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The Cubana Ballina

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Family Room
Reception
Deluxe Room | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Explore the area

Map
329 River St, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ballina Racecourse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ballina Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King Room

King Room

King Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Queen Room

Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

About the area

Ballina

At The Cubana Ballina you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Ballina Racecourse. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a poolside bar. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ballina hotel include Ballina Golf Club and Shelly Beach.

What's nearby

  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Ballina Racecourse - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Shelly Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lennox Head Beach - 13 min drive - 13.4 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

Art Deco hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Cubana Ballina. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Ballina hotel.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1980
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
The Cubana Ballina offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes 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 a shower with a hydromassage showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 transport

  • 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

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 44219547

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Cubana Ballina?

Yep, The Cubana Ballina has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cubana Ballina?

As of 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cubana Ballina on 4 May 2025 start from AU$164.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Cubana Ballina?

The closest beach to The Cubana Ballina is Shelly Beach (4.5 km).

Does The Cubana Ballina have a pool?

The Cubana Ballina has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cubana Ballina?

No, The Cubana Ballina does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cubana Ballina?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Cubana Ballina?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Cubana Ballina Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 307 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 Excellent

Nayomi

Travelled 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 traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julieann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I like the mini pop up cafe and the pool lounge area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Graham, Boronia Heights

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean and comfy rooms, will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

8/10 Good

Rolf

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. The carpark can be a little tight depending upon the type of car / truck you have and height can be an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bed & shower
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 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marley

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ajit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice layout and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great little easy access motel. Great pool and grounds. Friendly reception. Easy for a night or two. Dated but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrilee, Hervey Bay

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

6/10 Okay

Catg

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is a great location, but it is not as modern as advertised. There is no minibar or lounge and table in the double standard room. You would be better off in the queen for a cheaper price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cubana was perfect for what we needed for a weekend of sport trials in Ballina. Very clean, refreshed and comfortable rooms. Cleaned daily with lovely linen
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms done up brilliantly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024