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1. Invercauld House

Invercauld House
3.5 star property
Goonellabah
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"Lovely stay in a very clean and well appointed room. Only improvement would be if breakfast was available at the resort."
Australia
Lissa
The price is £107
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Invercauld House

2. Arabella Garden Inn Motel

Arabella Garden Inn Motel
4.0 star property
Wollongbar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (189 reviews)
"Very conveniently located for our visit. The room very comfortable and spotless. Loved our stay."
Australia
Gary and Andrea
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Arabella Garden Inn Motel

3. Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel

Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Ballina Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (258 reviews)
"We had a great stay and definitely will come back next time we are in Ballina."
Australia
Fuhai
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel

4. The Cubana Ballina

The Cubana Ballina
3.0 star property
Ballina Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (461 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful, nice location, everything was as it should be"
Australia
Peter
The price is £88
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
The Cubana Ballina

5. Milgate Motel

Milgate Motel
3.0 star property
Casino
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (75 reviews)
"Good sized, comfortable room that has a microwave, with cutlery provided. Good location and always my 1st choice when staying in Casino."
Australia
Gregory
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Milgate Motel

6. Ballina Beach Nature Resort

Ballina Beach Nature Resort
3.5 star property
South Ballina
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (386 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay, wish it had been advertised that a ferry was required to be taken to get there."
Australia
Steven
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Ballina Beach Nature Resort

7. BIG4 Casino Holiday Park

BIG4 Casino Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Casino
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (110 reviews)
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Australia
Dan
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
BIG4 Casino Holiday Park

8. Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
4.5 star property
Ballina Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"The location of the hotel was great Close to shops and other cafes and restaurants"
Australia
Vivienne
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron

9. Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
4.0 star property
Ballina Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (912 reviews)
"Great place close to beach"
Australia
Malgorzata
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

10. Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
4.0 star property
West Ballina
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (747 reviews)
"Great place stay"
Australia
Michelle
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

11. Lismore Wilson Motel

Lismore Wilson Motel
4.0 star property
Lismore CBD
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (297 reviews)
"Good stay"
Australia
Cruz
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Lismore Wilson Motel

12. Contained in Nimbin

Contained in Nimbin
3.0 star property
Nimbin
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"Beautiful property, peaceful and relaxing. "
Australia
Jackson
The price is £122
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Contained in Nimbin

13. The Brooklet

The Brooklet
2.5 star property
Brooklet
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Beautiful place, lots of facilities and very very clean"
Australia
Michael
The price is £297
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
The Brooklet

14. Lakeside Lodge Motel

Lakeside Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Loftville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (211 reviews)
"So relaxing, small yet gorgeous view of the lake and set back from highway, quieter than other places we have stayed "
Australia
Ev
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Lakeside Lodge Motel

15. Lismore Gateway Motel

Lismore Gateway Motel
4.5 star property
Girards Hill
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (351 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Joseph
The price is £131
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Lismore Gateway Motel

16. Discovery Parks - Casino

Discovery Parks - Casino
3.0 star property
Casino
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (119 reviews)
"Good location"
Australia
Paul
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Discovery Parks - Casino

17. Ballina Heritage Inn

Ballina Heritage Inn
4.0 star property
Ballina Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (656 reviews)
"Room clean staff friendly and helpful, good location for eats"
Australia
Ross
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Ballina Heritage Inn

18. Bangalow Guesthouse

Bangalow Guesthouse
4.5 star property
Bangalow
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (307 reviews)
"Easy access to local walks and shops"
Australia
Michael
The price is £152
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Bangalow Guesthouse

19. Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units
3.0 star property
Lennox Head
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (299 reviews)
"All good, the laundry being locked, and no dryer was the only downside. Lovely location"
Australia
Graeme
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

20. Clarence River Bed & Breakfast

Clarence River Bed & Breakfast
4.5 star property
Seelands
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"Very private and relaxing environment. The hosts couldnt be more welcoming and helpfull. Loved this stay. Excellent food and accomodation. "
Australia
James
The price is £144
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Clarence River Bed & Breakfast
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