Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
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Garden
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a metal roof.
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
The current price is $97
$88 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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1 Ronan Place, West Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Big Prawn
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Saunders Oval
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Richmond River Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Twin - Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Queen Spa

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room, Mobility Accessible, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, Jetted Tub

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

Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Queen - Pet Friendly

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin - Pet Friendly

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Saunders Oval - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Richmond River Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre - 20 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Charcoal Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Westower Tavern - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre offers 40 shared accommodations with air conditioning, minibars, and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium digital channels. 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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and minibars. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Tavola Restaurant Bar, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 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.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (reservations required).
Tavola Restaurant Bar - 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. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for a fee of AUD 35; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tavola Restaurant Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (1,292 square feet 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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Shared accommodations

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of AUD 125 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 20 per person
  • Pet deposit: AUD 125 per stay
  • Pet fee: AUD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: AUD 35
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Property class

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. 363 out of 714 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 714 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 714 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 714 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 714 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Restaurant is really good and the rooms are well appointed and comfortable. Price is spot on and the location s very handy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, had a lovely dinner and parking outside your room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessinta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a relaxing enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great food, great pool, kind employees!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay ! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice tidy room comfortable bed friendly staff good food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service ,rooms nice and large.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pet friendly place that was very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality accommodation. Offers a basic breakfast with cereal and toast. No highway noise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time we've stayed. Good value, especially as breakfast is included. Good variety of breakfast foods. Bed is comfy and excellent water pressure in the shower, which is over rhe bath. Wi-fi works well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After seeing the parking situation I was happy. Dinner on Saturday evening was spectacular. Breakfast was well presented. Staff were courteous and well presented. Room was in good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly, the room was very clean. There is a Restaurant attached, which serves lovely food at very affordable prices and I received a free continental breakfast as part of my booking which was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay ! Diner and breakfast were included and prompt check in / out , spacious spotless comfortable room ! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, nice rooms friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was good for a night stop over But for any longer it would be nice o. The water The motel was clean and breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and dinner and breakfast included. Excellent value. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Li-Kuang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is friendly. Room is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will certainly stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet and a conveniently located spot. The restaurant was closed was a bit disappointing. Understand it is Easter but holidayers also will also be more during such times only.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, friendly staff,restaurant with perfect pizza.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025