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Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina

3.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
The current price is $115
$104 nightly
$115 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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486 River Street, West Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Big Prawn
    ‪9 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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ballina

With a stay at Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina in Ballina (West Ballina), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Big Prawn and 12 minutes by foot from Richmond River Nature Reserve. .This motel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Saunders Oval and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Big Prawn - 9 min walk - 0.5 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
  • Main Beach - 23 min drive - 25.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina

Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 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
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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 fire extinguisher and 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

Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 507 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 507 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 507 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 507 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 507 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Raina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room, good eating premises nearby, sometimes a little noisy from traffic. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with king bed. Friendly staff. Several restaurants nearby although we used The Station next door to buy takeaway for a night in to watch the tennis. Bathroom was dated but would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was heaps bigger than expected, had everything you need. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First class customer service from arrival to departure including an offer to assist with carrying our bags upstairs and in exiting the car park when leaving. The room although near a busy road was very quiet and the bed comfortable. Great budget accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Doreen

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Joery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lizy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

KAREN

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

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
Verified

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