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Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina

3.5 star property
Motel in Ballina with free parking

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Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina offers a relaxed atmosphere with gardens. Enjoy the outdoor pool after a day of travel. Practical amenities include in-room WiFi, free self parking, luggage storage, and a convenient snack bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NT$2,839
NT$3,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
486 River Street, West Ballina, NSW, 2478

What's nearby

  • Big Prawn - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saunders Oval - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Richmond River Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wategos Beach - 34 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 29 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Westower Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Swish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dory's Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Henry Rous - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina

Motel located in West Ballina
At Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 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 7 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 are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Chaparral Motel West Ballina
Chaparral Motel
Chaparral West Ballina
Chaparral Motel
Econo Lodge Chaparral Ballina
Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina Motel
Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina West Ballina
Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina Motel West Ballina

Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina?

As of 2025/11/22, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina on 2025/12/22 start from NT$2,839, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina 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 Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina located?

Located in West Ballina, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Big Prawn and Richmond River Nature Reserve. Saunders Oval and Ballina Fair Shopping Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 495 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and helpful stakk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean, the bed was very comfortable, we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, covered parking, rooms were a good size
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Excellent accomodatiin

Excellent customer service, clean room and very comfortable bed, we really enjoyed , and will book it again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT PLACE FOR A STOP OVER GOING NORTH OR SOUTH HAS ALL YOU NEED FOR SUCH A STAY
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before and always found it very clean and convenient to park when we are coming in late.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was really nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication prior to check in. Comfy bed, great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Nigel

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

Mmmm, ok for an overnight stay

Ok for an overnight stop over. Some ‘different’ people staying there - had an interesting experience with a resident customer when we were there. Expensive for what you get
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The air conditioner did not work well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was handy for our purpose as we were travelling through comfortable and quiet would recomend to other travers

8/10 Good

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location,bath rooms need a little attention but overall quite comfortable and good amenities in rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Shalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean Properly. Good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable bed I have slept in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Perfect comfort 👌

Lovely staff, extremely comfortable & perfectly clean with all the amenities & more than expected with aircon, fan, microwave, toaster, larger scale fridge as well as mornal TV, great wifi, kettle and hairdryer as well as lovely toiletries, couldnt ask for more! Thank you for a very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stop during long drives. Nice, quiet area while right near the highway. The room has everything you could need if you're stopping by for a night or two, and the bed was magnificent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Polite receptionist.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed very comfortable, shower area bit fatigued, but good water force and hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was good ,Beds very clean an comfortable but we had 3 Towels placed in room one was clean the other 2 were soiled made our stay in Motel not very nice wont be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean I arrived late and was easy to get keys to my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very spacious and well equipped including a microwave. Good value. Booked a queen room and got a king which was very comfy, also had a little lounge area, loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Comfortable bed and nice bedding. The rest of the room was quite tired and overall smelled of aftershave (?) Not great value for money but fine if you just need a place to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff very friendly and helpful, it's not one of the newest motel's around but it is well kept and very clean. I've had two visits to the Chaparral and both times I had a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022