for one night in the luxury glamping tents - four adults / two children / two dogs - fab
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Boyce • couple • au
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • au
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Arabelle • extended_group • nz
6
Pros:

The kods pool. The easy check in process and the café

Cons:

The glamping was not so great. The tent was not shut tight. There were a few holes along the base. The toilet leaked and the shower door didn't close well and water seeped through the bottom. The sliding bathroom door didn't close completely either. Overall, the tent we were in needed a review and maintainance. Other than that, it was a nice spot to relax. Paddle boarding at the inlet was great and kids loved the pool.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Margot • solo_traveller • au
9
Enjoyed it immensely
Pros:

Swimming pool water park was great for kids.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ie
8
Beautiful place to stay
Pros:

I liked the ruggedness of the property and the friendliness of the staff.

Cons:

The bunk bed was a bit hard to navigate but that was more because of my age

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • au
10
My stay was amazing
Pros:

We booked the accommodation last minute, easy to book, easy to find, easy to check in, all areas were clean and tidy. Staff was friendly and all around amazing.

Cons:

The quality of the mattress in the cabin. It was a but too solid, but wasn't the worst to sleep on.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • nz
10
A wonderful family friendly place with awesome activities and accommodation.
Pros:

The facilities were amazing, especially the pool area for the kids. Luxury glamping tent was super cool and all adults and kids loved it. We wish we could have stayed longer.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Pretchil • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Everything.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • family_with_children • au
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Kacee • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Loved everything about our little glamping tent and location was great.

Cons:

Only annoying thing was, friends arrived on the the day who had initially booked cabins not glamping tents for a cheaper price and were offered to upgrade to a glamping tent on the day for a small fee. Which means they ended up paying over $300 less for the weekend on accomodation than us who had pre booked the glamping initially.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee