Name: Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina
Address: 486 River Street, West Ballina, Ballina, New South Wales, Australia, West Ballina, New South Wales, AU
Price range: $99–$121 per night
Rating: 8.43

What guests think

At Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina, travelers frequently praise warm, helpful service and very clean rooms with notably comfortable beds, while noting the property's older style and occasional maintenance hiccups such as nonworking TVs, weak air conditioning, or tired bathrooms.

Several reviews highlight spacious layouts and useful in room amenities. The location suits road trips, being near the highway and close to eateries such as a tavern next door; traffic noise is mentioned at times but others found it quiet. Parking is available, with mixed feedback on ease for larger vehicles. Expect a straightforward stopover with solid basics for short stays.

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Facilities

On site parking is available; several reviews found it convenient or covered, while one noted tight maneuvering for larger 4WDs or when trucks are present.

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Leonie

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First class customer service from arrival to departure including an offer to assist with carrying our bags upstairs and in exiting the car park when leaving. The room although near a busy road was very quiet and the bed comfortable. Great budget accommodation.

10

Richard

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place, covered parking, rooms were a good size

6

Mia

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The facilities were old & the kettle even leaked but the beds were comfortable & the room smelt clean. The other guests were noisy (particularly above) were extreme noisy late at night when my 2x young daughters & I were trying to sleep after me driving all day & needing to drive the following day.

8

Richard

Dec 19, 2021

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Stayed 3 nights

The service and room were excellent. Yes it is an older motel but it has been very well renovated. The king size bed was very very comfortable. The only negative is the parking... if you have a larger 4 wheel drive the parking is very tight and if there are trucks parked it becomes very hard to get in and out. But I still 100% staying at this motel.

6

Janet

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old but clean

8

Christine

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This motel like many others in small towns and rural areas in Australia is quite old and hard to modernise. So room and bathroom are small and facilities hard to equate with 21st cent expectations. However the room as very clean, seemed freshly painted and we enjoyed a very comfortable kingsized bed. There are no meals available but there is a tavern next door . The manager /proprietor was very pleasant and welcoming on our rather late arrival. Traffic noise was bearable at night .

8

FRANK

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

GREAT PLACE FOR A STOP OVER GOING NORTH OR SOUTH HAS ALL YOU NEED FOR SUCH A STAY

10

Elwin

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here before and always found it very clean and convenient to park when we are coming in late.

10

Tamara

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very accomodating staff. Clean rooms. Easy access if you are travelling with trailer, lifted 4WD.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms as very clean, though a few noted lapses such as soiled towels or aging bathroom fixtures.

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Jenni

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

great location,bath rooms need a little attention but overall quite comfortable and good amenities in rooms

10

Susan

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service, clean room and very comfortable bed, we really enjoyed , and will book it again

8

Shalin

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean Properly. Good staff.

8

David

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good ,Beds very clean an comfortable but we had 3 Towels placed in room one was clean the other 2 were soiled made our stay in Motel not very nice wont be back.

10

Alistair

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely and clean, the bed was very comfortable, we would definitely stay there again.

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Muhammad Haseeb

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay was good and the room was clean however the amenities were either not fully stocked or not available such as missing hand wash soap. The staff was polite and prompt to respond to our requests. Also worth noting that the TV in the room wasn’t functional and the staff also weren’t able to make it operational which I believe should be improved and has impacted our stay at the property.

10

Emily

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff, extremely comfortable & perfectly clean with all the amenities & more than expected with aircon, fan, microwave, toaster, larger scale fridge as well as mornal TV, great wifi, kettle and hairdryer as well as lovely toiletries, couldnt ask for more! Thank you for a very comfortable stay

10

Elwin

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here before and always found it very clean and convenient to park when we are coming in late.

8

Kevin

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Zimmer waren gut und gepflegt

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Carol

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bed very comfortable, shower area bit fatigued, but good water force and hot water.

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Rooms

Guests frequently praise comfortable beds, and some rooms are spacious and well equipped. The motel is older, so a few mention small or tired rooms, occasional traffic or guest noise, and minor issues like weak air conditioning or a nonworking TV.

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Leonie

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First class customer service from arrival to departure including an offer to assist with carrying our bags upstairs and in exiting the car park when leaving. The room although near a busy road was very quiet and the bed comfortable. Great budget accommodation.

8

Anthony

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good room, good eating premises nearby, sometimes a little noisy from traffic. Enjoyed our stay.

6

Linda

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed and nice bedding. The rest of the room was quite tired and overall smelled of aftershave (?) Not great value for money but fine if you just need a place to sleep.

10

Judith

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, very spacious and well equipped including a microwave. Good value. Booked a queen room and got a king which was very comfy, also had a little lounge area, loved our stay.

