West Ballina Travel Guide
Ballina

Visit West Ballina
Stay near popular West Ballina attractions
Things to do

Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales

Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour

Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
Top hotels in West Ballina

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
"From the welcome to the breakfast that was included we had a very restful stay. We also celebrated a family birthday party at the resort and the food, service and value for money was outstanding."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Drifter Byron Bay
"Don't stay here unless you are a backpacker. The room was nice enough but poor sound insulation meant the loud backpackers yelling or talking loudly in the hallway was like they in the room with me. Even though it appears to be a hotel room the room was not serviced each day. Had I stayed a day longer ..."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Waves Byron Bay
"Superb location, great room, excellent parking, friendly team. Couldn't be better. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
"Stayed in a one bedroom suite. It was worth a few extra $$"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Ballina Beach Nature Resort
"The room smelt absolutely disgusting we had to change cabins the stench was unbearable and unacceptable there mouse crap in the cupboards the cabin was not cleaned properly you also have to catch a ferry over the to the place which we didn’t know. This is the first negative review I’ve ever done ..."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
"Beautiful luxury cabin on the lake. Great staff gave me upgrade. Great location with awesome facilities including food vans onsite. Visited Crystal Castle well worth the short drive spent hrs there."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026
Where to stay in West Ballina

Lennox Head
Travellers come to Lennox Head for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Lennox Head Beach and Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre while you're in town.

East Ballina
East Ballina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shelly Beach and Lighthouse Beach.

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

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.














