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Ballina Hi Craft Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Ballina with an outdoor pool and a bar

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The Ballina Hi Craft Motel offers complimentary airport transportation, laundry facilities, an outdoor pool, a bar, and in-room WiFi. Business travelers can use the conference space.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Room options

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Free WiFi

Family Room (4 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (5 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
295 River Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478

What's nearby

  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ballina District Hospital - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ballina Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Shelly Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Lighthouse Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 30 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Swish - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dory's Takeaway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Henry Rous - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Mania - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Ballina Hi Craft Motel

Motel located in Ballina Central
At Ballina Hi Craft Motel, you can look forward to free airport pick-up, laundry facilities, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Ballina Hi Craft Motel have perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Ballina Hi Craft Motel
Craft Motel
Ballina Hi Craft
Ballina Hi Craft Motel Motel
Ballina Hi Craft Motel Ballina
Ballina Hi Craft Motel Motel Ballina

Frequently asked questions

Does Ballina Hi Craft Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ballina Hi Craft Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ballina Hi Craft Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ballina Hi Craft Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Ballina Hi Craft Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Ballina Hi Craft Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request.

Where is Ballina Hi Craft Motel located?

Located in Ballina Central, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Saunders Oval, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre, and Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum. Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina District Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Ballina Hi Craft Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 248 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For its price, it was good for a few hours sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A reasonable place for the night! Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the ease of late check in and tea/ coffee facilities. The bathroom sink needed a better clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful receptionist after hours printed off my border passes no charge I was tired it was clean and reasonable price cheapest on internet you get what you pay for suited me ideally
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good stay. The staff were so friendly and nice. The room was good for a family of 5. Location was good as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Adequate facilities, the update of room needs proper completion. Many TV channels not available. Reception staff very friendly. Well located, great rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Nootu, Sydney, nsw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was very welcoming and staff very accommodating. Parking on-site outside our room. I would recommend this hotel to family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Rob, Taree NSW

It was pretty much just a bed for the night. The owners were really noisy outside of the room until midnight, that was annoying after a 7 hour drive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Photos are not like they seem. Manager was rude. Rooms were stinky and musty. People in the car park and verandahs smoking drugs. Definitely not a family motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Keep driving

Thay show a photo of the check in counter for a reason the rooms r old dark and not wealth stay in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Nicole

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

Overnighter

Great location, able to walk to RSL for dinner after a long day driving.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a quite cheap place to stay that provided everything we needed. Great to have a microwave, sink and reasonable size bar fridge. Other patrons made use of the swimming pool on a hot day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Fred, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and sparkling. Needs a queen instead of a double bed though. Disappointed that the pool was out of order after an 8 hour drive and 38 degrees. It was slightly green - it’s the middle of summer, you would have thought pool maintenance would be up to date.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff were very friendly, facilities were quite good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Staff was a very nice Person
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff and great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Sherree, Tamworth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I didnt like the water shower pressure. The bed was uncomfortable and the pillows were hard as a rock.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Ankica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good stay, clean room and friendly staff. To go to the centre of Balina we needed a car..
The first thing that we noticed visiting - favourite ‘big icon- BIG PRAWN-Balina..
Lighthouse.. breathtaking views..
Walk along or enjoy fishing..
Relax..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down tired overpriced. From the minute you unlock the tatty front door you know you have made a mistake.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very comfortable with a good selection of appliances. Stall were polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

StanB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room1 needs work. Peeling table laminate .Someone forgot to supply soap ?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were so friendly. The girl working nightshift was hot too!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The sink tap in the bathroom is leaking and it's quite noisy as in the motel in the main road
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing liked,I would never book this motel again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

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