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Motor Inns, hotel/motels, and hotels (accommodation pubs), in the Ballina, Byron Bay, Lismore, Tweed Valley, Gold Coast Region, Australia

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Motor Inns, Hotels (Pubs) and Hotel/Motels

In Australia and New Zealand, Motor Inns provide accommodation, and have a licensed restaurant/bar for guests, which may also open to the general public.

Hotel/Motels provide accommodation and meals, plus bar facilities.

Hotels are licensed premises with at least one bar where liquor is served to the public without needing to buy a meal or be a guest. They are frequently referred to as *pubs.

Motor Inns

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Best Western Ballina Island Motor Inn

Best Western Ballina Island Motor Inn features a lagoon-style swimming pool, spa pool, a restaurant, a bar, and sunny courtyard.

All air-conditioned rooms are located at ground level and offer their own car parking space.   Secure parking is available for large vehicles, boats, buses and trailers.

Locality
Ballina
Comfort Inn All Seasons

Comfort Inn All Seasons Comfort Inn All Season offers well-furnished air-conditioned rooms decorated with soothing neutral shades, with spa baths in select rooms.

Facilities include free Wifi, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant with a cocktail lounge.  Continental and cooked breakfast is available in-room or served in the restaurant.

Locality
Ballina
Brunswick River Inn

Brunswick River Inn   offers rooms with a private balcony overlooking the Brunswick River. An ala carte restaurant and public bar are on-site.

All rooms include a large LED TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a modern bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Locality
Brunswick Heads
Casino Motor Inn

Casino Motor Inn offers an outdoor pool, barbecue facilities and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi access.

Room facilities include a toaster, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

On-site licensed restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Breakfast can be sent to room.  Parking is provided for cars, trailers, coaches and trucks.

Locality
Casino
River Park Motor Inn

River Park Motor Inn located opposite Webb Park and the Richmond River.

Barbecue facilities, guest laundry service and parking available for cars, trucks, trailers and buses. On site licensed restaurant serves daily breakfast, Dinner Mon-Thurs, and packed lunch for additional charge.

Locality
Casino
Lismore City Motor Inn

Lismore City Motor Inn features an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and a barbecue area with outdoor seating.

Air-conditioned rooms have free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. All rooms have an ensuite bathroom, desk, a refrigerator and a tea and coffee maker.

On site restaurant offers Italian cuisine, and specialised in gourmet pizzas.

Locality
Lismore
Lismore Bounty Motel

Lismore Bounty Motel features a restaurant, a bar and free Wi-Fi.  Air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV and free cable channels.  A minibar, a tea/coffee maker, dining area, and ensuite bathroom is standard in all rooms.

Most rooms also have a private balcony. Free parking is available on site, and the restaurant specialises in modern Australian cuisine based on local produce.

Locality
Lismore
Econolodge - Murwillumbah Motor Inn

Murwillumbah Motor Inn offers a swimming pool and a BBQ area with outdoor seating. 5 minute walk to town centre.

Spacious, air-conditioned rooms have iPod docking stations, flat-screen TV with satellite channels.  All rooms include a microwave, a toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. Laundry services and a tour desk available.

Locality
Murwillumbah
Nightcap at Hinterland Hotel Nerang

Nightcap at Hinterland Hotel Nerang  New

Offering a restaurant, a bar and a children’s playground, Nightcap at Hinterland Hotel Nerang is situated on the banks of the Nerang River, just 15 minutes drive from Surfers Paradise.

Rooms are air-conditioned, with a choice of Queen, King and Family suites, and 3 bedroom apartment.

Locality
Nerang
Cooks Endeavour Motor Inn

Cooks Endeavour Motor Inn offers air-conditioned ground-floor units in the heart of Tweed Heads. Air-conditioned rooms include a large ensuite bathroom with shower. Tea, coffee and toast making facilities are provided.

Facilities include a saltwater swimming pool with waterfall and spa pool. Coin-operated laundry facilities and a BBQ area are available.

Locality
Tweed Heads
Tweed Harbour Motor Inn

Tweed Harbour Motor Inn Ground-floor non-smoking units with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.  5-minute walk to Tweed Hospital and 10 minutes drive to Gold Coast Airport.

