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Richmond Motor Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Ballina Central

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Front of property - evening/night
Executive Spa Room | Minibar, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Exterior detail
Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View | Balcony view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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227 River street, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Saunders Oval
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina District Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Spa Room | Minibar, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Executive Spa Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Minibar, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ballina

Ballina Central stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Ballina Central hotel, you'll find Saunders Oval and Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum. Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina District Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Saunders Oval - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ballina District Hospital - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 32 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Swish - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dory's Takeaway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Henry Rous - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 29 Riverside - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Richmond Motor Inn

3.5-star hotel in Ballina Central
As a guest of Richmond Motor Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Richmond Motor Inn also features express check-in, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Ballina hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Richmond Motor Inn offers 13 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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The price is $133
Jan 9 - Jan 10
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Ballina Heritage Inn, 229 River Street, Ballina]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Richmond Motor Inn Ballina
Richmond Motor Ballina
Richmond Motor Inn Hotel
Richmond Motor Inn Ballina
Richmond Motor Inn Hotel Ballina

Frequently asked questions

How close is Richmond Motor Inn to the airport?

Richmond Motor Inn is 3 mi (6-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 Richmond Motor Inn?

As of Jan 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Richmond Motor Inn on Jan 16, 2026 start from $108.49, 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 Richmond Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Richmond Motor Inn.

How close is Richmond Motor Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 3 mi (6-min drive) from Shelly Beach and 3.1 mi (6-min drive) from Lighthouse Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Richmond Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Richmond Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Richmond Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Richmond Motor Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Richmond Motor Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Richmond Motor Inn have a pool?

Richmond Motor Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Richmond Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Richmond Motor Inn to downtown Ballina?

Richmond Motor Inn is 0.1 mi away from Ballina.

Richmond Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 266 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in to check out our experience was excellent. Convenient location within a short walk to cafes and dining options for all budgets. Our room was spacious and clean with all of the amenities you need for a short stay or longer if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great convenient location and pretty quiet. Friendly and helpful owner/manager
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the soft bed and hard high pillow. Most uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply, a wonderful overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelvin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked late and the staff could not have made things easier for Sunday night at 7pm. Very clean and spacious room. Lovely bed and close to dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, and we were grateful for having such a spacious three bedroom apartment for our family to stay in. The location is excellent, directly opposite the RSL which does fantastic meals overlooking the river (and has a kids club during dinner time!) The room was spotlessly clean, the service was friendly, and parking and check-in was simple.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and tidy , had all of the amenities you would expect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great but could hear people in the room next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy of booking and location close to a lot of eating places. Staff friendly and helpful with information about the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and good value for such a spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sheneen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
stay in general was good close to all amenities one minor problem the bed was way too soft
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great although I didn't particularly like the mattress. I would have liked it to be a little firmer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably has the most comfortable of beds I’ve ever slept on in all of my travels around Australia. Defo would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not sure if they’re is a brothel being run out of this place but constant cars coming and going all night. Car’s idling in the carpark with music and headlights on revving and then leaving. Did not have a good rest/sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was happy with my room for the night, clean, comfortable and spacious. Walked across the road to dine at the RSL.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Staff & service
Broken light in Room, which mad ethe room extremely dark
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Close to town and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ballina stop

Spacious room for 3 with big table and chairs for breakfast sitting. Good shower and amenities. Close to RSL Club Ballina for dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025