West Ballina Travel Guide
Ballina
Visit West Ballina
Popular places to visit
Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre
You can take time to visit Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre during your travels to Ballina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Pat Morton Lookout
You can find out about the history of Ballina with a trip to Pat Morton Lookout. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Big Prawn
Learn about the local history of Ballina when you take a trip to Big Prawn. Wander through the riverfront and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ballina Fair Shopping Centre during your trip to Ballina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.
Ballina Racecourse
You can take time to visit Ballina Racecourse during your travels to Ballina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.
Ballina District Hospital
If Ballina District Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ballina.
Top hotels in West Ballina
Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
The staff is friendly. Room is clean.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Glen Villa Resort
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Ballina Beach Nature Resort
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
The Sebel Byron Bay
The location was great, the room was clean however, the bed was very soft and not great for my back.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
Clean room and good location.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Elements of Byron
Do not book the Studio room! Upgrade to the Villa or don’t stay here. The Studio rooms are barely bigger than a prison cell and are nowhere near 5 star hotel quality. The property is neat and the staff are so nice. Just don’t book the Studio rooms.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Ballina
Ballina Central
While visiting Ballina Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballina Racecourse and Ballina Fair Shopping Centre.
East Ballina
East Ballina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shelly Beach and Lighthouse Beach.
Skennars Head
If you're spending some time in Skennars Head, Sharpe's Beach and Angels Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Lennox Head
Travellers come to Lennox Head for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach while you're in town.
North Creek
North Creek is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Ballina.
