West Ballina Travel Guide
Ballina

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

Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding

Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales

Byron Bay Gold Coast Brisbane Noosa Hop-On Hop-Off Pass

Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson
Top hotels in West Ballina

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
"Super easy"
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Waves Byron Bay
"Location great, big room"
Reviewed on 7 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

Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron
"My first stay at Ramada Ballina and it was great. Fabulous location right on river and walking distance to so many resultants and cafes and to the beach. The room was really spacious and well resourced. Would definitely stay again"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
"This is one of the best holiday parks i have been to, the cabins by the lakes are so perfect and the beds are very comfy. Look forward to staying again!"
Reviewed on 7 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
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.













