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Motels: Far North Coast and Gold Coast / Hinterland

Best motels directory covering the far north coast, Northern Rivers of NSW, and southern Gold Coast, Tamborine Mountain region of QLD, Australia.

Popular spots include Alstonville, Ballina, Byron Bay, Lismore, Tweed Heads, and Coolangatta.

Motel rooms are typically open-plan, with a private bathroom and toilet, and off-street parking right outside the door. Some motels also offer family suites or self-contained units with separate bedrooms, which are ideal for groups or longer stays.

Motels often include additional services and facilities such as swimming pools, barbecue areas, guest laundry, airport transfers, luggage storage, and a tour desk for arranging local activities.

Some motels have onsite cafés, or can organise meals through local partnerships. In tourist-heavy spots like Byron Bay or the Gold Coast, a number of motels have undergone makeovers, with themed rooms and communal spaces, making for a more unique style.

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Ballina travellers Lodge icon

Ballina Travellers Lodge Located in a quiet leafy street in Ballina town centre, individually themed rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom, with most rooms having pool views.

Shared kitchen and guest lounge, and free off-street car parking.  2 min walk to restaurants and cafes, 5 min to the Richmond River.

Locality
Ballina
Gold Coast Airport Motel

Gold Coast Airport Motel is located directly opposite Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport, within 350 m of the terminals. It is also 80 m from stunning North Kirra Beach.

It offers free WiFi, and free transfer to the airport between 7:00 and 19:00, on request.

All rooms include Air conditioning, Ensuite bathroom, Flat-screen TV, and Free WiFi. Optional breakfast available.

Locality
Bilinga
La Costa Motel

La Costa Motel Situated opposite Gold Coast Airport, this refurbished 1950s motel offers free Wi-Fi, 24-hour check-in and a free airport shuttle.

These air-conditioned studios feature their original polished wooden floorboards and offer a flat-screen TV, DVD player, microwave, wardrobe and seating area.

Guests have free use of vintage bikes and beach towels.

Locality
Bilinga
Chalet Motel

Chalet Motel Just a 5-minute walk from Brunswick Heads Beach and Brunswick Heads River, this motel offers free Wi-Fi, a tropical saltwater pool and a Balinese-style barbecue area.

Double and Queen suites, with family rooms available.  In a garden setting, each room has an ensuite bathroom and some have full kitchens.  Pet friendly.

Locality
Brunswick Heads
Hibiscus Motel Byron Bay

Hibiscus Motel Hibiscus Motel is located within walking distance of central Byron Bay, just 200 m from the main beach.

This affordable motel offers bright, sunny rooms. Free parking is available. Shuttle bus services can be arranged.

Locality
Byron Bay
Wollongbar Motel

Wollongbar Motel New

With a private pathway leading to Main Beach, Wollongbar Motel offers modern air-conditioned double, twin and family rooms.

All rooms include satellite TV, refrigerator, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has a spacious seating and dining area, and some rooms also have a private balcony.

Locality
Byron Bay
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. Licensed Restaurant serves daily breakfast, Dinner Mon-Thurs, and packed lunch for additional charge.

Locality
Casino
The Pink Hotel exterior courtyard

The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

Re-opened in November 2018, The Pink Hotel Coolangatta is a refurbished 1950's boutique hotel, situated opposite the beach. The hotel has been designed with Scandinavian and mid-century themes and features wall art throughout. It boasts an on site restaurant and bar, and a beachfront rooftop.

3 minute walk to shops, restaurants and bars of Coolangatta. Gold Coast Airport is 8 min. drive.

Locality
Coolangatta
Blue Waters Motel, Kingscliff

The Blue Water, Dreamtime Beach Updated 5 minute walk to beach.

Air-conditioned rooms have modern furnishings and decor with refrigerator, tea and coffee maker and satellite TV. Outdoor swimming pool, BBQ facilities and free onsite parking.

Locality
Kingscliff
Lismore Gateway Motel room interior with balcony view of garden

Lismore Gateway Motel Updated has recently undergone a comprehensive renovation, enhancing the guest rooms, lush tropical gardens, and relaxing pool area.

