Accommodation 4/5
Location 5/5
Staff 5/5
Food 4/5Value 4/5
Overall 4/5
Ballina has a lovely laidback nostalgic feel whilst boasting some fabulous eateries and accommodation. It was a delight to recently discover the joys of a staycation at the Ramada Ballina.
With the main draw card being its location right on the beautiful Richmond River, over the years the hotel has constantly maintained its quality and value for money.
During our stay, we were accommodated in a one-bedroom apartment that overlooked the river, off a huge balcony. Cosy, clean and comfortable, the apartment featured a lounge area with Chromecast TV, an uber comfortable bed in a spacious bedroom, a lovely bathroom with full amenities and a small, but functional, kitchen.
If you need to work-out there is the well equipped Riverview Gym, and we were fortunate to be staying on the same level as the delightful full-size heated pool - what more could you want?
Across the hotel, accommodation options range from one-bedroom family suites to spa rooms, and one- or two-bedroom suites plus a penthouse apartment. In all, there are over 100 options to choose from.
When it comes to dining, check out the new Saltbush Restaurant, located on the ground level, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We enjoyed the Saltbush and Mountain Calamari which was incredibly tender and delicious, followed by the Kingaroy Pork Belly and the Grilled Ballina King Prawns - delicious.
Adjacent to the hotel is The Blow Bar offering beauty and styling services and the fabulous Isola Wine Shop and Tasting Room.
So whether it be a short staycation, or if you have guests and family coming to town, it’s hard to go past this location. Rooms start at $270 a night but vary on days and seasons.
For more information visit: ramadaballina.com.au
