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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
Exterior
Beach shuttle
Interior entrance
Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
$136
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

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 Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 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
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

The Cubana Ballina Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 388 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

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, nice retro vibe, very clean and great pool area. Grassed area with Barbecue and landscaping really nice and tropical.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannesa Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lalith

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Tap water is not good. Swimming pool need to be clean. Good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STUNNING! This is a sanctuary and a time warp done BEAUTIFULLY! Staff awesome, rooms awesome, pool smaller and more dated than the photo shows but PERFECTLY retro dated. It’s on the edge of town about a 5min drive so it means you get AWAY from people to relax, but easy to get straight back in there. Beds and pillows were SUPERB and the shared lounge and kitchen was AMAZING! I could live here! Daily routine: Wake up and dip in the pool. Shower and head to The Wharf Restaurant for breakfast (5mins away) then into the day! LOVED it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

manuela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at The Cubana. The rooms were extremely clean and well maintained and the shower was AMAZING! The staff were so helpful and courteous. Nothing was a bother and they sorted out an issue we had immediately (thank you Jinesh!!) We enjoyed walking into town too, so we could enjoy a drink without having to worry. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and easy to find. Great location; within walking distance to various dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo get away

Request accomodated. Very clean, spacious and has the basic amenities for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was spotless and the bed and pillows were very comfy. Loved it was a bit quirky and had a great 60's vibe with the Barbie photos
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
15/10 I can’t recommend this place it highly enough ! Clean , funky , bright , happy space . Loved everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, loved the pool, didn’t love being on a main road but the room was pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its recently renovated and in pristine condition. Presents well and in good position. I was able to walk for dinner options. It was quiet and staff were very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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