Santa Fe Motel and Holiday Units

Name: Santa Fe Motel and Holiday Units
Address: 8 Byron Street, North Creek, Ballina, New South Wales, Australia, Ballina, Ballina Shire Council, AU
Price range: $89–$116 per night
Rating: 8.38

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About this property

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.

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Location

8 Byron Street, North Creek, Ballina, New South Wales, Australia

Seven Mile Beach (0.2 miles)

Lennox Head Beach (0.2 miles)

Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre (1 miles)

Pat Morton Lookout (1.4 miles)

Ballina Nature Reserve (1.6 miles)

Boulder Beach (2.2 miles)

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Room options

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Unit)

Room details

1 Queen Bed

and

2 Twin Beds

Sleeps 4

517 ft²

Balcony or Terrace

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Unit)

Room details

1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2

484 ft²

Balcony or Terrace

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Deluxe Twin Room (Wheelchair Access)

Room details

1 Queen Bed

and

1 Twin Bed

Sleeps 3

312 ft²

Balcony or Terrace

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Deluxe Room (Standard Motel Unit)

Room details

1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2

312 ft²

Balcony or Terrace

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Deluxe Twin Room (Motel Plus)

Room details

1 Queen Bed

and

1 Twin Bed

Sleeps 3

312 ft²

Balcony or Terrace

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Guest reviews of Santa Fe Motel and Holiday Units

8.4

Very good

Based on 415 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

Couple

56%

Family

26%

Group

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Santa Fe Motel and Holiday Units, guests consistently highlight the walkable location near beach and shops, clean and spacious rooms with comfortable beds, and welcoming staff, while noting the property is older with some maintenance or cleanliness issues.

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What guests think

Several guests also mention quiet rooms and convenient parking. Critical feedback includes dated decor, slow or inconsistent hot water, occasional pests or stained linen, and some one-off equipment issues. Overall, expect a simple motel-style stay well suited to short visits.

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Facilities

Guests highlight convenient on-site parking, with some covered spaces.

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Brett

Dec 3, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Dave made himself available upon book in, and was very helpful with parking arrangements and the location of great places to eat, and shared his member discount card for the bowls club nearby. 😀

philippe

Jan 15, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Hotel confortable,chambres spacieuses et calmes,bien equipees,la literie est de qualité Parking abrité

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Laurence

Mar 12, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Beautifully maintained property. Pleasant host. Covered parking. Comfortable beds and quiet motel (except for simeone who decided to talk outside on his cell phone early in the morning). Nice sized shower.

Ramzan

Jan 10, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Spacious and comfortable rooms, easy parking, good location.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe clean, well-presented rooms, though a few report issues such as cockroaches or stained linen.

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Sue

Aug 10, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Great location unit was a bit dated but very clean and everything we needed

Pat

Oct 13, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay, room was clean and had all the amenities. Surrounding area was well maintained and the hotel was close to beach and shops.

Brook

Mar 2, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Super clean rooms, close to everything in Lennox. Great owner

Mark

Nov 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately we had cockroaches inside the room and the shower wasn’t the greatest, it took minutes to get hot water.

Belinda

Sep 11, 2023

Stayed 3 nights

Unfortunately, the linen had blood stains on it and the underlay also had other bodily stains on it. we had to cut our stay short as we couldn't stay under these conditions.

Jenny

Jan 5, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Clean and well presented room, wonderful customer service

Gretchen

Mar 3, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Clean and functional great location

Julie

Oct 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, quiet and comfortable bed

Kevin

Oct 20, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Clean room with all we needed.

Gail

Nov 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great location. Rooms clean and tidy. Easy check in

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and quiet with comfortable beds, and many units feel simple motel-style or older. Some guests note dated decor and occasional maintenance issues like slow hot water or faulty appliances.

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jon

Jun 26, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Nice big room .

Olga

Jun 22, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Good location, close to cafes and beach. But the unit is well overdue for a renovation.

Mark

Nov 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately we had cockroaches inside the room and the shower wasn’t the greatest, it took minutes to get hot water.

Lionel

Nov 10, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Location was good for my purposes. Old style motel. Room was a nice size.

Lynn

Sep 27, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Room was very large.

