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Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

3.0 star property
3-star aparthotel in Lennox Head

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beach nearby
Deluxe Twin Room (Wheelchair Access) | View from room
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lake

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Unit)

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

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Unit)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room (Wheelchair Access) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room (Wheelchair Access)

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

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Deluxe Twin Room (Motel Plus) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room (Motel Plus)

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

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Deluxe Room (Standard Motel Unit) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room (Standard Motel Unit)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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).
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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 - 1.7 miles
  • Main Beach - 18 min drive - 14.0 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
  • ‪Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Belle General - ‬9 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.

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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

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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
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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 Mar 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units on Mar 6, 2026 start from $109, including 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 278 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul, Sapphire Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner (or Manager?) Was very friendly and personally introduced himself. The rooms are clean and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Merridy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Shower clean and water pressure/spray nice. convenient distance from the beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a wonderful stay with the beach and pub and club just around the corner you couldn’t find a better spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we had cockroaches inside the room and the shower wasn’t the greatest, it took minutes to get hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms clean and tidy. Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lionel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was good for my purposes. Old style motel. Room was a nice size.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, quiet and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Tea Gardens

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times and it's always been very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Unit fully self contained with all appliances required. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the. beach, the pub, local cafes and a local grocery store ... didn't use my car at all while I was there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, room was clean and had all the amenities. Surrounding area was well maintained and the hotel was close to beach and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dave, the Manager/Owner was a very helpful chasp
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant and the room was clean and tidy- great location only 2 mins walk from the beach and shops, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very large.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian, Hamilton Central

Unit was spacious and shower was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was good in a great central location . The only negative was the wifi didnt work all weekend .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a motel style unit with in walking distance to beach, shops and many eating options.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Tea Gardens

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We have stayed here previously, older property but well maintained, clean and spacious, good value for money and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zofia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, walking distance to Lennox beach, yet quiet with easy parking. Lovely staff. Property dated, needs a little upgrade. Overall nice place for a short visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Ideal short stay.

Ideal for a 1 night stay, close to town centre and restaurant’s. A bit dated and I probably wouldn’t do a long stay, but suited our purposes. Would stay again for a night or 2.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025