Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Garden
Garden
Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views
Premium King

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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1 Ronan Place, West Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballina District Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballina Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Queen Spa

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Disabled

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, Jetted Tub

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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

  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ballina District Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Shelly Beach - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Swish - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Westower Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Henry Rous - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 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.

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

  • High chair
  • 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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 613 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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was good and the restaurant was amazing. Food 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A warm, friendly welcome. Decent facilities in a quiet environment. Free breakfast in clean, comfortable surroundings. We'll definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

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

Comfortable, convenient, and quiet

Dinner started with buffalo wings
Pizza and beer $18. What a bargain
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stanley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Two things I liked about the place is the friendliness of staff and the cleanliness of the tiny motel room we were given, room 4. But it is wrong for the property to advertise itself as a resort because it simply is an old and outdated motel. I don't want to be unfair, but I haven't been in a small old motel room like Room 4 for fifty years. We even had a blanket with a cigarette burn in it. Going to the toilet and then having to wash our hands in the kitchen sink isn't acceptable any longer. There isn't anywhere in the bathroom to place a toothbrush or razor. Overall I suggest the room we were given was simply mean. At least the front office staff looked a bit embarrassed when I got there and protested about our room, although there was no remedy offered. We were there for two nights only so we put up with it, but never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm and welcoming, facilitative reception. Comfortable room inclusive of breakfast in the dining room. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly, helpful staff, easy parking, good room and facilities, nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good dinning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Management didn't deal with noisy next door room which went all night which resulted in several sleepless nights .We enjoyed the free continental breakfast and free laundry. We stayed for 4 nights and left disappointed with Management's attitude.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Clean, comfy bed, spacious room with everything you need, quiet , handy position to town and included breakfast. Impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dai

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the property to be clean & comfortable. The lady in reception was very helpful. Hot water for a morning shower was luke warm only.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff making us feel very at home Clean Restaurant great after travelling Comfortable bed Blackouts View of garden and pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marjory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean nice location front office staff lovely bed was terrible! But overall great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff and people, clean accommodation. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was good size and tidy. Good for a quick 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean. Well equipped. Lovely staff. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025