Mark

Apr 15, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The TV didn’t work & I had to request a fix. The toaster was old & it was an effort to get it to function. The bed however was comfortable.

Julie

Oct 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, quiet and comfortable bed

Laurence

Mar 12, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Ramzan

Jan 10, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Spacious and comfortable rooms, easy parking, good location.

Ian

Sep 13, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Unit was spacious and shower was good

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and accommodating, with smooth check-ins and helpful assistance from the manager.

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Jenny

Dec 30, 2023

Stayed 3 nights

Lovely welcome by David on arrival, and very accommodating. Very clean property and close to town.

Johannus

Jan 4, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Room was very nice and the bed was very comfortable.

Rebecca

Oct 20, 2024

Stayed 1 night

The man that checked us in lovely and friendly. He made us feel welcomed and valued ✅

karen

Oct 18, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Good service

Robert

Oct 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Dave, the Manager/Owner was a very helpful chasp

Jenny

Jan 5, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Clean and well presented room, wonderful customer service

Brett

Dec 3, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Dave made himself available upon book in, and was very helpful with parking arrangements and the location of great places to eat, and shared his member discount card for the bowls club nearby. 😀

Stephanie

Oct 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Staff were pleasant and the room was clean and tidy- great location only 2 mins walk from the beach and shops, would definitely stay here again!

Gail

Nov 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great location. Rooms clean and tidy. Easy check in

Stephen

Jan 12, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Smooth booking & service. Very simple and friendly

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Location

Consistently praised for a central, walkable spot a short stroll from the beach, cafes, pubs, and shops.

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Joel

Aug 15, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Excellent stay in a motel style unit with in walking distance to beach, shops and many eating options.

Craig

Jul 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here previously, older property but well maintained, clean and spacious, good value for money and close to everything.

Pat

Oct 13, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay, room was clean and had all the amenities. Surrounding area was well maintained and the hotel was close to beach and shops.

Christopher

May 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Perfect location . Only 2 minute walk to the beach .local pub and shops

Tracy

Nov 23, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful stay with the beach and pub and club just around the corner you couldn’t find a better spot!

Erin

Jan 13, 2025

Stayed 5 nights

Excellent location

Stephanie

Oct 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Staff were pleasant and the room was clean and tidy- great location only 2 mins walk from the beach and shops, would definitely stay here again!

Gail

Nov 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great location. Rooms clean and tidy. Easy check in

Tony

Oct 15, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very close to the. beach, the pub, local cafes and a local grocery store ... didn't use my car at all while I was there

Danny

Jan 9, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Only a block to beach n food

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Dining

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Mark

May 26, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Slightly dated motel but ok for night or two . Few minutes walk to Lennox head front easily drive to Byron bay

Sharon

May 12, 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Loved the location, so close to everything. Great parking spaces. The room was old, but clean and tidy. The kettle definitely needs replacing as the inside had flaky plastic bits coming off. The tea cups also need replacing as there were dark stains on the bottom and had a leaky tap in the bathroom, minor things. We were not in the room often, but it was a great place to sleep for a couple of nights away and the staff were lovely.

Diane

Apr 27, 2026

Stayed 3 nights

The property needs maintenance, taps that didnt work or dripped constantly and no hot water the 1st night. The rooms smelt. Very disappointed.

Erin

Apr 24, 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Great location

Peter

Apr 21, 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Motel had seen better days and was a bit down at heel. Room was very basic for the high price and in-stay service was minimal.

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 19:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs about Santa Fe Motel and Holiday Units

Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including some facilities for guests with disabilities.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 5-minute walk of Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach, approximately 1 mile from Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre, and 1.5 miles from Pat Morton Lookout.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $107	2 $102	3
4 $89	5 $89	6 $89	7 $107	8 $97	9 $91	10 $105
11 $100	12 $100	13 $100	14 $109	15 $100	16 $109	17
18 $91	19 $100	20 $100	21 $100	22 $109	23 $100	24
25 $100	26 $109	27 $100	28 $100	29 $100	30 $100	31 $100

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20	21 $91	22	23 $116	24 $100	25 $104	26 $104
27 $99	28 $99	29 $91	30 $100