8.2

710 reviews

River Street Motel

River Street Motel

285-287 River Street, Balina, 2478, Australia

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

River Street Motel

River Street Motel is a welcoming retreat in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia. Located at 285-287 River Street, it sits about 0.7mi from the city center. Prices start from $95 per night, inviting travelers to enjoy affordable comfort.

Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, free on-site parking, a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and complimentary toiletries.

With 710 reviews, River Street Motel offers a well-traveled option for visitors headed to Ballina.

Everyday escapes can end with a splash in the outdoor swimming pool, followed by a relaxing moment on the terrace. Air-conditioned spaces keep things comfortable, non-smoking rooms maintain a fresh feel, and complimentary toiletries add a touch of convenience. Free Wi-Fi helps stay connected after a day of exploring Ballina, and both free private parking and free on-site parking simplify arrivals and departures.

Payment is straightforward with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express accepted; cash is not accepted. With 710 reviews, River Street Motel is a well-traveled option for visitors headed to Ballina.

A range of room types is available, including Apartment configurations (Ground Floor and 1 Bedroom), as well as Queen, King, Quadruple, Triple, and Family layouts. These options provide flexible choices for different travel plans.

Closest airports

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

2.4mi

Lismore Airport

18mi

Gold Coast Airport

48.7mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Rooms

Queen Room in River Street Motel

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Queen Room

1 Double Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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x3

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The double room features air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

Apartment - Ground Floor in River Street Motel

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Apartment, Groundfloor

1 Sofa Bed

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

475 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. This apartment features air conditioning, a seating area, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 4 beds.

Family Room in River Street Motel

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Family

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x8

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x4

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The family room features air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 4 beds.

Quadruple Room in River Street Motel

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Quadruple Room

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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The quadruple room offers air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This quadruple room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 3 beds.

Triple Room with Terrace in River Street Motel

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Triple Room, Terrace

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x3

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x4

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This air-conditioned triple room features a private bathroom, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as a terrace. The unit offers 3 beds.

King Room - Disability Access in River Street Motel

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Accessible Room

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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x3

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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible double room features air conditioning, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Family, 4 Bed

260 sqft

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

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The family room features air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 4 beds.

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen Size Bed

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x10

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x6

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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Triple Room, Sofa, Terrace

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Terrace

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Room, Terrace

Balcony

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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x6

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Family, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

x8

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x4

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Guest reviews

8.2

710 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Rachel

10

April 2025

Room was so big! Includes microwave, toaster, kettle, cups, glasses, plates/bowls (large and small) and cutlery. Plenty of storage room. Large 4 seater table. Comfy beds and good lighting. Have stayed here before and was great then too. Extra pillows and blankets already there. The lady at reception was lovely and welcoming. Easy parking and access. We had an issue with our key not fitting in the lock on return one evening and the problem was fixed quickly with many thanks (and before it started pouring rain)

Would be good if there was an airer for drying swimmers after the pool.

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Kerri

9.1

January 2025

A very warm welcome from the couple we are guessing who owned the motel 😊 upgraded us so we could have a room with a balcony if we wished to sit outside. Tea, coffee and milk facilities was a nice welcome and biccys too. Shower nice and powerful. Great that there was bowls, plates and cutlery in the room. The microwave helped too as mean we didn't have to go out for meals. Perfect for a backpacking couple trying to keep budgets down. No noise at night slept very well for the 2 nights we were there. Much needed after a rough few weeks in the rooftop tent. Thank you!

Honestly not much I can say that we didn't like. Only thing we wished was that despite it being cheaper than most places nearby if it could have been under $100 a night we would have likely stayed a little longer.

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Emily

9.1

September 2024

nice and clean, perfect overnight stop. fresh milk and biscuits were a nice touch. after hours lock box to check in was very convenient and I was given very clear instructions via text.

other guests not respecting the no noise after 9 rule, a big family was very loudly unloading their car, a lot of doors slamming, voices travelling.. the walls I guess must be pretty thin because I got woken up early by someone hocking and loudly clearing their sinuses. not the fault of the staff obviously, just hard to block the noise out of other guests really.