Rooms now have free high-speed Wi-Fi, a modern room entry system, 50-inch Smart TVs, and come equipped with a desk, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, and walk-in showers.

Some rooms also offer a balcony and/or a luxurious bath for added comfort. We’re just 8-minutes drive from SCU, Lismore Base, and St Vincent's Hospitals.

Locality
Lismore
Tall Trees Motel Mountain Retreat, aerial view

Tall Trees Motel Mountain Retreat New  Centrally located in Tamborine Mountain, Tall Trees Motel Mountain Retreat is within walking distance to Curtis Falls, and a 2-minute drive from the Gallery Walk markets.

All rooms include outdoor seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle, fridge, microwave and toaster in the room. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom.

Complimentary tea/coffee, milk, biscuits, cereal, soft drinks, water and chocolates are provided.

Locality
Mt Tamborine
Tweed River Motel

Gallery Motel A Mediterranean-style motel with some rooms featuring rainforest and river views. All rooms have work areas and flat-screen TVs, with free WiFi available.  Choose from King, Queen and double rooms.

The motel is the closest accommodation to Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre.  (Formerly Poinciana Motel Murwillumbah.)

Locality
Murwillumbah
Tweed River Motel

Tweed River Motel Located on the banks of the Tweed River, just 8 minute drive to town, this motel is ideally positioned for swimming, rowing, and fishing.

Onsite swimming pool, 24-hour night bell, pet-friendly, free WiFi, free continental breakfast, and a restaurant next door.

Locality
Murwillumbah
Ocean Shores Motel

Ocean Shores Motel  Updated  Just 5 minutes’ drive from Ocean Shores Golf Course, and the beaches, restaurants and entertainment options at Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores Motel features an outdoor pool and BBQ area.

All accommodation includes a smart TV, a microwave, tea/coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries.

Locality
Ocean Shores
Blue Pelican Motel Tweed Heads interior

Blue Pelican Motel is located in the heart of Tweed Heads, opposite Tweed Heads Bowls Club.

Enjoy free Wi-Fi and the outdoor swimming pool with spa. All rooms feature modern furnishings, cable TV and air conditioning, private bathrooms and basic kitchen facilities.

Locality
Tweed Heads
Arabella Motor Inn Tweed Heads South

Arabella Motor Inn

Overlooking the Tweed River, Arabella Motor Inn offers affordable accommodation with free WiFi. It features an outdoor swimming pool with shaded terrace and barbecue facilities.

All of the rooms at Arabella Motor Inn are air conditioned and come equipped with satellite TV and a work desk. The rooms also have a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities.  (Formerly South Tweed Motor Inn.)

Locality
Tweed Heads South
Kennedy Drive Airport Motel

Kennedy Drive Airport Motel

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Gold Coast Airport, Kennedy Drive Airport Motel offers refurbished accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV with streaming services, and features an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities.

Rooms have a microwave, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.  Morning airport transfers available on request.  Guests have access to a shaded car park and car storage facilities.

Locality
Tweed Heads West

Northern Rivers - Southern Gold Coast Motels Directory

These free listings are provided to ensure the most comprehensive local directory possible.
When you contact folks listed here, please mention you found them via Big Volcano.  Thanks.