8

David

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good ,Beds very clean an comfortable but we had 3 Towels placed in room one was clean the other 2 were soiled made our stay in Motel not very nice wont be back.

8

Christine

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This motel like many others in small towns and rural areas in Australia is quite old and hard to modernise. So room and bathroom are small and facilities hard to equate with 21st cent expectations. However the room as very clean, seemed freshly painted and we enjoyed a very comfortable kingsized bed. There are no meals available but there is a tavern next door . The manager /proprietor was very pleasant and welcoming on our rather late arrival. Traffic noise was bearable at night .

6

Lynn

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioner did not work well

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Abel

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was heaps bigger than expected, had everything you need. Friendly staff.

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Muhammad Haseeb

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay was good and the room was clean however the amenities were either not fully stocked or not available such as missing hand wash soap. The staff was polite and prompt to respond to our requests. Also worth noting that the TV in the room wasn’t functional and the staff also weren’t able to make it operational which I believe should be improved and has impacted our stay at the property.

10

Emily

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff, extremely comfortable & perfectly clean with all the amenities & more than expected with aircon, fan, microwave, toaster, larger scale fridge as well as mornal TV, great wifi, kettle and hairdryer as well as lovely toiletries, couldnt ask for more! Thank you for a very comfortable stay

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and responsive, with smooth late check ins, clear communication, and occasional upgrades.

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Leonie

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First class customer service from arrival to departure including an offer to assist with carrying our bags upstairs and in exiting the car park when leaving. The room although near a busy road was very quiet and the bed comfortable. Great budget accommodation.

10

Susan

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service, clean room and very comfortable bed, we really enjoyed , and will book it again

10

Bill

Jul 10, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was great, lovely people. Was given an upgrade. On checkout my son was even giving a kids book activity pack for our roadtrip. Definitely recommend.

8

Kurt

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice manager

10

Elissa

Jan 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great communication prior to check in. Comfy bed, great shower.

10

Stephen

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front Desk are very helpful - I was a late check in, and arrangements were made in advance, and it was a very easy process. At the same time as I was checking in late, I saw Front Desk helping out another hotel customer who was a late check in due unexpected flight delay - they went out of their way to be helpful and supportive of the late arrival, and should be commended for that support

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Abel

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was heaps bigger than expected, had everything you need. Friendly staff.

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Muhammad Haseeb

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay was good and the room was clean however the amenities were either not fully stocked or not available such as missing hand wash soap. The staff was polite and prompt to respond to our requests. Also worth noting that the TV in the room wasn’t functional and the staff also weren’t able to make it operational which I believe should be improved and has impacted our stay at the property.

10

Tamara

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very accomodating staff. Clean rooms. Easy access if you are travelling with trailer, lifted 4WD.

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Kevin

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Zimmer waren gut und gepflegt

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Location

Convenient for road trips near the highway, with eateries close by including a tavern next door. Some mention the road proximity, while others still found it quiet enough to rest.

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Nigel

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ok for an overnight stop over. Some ‘different’ people staying there - had an interesting experience with a resident customer when we were there. Expensive for what you get

10

Marie-Louise

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect place to stop during long drives. Nice, quiet area while right near the highway. The room has everything you could need if you're stopping by for a night or two, and the bed was magnificent!

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Leonie

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First class customer service from arrival to departure including an offer to assist with carrying our bags upstairs and in exiting the car park when leaving. The room although near a busy road was very quiet and the bed comfortable. Great budget accommodation.

8

Anthony

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good room, good eating premises nearby, sometimes a little noisy from traffic. Enjoyed our stay.

8

Jenni

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

great location,bath rooms need a little attention but overall quite comfortable and good amenities in rooms

8

Christine

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This motel like many others in small towns and rural areas in Australia is quite old and hard to modernise. So room and bathroom are small and facilities hard to equate with 21st cent expectations. However the room as very clean, seemed freshly painted and we enjoyed a very comfortable kingsized bed. There are no meals available but there is a tavern next door . The manager /proprietor was very pleasant and welcoming on our rather late arrival. Traffic noise was bearable at night .

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FRANK

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

GREAT PLACE FOR A STOP OVER GOING NORTH OR SOUTH HAS ALL YOU NEED FOR SUCH A STAY

10

Archie

Dec 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient.

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Dining

No on site dining is offered, but there are places to eat nearby, including a tavern next door.

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Anthony

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good room, good eating premises nearby, sometimes a little noisy from traffic. Enjoyed our stay.

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Christine

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This motel like many others in small towns and rural areas in Australia is quite old and hard to modernise. So room and bathroom are small and facilities hard to equate with 21st cent expectations. However the room as very clean, seemed freshly painted and we enjoyed a very comfortable kingsized bed. There are no meals available but there is a tavern next door . The manager /proprietor was very pleasant and welcoming on our rather late arrival. Traffic noise was bearable at night .

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Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina

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