Name: Richmond Motor Inn
Address: 227 River Street, Ballina Central, Ballina, New South Wales, Australia, Ballina, Ballina Shire Council, AU
Price range: $126–$185 per night
Rating: 8.77

What guests think

At Richmond Motor Inn, travellers frequently praise the central location near the RSL and shops, clean and often spacious rooms, and friendly, helpful staff, with after-hours check-in and straightforward parking making short stays simple and stress free.

Beds divide opinion, with several finding them too soft, and a few reports of noise between rooms or from the car park. A small number note dated furnishings or minor maintenance problems like faulty lights or worn curtains. A solid, no-fuss base for exploring Ballina.

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Facilities

Parking is convenient for most stays, and there is a small, clean pool.

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Amber

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our overnight stay. Small pool but it was clean and perfect for our 8 year old and right across from our room. Bedside lamps didn’t work but didn’t bother us. Friendly reception. Would definitely stay again.

8

Tim

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not sure if they’re is a brothel being run out of this place but constant cars coming and going all night. Car’s idling in the carpark with music and headlights on revving and then leaving. Did not have a good rest/sleep.

6

Toby

Jan 3, 2023

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Nice room, comfortable. No parking for me and the price was very expensive, but that was probably because it was NYE

10

Wenlin

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

At a very convenient location on the main street of Ballina. Very easy to find and park. Very clean. Good stay for the whole family!

10

Craig

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient parking, nice room, easy after hours check in with a key left in a combination lock box. Room was clean, comfortable and good aircon.

10

Paul and Ellie

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for the night while travelling. We had a family room which had a divider wall between the king bed and the king singles. Everything was very clean. The only negative was that we were on the 1st floor (because I hadn’t checked that) which played havoc with my knees using the stairs. We were able to walk across the road to the RSL for dinner. We would definitely stay again.

8

Deborah

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great staff, easy walk to many shops and convenient access to parking and a nice quiet accommodation

10

Henry

Feb 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Upgraded to Room 13, best room at the Motel. Upstairs with a spa bath (didn't use)

10

Emma

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent property, and we were grateful for having such a spacious three bedroom apartment for our family to stay in. The location is excellent, directly opposite the RSL which does fantastic meals overlooking the river (and has a kids club during dinner time!) The room was spotlessly clean, the service was friendly, and parking and check-in was simple.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point, with many reviews calling rooms spotless and well kept. Occasional issues include gritty floors and minor maintenance like faulty lights or worn curtains.

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Timothy

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

After hours check in process very easy and stress free. Housekeeper was very warm and welxoming the next morning. Room was very clean and tidy, and quite spacious (king spa) 10/10 would stay again!

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Rebecca

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Upon check in I was repeatedly told I "should have booked with the hotel directly because it would be cheaper"... it wasn't. It was said 4 times and made me uncomfortable. I just wanted to check in after travelling with my family and didn't need to be told that booking through an online service cost the hotel money and a commission. The room itself was spacious and had all the needed facilities. The floor however felt gritty and in need of a more thorough mop. Everything else was very clean. Hotel is located on the Main Street within walking distance of lots of facilities. I would probably stay there again for the convenience but would like the above issues rectified.

10

Scott

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are very clean and spotless, most friendly staff from owners to reception and cleaning staff, very family friendly and close to everything location is right in the middle of town so easy to walk around the town to get all.your needs, highly recommended

8

Jen

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasantly surprised - super clean, comfortable, easy and safe at a good price.

10

Marc

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From check in to check out our experience was excellent. Convenient location within a short walk to cafes and dining options for all budgets. Our room was spacious and clean with all of the amenities you need for a short stay or longer if needed.

10

Sunny

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Facility is clean and spacious. Staff is pleasant and helpful.

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Tanya

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location. A bit of update required ie curtains have holes. Overall staff lovely and very convenient location.

10

Craig

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient parking, nice room, easy after hours check in with a key left in a combination lock box. Room was clean, comfortable and good aircon.

10

Alison

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was happy with my room for the night, clean, comfortable and spacious. Walked across the road to dine at the RSL.

10

Brian

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and tidy , had all of the amenities you would expect

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable across categories, including family and apartment options. Some guests found mattresses too soft and reported occasional noise or dated elements such as tricky TVs and tired furnishings.

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Sarah

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tiny rooms, we arrived late with child, had to make up the bed for child once we arrived. Bed was weird and uncomfortable felt like we were sleeping up hill. Have stayed here once before and property gone downhill. Very expensive

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Marc

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From check in to check out our experience was excellent. Convenient location within a short walk to cafes and dining options for all budgets. Our room was spacious and clean with all of the amenities you need for a short stay or longer if needed.

8

Barry

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great although I didn't particularly like the mattress. I would have liked it to be a little firmer.

