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Riversleigh Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Georgian guesthouse in Ballina with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Front of property
Lobby
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is S$185
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room (New York)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room (London)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Deluxe House, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 150 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
5 River Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478

What's nearby

  • Ballina Visitor Information Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ballina District Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Shelly Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 33 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Street Sports Ballina - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ballina RSL Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ballina Gallery Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Henry Rous - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Riversleigh Guesthouse

Guest house remodelled in 2021
A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Riversleigh Guesthouse. In addition to laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, express check-out and express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in reception, barbecues and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as private outdoor hot tubs and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Designer toiletries, showers and hairdryers
  • 14-inch TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and full-sized fridge/freezers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 2 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Communal living room
  • Georgian architecture
  • Renovated entire property - August 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 14-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code prior to arrival; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Riversleigh Guesthouse House Ballina
Riversleigh Guesthouse House
Riversleigh Guesthouse Ballina
Riversleigh Guesthouse
Riversleigh Ballina
Riversleigh Guesthouse Ballina
Riversleigh Guesthouse Guesthouse
Riversleigh Guesthouse Guesthouse Ballina

Frequently asked questions

Does Riversleigh Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Riversleigh Guesthouse?

As of 23 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riversleigh Guesthouse on 24 Jun, 2025 start from S$185.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Riversleigh Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Riversleigh Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Riversleigh Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riversleigh Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Riversleigh Guesthouse located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is steps away from Ballina Visitor Information Centre and Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum. Ballina District Hospital and Saunders Oval are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Riversleigh Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was most helpful. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was old school charming & Erica was a gracious host. Great location. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property with loads of charm in very central area. The staff is not onsite so codes are sent to guests. Was not able to reach staff with some questions but it was fine as it wasnt a drama. Just make sure all your questions are answered before you check in as its a self-serve property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sean Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Would not recommend

We booked and paid for a king room and ended up with a queen room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Riversleigh was lovely the old historic building was wonderful and outfitted beautifully however there was a lunatic across the road in Norton street who played loud music late at night and very early morning around 4am this ruined our stay unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old property. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Marie, Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to a kitchen space was a bonus, as was a large lounge room area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and amazing decor. Close to all amenities and the small welcome pack is a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noise from road after 7am Otherwise excellent property, close to amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would Gladly Stay There Again...

Upgraded to the New York room we were very happy with the comfort... spoil yourself & stay here to enjoy the 1880s way of life... great bed, lovely bathroom, a verandah from which you can breath in the sea air...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real 'Hidden Treasure'! Wonderful ambience, and restored to a very high standard of authenticity and cleanliness. Convenientlyclose to the river, shopping centre etc.Highly recommended. Our recommendation to a neighbour has them planning a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, basic but very clean. It very much self serve but if you had to call the staff they were extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was wonderful, the bed so comfy. However, I would have liked to have spare blankets available
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place is awesome, rooms very clean and well presented. Will be booking again very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the balcony off our room. Loved meeting Alfie the dog. The property had a very warm and welcoming feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean, organized and very nice decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very organized with everything SO clean A lovely girl greeted us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Günther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a nice guesthouse and family! Absolutely recommendable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Christina, Linköping

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful but not quiet

The guesthouse is a really beautiful old house, but that means less insulation. It is located next to a major through road, and guests in other rooms are easily heard. In sum: if you are after a quiet stay, this is not the place. However, there is beautiful scenery (and silen e) only a few minutes away. My room was big and spot clean. The Molton Brown toiletries partially replaced by refillable IKEA bottles. The Sydney feel as per the booking site was more like Bali. Wi-Fi was good. The TV did not work (wind?). The host welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018