The Cubana Ballina

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Family Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
Reception
Deluxe Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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King Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Queen Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
329 River St, Ballina, NSW, 2478

What's nearby

  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ballina District Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Shelly Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lennox Head Beach - 13 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ballina RSL Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thai on High - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Donut King - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Cubana Ballina

Hotel near Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
Located close to Ballina Racecourse and Ballina Golf Club, The Cubana Ballina provides a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English, German

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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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cubana Ballina have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–8:00 PM.

Is The Cubana Ballina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cubana Ballina?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cubana Ballina?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cubana Ballina?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cubana Ballina located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Ballina Racecourse. Shelly Beach and Ballina Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Cubana Ballina Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 312 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Lovely staff, clean and comfy rooms, will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

This was a very comfortable stay for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Great little place to stay, would totally recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great over night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Best place to stay in Ballina
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

I like the mini pop up cafe and the pool lounge area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Renovated art deco(ish) motel. Clean, modern room and bathroom. Nice pool. Friendly staff. A great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great bed, best night sleep we have had so far, loved central location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Motel had a very comfortable bed, excellent bathroom Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Very clean and nice place to stay,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

great spot , easy access
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

An easy place to stay for an an overnight stay. A bit of road noise but good bed & shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Modern clean good facilities and good parking would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Clean, thoughtfully set up place. Staff were just lovely, so helpful. A great little coffee caravan for breakfast, right onsite near the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed for 3 nights in a family room. Clean, comfortable and conveniently located accommodation base to explore the Ballina region. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was large, modern and clean. The caravan out the front serving barrista coffee and bacon and egg rolls was a welcome bonus - definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Friendly staff and comfortable facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Perfect for a stopover. Amenities were all modern and worked well. Staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Really cute boutique hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Very smooth after hours check in. Lovely room - wonderful decor. Good shower. Good amenities. Very helpful service when I locked myself out in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice layout and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

The room was exceptionally clean. King size bed comfortable. Only complain the chairs at the dining table very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025