Ballina Leisure Lee Holiday Apartments

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2025

Hilletje

Excellent value for money

Excellent value for money. We will definitely return.

Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Jan 2025

Fernanda

So much dust everywhere! The windows have never been cleaned with web everywhere and small spiders in the ceiling.
The place really needs a cleaning to be back to book.
I would NEVER recommend this place!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2024

Raj

Property is old but well maintained and is in a serene environment. Safe. Perhaps requires change of furniture in living room

4/10

Poor

20 Apr 2024

Heather

I was arriving 630pm. It was confronting to find none of the beds made in either unit that i was offered, & no fresh towels. I did not want to \"interrupt\" the reception person. Perhaps i should have done so then & there? My bad.
So i slept on my own blowup mattress on the couch. I contacted reception. They responded via text msg, but did not action.
I vacuumed, i mopped & i definitely enjoyed the lovely view. It was worth the effort. But i probably would have preferred to sleep in an actual bed!

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2024

Ruth

For the price this is a lovely apartment . It was large and bright

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2023

Evan

View beautiful
Climbing two flights stairs, hand rail not the safest

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Jan 2023

Malcolm

Ad says unit is self contained with everything you need. There is a fridge, however the freezer was unusable because it hadn’t been defrosted for I don’t know how long. There was an ice cube tray imbedded in it that couldn’t be removed. There was sufficient crockery however the cutlery was a mash up. 4 dessert spoons 3 forks and one knife. The unit is for 2 people so not sure how 2 can eat with one knife. Info says to keep things clean but no tea towel,only a dust pan and brush for keeping floor clean. The property is old but needs some tlc not really worth the price. There is an office but wasn’t anyone there for the time we were there. The only positive thing I can say is that the location and view was good.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2023

Don

served the purpose of our visit

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2022

Tracy

Probably wouldn’t go back

The reception office was not attended at all during our 2 night stay so, grateful we didn’t need anything. The apartment was very dated but it was clean. The location is handy though.

Business

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2022

William

A good spot

Excellent location. Quiet.
Property is a little tired, but clean and neat.
Would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2022

Terry

Fabulous views, spot on conditions in the apartment was a great stay.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2022

Nova

We loved our weekend at Leisure Lee. Was definitely as described retro and like stepping back in time. Apartment was clean with plenty of room with the best view.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

Well priced. Good view. Older building but well kept

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

Fantastic views from very large penthouse. Very helpful service. Minor comments: Dated furniture. The interlocking door to the neighbouring room is poorly sealed allowing sounds and smells to waft through. We enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2020

Sandra

It was ok for a week. I stayed in a small singlé motel style room

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2020

Donna

The apartment was spacious, great location and had lovely views. Very quiet too. Kate was most accommodating and very helpful. We forgot a few of our personal things and she was kind enough to post them for us.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

It was clean and tidy... being an older building it could be described as tired. The upstairs people were unrealisingly noisy with the way they walked around in their apartment.
The views from the facility were amazing. Also the proximity to services was very good.

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Awesome view of the river. Walk to coffee in the morning.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2019

Stuart

Stuart from Tassie

Stayed 2 nights at Leisure Lee apartments in a very small room but that was our choice as we were visiting my daughter who lives next door so wouldn't be using the room other than to sleep in .. if your were considering a longer stay they have larger apartments with what looks like a fantastic view .. our room was very very tired overpriced for what you got but had a comfortable bed and a good shower .. also no signage and a very funny gravel road leading up to it lucky we were using gps ... Bruce the owner was very friendly

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2019

Dianne

Stopover while travelling south

The apartment has views of the coast from the front balcony and the river from the rear of the property. Quite well equipped for a longer stay than our 1 night. There is a caravan park a couple of minutes walk away with a convenience store. The bed was comfortable, bathroom clean but a little more detail needed with general cleaning.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2019

Verified traveler

Peaceful and great views and larger and more comfortable than expected

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2019

Carol

Not the best!!

Unfortunately the unit left a lot to be desired and I would not stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The apartment is in a great location and has lovely relaxing views!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Perfect spot, overlooking the water. Very friendly staff who helped us with everything we needed. The unit was clean and fresh and everything you need.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2018

Michael

These apartments are located in a prime location in East Ballina right on the river. Bruce, the owner greeted us warmly and went out of his way to offer a brief tour of the property, including places to check out while in Ballina.

Though this is not your \"typical\" motel, it has all the amenities of one as far as what's in the room. It has a certain charm to it, and getting to know Bruce a little really added to our stay there. When in the area, we will definitely be back.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Looks nothing like the picture

It is very tied ... No view of the sea from our room

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2018

Jim

Plenty of room fantastic views

Could've been left a little cleaner, and needs some updates, but great spot.

