East Ballina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sandy beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a rocky breakwater in the background.
A beach with waves, a rocky breakwater, and people walking along the shore.
A beach with a paved path, greenery, and people on the sand.
A coastal beach with turquoise waters, sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.
A sandy beach with waves, people, and some greenery.

Stay near popular East Ballina attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best East Ballina Hotel Deals

Discovery Parks - Ballina

Discovery Parks - Ballina

4.5 out of 5
25 Fenwick Drive East Ballina NSW
The price is NZ$154 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$154
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
Discovery Parks - Ballina
Ballina Beach Resort

Ballina Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Compton Drive (Corner Cedar Crescent) East Ballina NSW
The price is NZ$211 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$211
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Lighthouse ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (606 reviews)
"we enjoyed how peaceful and quite it was"

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Ballina Beach Resort
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park

Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park

3 out of 5
1 Brighton Street East Ballina NSW
The price is NZ$186 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$186
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Missingham Park and Lighthouse Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
"Very clean set on the balcony watch the waves come in very therapeutical very relaxing the laundry to wash clothes was easy to work out meeting people very friendly stuff very friendly take out shop right near to grab a bite all over it was a really nice place to stay a very clean"

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park
Grandview Apartments Ballina

Grandview Apartments Ballina

4 out of 5
3-7 Grand View Street East Ballina NSW
The price is NZ$483 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$483
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach apartment in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Shelly Beach and Lighthouse Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
"We love the place and we're enjoying our staying ❤️"

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Grandview Apartments Ballina
Quality Hotel Ballina

Quality Hotel Ballina

2 out of 5
Corner Compton Drive and Cedar Crescent, 76 Ballina NSW
Stay at this resort in Ballina. Enjoy a sauna, a business centre and a garden. Popular attractions Lighthouse Beach and Shelly Beach are located nearby.
Quality Hotel Ballina
Drifter Byron Bay

Drifter Byron Bay

3 out of 5
1 Lateen Ln Byron Bay NSW
The price is NZ$192 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$192
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Byron Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (230 reviews)
"No key entry"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Drifter Byron Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in East Ballina

Find the best East Ballina areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Lennox Head

Travellers come to Lennox Head for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach while you're in town.

Ballina Central

While visiting Ballina Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and Ballina Racecourse.

North Creek

North Creek is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Ballina.

Skennars Head

If you're spending some time in Skennars Head, Sharpe's Beach and Angels Beach are top sights worth seeing.

West Ballina

Bars and shopping are notable features of West Ballina. You might consider stopping by Big Prawn while you're exploring the neighbourhood.



East Ballina Travel Guide

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