See all properties
Aparthotel

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

3.0 star property
3-star aparthotel in Lennox Head

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

Deluxe Twin Room (Wheelchair Access) | View from room
Lake
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Unit) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
8 Byron Street, Lennox Head, NSW, 2478
  • Lennox Head Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Seven Mile Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Unit)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Unit) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Unit)

  • 517 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Unit)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Unit) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Unit)

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Standard Motel Unit)

Deluxe Room (Standard Motel Unit) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room (Standard Motel Unit)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room (Wheelchair Access)

Deluxe Twin Room (Wheelchair Access) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room (Wheelchair Access)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room (Motel Plus)

Deluxe Twin Room (Motel Plus) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room (Motel Plus)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballina

Oceanside stay.At this Lennox Head aparthotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach. Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre and Pat Morton Lookout are also within 2 miles (3 km).
View more Aparthotels in BallinaOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Lennox Head Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seven Mile Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pat Morton Lookout - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tallow Beach - 15 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 28 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Mile Brewing Co - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Northern Rivers Seafoods - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Belle General - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

3-star aparthotel in Lennox Head
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and pool umbrellas. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ballina aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1988
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Languages

English

Similar properties

1 Bedroom Seaview Apartment | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Lennox Beach Resort

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 430 reviews
$123 nightly
The price is $135
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Lennox Beach Resort

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In a village
  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 13 units
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 2478

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Santa Fe Motel Holiday Units Lennox Head
Santa Fe Motel Holiday Units
Santa Fe Holiday Units Lennox Head
Santa Fe Holiday Units
Santa Fe & Units Lennox Head
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units Aparthotel
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units Lennox Head
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units Aparthotel Lennox Head

Frequently asked questions

How close is Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units to the airport?

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units is 9 mi (15-min drive) away from the Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

As of Jun 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units on Jun 23, 2025 start from $94.73, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units.

How close is Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 4-minute walk from Lennox Head Beach and 4-minute walk from Seven Mile Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units offer free breakfast?

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units have a pool?

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units features an outdoor pool.

Does Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units to downtown Ballina?

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units is 5.7 mi away from Ballina.

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 237 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brook

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super clean rooms, close to everything in Lennox. Great owner
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dave made himself available upon book in, and was very helpful with parking arrangements and the location of great places to eat, and shared his member discount card for the bowls club nearby. 😀
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark, Cumbalum

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was outdated, lacked amenities not worth the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The man that checked us in lovely and friendly. He made us feel welcomed and valued ✅
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Iain

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay that perfectly met our needs as two old friends on a east coast road trip 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Pleasant for a 1 night stay. Easy walk to eatery, other shops and beach. We were to go upstairs - when we asked about a ground floor - it was no trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love I it was lovely and clean well done fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Beautifully presented and fantastic location. Comfy bed and Dave was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained property. Pleasant host. Covered parking. Comfortable beds and quiet motel (except for simeone who decided to talk outside on his cell phone early in the morning). Nice sized shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and functional great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth booking & service. Very simple and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely welcome by David on arrival, and very accommodating. Very clean property and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Rishab

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. A giant happy bunch rocked up, were friendly but partied until 3:30 am. I suppose it can happen anywhere but makes for a bad sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Santa Fe. Its proximity to the beach, restaurant/cafes and some shops is perfect. The staff were easy to communicate with and very accommodating, we would absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Whilst the unit was not ultra modern it was clean, tidy & very comfortable. It’s in a great spot with only a short walk to the beach & the main strip of Lennox Head. From booking to checkin the staff were both friendly & helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Although the property was older, it was clean and the beds were super comfortable. Close to the beachfront and local shops. Rooms had microwave and dishes supplied along with the usual coffee facilities. Overall, a nice motel with lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Belinda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, the linen had blood stains on it and the underlay also had other bodily stains on it. we had to cut our stay short as we couldn't stay under these conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location unit was a bit dated but very clean and everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhiann

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Daves welcoming reception upon arrival, the closeness of all amenities and the beach. Its all there, you cant ask for more really.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023