Facilities include shaded saltwater swimming pool, luggage storage and free on-site car parking. Fully cooked and continental breakfasts available.

Locality
Tweed Heads
Arabella Motor Inn Tweed Heads South

Arabella Motor Inn (formerly South Tweed Motor Inn) Overlooking the Tweed River, all rooms have air con, satellite TV, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities and a work desk.

Free Wi-Fi, and outdoor swimming pool with shaded terrace and barbecue facilities.

Locality
Tweed Heads South
Arabella Garden Inn

Arabella Garden Inn Nestled in the midst of landscaped, tropical gardens, Arabella Garden Inn offers stylish air-conditioned guest rooms with polished timber floors and a private patio deck.

Ensuite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, and in-room breakfast available. The hotel is 200 m from a bar, restaurant and shopping centre.

Locality
Wollongbar

Motor Inns Directory

Ballina Heritage Inn
Ballina
(02) 6686 0505
Ballina Island Motor Inn
Ballina
(02) 6686 8866
Comfort Inn All Seasons
Ballina
902) 6686 2922
Richmond Motor Inn
Ballina
(02) 6686 9100
Slipway Hotel Motel
Ballina
(02) 6686 2135
Sundowner Motor Inn
Ballina
(02) 6686 2388
Brunswick Sails Motor Inn
Brunswick Heads
(02) 6685 1353
Casino Motor Inn
Casino
(02) 6662 1777
River Park Motor Inn
Casino
(02) 6662 2999
Kyogle Country Inn Motel
Kyogle
(02) 6632 2536
Canberra Hotel
Lismore
(02) 6622 4736
Centre Point Motel
Lismore
(02) 6621 8877
Dawson Motor Inn
Lismore
(02) 6621 8100
Lismore City Motor Inn
Lismore
(02) 6621 4455
Murwillumbah Motor Inn
Murwillumbah
(02) 6672 2022
Nightcap at Hinterland Hotel Updated
Nerang
(07) 5557 1699
Estuary Motor Inn
Palm Beach
(07) 5534 5566
Comfort Inn Bayswater
Tweed Heads
(07) 5599 4111
Cooks Endeavour Motor Inn
Tweed Heads
(07) 5536 5399
Tweed Heads Vegas Motel
Tweed Heads
(07) 5599 0399
Tweed Harbour Motor Inn
Tweed Heads
(07) 5536 6066
Arabella (South Tweed) Motor Inn
Tweed Heads South
(07) 5524 3111
Arabella Garden Inn
Wollongbar
(02) 6628 5666

Hotels (Pubs) and Hotel/Motels

Some important information about Hotels (pubs) for international visitors.

*Pubs are listed in Australian phone directories as hotels, but may not provide accommodation or a restaurant.   All of the "Pubs" (Hotels) listed below do provide accommodation.  Pubs which provide accommodation are generally clean, comfortable and easy on the budget.  Most country pubs also do the renowned Aussie "counter lunch".  Bet you can't finish it easily!

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Australian Hotel Ballina

Australian Hotel features free WiFi, an award winning restaurant, beergarden and 2 bars. It offers air-conditioned rooms, all with flat-screen TVs and digital channels.

All rooms have a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Free parking, Free WiFi, and non-smoking rooms.

Locality
Ballina
Slipway Hotel Motel

Slipway Hotel Motel Situated in the heart of the Ballina town centre, this motel is attached to a lively bar with regular live entertainment. The restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner.

All rooms at Slipway Hotel Motel feature an en suite bathroom, air conditioning and an LCD TV. Free WiFi and free car parking is provided. Guest laundry facilities available.

Locality
Ballina
Brunswick River Inn

Brunswick River Inn   offers rooms with a private balcony overlooking the Brunswick River. An ala carte restaurant and public bar are on-site.

All rooms include a large LED TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a modern bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Locality
Brunswick Heads
Beach Hotel Resort

Beach Hotel Resort Lush tropical gardens, a swimming pool and hot tub.  Air-conditioned suites have a balcony or courtyard, private bathroom, free tea/coffee making facilities, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.  Free WiFi, 24-hour reception and guest laundry facilities.

