Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina

3.5 star property

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a painting of a sunset over water, and an air conditioning unit.
A rectangular pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a low fence and potted plants.
A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, a small table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
A vending machine stocked with beverages and snacks, including cans, bottles, and boxed items.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

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486 River Street, West Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Place, Big Prawn
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Saunders Oval
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Richmond River Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina

An outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is not available.
Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina, you're just a quick walk from Big Prawn. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a terrace and a vending machine
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Big Prawn and 12 minutes on foot from Richmond River Nature Reserve
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Ballina motel is smoke free.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM 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)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Chaparral Motel West Ballina
Chaparral Motel
Chaparral West Ballina
Chaparral Motel
Econo Lodge Chaparral Ballina
Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina Motel
Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina West Ballina
Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina Motel West Ballina

Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 509 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Raina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff helpful just one thing with the room needed more than one pillow on the bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room, good eating premises nearby, sometimes a little noisy from traffic. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean, the bed was very comfortable, we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT PLACE FOR A STOP OVER GOING NORTH OR SOUTH HAS ALL YOU NEED FOR SUCH A STAY
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, covered parking, rooms were a good size
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was heaps bigger than expected, had everything you need. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with king bed. Friendly staff. Several restaurants nearby although we used The Station next door to buy takeaway for a night in to watch the tennis. Bathroom was dated but would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent accomodatiin

Excellent customer service, clean room and very comfortable bed, we really enjoyed , and will book it again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First class customer service from arrival to departure including an offer to assist with carrying our bags upstairs and in exiting the car park when leaving. The room although near a busy road was very quiet and the bed comfortable. Great budget accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication prior to check in. Comfy bed, great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Elwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before and always found it very clean and convenient to park when we are coming in late.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was really nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was handy for our purpose as we were travelling through comfortable and quiet would recomend to other travers
Verified review

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and helpful stakk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable bed I have slept in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location,bath rooms need a little attention but overall quite comfortable and good amenities in rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marie-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stop during long drives. Nice, quiet area while right near the highway. The room has everything you could need if you're stopping by for a night or two, and the bed was magnificent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed very comfortable, shower area bit fatigued, but good water force and hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Leeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean I arrived late and was easy to get keys to my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Polite receptionist.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very spacious and well equipped including a microwave. Good value. Booked a queen room and got a king which was very comfy, also had a little lounge area, loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff very friendly and helpful, it's not one of the newest motel's around but it is well kept and very clean. I've had two visits to the Chaparral and both times I had a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022