Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Garden
Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views
Premium King

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
1 Ronan Place, West Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Big Prawn
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ballina Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Premium King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Twin

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Executive Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Disabled

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Queen Spa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Ballina

Located in Ballina (West Ballina), Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre is within a 15-minute walk of Big Prawn and Richmond River Nature Reserve. .This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Saunders Oval and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Big Prawn - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ballina District Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lennox Head Beach - 14 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 29 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northern Rivers Seafoods - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ballina RSL Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

Motel in Ballina with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy local cuisine at The Terrace Restaurant, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Ballina? This motel has 1292 square feet (120 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
The Terrace Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 5.50 to 40 for adults and AUD 5.50 to 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Terrace Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (1,292 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7 AM - 9 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 5.50 to 40.00 for adults, and AUD 5.50 to 40.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 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.

Property is also known as

Ballina Island
Ballina Island Motor Inn
Ballina Motor Inn
Ballina Byron Islander Resort
Byron Islander Resort
Ballina Byron Islander
Byron Islander
Best Western Ballina Island Motor Inn
Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre Motel
Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre West Ballina

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 544 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 544 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 544 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 544 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 544 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made very welcome from the start at reception
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older resort that has been beautifully renovated, comfortable king bed, roomy car parking easily open doors with cars parked beside you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Ideal stay

Convenient location- a little road noise.Staff very friendly and obliging. Continental breakfast satisfying with reasonably priced more substantial items. Good value for money especially in a seaside town during school holidays
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Caleb

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Older style motel but it was fine for an overnight stay. The food at the restaurant was really good , so we had a cooked breakfast to. Would go back , no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a friendly and warm welcome and assistance when I left something behind and came back to collect it, also room was spacious with couch, breakfast bench and quite a large room with parking straight outside our door. All in all a great stay thanks so much
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the night the staff were very helpful and polite. Clean and tidy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great accommodation

The staff were very friendly with the room extremely clean and comfortable. We used room service for a delicious hamburger with great tasty chips. Continental breakfast was included in the dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My nights stay at this hotel was perfect, Sunday check in was amazing, staff where very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable well equipped rooms. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful office staff, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Doris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Right for the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE

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

Beautiful little getaway

My partner and I stayed for his birthday and was greeting with a bottle of wine. The staff were lovely, the stay was amazing. If I could suggest one thing it would be to have cutlery and plates in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

Good stay & would recommend.

The Resort has a lovely pool area to use. The continental breakfast was great & the room was clean & had everything required for the stay. We a had a great meal in the restaurant one night & would recommend a visit. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

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

One night stay

Enjoyed our nights stay close enough to Restaurants and Hotels,, as well as a Bar and restaurant onsite. Happy to recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were rilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet rooms clean very friendly staff. And a lovely restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025