About
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
- 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”
Room Options
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1/4Queen Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Family Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4King Room with Spa Bath
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Three-Bedroom Apartment
- Balcony
- Crib(s)
- Dining table
- Kitchen
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What Guests Loved
Based on 261 reviews
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.
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
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.
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.
Cherie & Bridgette were both lovely.
The knuckleheads who took the carpark in front of our room each night.
Motel was in a great postion , plenty of places to eat and nice walking pass along the river. Parking near rooms .
Clean and comfortable, friendly staff. Perfect for an overnight stay
I could hear other guests coughing, snoring etc. The shower head needs replacing.
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.
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.
Staff were very friendly and helpful on arrival and Close to RSL and shopping facilities.
$345 for 1 night.
Didn’t know that they offered breakfast , but good location close to cafes
Car parks not number
Clean tidy location
Smelling bleach on arrival
The location was great. Opposite the club which served great food & drinks
The lighting in the room was pretty bad
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.
Location, room was large and clean, good pillows
The light on the AC was really bright, but minor complaint.
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
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
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-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. 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. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All 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
227 River Street, Ballina
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