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Jo

10

January 2025

It was great for a long drive from Sydney with my 2 kids. I was slightly worried when I got there it being on a main Rd. Didn't hear a thing. The lady working their was very nice and very friendly and we felt so welcome. The shower was so nice and powerful it was better than my one at home. The bed was comfy and we all slept so well. It was great there was a pool there too. I'd make a regular stop over on trips to and from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast .

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Natalie

9.1

April 2025

Large, clean and comfortable rooms with everything we needed for a one night stay as a family of 5. Air con worked well, felt secure and safe, bathroom was a great size and clean and kitchenette facilities were great too. Beds were comfortable including the single fold out sofa which already had fresh linen. Check in and out were super easy and reception staff were super helpful, knowledgeable and friendly.

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Pagan

9.1

February 2025

Manager was A1 plus / phone confirmation couldn’t be friendlier and welcoming yet still professional in his role / Went above and beyond to accommodate our Show Car with safe off street parking / Was so impressed with the all around experience we have pre booked our room for the same event next year.

It suited our needs 💯 % Such nice people, a pleasure to deal with 🌟

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Kim

8.2

November 2023

Convenient location. A small fenced garden area with a lovely green lawn for this this particular room was a bonus. The owner was on site and was both friendly and obliging with local information for us. There is an Asian restaurant directly next door and we had an excellent meal there - with no travel time. River street is rather noisy during the day but that eases off as night approaches and we weren't bothered by it. The room was definitely larger than most places and was scrupulously clean. I would recommend this motel.

Nothing needed improvement.

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Jules

10

November 2024

Motel is walking distance to shops and restaurants. Rooms have been updated and have facilities for tea or snack making. Nice to have biscuits for cuppa when arrive. Staff and managers were friendly and helpful. Our room for this trip was in front with courtyard to sit and relax which was a nice treat! Some rooms are up 1 flight of stairs which hasn’t bothered us !

Nothing to not like

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Krissy

10

November 2023

Loved the size of the family room, great value for money. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent location, only a short walk to pubs, clubs and shopping. Showers had extremely good water pressure. Would recommend staying here. Definitely will come back for a visit. Kids loved the comfort of the beds, including pull out sofa.

Unfortunately for us having a taller vehicle the clearance on front entrance wasn't high enough (massive land crusier with 2 inch lift and roof storage), but had rear access for taller vehicles.

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Elizabeth

9.1

April 2025

Big spacious room..

The toaster was very dodgy .. to me needs replacing.. No wash cloths in the bathroom.. Lack of cutlery..eg 2 x forks.. 1 x butter knife.. 1 x cereal spoon.. Having having more than 50 years experience as a cleaner in a hospital and school I pick up on things.. Some surfaces had to be wiped down before use..

Points of Interest Around River Street Motel

Airports

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

2.4mi

Lismore Airport

18mi

Gold Coast Airport

48.7mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Amenities of River Street Motel

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Stay rules - River Street Motel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - River Street Motel

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at River Street Motel?

The timetable for guests at River Street Motel is to check in post 02:00 PM and check out prior to 10:00 AM.

Is there parking available at River Street Motel?

Yes, there is parking available at River Street Motel. The parking is free, private, and on site. There is no need to make a reservation for parking.

What are the rates at River Street Motel?

The base rate at River Street Motel is approximately $95. Be informed that this can vary depending on your room choice and booking dates. Enter dates for a tailored price.

Which room categories can I book at River Street Motel?

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including Family Rooms, Quadruple Rooms, Apartments on the Ground Floor, Triple Rooms with Terrace, King Rooms with Disability Access, and Queen Rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults in the Queen Room to 6 adults in the Ground Floor Apartment. The room sizes are all 258 sqft, except for the Ground Floor Apartment which is 474 sqft. The beds available range from doubles, twins, and sofa beds, depending on the room type.

Where can guests find entertainment in River Street Motel?

At River Street Motel, guests can enjoy their time by taking a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. Located in the hotel premises, the pool offers a refreshing escape from the summer heat. Whether guests want to swim a few laps or simply relax by the poolside, it is an ideal spot for leisure activities. The pool provides a great opportunity for guests to unwind and rejuvenate during their stay at the hotel.

Does River Street Motel have a pool for guests?

The River Street Motel has an outdoor pool.

Does River Street Motel accept credit cards and cash payments?

Yes, River Street Motel accepts both credit cards, such as Visa and Mastercard, and cash payments. Guests can choose to pay using either of these methods at the motel.