Located next to a pub, which has a large bar, a bistro, and live music.

Locality
Byron Bay
The Park Hotel Motel

The Park Hotel Motel, Suffolk Park 5 klm from downtown Byron Bay, facilities include a restaurant, an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free private parking available on site.

Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. All rooms have a private bathroom, and flat-screen TV.

Locality
Suffolk Park via
Byron Bay
Canungra Hotel

Canungra Hotel A 2-minute stroll to the town centre, Canungra Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Facilities include a bar, a gaming lounge with billiards, and a restaurant with menu including wood-fired pizza, steak, pasta and seafood. 

Locality
Canungra
Coolangatta Sands Backpackers

Coolangatta Sands Backpackers Fully air-conditioned, each guest room features secure electronic card access and lockable cupboards, with linen provided. Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. Free WiFi can be used throughout the lobby, restaurant and bar.

The Sand Bar offers discounts for in-house guests, and is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Locality
Coolangatta
Middle Pub Mullumbimby

The Middle Pub Basic accommodation with twin rooms, queen rooms, and family rooms having shared bathroom and toilet facilities.  King suites have air conditioning and private bathroom w/ spa bath.  All guest rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, with towels and linen provided.

On-site restaurant and bar, with evening entertainment and karaoke.

Locality
Mullumbimby
Imperial Hotel room interior

The Imperial Hotel

The Imperial Hotel offers rooms with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels, kettle, and a fridge. Some rooms have a balcony. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, and free private parking. The accommodation provides entertainment and free WiFi.

Locality
Murwillumbah
Palm Beach Hotel

Palm Beach Hotel features an on-site restaurant, serving lunch and dinner. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free on-site parking. Less than 5 minute walk to beach and 10 minute drive to Gold Coast Airport.

Choose from self-contained apartments, private rooms, and dormitory rooms. Shared bathroom facilities, a lounge area and laundry facilities. Towels and linen are provided.

Locality
Palm Beach
Bearded Dragon Boutique Hotel

The Bearded Dragon Boutique Hotel is set on 110 acres of native countryside in the Gold Coast. All rooms are air conditioned, with tea/coffee making facilities.  Enjoy a traditional Australian pub meal in the restaurant.

In-room massage services are available upon request.  Free parking, shared laundry facilities.  Free entertainment includes a crocodile and dragon show, and cane toad racing.

Locality
Tamborine Mountain
The Dog N Bull
Bonalbo
(02) 6665 1477
Beach Hotel Byron Bay Updated
Byron Bay
(02) 6685 6402
The Park Hotel Updated
Suffolk Park via Byron Bay
(02) 6685 3222 Updated
Canungra Hotel
Canungra
(07) 5543 5233
Goonallebah Tavern
Goonallabah
(02) 6625 1290
Kirra Beach Hotel Motel Under redevelopment Updated
Kirra
(07) 5536 3311‎
Commercial Hotel
Kyogle
(02) 6632 1017
The Exchange Hotel
Kyogle
(02) 6632 1026
New Tattersalls Hotel
Lismore
0433 129 339 Updated
Northern Rivers Hotel Updated Temporarily closed
Lismore
(02) 6621 5797
Station Hotel Updated Temporarily closed
Lismore
(02) 6621 5966
The Mallanganee Hotel
Mallanganee
(02) 6664 5102
Imperial Hotel New
Murwillumbah
(02) 6672 7000
The Middle Pub
Mullumbimby
(02) 6684 3229
Nimbin Hotel Updated
Nimbin
(02) 6689 1246
Rathdowney Hotel/Motel
Rathdowney
(07) 5544 1121
The Tabulam Hotel
Tabulam
(02) 6666 1213
The Bearded Dragon Boutique Hotel
Tamborine Mountain
(07) 5545 1242
Tyalgum Hotel Updated
Tyalgum
(02) 6679 3994 Updated
The Crown Hotel
Urbenville
0460 897 136 Updated
The Woodenbong Hotel
Woodenbong
(02) 6635 1275
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