Slipway Motel

Motel★★★3-star★ 4.0 (235 reviews)

Location Good location — 3 attractions within walking distance

About

Set in Ballina, Slipway Motel is a motel. The motel is close to Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum and Ballina Naval And Maritime Museum, about 26 km from Byron Beach. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4/5 across 235 guest reviews.

What guests mention

friendly staff2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Location

What's nearby

Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum0.3 km
Ballina Naval And Maritime Museum0.3 km
Northern Rivers Community Gallery0.3 km
The Spit1.0 km
Missingham Bridge1.4 km
Mobb's Bay1.5 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 17 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) — 4.1 km → all hotels near BNK
Nearest station: Byron Beach — 26.0 km
Nearest beach: The Spit — 1.0 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 20.7 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: AUD
Power: Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

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Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Slipway Motel?

From Slipway Motel, the nearest station, Byron Beach, is about 26.0 km away; Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) is around 4.1 km away (straight-line distances).