2/10

Poor

28 Mar 2018

Erin

Felt like school camp

Numerous signs explaining we couldn't leave the air con on whilst out of the room. It was a very hot day and the air con was not on when we arrived. Made us feel as though we were imposing. Couches were filthy. Cockroaches.
And there was not even a small amount of milk for tea and coffee. For $200 a night this was appalling.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2018

Justin

Close to everything

Stayed for 5 nights over the January school holidays. The apartments are situated just outside the Ballina CBD, just over the bridge. It's only a short stroll or drive to Ballina's beaches and shops. I was studying at the time, so it was nice and quite, but plenty of nice places to walk or swim when I needed a study break! Bruce (manager) was incredibly friendly and helpful and was there (or only a phone call away) when you needed something. The breakwater wall is just across the road and is great for after dinner walks. You might even catch a glimpse of some dolphins as the sun sets! Sheltered bays are only a few minutes stroll so would be great for families, and don't have to go much further again to find beaches with some swell.
Been to Ballina a few times before this, and this has 'taken the cake' in terms of location vs value for money.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely views

Plenty of room.lovely veiws.friendly and helpful owner

4/10

Poor

14 Jan 2018

Andrew

Massively over priced for what is on offer. Rooms clean although very dated, fly screen door broken, lock on main door wouldn't work, long way from main part of town.
Positive was the rooms were very clean.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Second rate room in a Great location

Tiny room, no milk or sugar for coffee or tea. Outside stairs are uncovered and dangerous in the rain.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2018

Chris

Awesome stay

Last minute Stopover on Christmas Eve with a 10pm check in.
Manager was incredibly nice and took the time to explain some tourist stuff and little hidden gems in the area. Was a beautiful spot with beautiful views.
Hope to visit again

2/10

Poor

10 Oct 2017

Kylie

Description of room misleading

This hotel was very disappointing. The room that I paid for was not as it was described. It was not a studio and it was not an apartment. The room was tiny outdated and unsatisfactory. No wonder the property is on the market.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Awesome

Love it close to everything . Water view . Great owners will recommend to all ---------------------------------

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2017

Mature couple

Good view

The manager was very friendly and informative. At first when I walked into the room, it looked quite nice and the view was lovely but then I went to make a cup of tea and realised I had paid far too much for this room . I had to first mop the floor with a dirty mop as my feet were sticking on the floor, then had to clean the sink in the kitchen and the bathroom sink also, I didn't clean anything else or I would have been there all day cleaning, I paid double the price than I did on the Gold Coast with an ocean view and I was extremely disappointed. I think the place is getting a new owner, so hopefully the place will get an overhaul.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2017

michael

hotel needs refurbishing

Great views. room shabby, facilities old. outside steps dangerous, balcony dated

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Nice place to stay.

Stayed at nice small studio room with huge bathroom.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Nice little units, close to the beach

Bruce was a lovely host, great local knowledge and very hospitable. Cosy, but clean and across from the Shawy Pub, a nice local haunt overlooking the water. Very nice.

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2016

Ross d

Not fancy but Functional

Great location next to the water; great views

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2016

DeeDee

Relaxing, roomy & great views.

Very surprising to see size of apartment & views once inside. Good location - walk to beach, pub & fish n chip shop. Quiet location.

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2015

Verified traveler

Location with car.

Bit old and tired, but location but location was great, as we had a car. Eastern water Dragons sunning themselves and the beautiful poinciana tree, overlooking the water added to the experience. Fully self contained apartment with helpful friendly staff.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2015

Rex

Fantastic views? Not really.

We had a lot of trouble finding the place. Later discovered that the road sign was totally obscured behind a hibiscus tree. Could do with better signage pointing to the location. Also, the advertising stated something like \"fantastic sea views\" but the view was mediocre, could only just see the water. Host was friendly and helpful though.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

too noisy

we were on the ground floor and could every footstep from the units above. The walls were paper thin and we had to pay for a dryer. The location was excellent and beds comfortable. Our sleep did not start until the people upstairs went to bed. Our day began with their footsteps early in the morning so we packed up and left.

2/10

Poor

02 Nov 2015

horrified

Horrible

I would recommend this place to my worst enemies. Rude and unhelpful staff and owners.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2015

Brian

Nice Winter Break

Suite was rather small but had everything we needed. Seperate toilet from the bathroom was good.
Situated in a nice quiet area however was not to far away from major supermarkets, restaurants etc.
A bit overpriced for what it was.
Weather was good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2015

Christopher

A good result

Booked a Studio Apartment which turned out to be too cramped for us. The next morning our hosts offered an alternative at their 'Allure' property, 100 metres away. This was modern and spacious and well worth the additional cost involved. We were very happy with the outcome.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2015

Angel

Nice views, quiet spot

If you want a relaxing stay away this place is great, great fishing spots all walking distance from here, beautiful views, quiet, 5 Min drive from town centre.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Great place to stay

2/10

Poor

04 Mar 2015

Jacqueline

Worst Hotel EVER

I had to go to my Mothers funeral. I booked tgis online as a family room as I was unsure if 3 or 4 people will be travelling with me. I checked upon booking that a family room pricing for 2 or 4 was the same price when I did the price check on booking. Once I arrived at the hotel we were charged for 2 extra people. If I was just booking for 2 people I would have just taken a room with a queen bed not the family room with a queen 2 singles and a sofa bed. I would never reccomend this hotel to anyone. I was ripped off and think it is very well disguised when you book. I in fact did note that 3 peope were coming but it did not go through the system.The system does not allow for 3 peolpe only 2 4 6 to be nominated as I had only confirmed 3 and knew I was booking a family room this should not be an issue. Worst hotl ever.

Family