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

Ballina Beach Resort

Ballina Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Compton Drive (Corner Cedar Crescent) East Ballina NSW
The price is NZ$255 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$255
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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! (612 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay close by several beaches and great beach walks. The property was undergoing renovations and will be beautiful when completed. The gardens provide a peaceful outlook."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Ballina Beach Resort
Discovery Parks - Ballina

Discovery Parks - Ballina

4.5 out of 5
25 Fenwick Drive East Ballina NSW
The price is NZ$165 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$165
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (712 reviews)
"It was good, but I wake up early, and I got bored and had to wait 1 to 2 hours before anything opened up. (Submitted by my 8yr old)"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Discovery Parks - Ballina
Grandview Apartments Ballina

Grandview Apartments Ballina

4 out of 5
3-7 Grand View Street East Ballina NSW
The price is NZ$470 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$470
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (140 reviews)
"The property is walking distance to Shelly beach. Great overall spot to stay. Since the place does have a kitchen the supermarkets does require a drive back into Ballina city center which is about 5-10mins away."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Grandview Apartments Ballina
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park

Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park

3 out of 5
1 Brighton Street East Ballina NSW
The price is NZ$240 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$240
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Missingham Park and Lighthouse Beach are located ...
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park
Waves Byron Bay

Waves Byron Bay

4.5 out of 5
35 Lawson Street Byron Bay NSW
The price is NZ$438 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$438
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Byron Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Waves Byron Bay
Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron

4.5 out of 5
2 Martin Street Ballina NSW
The price is NZ$253 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$253
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ballina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Always such an amazing stay with an unbeatable view"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
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 Racecourse and Ballina Fair Shopping Centre.

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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