Name: The Cubana Ballina
Address: 329 River Street, Ballina, 2478, AU

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

ANDREA

An happy colorful motel that despite being on a main road is really quiet .
Easy going ,descreet,clean ,batroom is modest but new and well kept.
Higly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Sharon

Lovely place to stay, easy access to all amenities and attractions, easy check-in and check-out, on the main road but very quiet

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Morgan

Great experience

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Jurek

Late night rest break. Staff helpful and rooms were clean and comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Terry

Everything we needed for a reasonable price. Room very clean and staff especially reception were very friendly and helpful.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

Sam

Centre location ,close to the amenities, clean like it

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

Michele

Two night stay in King room. Description and photos on hotels.com need updating as room does not have separate dining table and 2 chairs. Room very clean. Noise transmission from next door. Squeaky bathroom door. Not enough space for 2 people to sit at table which has microwave and other stuff on it. Only one chair. No where to put things except on the floor. Bed comfortable. Fridge is for drinks and not cool enough for food ( apparently only cools to 20 deg below the ambient room temperature). Went back and forth to communal room kitchen fridgand freezer instead. Wifi fine.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Leanne

Very clean and spacious room with all amenities

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Mareesa

Renovated in a cool style room was clean bathroom clean with fresh renovation still good condition. Bed comfortable sheets and towels etc up there 5star hotel standard! Definitely stay again

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

Daniel

Parking was tight to get in next to the big Tradie tonka trucks

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Ian

Nice place to stay easy walk into town - good parking, clean room and friendly Staff. I will return and stay there again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

Vy

Clean room but blanket was a bit dirty

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Mary-Ellen

Great spot. Easy friendly checkin. Lovely decor in each room. Make this motel your go to.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Tracy

Clean room, very comfortable beds, cute design, amazing shower water pressure. The perfect quick overnight stay for road trip for small family getting in late and leaving early in the morning. Thank you

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

lauren

Tidy rooms but definitely not sound proof. Could hear everything through the walls and woken up to some not nice noises each morning coming from the neighbours around.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Nathan

Very clean, staff were very helpful and informative..

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Michael

Well thought out eg the bathroom tap a high spout to fill the kettle, all cars under sheltered roof in front of room,everything is well renovated & clean, pool towels available, fridge, nice kettle, toaster and microwave.
Will stay here again 👍

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2026

George

Relaxed atmosphere

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Marion

The Cubana Motel was fantastic from check in staff helpful and friendly room clean bed comfortable pool clean nothing wrong with this motel would recommend people and family to stay

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Agnes

Great place to stay at a great price. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Location was perfect, close to everything.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Pio

Super clean

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Colleen

Everything was great but I’m in a wheelchair and couldn’t get my wheelchair through the door but highly recommend

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Mary

The room for us was superb clean fresh and updated. We totally enjoyed our stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

SCOTT

Clean rooms, good staff reliable accommodation

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Lyndal

I had a lovely stay at the Cubana in Ballina. They are the friendliest staff I have ever met and always had a smile and a chat. The rooms were spotless and I just loved that I had a kitchen and laundry available anytime of the day. The pool was sparkling and the grounds well cared for. The rooms were quiet and even though many people stayed, I didn't hear them. Thanks for a great stay.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

Jasmin

We stayed one night on the way home from Sydney and it was clean and comfortable with the best shower pressure I’ve had in a long time. Need to drive for food and coffee but an easy stay.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

Dennis

Everything as expected

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Matthew

Accommodation is spacious, and immaculately kept. Grounds and pool are likewise. Highly recommended from a pair who usually stay in 5 star big-name hotels

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Audrey

Pleasant stay with clean room, suitable amenitties for short stay. Parking was an issue but bearable considering time constraint.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Emma

Clean room, neat and new facilities, a fun place to stay and I always enjoy my stays here. Would recommend to others over and over again!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Peter

Great quirky place , great pool , great rooms , great value

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

Michael

Great room, very clean and tidy.
Only downside is location. Noisy being next to main road and a bit of a walk into town.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

Celeste

Rooms were spotless and well contained. Was quiet and staff we’re friendly

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2026

joy

All great fantastic service

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Jamie

Comfortable and clean.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Elizabeth

The room and were spotless. Newly renovated and very quiet despite being on a main road. Would recommend and stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Rob

Staff here were great & Accommodating. Udo was was good guy & helpful. Rooms were clean.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Lisa

Clean room, and fast work fixing bedside lamp. Helpful staff with good local recommendations

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2025

Helen

Very clean. Comfortable bed. Staff very courteous. I would suggest 2 chairs for the bench would have made for a perfect stay.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Michelle

Clean room but they need a freezer inside the fridge.

