South Ballina Travel Guide

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An eroded beach and washed ashore driftwood logs and flood debris in the early morning light after a cyclonic front storm on Shelly Beach in Ballina in New South Wales, Australia.
An eroded beach and washed ashore driftwood logs and flood debris in the early morning light after a cyclonic front storm on Shelly Beach in Ballina in New South Wales, Australia.

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Ballina Beach Nature Resort

Ballina Beach Nature Resort

3.5 out of 5
440 South Ballina Beach Road South Ballina NSW
The price is AU$103 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$103
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in South Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Richmond River Nature Reserve and Ballina Naval ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (311 reviews)
Ballina Beach Nature resort didn’t tell us the truth as we booked a cabin with a king bed and this was not supplied and said to contact Expedia as you had our money so they couldn’t give a refund We stayed only one night instead of 4, as we didn’t have the correct room Also they are certainly not ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Ballina Beach Nature Resort
Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments

Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
20-22 Fletcher Street Byron Bay NSW
The price is AU$250 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$250
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Byron Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Staff lovely, clean rooms .. property in need of an update

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

3.5 out of 5
399 Ewingsdale Road Byron Bay NSW
The price is AU$163 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$163
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Byron Bay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Room was of a good standard but needs refurbishment.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Bowlo Holiday Cabins

The Bowlo Holiday Cabins

4 out of 5
2 Beech Street Evans Head NSW
Stay at this cabin in Evans Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Evens Head Living Museum and Shark Bay Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (617 reviews)
Easy check-in. Room was clean and comfortable. Location is close to beach - easy walk, and short walk into town. Bar, cafe (fast food) and chinese restaurant on site. All the staff we met were very friendly and pleasant.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

The Bowlo Holiday Cabins
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

3 out of 5
8 Byron Street Lennox Head NSW
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (277 reviews)
Room very clean but staff not very courteous

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units
Dragon Tree House     Lennox Head / Byron Coast

Dragon Tree House Lennox Head / Byron Coast

Lennox Head NSW
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Lennox Head Beach and Lake Ainsworth ...
10/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
Nothing this place was awesome and the condiments provided were great . Not cheap but actually worth the

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Dragon Tree House Lennox Head / Byron Coast
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of South Ballina

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Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Quiet place. Peaceful. Yet not too far away from Coffs

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

If I come down again will love to stay here again

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