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Ballina Colonial Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Ballina with free parking

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Beach nearby
2 bedrooms, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Indoor/outdoor pool
Reception
Exterior
In the heart of the city, Ballina Colonial Motel offers a haven with its tranquil garden and inviting terrace. Connect to WiFi in your room, enjoy a children's pool for family fun or relax with outdoor furniture - previous guests appreciate these perks.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Deluxe Room | 2 bedrooms, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | 2 bedrooms, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • 26 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard, One Queen and One Single Bed

2 bedrooms, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard, One Queen and One Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
9 Bangalow Road, Ballina, NSW, 2478

What's nearby

  • Ballina District Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ballina Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Shelly Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Lighthouse Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 33 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Swish - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Mania - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Dove - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Ballina Colonial Motel

Motel located in Ballina Central
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Ballina Colonial Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, outdoor furniture, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Ballina Colonial Motel boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 26-inch HDTVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2478

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Ballina Colonial
Ballina Colonial Motel
Colonial Motel Ballina
Ballina Colonial Motel Motel
Ballina Colonial Motel Ballina
Ballina Colonial Motel Motel Ballina

Frequently asked questions

Does Ballina Colonial Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

Is Ballina Colonial Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ballina Colonial Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ballina Colonial Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Ballina Colonial Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ballina Colonial Motel located?

Located in Ballina Central, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Ballina District Hospital and Ballina Fair Shopping Centre. Saunders Oval and Missingham Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Ballina Colonial Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 222 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Geraldene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff very friendly. nice and quiet. also nice and clean. would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Clean, good sized room, comfy bed and great swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Well priced, clean and comfortable. Perfect for an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, clean, easy check in. Exactly what we wanted coming in late for a place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was easy to locate, our room was clean, quiet, close to shops with plenty of room for easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely stay, clean and spacious

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Managers, Brendon & Renee are great people, very welcoming and easy to get on with.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was lovely close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room and very helpful owners.Just the sort of place we liked to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and fresh feeling. Nice rooms. Great pool. Friendly family run premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position to attractions and dining. Easy check-in. Can get a little noisy with gravel driveway but great convenience of having car at the door. Loved having real milk and biscuits.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and modern. Impressed by the carport cover for the car. Overal an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

A great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The pool was well maintained and a welcome rest after a long drive. The room was large, clean and comfortable. An added bonus was the proximity to the Bowlo for a meal. Our son loved the playground. Our room key gave us a member discount which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Checkin and out was easy Everything was clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marzieh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liked it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very accommodating and friendly when it came to a phone query.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a last minute decision to stay somewhere on the way up to QLD and we are very glad we did as the motel was in a quite location with helpful friendly owners and walking distance to everything you need

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely quiet comfortable motel. New owners had just taken over and were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was welcomed by a lovely lady who assisted me. The room was immaculate and everything worked. Aircon was great. Everything clean and comfy. Would recommend and will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room was spotless, the bed was very comfortable, breakfast was a just short walk away. Check in was interesting…I received a text early afternoon with a code which I punched into the door handle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic, clean room. Easy, no contact check in and check out. Short walk or drive to food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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