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2025

Dolly

Great! Room turnover was really good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Mareike

We really enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious and comfortable with all needed amenities. We could even use laundry, drier and a great kitchen. Our stay was too short to use the pool, but it looked nice as well.
The receptionist took his time to also give us some recommendations in the area and was super nice as well! Would definitiv book again if I'm in the area!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Abel

Friendly staff, Large room , great shower pressure, comfortable bed.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Evelin

We had a great stay. Lots of room, super clean. Staff were very helpful. Love the cheery colours. Highly recommended

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Peter

Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and well laid out.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Christopher

It was good.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Verified traveler

Yes

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2025

Jeff

Cubana is one of the better value for money stays in Ballina. It is clean and offers the extra facilities required.
I will be back

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Steven

Very clean and modern plus friendly staff

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Bevan

The property has been very well refurbished in \"new retro\". All fittings and fixtures in the room are excellent and work well. Its clean and I was very happy with my overnight stay. A few drinks around the retro furnished pool would have been nice, but no time for that.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2025

Tracey

Room was clean and tidy and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. We enjoyed ourselves and would stay again, thanks

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Lindy

Spacious room, so clean , modern bathroom

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Nov 2025

Lisa

This motel doesn’t match the website description. I was expecting a lively, fun, retro experience but there was no coffee van and the place was dead. I tried to book online but it wasn’t working. I rang the number and got an OS call centre. He told me it was booked out. I looked again and was able to book a family room despite being only two people. The bathroom was tiny and the shower leaked onto the floor. Would definitely be challenging with kids. It was a reasonable motel overall but absolutely did not live up to expectations.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Penny

Fresh decor, clean room, friendly reception. Walls aren’t very sound proof though, can hear neighbours talking.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Nov 2025

Norman

Shower kept going very hot then stone cold.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2025

Richard

Clean, very friendly staff and helpful. A little noisy due to its proximity to the main road in to Ballina, but it wouldn’t stop me from staying again.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

MICHAEL JOHN

room was spotless great staff overall very pleasant stay.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Leigh

Very good

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Narelle

Staff very friendly room clean and comfortable

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Debbie

Great parking very clean and good facilities

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Wayne

Second time visit and the high standards have been maintained.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2025

Christopher

Friendly staff, no freezer and fridge hot

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2025

Gina

Gorgeous

Gorgeous stay. Lovely and clean, spacious. The colourful rooms are a fun idea. Beautiful gardens and pool. Will definitely stay again.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2025

Trevor

The room was clean with a modern upgrade and trendy colour scheme. Onsite parking was a bit tight. Door closer into rooms meant you have to remember to take your key pass even if you are just unpacking the car or you will be locked out of your room. The pool area and common kitchen was a good feature.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Jessie

Seems to have been recently refurbished. Really nice premises.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2025

Elizabeth

This is a cute little motel with a fun feel. Very tidy and together with new appliances and furniture and a low key joyful rainbow theme. We only stayed for one night and didn’t spend much time but the bed was comfy and the shower hot and powerful - exactly what was needed.
It’s on a busy road but the noise wasn’t too bad and there’s little transfer of noise between rooms Overall a pleasant stopover with a pop of personality

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Stuart

All ok

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Pamela

Great room, nice retro vibe, very clean and great pool area. Grassed area with Barbecue and landscaping really nice and tropical.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Lalith

Nice clean room. Tap water is not good.
Swimming pool need to be clean.
Good value for money

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Dion

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!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

manuela

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.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Angela

Clean, comfortable and easy to find. Great location; within walking distance to various dining options.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Ramona

Solo get away

Request accomodated. Very clean, spacious and has the basic amenities for a comfortable stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Elizabeth

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

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Dawn

15/10 I can’t recommend this place it highly enough ! Clean , funky , bright , happy space . Loved everything about it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Jessica

Great room, loved the pool, didn’t love being on a main road but the room was pretty quiet.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Wayne

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

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Natasha

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 :)

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2025

Jean

The rooms were clean and tidy. Bed comfortable and the bathroom good. Did not spend much time there but it had what I needed

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Kerry

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

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Tyler Jane

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.

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Lawson

The room had been refurbished and was comfortable

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Sarah

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 :)

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

SIMON

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.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Steven

Very friendly people and value for money

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Jishy

Great newly refurbished rooms, perfect for a stop over for a couple of nights.
Staff are amazing!

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

Bevan

Good location

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

Alison

Really lovely little motel. Hot shower, comfy bed. Great spot to recharge for a long drive the next day

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2025

Vanessa

Management were lovely & friendly

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Jillian

Great stay thank you.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2025

Suky

The room had everything I needed for one night. The bedroom and bathroom were clean and cheerful. I particularly liked the bright orange tiles.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

frank

Good location

This is a good place to stay in Ballina with easy access to shopping.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Nayomi

Really a nice place to stay, very clean and well maintained. Suits the budget too.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2025

Julie

A funky makeover for what was probably an old motel. I liked the colours!

Business

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2025

Marea

Quaint Motel

The room was exceptionally clean. King size bed comfortable. Only complain the chairs at the dining table very uncomfortable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2025

Fiona

Very smooth after hours check in. Lovely room - wonderful decor. Good shower. Good amenities. Very helpful service when I locked myself out in the morning.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2025

Gregory

A great place to stay.

Renovated art deco(ish) motel. Clean, modern room and bathroom. Nice pool. Friendly staff. A great place to stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2025

Jaryd