Ballina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ballina showing signage and street scenes
Ballina
Ballina which includes street scenes
Ballina featuring an administrative building and street scenes
Ballina featuring a bay or harbour

Where to stay in Ballina

Lennox Head which includes a coastal town

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.

Lennox Head
Ballina which includes a beach

East Ballina

East Ballina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ballina Golf Club and Shelly Beach.

East Ballina
Lennox Head which includes a bay or harbour, surf and rocky coastline

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.

North Creek
Default Image

Skennars Head

If you're spending some time in Skennars Head, Angels Beach and Sharpe's Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Skennars Head
Default Image

West Ballina

Bars and shopping are notable features of West Ballina. You might consider stopping by Big Prawn while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

West Ballina
Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
4.5 out of 5
2 Martin Street, Ballina, NSW
The price is 2.746.214 ₫ per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
2.746.214 ₫
3.020.835 ₫ total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
4 out of 5
1 Ronan Place, West Ballina, NSW
The price is 2.582.906 ₫ per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
2.582.906 ₫
2.841.197 ₫ total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (570 reviews)
"good place to stay"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
Discovery Parks - Ballina
Discovery Parks - Ballina
4.5 out of 5
25 Fenwick Drive, East Ballina, NSW
The price is 2.600.126 ₫ per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
2.600.126 ₫
2.600.126 ₫ total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (650 reviews)
"Ive stayed many times and loce thus park and accommodation options...HOWEVER one particular s"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Discovery Parks - Ballina
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.
Lennox Beach Resort
Lennox Beach Resort
4 out of 5
7 Park Lane, Lennox Head, NSW
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Lennox Head Beach and Pat Morton Lookout are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (430 reviews)
"We stay here every year and this property does not disappoint, perfectly positioned and has all the amenities we need, can’t wait to come back again next year"

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Lennox Beach Resort
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units
3 out of 5
8 Byron Street, Lennox Head, NSW
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (238 reviews)
"Seamless stay"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units
Grandview Apartments Ballina
Grandview Apartments Ballina
4 out of 5
3-7 Grand View Street, East Ballina, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Shelly Beach and Lighthouse Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (119 reviews)
"Spacious and secure apartment, close to Shelley Beach cafe."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Grandview Apartments Ballina
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.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Ballina

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
2
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
2
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Alex

Ballina is a convenient place to stay in the Byron Bay area if you can’t get a place in Byron Bay itself, but other than that it’s not the greatest tourist destination in the world

Cities near Ballina