About
Located in the heart of the Ballina town center, next to the Richmond River, this motel is attached to a lively bar with regular live entertainment. The restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner. Guests enjoy free WiFi. All rooms at Slipway Hotel Motel feature an private bathroom, air conditioning and an LCD TV. Each room also includes tea/coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. Free car parking is provided. Guest laundry facilities are available. Ballina Byron Airport is 3.1 mi from Slipway Hotel Motel. The shops, clubs and restaurants of River Street are on the motel’s doorstep.
608 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 7.8
- Staff
- 8.6
- Location
- 8.7
What Guests Say
- “Easy going staff and efficient”
- “The staff went out of their way to give us microwave and toaster”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/2Deluxe Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Coffee/tea machine
1/2Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Coffee/tea machine
1/4Deluxe Queen
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Coffee/tea machine
1/4Deluxe Twin
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Coffee/tea machine
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What Guests Loved
Based on 608 reviews
Pros +
- Easy going staff and efficient
- The staff went out of their way to give us microwave and toaster
- Quite roomy. Basic, not luxurious but clean and quite well laid out. Supplied tea, coffee, tissues, etc. Staff very helpful. Easy to find places to eat. Hotel itself had good cheap meals.
Cons -
- Advertised as being riverfront, but this is no longer the case. There is a Ramada complex between the the Slipway and the river.
- Bed sheets were cleaned but had stain marks on them ? No microwave.
- No toaster or microwave on hand especially staying for more than one night
Advertised as being riverfront, but this is no longer the case. There is a Ramada complex between the the Slipway and the river.
Easy going staff and efficient
Bed sheets were cleaned but had stain marks on them ? No microwave.
The staff went out of their way to give us microwave and toaster
No toaster or microwave on hand especially staying for more than one night
Put in a room upstairs(my wife is disabled)when inquiring about ground floor room was bluntly told no staff was rude
Quite roomy. Basic, not luxurious but clean and quite well laid out. Supplied tea, coffee, tissues, etc. Staff very helpful. Easy to find places to eat. Hotel itself had good cheap meals.
Pillows were really flat.
Nil
No hot water
location
The room and bed was clean.
I found the locks on the doors did not work properly.Took a long time for the hot water to come from the shower.
Close to everything in Ballina.Pleasant staff.
Room smelled of bleach constantly.
The Location was good and Staff were courteous , The food in the Hotel Bistro was Quite good
I was not able to enter the attached Hotel directly but had to access it up a laneway in the rain to a side enterence. Parking in front of the Motel unit was on crusher dust when wet stuck to your shoes and short of taking my shoes off in the rain I couldnt help but to walk it into the room which then stuck to your feet in walking around the room. The shower bathroom was the smallest that I have ever struck in all of my travels. I also had to stand on a chair to turn on the airconditioning as there was no remote
great location
There was an old pear core in the sheets when we arrived. And the shower head wasn't tight enough, so kept falling against the wall.
Great value for price. Simple and old but right on the main street of Ballina. Quiet at night. Staff very friendly.
The staff were very friendly and helpful made me feel very welcomed on my arrival and check out could of been made later.i was told I'll be back for a feed and a few beers thanks again for your help and knowledgeable advice
there was nothing to like
Cockroaches everywhere and dirty room unclean bedding poor value for what there was
Disappointing
bar fridge was not operationaltoilet leaking around the baseunit smelt of mould / moisture
Excellent location, comfortable, clean & felt safe
Very disappointed there was no microwave, I would have stayed longer if there was one.
It was a very nice place, Also Very easy to find and it’s close to everything.The staff at the bar were very helpful and kind, great people.
Nothing it’s quite run down and grotty
The black mold on the ceilings, lack of extra blankets or pillows. The smell of the unit was unpleasant the sheets were not clean.
Location
Good accommodation. We have stayed here before, however on this occasion there was a water issue in the adjacent room. The water also affected our room we did not discover until later. There was no staff around by then as the hotel was closed.
Location.
Pillows were terrible, needed 3 to be comfortable, they need to be changed.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Aerobics
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that this motel is attached to a pub and guests may experience minor noise disturbances. Guests are requested to pick up their room keys from the bar.
Location
56 River Street, Ballina
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