Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

3.0 star property
Aparthotel in Ballina with free parking

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Deluxe Twin Room (Wheelchair Access) | View from room
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Unit) | Living area
Beach nearby
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Unit)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Unit)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room (Standard Motel Unit)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Twin Room (Wheelchair Access)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Twin Room (Motel Plus)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
8 Byron Street, Lennox Head, NSW, 2478

What's nearby

  • Lennox Head Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seven Mile Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pat Morton Lookout - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tallow Beach - 13 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 28 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Mile Brewing Co - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Northern Rivers Seafoods - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Belle General - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

Aparthotel in Ballina with free parking
An outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecues and a picnic area. Each apartment provides a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with digital channels. Added amenities include a balcony, premium bedding and free tea bags/instant coffee. Limited housekeeping is available.
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In a village
  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 13 units
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Garden
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 2478

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Santa Fe Motel Holiday Units Lennox Head
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Santa Fe Holiday Units Lennox Head
Santa Fe Holiday Units
Santa Fe & Units Lennox Head
Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units Aparthotel
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Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units Aparthotel Lennox Head

Frequently asked questions

Does Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$171.00, 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 Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units located?

Located in Lennox Head, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach. Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre and Pat Morton Lookout are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 234 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Excellent stay that perfectly met our needs as two old friends on a east coast road trip 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brett

Dave made himself available upon book in, and was very helpful with parking arrangements and the location of great places to eat, and shared his member discount card for the bowls club nearby. 😀
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

The man that checked us in lovely and friendly. He made us feel welcomed and valued ✅
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Beautifully presented and fantastic location. Comfy bed and Dave was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Clean and functional great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

HELEN

Pleasant for a 1 night stay. Easy walk to eatery, other shops and beach. We were to go upstairs - when we asked about a ground floor - it was no trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

We had a great stay at Santa Fe. Its proximity to the beach, restaurant/cafes and some shops is perfect. The staff were easy to communicate with and very accommodating, we would absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jon

Nice big room .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Love I it was lovely and clean well done fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Lovely welcome by David on arrival, and very accommodating. Very clean property and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sue

Great location unit was a bit dated but very clean and everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Everything required and close to dining areas and beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was outdated, lacked amenities not worth the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Great service, clean, with a convenient location. Great for families

8/10 Good

PROSPER

Santa Fe is awesome and well positioned to the beach and its quiet and staff very pleasant

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Smooth booking & service. Very simple and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Although the property was older, it was clean and the beds were super comfortable. Close to the beachfront and local shops. Rooms had microwave and dishes supplied along with the usual coffee facilities. Overall, a nice motel with lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Edwina

Great location and clean and tidy property. We’ll be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhiann

Daves welcoming reception upon arrival, the closeness of all amenities and the beach. Its all there, you cant ask for more really.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Beautifully maintained property. Pleasant host. Covered parking. Comfortable beds and quiet motel (except for simeone who decided to talk outside on his cell phone early in the morning). Nice sized shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Whilst the unit was not ultra modern it was clean, tidy & very comfortable. It’s in a great spot with only a short walk to the beach & the main strip of Lennox Head. From booking to checkin the staff were both friendly & helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Love this place. A giant happy bunch rocked up, were friendly but partied until 3:30 am. I suppose it can happen anywhere but makes for a bad sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Miroslaw

I am happy of visited Your hotel. Good staff- very friendly. Not had any problem.Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Belinda

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unfortunately, the linen had blood stains on it and the underlay also had other bodily stains on it. we had to cut our stay short as we couldn't stay under these conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023