Guests rate it highest for service, location and rooms.
8.5639ReviewsScenic Riverside Location: Nestled opposite the picturesque Richmond River, Richmond Motor Inn offers a serene setting for your stay. Enjoy stunning views and tranquil vibes during your time here.
Convenient Amenities: Take advantage of the outdoor pool to cool off, stay connected with complimentary WiFi, and explore nearby attractions such as Ballina Central shopping centre and the iconic Big Prawn Complex within minutes.
Comfortable Room Features: Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, seating area, and kitchen essentials including a toaster, kettle, and minibar. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is right at your fingertips.
Book now for a delightful riverside retreat at Richmond Motor Inn.
8.5
Rated 8.5 out of 10 by 639 guests who stayed here.
Everything great, saw a big cockroach crawling
Staying three nights. All great, close to shopping, cafes, Thai restaurant excellent and opposite to RSL club, better join a membership $5 a year for a lot cheaper drinking…
the pillows the location the weather the friendly and helpful people
not able to watch youtube. was working in evening but not in morning
Location was awesome, room was clean and comfortable.
Convenient location
All was ok
Property was Spacious and Clean. Will be back again
Good location. The RSL was across the road which was very convenient for dinner.
The bathroom could use a face lift.
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227 River Street, Ballina, Australia
Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 — superb.
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Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
Please note that all American Express transactions have a 3% surcharge. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Richmond Motor Inn in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that the reception is at next door, Ballina Heritage Inn. Please note 1 Disability Access Queen Room is available at this property, subject to availability at time of booking. If you require a Disability Access Room, please use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. This request cannot be guaranteed until you have received confirmation from the property. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
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227 River Street, Ballina.
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