Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina
486 River Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Lovely staff, very polite 😀 would recommend to family & friends 🧡 would stay t…”
“Shaun was incredibly helpful”
“Room was clean but dated”
“Fresh and clean”
“Good value Good bed”
“How comfortable the bedding was for the price for the accommodation”
“Comfortable bed”
“Quiet and rooms were very clean and had everything we required”
“Lovely staff,value for money & very central to everything”
“It’s in an excellent location close to pubs, shops, fish and chip shop and servi…”
“The bed was so comfortable and parking was easy”
Overview
Chaparral Motel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, and a sunny terrace. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen satellite TV. Chaparral Motel Ballina is 3 minutes’ drive from the Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum. Ballina Byron Airport is a 10-minute drive, and Seven Mile Beach is a 15-minute drive away. A refrigerator, toaster and tea and coffee maker are standard in all rooms. Each room has a wardrobe, ironing facilities and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
Traveller reviews
Karla
solo_traveller
June 18, 2026
Comfortable bed. Unit compact & dated. Traffic noise minimal, but screeching birds in tree outside noisy & annoying.
Janaya
solo_traveller
June 9, 2026
Lovely staff, very polite 😀 would recommend to family & friends 🧡 would stay there again with my family 🙂
Lyne
solo_traveller
June 4, 2026
Shaun was incredibly helpful. He also suggested local places for dinner. Easy to locate Chaparral Motel.
Anne
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“Enjoyable, would definitely stay there again.”
Lovely staff,value for money & very central to everything.
Hunt
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
Good value Good bed
Rui
couple
May 20, 2026
“Good”
Shenfield
solo_traveller
May 16, 2026
“Clean, comfortable, excellent staff but just a bit noisy”
Very friendly and helpful manager. Room was clean but dated.
Michelle
couple
May 15, 2026
“Repeat customers our go too when travelling wether it be for leisure or we book our staff in to stay as removalists on t”
Fresh and clean
Cassandra
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
“Hospitable”
Staff are wonderful Manager Jamie couldnt be more helpful Lovely safe environment
Brett
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
“A good place for a short stopover”
Patricia
couple
May 2, 2026
“Pleasant and quiet and comfortable.”
Quiet and rooms were very clean and had everything we required. The bed was so comfortable and parking was easy. The staff were pleasant and accommodating. Would recommend this motel.
Di
couple
May 1, 2026
“The accommodation was beautiful, especially the king size bed that we were upgraded to”
Everything! No complaints
Jenny
couple
April 28, 2026
Easy access
Samantha
solo_traveller
April 28, 2026
How comfortable the bedding was for the price for the accommodation
Chris
couple
April 20, 2026
“For an economy motel, the room was excellent, clean and the bed very comfortable”
It’s in an excellent location close to pubs, shops, fish and chip shop and service stations
Jennifer
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
“Good economy”
Nice smell, clean and convenient to the highway . Lovely shower products
Steven
solo_traveller
April 14, 2026
Very friendly helpful staff great location next to the tavern for a great meals. Great value for money.
Sandi
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
Clean and c I mfoetable peoperty
Lester
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
Great hotel with good location. Definitely value for money .. room was super clean and tidy. Located next door to the best seafood spot ..
Michael
couple
April 10, 2026
“Clean, comfortable and value for money”
The location, price and staff
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Canoeing
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Snack bar, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Services
Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Laundry, Room service, Luggage storage
King Room - Non Smoking
The double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Queen Room - Non Smoking
The double room features air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Triple Room - Non Smoking
The triple room features air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This triple room has a tea and coffee maker, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
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