Featuring a tropical courtyard with swimming pool and outdoor entertaining area with BBQ facilities, Ballina Homestead Motel is centrally located within walking distance to the local sports club, shops, hospital and the river. ​ The rooms feature free WiFi, cable channels, TVs, en suites, plus tea and coffee making facilities and toasters. Upgraded rooms have sitting areas and/or courtyards. There are also studio rooms with kitchenettes, as well as 2-bedroom family rooms. Free, secure covered parking is provided and guests have access to laundry facilities. The Proper Cafe, is a quaint coffee shops making homemade delicacies using local ingredients. Ideally located at the corner of Fox & Cherry street and attached to the Ballina Homestead Motel, the cafe caters for both locals and in-house guests. ​ This low-rise motel in central Ballina is located 2.3 mi from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, 2.2 mi from Ballina Golf Course and 1.9 mi from Ballina’s unspoiled beaches.