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The Cubana Ballina

3.0 star property

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Beach shuttle
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Interior entrance
Outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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329 River St, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina District Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Queen Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Cubana Ballina

An outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and express check-in are on-site.
The Cubana Ballina offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Cubana Ballina's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ballina Fair Shopping Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the pool bar
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre and 5 minutes from Ballina Racecourse
  • Beach shuttle service available for a fee
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Cubana Ballina. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Ballina hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1980
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 44219547

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Cubana Ballina Hotel
The Cubana Ballina Ballina
The Cubana Ballina Hotel Ballina

The Cubana Ballina Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 415 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless and well contained. Was quiet and staff we’re friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

joy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All great fantastic service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and were spotless. Newly renovated and very quiet despite being on a main road. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

melinda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff here were great & Accommodating. Udo was was good guy & helpful. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, and fast work fixing bedside lamp. Helpful staff with good local recommendations
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable bed. Staff very courteous. I would suggest 2 chairs for the bench would have made for a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Wagga Wagga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but they need a freezer inside the fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dolly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! Room turnover was really good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrilee, Hervey Bay

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mareike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious and comfortable with all needed amenities. We could even use laundry, drier and a great kitchen. Our stay was too short to use the pool, but it looked nice as well. The receptionist took his time to also give us some recommendations in the area and was super nice as well! Would definitiv book again if I'm in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Large room , great shower pressure, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Lots of room, super clean. Staff were very helpful. Love the cheery colours. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and well laid out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cubana is one of the better value for money stays in Ballina. It is clean and offers the extra facilities required. I will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern plus friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025