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Ballina Island Motor Inn

Lot 1 Pacific Highway | West Ballina, Ballina, New South Wales 2478, Australia
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Ballina Island Motor Inn
Ranked #9 of 14 accommodation in Ballina
3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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Port Macquarie, Australia
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We needed a stop over to and from Gold Coast airport on our recent holiday overseas, so we decided to stay in Ballina. After searching hotels we chose the Ballina Island Motor Inn and after reading Tripadvisor reviews, it looked like a good choice. We were more than impressed with the service we recieved and the room was spotlessly clean... More

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Brisbane
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Staff were courteous and friendly and allowed us to check in early. The motel room was a reasonable size with lounge, table & chairs and bed and the large window at the back overlooking the garden let a lot of light into the room. The room was quiet and no noise could be heard from the main road. Bed was... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This motel was actually better than expected. I booked this early December for our overnighter at Easter - it was one of the few places that allowed one night stays during this period and reasonably priced. The room was large and complete with a two seater lounge, breakfast table and chairs and queen sized bed. Ensuite had a toilet and... More

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Sydney, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Staff were friendly but rooms are very very dated & in desperate need of updating & re-painting & a good airing. I wouldn't stay here again even for another overnight stay. Disappointing Best Western experience.

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Christine Hunt, Manager at Ballina Island Motor Inn, responded to this review
27 March 2012

Good Morning emerging_lotus, We would like to inform you that the Ballina Island Motor Inn is under new ownership and significant upgrades have been undertaken and continue to be undertaken to all aspects of the property. Some of the upgrades that have been undertaken thus far include LCD TV's, new carpets, new fridges, free WiFi, all rooms have had extensive... More

Perth, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
1
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First impression is that it looks ok. The lady on reception was nice enough and checked us in early. The room was spacious and overlooked the pool. The room was set out so that the kids slept in the main room and parents had second room with a separate TV & spa bath. Great we thought initially. The TV in... More

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Christine Hunt, Manager at Ballina Island Motor Inn, responded to this review
27 March 2012

Good Morning TheBrookes6, We would like to inform you that the Ballina Island Motor Inn is under new ownership and significant upgrades have and continue to be under taken to all aspects of the property. Some of the upgrades thus far include LCD TV's, new carpets, free WiFi, new fridges, all rooms have had extensive renovation cleans, new bathroom fittings,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2011

Thank you to the wonderful staff at Ballina Island Motor Inn for making our Easter holidays this year the best so far!! The service we recieved was fantastic and by the time we checked out we felt more like family visiting than guests! Rooms have all been updated and feel nice and inviting and suit the theme of the resort.... More

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Gold Coast
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Dont expect best Western Standard of service here. Staff are really rude and owner worse. Rooms still original from 80's, white carpet and outdated fittings (but clean). Light switch pushed through (dangerous). Bed really lousy. Heard trucks all night. Expensive for what it is. Dont like being a Best Western member and treat members really bad!

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Canberra, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2011

Unable to find any accomodation in Byron Bay we headed to Ballina, and after reading some reviews, chose the Ballina Island Motor Inn. The staff were very helpful and offered a price lower than what was on their website or Wotif which was a pleasant surprise. The staff were also very understanding and helpful when we unsure how long we... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Friendly, courteous, helpful, & efficient staff. Decent size & bright rooms. Clean bathrooms, & comfortable beds. On the main highway into Ballina town - less than five minutes drive to the town centre & the riverside where numerous dining options are available.

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2010
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people found this review helpful

We stayed at the Ballina Island Motor in for two nights. I chose it because accommodation was limited and we didn't know what a lot of the accommodation left's standard was so I recognised that the Best Western was usually a reasonable standard so I booked it. I wasn't sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. The accommodation is... More

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Lot 1 Pacific Highway | West Ballina, Ballina, New South Wales 2478, Australia
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