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River Street Motel

3.0 star property
Travelers can unwind by the outdoor pool or explore nearby shopping, then rejuvenate with a deep-tissue massage at this convenient retreat

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River Street Motel, in a shopping district, offers an outdoor pool and spa services like deep-tissue massages. Free in-room WiFi keeps guests connected, and luggage storage adds convenience. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
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About this property

River Street Motel

  • Motel located in Ballina Central
  • River Street Motel provides a terrace and more. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • Express check-out
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at River Street Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property enforces quiet hours from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Does River Street Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is River Street Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at River Street Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at River Street Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is River Street 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 411 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Katee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean but a little old. A great stop over for a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central to town clean and tidy easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean and quiet. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location quiet comfortable bed clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good safe undercover parking. well lit. big balcony. good beds. big shower. good air con.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything about our stay. Check-in was easy, staff were friendly and accommodating and room had everything we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room with everything that we needed. Friendly and helpful reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was well located, close to town and was clean, with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Good sized rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
No clean no parking for me at the moment and went to another motel room for a spot asi had a trailer thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older style property but clean and mostly renovated. Staff friendly on arrival. Only stayed overnight, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay with kids, host was helpful , sufficient parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just fantastic and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay, friendly and obliging staff. Very clean with convenient parking and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing little place with very friendly staff! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not see staff but check-in was easy with instructions remotely. Old school basic motel but clean and new furniture. Perfect for a few nights stay as walkable to central Ballina shops/cafes etc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, accommodating and very friendly, we will be back, thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

garry

Liked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable close to the rsl
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed a couple of nights, but it was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo-anne

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

Steve

Great location for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kruze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unfortunately, booked the Triple Room with Terrace but did not get this (Room 15 instead). Have stayed almost weekly for the past couple months and usually pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, very clean, very comfortable beds and lovely linen. Over all lovely little motel! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. It was all I needed to make my stay in Ballina enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025