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Apartment views are staggering from both the front and back. Situated on a high point in East Ballina catching every summer breeze, yet is warmed by the sea in winter. The water and tidal sand flats, below Leisure Lee are a playground for adults and children, ideal for swimming, yabbying, fishing, wind surfing, water skiing and kite flying. Opposite is North Wall, a wonderful cycle/walkway which takes you to Lighthouse Beach, where you can surf or watch the whales and dolphins at play. How about dining across the road at the Shaws Bay Hotel with waterfront dining. A leisurely 20 min stroll will get you to the centre of Ballina. Ballina has many activities to be enjoyed such as golf, bowls, tennis, ten pin bowling, and sailing. From your apartment at Leisure Lee watch the fishing fleet go out. Cruise the Richmond River, spot a migrating whale or sit back and tantalise your taste buds with local cuisine at the many restaurants and local cafes. Go exploring the mountains, soft green hills, volcanic parks and rainforests around the Ballina and Lismore Hinterland. When day is done, light the barbie, sip on a champagne, relax and absorb the truly magical sunsets from your own apartment at Leisure Lee. You won't regret making Leisure Lee your holiday homebase, whether it's for work or play!
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1 out of 5 the place is an absolute disgraceful place as the other reviews said they take good pictures , room was filthy , access dangerous , no one onsite to meet you , when you actually complain you get abused by the owners daughter Kate, there was no milk I was told to go buy some, I asked to be let out of the 2nd nite , was told by this Kate, to leave and I'd be refunded the 2nd nite , contacted booking.com they were told Kate is refusing refund and wants me black listed , I will be taking all necessary steps to get the 2nd nite refund, look I'm 64 never complain in my life , do yourself a favor don't be fooled by there fake photos a dump. Never ever stay there rudest people on earth. They ripped off other people and have a 1 star rating . The owners are pathetic.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:When you tell them to go home , and leave a day early , don't then try to keep there money, when...
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Lovely holiday accommodation. Nice quiet self contained apartments. Really good location. Beautiful district and water views front and views from rear of property. Air con in rooms. Separate shower and bathroom. Easy going and flexible property owners. Had a great stay. Family and couple friendly. It’s a short walk to water and cafes. A beautiful place to wake up in.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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For a relaxed, quiet beach holiday where you’ll only be in the unit for a shower, bite to eat and sleep, then this property will suffice. The location is good (right across from Shaws Bay), but the quality of the property is poor and requires renovation, from the flooring to the furnishings and appliances. The back screen doors of our unit didn’t lock properly, and there was a gap between the top of the screen door and the bracket that allowed for plenty of mosquitos and other bugs to have a field day in the evenings. Additionally, the cleanliness leaves a lot to be desired. Grime on the windows and floors, small dead insects and bits of dirt in the fridge and freezer (and in some cupboards also), dirt all over the outdoor furniture, dust and hair on the carpet were all found when we checked in. We found the managers/reception staff we dealt with for booking and check in to be lovely and organised. In summary, location and service good, quality of the property poor. …
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Great view, owner friendly. over prices for a motel which requires a good clean of windows and upgrade of furnishings. If accommodation had not been booked out in this area would have preferred alternative accommodation. no milk supplied although teabags and coffee were. clean the windows of mould, repaint new furnishings and reconsider pricing to fit with area is recommended
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Date of stay: May 2018
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed for 9 nights in the Best View apartment mid October & loved it. The owner Bruce was always helpful & accommodating. We had booked for 6 nights, then changed our plans & decided to stay longer. The apartment was big, with 2 balconies, large lounge & dining, a 2nd sitting area, big bedroom & bathroom/laundry. The decor isn't luxurious, but it is clean. The kitchen had everything you needed. The view over North Creek was magical, always changing with the tides. Then there is the bird life! We will go back anytime we are holidaying up the far north coast.
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:The Best View apartment is the best.
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i arrived at the appropiate check in time of 2pm confirmed details, guests ages etc, to be told my apartment wasnt ready, no biggie i took the family for a drive. returned to reception to be told the key is in your room it was a bit weird. then i noticed our apartment was up an extremely old dangerouse set of spiral stairs (i have 2 small children) the apartment was spacious the bedrooms and bathroom were very clean but the outdated kitchen and appliances were poorly cleaned. we set off on a day adventure the next morning to be confronted by a very angry manager BRUCE who said the booking said 3 adults i said that must have been an honest mistake through wotif and i was happy to pay extra, he demanded $50 cash in the parking lot right then and there.. i passed it over he stormed off.. ruined my day. NEVER AGAIN.…
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Date of stay: September 2017
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Ask for room specific pictures
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The apartments do not look quite like the photos on the web site They are a little old and tired, but do have wonderful views They could have been a little cleaner but the bed was comfortable and the wi fi worked well More car parking would be good It does say on the web site that the top floor is up a steep flight of stairs and they certainly are . Not recommended if you are elderly or not well There are negatives but we enjoyed our stay despite these
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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You can't dislike Bruce he's a very welcoming pleasant guy which is why I don't like saying this. Apart from the incredible view , this place is very old & tired. It's not the cleanest either probably difficult to do because of its age. However Bruce if you let me know when you've refurbed I'll be back :)
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Date of stay: February 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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You can't beat the view here. It overlooks North Creek and has views of Shaw's Bay. Nearby is the Shaw's Hotel and a small take away shop. Our kitchen looked out towards the creek which was forever changing. The bird life was interesting as well. We were visited daily by the resident frilly lizard. He's a big boy! Both the bedrooms were roomy, the beds comfortable and plenty of space in the cupboards. The property is a bit old however and that's why the ad days affordable apartments. I had to clean the windows which were smudged with children's fingerprints. The lounge though comfortable, could do with a steam clean and there were hairs on it. The whole set of units could do with a revamp and a good spring clean, especially the cupboards and the extraction fan above the stove. (it is greasy) However, these things are easy to dismiss as the apartments have a superb location, excellent views, friendly, unobtrusive staff and easy parking. We'd love to visit again, especially if it gets an update. …
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Date of stay: November 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I'm a photographer and the sunset there was fascinating . The hotel room was clean and had essential facilities. It is absolutely reasonable price for the accomodation. The location is just fine and near for city centre and the beach . What else one can want for good weekend?
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Date of stay: April 2016
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Best views at the back , to the west.
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AU$130 - AU$222 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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AustraliaNew South WalesBallina ShireBallina
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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