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The Cubana Ballina

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Interior entrance
Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Exterior
Beach shuttle

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$132
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Explore the area

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329 River St, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Saunders Oval
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina District Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Pool View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Cubana Ballina

3-star hotel in Ballina Central
An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and express check-in are onsite.
The Cubana Ballina offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A poolside bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco hotel also offers an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Wedding services and tour/ticket assistance can be provided. Onsite covered self parking is complimentary.

The Cubana Ballina has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1980
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM 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), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 44219547

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Cubana Ballina Hotel
The Cubana Ballina Ballina
The Cubana Ballina Hotel Ballina

Reviews

The Cubana Ballina Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 372 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here for our little weekend getaway from Brisbane! Basic facilities as described when booking which suited us well, great location, lovely staff. Beds comfortable, room clean. We loved the bathroom products, they smelled fantastic. We hope to be back again :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and tidy. Bed comfortable and the bathroom good. Did not spend much time there but it had what I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystian C L Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was everything we needed in a motel. Had guest washing machine and dryer that came in handy as we had a lot of wet weather
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As far as motels go, this place is FABULOUS! The designer-owner has thought of everything. The hairdryer, kettle, toaster, pillow, everything, was really high quality. She's a smart lady. I'm a fan. Thanks to Jack, Cindy and Sharn, it's a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lawson

Traveled with partner
The room had been refurbished and was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleanest properties I’ve ever stayed in the cleaners here do an exceptional job. The communal kitchen and laundry is a great asset to this place only negative I would have is the knives were very blunt. Overall I was extremely happy with this place :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very consistent quality and cleanliness. It’s the third time I’ve stayed there as part of a stop on a trip north. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uruthiran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jishy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great newly refurbished rooms, perfect for a stop over for a couple of nights. Staff are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely little motel. Hot shower, comfy bed. Great spot to recharge for a long drive the next day
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Management were lovely & friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaminda

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Suky

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had everything I needed for one night. The bedroom and bathroom were clean and cheerful. I particularly liked the bright orange tiles.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

This is a good place to stay in Ballina with easy access to shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayomi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really a nice place to stay, very clean and well maintained. Suits the budget too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A funky makeover for what was probably an old motel. I liked the colours!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025