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robert

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

stay in general was good close to all amenities one minor problem the bed was way too soft

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Greg

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Tv was way to compleacted to use. Room very dated service lady fantastic

8

Tony

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything great but could hear people in the room next door.

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Louise

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked late and the staff could not have made things easier for Sunday night at 7pm. Very clean and spacious room. Lovely bed and close to dining.

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Robyn

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a one night stay and was very handy to everything in town. The particular room we had was very spacious but was next to a laneway and that got very noisy early in the morning. The staff, in particular the cleaner, were very helpful and helped me when she saw me wandering looking for something in particular. I appreciated her help very much. We would stay there again but would request a different room, even though it was beautifully set up.

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Peter

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great except the soft bed and hard high pillow. Most uncomfortable.

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Emma

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent property, and we were grateful for having such a spacious three bedroom apartment for our family to stay in. The location is excellent, directly opposite the RSL which does fantastic meals overlooking the river (and has a kids club during dinner time!) The room was spotlessly clean, the service was friendly, and parking and check-in was simple.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, including smooth after-hours check-in and assistance during emergencies. One guest reported pushy messaging about booking direct.

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Carolyn

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great convenient location and pretty quiet. Friendly and helpful owner/manager

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Rebecca

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Upon check in I was repeatedly told I "should have booked with the hotel directly because it would be cheaper"... it wasn't. It was said 4 times and made me uncomfortable. I just wanted to check in after travelling with my family and didn't need to be told that booking through an online service cost the hotel money and a commission. The room itself was spacious and had all the needed facilities. The floor however felt gritty and in need of a more thorough mop. Everything else was very clean. Hotel is located on the Main Street within walking distance of lots of facilities. I would probably stay there again for the convenience but would like the above issues rectified.

10

Scott

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are very clean and spotless, most friendly staff from owners to reception and cleaning staff, very family friendly and close to everything location is right in the middle of town so easy to walk around the town to get all.your needs, highly recommended

8

Dominic

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's hard for me to write a review for the Richmond Inn, as there was a problem with getting my key from the After Hours security box. But the After Hours on-call reception staff were very helpful, and ended up giving me a room in the sister property next door, the Heritage Inn. (And due to this, I got an upgrade, which was nice, but all I needed was a comfortable bed after a big day of driving!)

8

Neil

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff excellent on check in Changed booking without any issues Staff very informative when I asked some questions about food available close to the motel I would stay there again

10

Donna

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy bed, friendly welcoming staff. RSL club straight across the road and many cafes and restraunts within metres from hotel. Lots of little shops to look in and walk along the water a street away.

10

Natalie

Mar 4, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

My son and I stayed at the Richmond Motor Inn during the flooding in Ballina. I can't say that it was comfortable, because we lost electricity and internet, but that was unavoidable and throughout the whole ordeal, the staff was amazing. They kept everyone updated as they received news and provided food as all shops were closed in town. The woman who cleaned the rooms was a machine and constantly checking in to see if people needed towels or biscuits...coffee, tea. Although we were there in the midst of a natural disaster and so much tragedy, I left the inn feeling positive about the state of the world because of the kind people I encountered at Richmond Motor Inn.

10

Louise

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked late and the staff could not have made things easier for Sunday night at 7pm. Very clean and spacious room. Lovely bed and close to dining.

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Denise

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy of booking and location close to a lot of eating places. Staff friendly and helpful with information about the area.

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Shane

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful lady at reception. So helpful. Very well presented and comfortable.

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Location

Excellent central position opposite the RSL and within easy walking distance to cafes, shops and the river. Handy for access to the CBD and dining.

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Carolyn

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great convenient location and pretty quiet. Friendly and helpful owner/manager

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Scott

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are very clean and spotless, most friendly staff from owners to reception and cleaning staff, very family friendly and close to everything location is right in the middle of town so easy to walk around the town to get all.your needs, highly recommended

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Rachel

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to town and facilities.

10

Marc

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From check in to check out our experience was excellent. Convenient location within a short walk to cafes and dining options for all budgets. Our room was spacious and clean with all of the amenities you need for a short stay or longer if needed.

10

Donna

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy bed, friendly welcoming staff. RSL club straight across the road and many cafes and restraunts within metres from hotel. Lots of little shops to look in and walk along the water a street away.

10

Wenlin

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

At a very convenient location on the main street of Ballina. Very easy to find and park. Very clean. Good stay for the whole family!

10

Norman

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location to RSL was easy walk as was CBD Very comfortable

10

Brad

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Will definitely stay again if in the area. Great location to food and shopping , close to the water.

8

Sharon

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and very nice rooms and close to everything in Ballina

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Robert

Nov 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location

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Richmond Motor Inn

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Room options

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, River View

Executive Spa Room

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

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