3 Star Hotel

Richmond Motor Inn

227 River Street, Ballina, Australia View Map

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Richmond Motor Inn

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Located opposite the beautiful Richmond River, this motel offers an outdoor pool for guests to take a dip in on a hot day. Free WiFi is provided. Richmond Motor Inn is a 3-minute drive from Ballina Central shopping center and a 5-minute drive from Big Prawn Complex. You can take a 1-minute walk to Ballina RSL Club or enjoy a walk and bike ride along the river foreshore. Guests enjoy rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, seating area, ironing facilities and a dining table. A toaster, kettle, mini-bar and a refrigerator are also included.

261 Reviews

8.3Very Good
Cleanliness
8.9
Staff
9.2
Location
9.4

What Guests Say

  • “We received an email from the owners welcoming us before our stay, and another after thanking us for staying. A nice touch. Excellent…”
  • “Room clean, beds comfortable and close to RSL”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Queen Room1/4

Queen Room

323 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Twin Room1/4

Twin Room

323 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Family Room1/4

Family Room

517 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
King Room with Spa Bath1/4

King Room with Spa Bath

689 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Three-Bedroom Apartment1/4

Three-Bedroom Apartment

2153 sqft • 1 King or 2 Single or 1 Queen

  • Balcony
  • Crib(s)
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen

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    What Guests Loved

    8.3
    Very Good

    Based on 261 reviews

    Location

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    8.9

    Staff

    9.2

    Overall Quality

    8.4

    Pros +

    • We received an email from the owners welcoming us before our stay, and another after thanking us for staying. A nice touch. Excellent position close to the river, restaurants and shops.
    • Room clean, beds comfortable and close to RSL
    • Room clean, bed comfortable and close to RSL

    Cons -

    • The decor was a little dated and there was no safe in the room. The pool is quite small and seems like an afterthought in the corner of the carpark.
    • Inconsistent wifi, is the only thing I can say I had trouble with.
    • The knuckleheads who took the carpark in front of our room each night.
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    9PeterPosted on: 8-25-2016

    We received an email from the owners welcoming us before our stay, and another after thanking us for staying. A nice touch. Excellent position close to the river, restaurants and shops.

    8NigelPosted on: 1-22-2026

    Room clean, beds comfortable and close to RSL

    8NigelPosted on: 1-20-2026

    Room clean, bed comfortable and close to RSL

    8MarkPosted on: 12-7-2025

    The room was quiet and clean, the bed was one of the most comfortable I have slept on at a motel. The hotel is located across the road from the RSL and close to shops and restaurants.

    The decor was a little dated and there was no safe in the room. The pool is quite small and seems like an afterthought in the corner of the carpark.

    8ChristinePosted on: 11-13-2025

    It was just a walk across the street to the RSL where we were having a reunion, very handy, and not have to worry about driving.

    Inconsistent wifi, is the only thing I can say I had trouble with.

    7Anon.Posted on: 4-20-2025

    Cherie & Bridgette were both lovely.

    The knuckleheads who took the carpark in front of our room each night.

    8SusanPosted on: 4-20-2025

    Motel was in a great postion , plenty of places to eat and nice walking pass along the river. Parking near rooms .

    9SusanPosted on: 2-22-2025

    Clean and comfortable, friendly staff. Perfect for an overnight stay

    5cassandraPosted on: 1-20-2025

    I could hear other guests coughing, snoring etc. The shower head needs replacing.

    7LenaPosted on: 1-6-2025

    Great location close to the RSL and check in was easy. We accidentally locked ourselves out of our room and I called the emergency number and was kindly guided to a safe with spare key which was amazing. The lady was lovely and very understanding.

    We did have a ground floor room which meant we could hear what sounded like a heard of elephants above us.

    5PaulPosted on: 1-1-2025

    It was as a very rapid booking process and they responded to our request for disabled and low room.

    The room was filthy. When looking for a plug to charge we pulled the bed cabinet forward to find used condoms and wrappers. When getting blanket from cupboard there were 2 cockroaches. The cleanliness needs a real shake up in the hotel and guest should be cautious.

    10KatrinaPosted on: 12-28-2024

    Staff were very friendly and helpful on arrival and Close to RSL and shopping facilities.

    $345 for 1 night.

    9JuliePosted on: 12-22-2024

    Didn’t know that they offered breakfast , but good location close to cafes

    Car parks not number

    9DavidPosted on: 12-19-2024

    Clean tidy location

    Smelling bleach on arrival

    8JeannettePosted on: 11-21-2024

    The location was great. Opposite the club which served great food & drinks

    The lighting in the room was pretty bad

    8BernhardPosted on: 11-18-2024

    Good location. Nice little pool.Very helpful and friendly staff.Good value for money.

    The bathroom could do with an update. Quite a few bugs, probably because of the climate. This has nothing to do with the hotel, but don't eat at the RSL. It was overpriced and not good. Ask staff at the hotel for safer recommendations.

    8MichellePosted on: 11-12-2024

    Location, room was large and clean, good pillows

    The light on the AC was really bright, but minor complaint.

    9WilliamPosted on: 11-7-2024

    Room 5

    Get rid of the cock roaches they were coming out of the drain pipes in the bathroom otherwise the room and facilities were great. The room staff were great .we will be coming back again as we enjoyed our stay there

    7JuliePosted on: 11-3-2024

    Convenient to Main Street

    Had a issue with a power point that they already knew about tripped the power points in the bedrooms couldn’t turn the lamps on or charge a phone was rectified after a couple of hours

    10PaulPosted on: 11-1-2024

    Everything was just how we remembered it lovely staff great location and very comfortable.

    Couldnt fault anything except the weather.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Fence around pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Spa

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that all American Express transactions have a 3% surcharge. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Richmond Motor Inn in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that the reception is at next door, Ballina Heritage Inn. Please note 1 Disability Access Queen Room is available at this property, subject to availability at time of booking. If you require a Disability Access Room, please use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. This request cannot be guaranteed until you have received confirmation from the property.

    Location

    Richmond Motor Inn

    227 River Street, Ballina

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