Alstonville Settlers Motel
Alstonville
(02) 6628 5285
Avlon Gardens Motel
Ballina
(02) 6686 4044
Almare Tourist Motel
Ballina
(02) 6686 2873
Ballina Centrepoint Motel
Ballina
(02) 6686 6877
Ballina Fun 'N' Sun Motel
Ballina
(02) 6686 3982
Ballina Homestead Motel
Ballina
(02) 6686 3333
Ballina Travellers Lodge
Ballina
(02) 6686 6737
Chaparrel Motel
Ballina
(02) 6686 3399
Coast Inn Motel
Ballina
(02) 6686 3300
Colonial Motel
Ballina
(02) 6686 7691
Hi Craft Motel
Ballina
(02) 6686 8868
Slipway Hotel Motel
Ballina
(02) 6686 2135
Tessa's on the Beach New
Bilinga
07 5559 5038
Golden Shores Motel
Bilinga
(07) 5599 3667
Gold Coast Airport Motel
Bilinga
(07) 5536 6244
La Costa Motel
Bilinga
(07) 5599 2149
Brunswick River Inn
Brunswick Heads
(02) 6685 1070
Chalet Motel
Brunswick Heads
(02) 6685 1257
Bay Beach Motel
Byron Bay
(02) 6685 6090
Bay Motel
Byron Bay
(02) 6685 6121
Byron Bayside Central Studio Apartments Updated
Byron Bay
(02) 6685 6004
Byron Motor Lodge Motel
Byron Bay
(02) 6685 6522
Byron Sunseeker Motel
Byron Bay
(02) 6685 7369
Hibiscus Motel
Byron Bay
(02) 6685 6195
Waves Motel
Byron Bay
(02) 6685 5966
Wollongbar Motel
Byron Bay
(02) 6685 8200
Tallow Beach Motel
Suffolk Park via Byron Bay
(02) 6685 3369
Clydesdale Motel
Casino
(02) 6662 5982
River Park Motor Inn
Casino
(02) 6662 2999
Squatters Homestead Motel
Casino
(02) 6662 3888
Chinderah Motel
Chinderah
(02) 6674 1660
The Pink Hotel
Coolangatta
(07) 5415 0598 
The Blue Water Motel Updated
Kingscliff
(02) 5565 2614
Pollys Motel
Kingscliff
(02) 6674 2888
Kyogle Country Inn Motel New
Kyogle
(02) 6632 2536
Kyogle Motel
Kyogle
(02) 6632 1070
Rainforest Gateway Caravan Park
via Kyogle
(02) 6636 6114
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units
Lennox Head
(02) 6687 7788
Arcadia Motel
Lismore
(02) 6624 1999
AZA Motel
Lismore
(02) 6621 9499
Best Western Lakeside Lodge Motel
Lismore
(02) 6621 7376
Centre Point Motel
Lismore
(02) 6621 8877
Karinga Motel
Lismore
(02) 6621 2787
Lismore Bounty Motel
Lismore
(02) 6622 7622
Lismore Gateway Motel
Lismore
(02) 6621 5688
Lismore Wilson Motel
Lismore
(02) 6622 3383
New Olympic Motel
Lismore
(02) 6621 9900
Sisleys Motel
Lismore
(02) 6621 9888
The Mullum Motel
Mullumbimby
(02) 6684 3229
Econolodge - Murwillumbah Motor Inn
Murwillumbah
(02) 6672 2022
Gallery Motel (prev. Poinciana Motel) 
Murwillumbah
(02) 6672 3666
Tweed River Motel
Murwillumbah
(02) 6672 3933
The Bushranger Hideaway
Midginbil
(02) 6679 7130
Ocean Shores Motel
Ocean Shores
(02) 6680 2222
Pottsville Beach Motel
Pottsville
(02) 6676 1107
Rathdowney Hotel/Motel
Rathdowney
(07) 5544 1121
Mt Tamborine Motel
Mt Tamborine
(07) 5545 0088
Tall Trees Motel
Tamborine Mountain
(07) 5545 1242
Blue Pelican Motel
Tweed Heads
(07) 5536 1777
Jack Hi Motel
Tweed Heads
(07) 5536 1788
Tweed Central Motel
Tweed Heads
(07) 5536 6620
Tweed Heads Vegas Motel
Tweed Heads
(07) 5599 0399
Calico Court Motel
Tweed Heads South
(07) 5524 3333
City Lights Motel
Tweed Heads South
(07) 5524 3004
River Road Motel
Tweed Heads South
(07) 5524 3403
Arabella (South Tweed) Motor Inn
Tweed Heads South
(07) 5524 3111
Best Western Twin Towns Motel
Tweed Heads South
(07) 5554 3108
Tweed Fairways Motel
Tweed Heads South
(07) 5524 2111
Kennedy Drive Airport Motel
Tweed Heads West
(07) 5536 9288

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