TOP Family-Friendly Hotels in Northern Rivers for 2026 - Northern Rivers Family Welcoming Hotels

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A modern, single-story building with a covered outdoor seating area, a small deck, and a gravel patio with lounge chairs and a bench.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen area with white cabinets and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A beach with waves, a wooden fence, and some vegetation.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a large mirror, and a vanity with a sink and decorative items.

1. Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay

Byron Bay

£64

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a black cabinet. There are two framed pictures on the wall, and a potted plant on the cabinet.

A pool with white lounge chairs and a straw umbrella.

A white building with a 'VACANCY' sign, large windows, and a covered porch area.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of greenery.

2. Arabella Garden Inn Motel

Wollongbar

£96

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A poolside lounge area with sun loungers and a large umbrella providing shade.

A modern interior with a central seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a large window on the left.

A modern bathroom with white tiles, a toilet, a sink, and a shower.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table with magazines, and a bed with a canopy.

3. Drifter Byron Bay

Byron Bay

£95

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden beams, and a large window.

A room with a bicycle, a sofa, a dining table, and a large window.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, a wooden coffee table, a beige sofa, and a wicker chair.

A modern living room with a curved ceiling, a dark blue sofa, two round side tables, and a white cabinet.

4. Waves Byron Bay

Byron Bay

£115

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a modern design.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a metal roof.

A modern building with a covered patio area, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A covered walkway leading to a pool area with tropical plants and a Buddha statue.

5. Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

West Ballina

Family-friendly fun awaits at this resort with a gated pool, children's activities, and spacious rooms.

£68

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a fence.

A covered outdoor area with a patio, benches, a staircase, and a building in the background.

A wooden sign with the text 'Lake Ainsworth' and 'a natural dunal lake...' indicating a natural setting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a small kitchenette.

6. Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

Lennox Head

£81

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A person riding a bicycle with a basket on a paved area with palm trees and a picnic table.

A hotel corridor with a row of rooms, a vehicle parked outside, and a person standing by the door.

A swimming pool with blue chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a white building.

A beach with a rocky breakwater, clear skies, and a sandy shore.

7. The Cubana Ballina

Ballina Central

£82

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden bench with colorful cushions, a white lantern, and tropical plants.

A room with a brick wall, a window with white blinds, and a wooden railing.

A pool area with a lounge chair, a blue chair, and a covered seating area.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding sink, a toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower.

8. Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

Ballina Central

£89

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

West Ballina

£68

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception area with a wooden counter, a large abstract art piece on the wall, and a glass door leading outside.

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, hanging wicker lamps, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

A beach with people, palm trees, and a clear sky.

YHA Byron Bay

Byron Bay

£75

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A wooden deck with a bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and a white umbrella structure.

A modern bar area with wooden chairs and a wine rack.

A hotel with a parking lot, a white conical structure, and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, a white refrigerator, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with two white chairs.

Comfort Inn All Seasons

Ballina Central

£79

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a landscaped garden.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of greenery and a street.

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A modern living room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa

Kingscliff

£78

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A lifeguard tower, a palm tree, and a lifeguard vehicle on a beach.

A porch with a white table and chairs, a hat, and a potted plant.

A green bicycle parked in front of a white picket fence with a colorful umbrella.

A pathway with two people riding bicycles, a beach in the background, and a palm tree.

La Costa Motel

Bilinga

£92

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A modern bar area with a white counter, bar stools, wicker chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a table with a bowl, and a chair.

Mantra on Salt Beach

Kingscliff

£84

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a dining area.

A lobby area with a reception desk, seating arrangements, and a large mirror.

A casual indoor space with a ping pong table, seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A poolside area with wicker furniture, a wooden deck, and a view of a lush garden with trees and a clear blue sky.

Aquarius Backpacker Resort

Byron Bay

£93

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a wooden coffee table, and hanging lights.

A person in a bathtub filled with bubbles, holding a glass of white liquid.

Crystalbrook Byron

Suffolk Park

£209

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern restaurant with a blue carpet, yellow chairs, and a ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern lobby with blue seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

A bar area with a tiled counter, hanging lights, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

Rydges Gold Coast Airport

Bilinga

£119

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A table set for breakfast with a view of a lake and mountains.

A restaurant with a view of a lake, featuring a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and various framed pictures on the walls.

A lakeside hotel with a well-maintained lawn, stone steps leading to the entrance, and a view of the lake.

Tweed River Motel

South Murwillumbah

£69

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Northern Rivers

A modern outdoor living space with a covered patio, built-in seating, and a barbecue area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a black refrigerator.

Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay

Byron Bay

£64

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and wicker chairs.

A building with a balcony, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential areas, and a lighthouse on a hill.

A two-story building with a green roof, a porch with chairs, and a bicycle parked outside.

Wollongbar Motel

Byron Bay

£107

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A reception area with a sign, a small kiosk, and palm trees in the background.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a white railing.

Glen Villa Resort

Byron Bay

£74

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a wooden coffee table with a chessboard.

Drifter Byron Bay

Byron Bay

£95

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A beach scene with a tent and a person carrying a surfboard.

A modern cabin by a lake with a reflective water surface, surrounded by dense trees.

A water play area with slides and water jets, featuring a brick wall and a blue and orange water slide.

A modern house with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a view of a forested area.

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

Byron Bay

£85

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a blue accent wall, a wooden wardrobe, a small side table, and a framed picture above the bed.

The Cubana Ballina

Ballina Central

£82

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Arabella Garden Inn Motel

Wollongbar

£96

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An aerial view of a residential property with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery.

A coastal property with a swimming pool, dense greenery, and a beach view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

A balcony with two wicker chairs and a glass table with a fruit bowl. A swimming pool is visible in the background.

Byron Beachcomber

Byron Bay

£126

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden floor.

A round wooden table with four chairs, a vase with green plants, and a window with white blinds.

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

Ballina Central

£89

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

Lennox Head

£81

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top Northern Rivers Hotel Reviews

Mantra Twin Towns

10/10 Excellent

"Brilliant location and easy access to Twin Towns and other local amenities"

The Sebel Byron Bay

8/10 Good

"Middle of town location and well priced for 1 bedroom apartment. Unfortunately the TV in Room 207A appeared to be signed in to Adelaide and was fairly unusable, only allowing a couple of streaming TV channels and no regular antenna TV could be accessed."