Ramada Hotel and Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron

On the banks of the Richmond River in Ballina, steps from the CBD, shops, restaurants, a children's park and the Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum. About 10 minutes to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, roughly 25 minutes to Byron Bay, around 1.5 hours to Gold Coast theme parks and Pacific Fair, and about 2 hours to Brisbane. A riverside, family-friendly hotel with easy access to local attractions and transport.

Home to 115 modern rooms — river-view spa rooms, 1- and 2-bedroom suites with kitchenettes and living/dining areas, plus 2- and 3-bedroom penthouses. Many rooms have private furnished balconies or patios, minibars and iPod docking stations. Expect on-demand digital movies, complimentary Wi‑Fi, a free shared laundry, 24-hour reception and room service from 7am.

Outdoor heated pool, shaded children's pool and sun deck for lazy afternoons; a fitness center and spa rooms for downtime. In-house bakery, restaurants and a bar keep mornings and evenings covered. Free undercover parking and Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas — wake up to river views and step straight into town.

Conference center and meeting rooms with photocopying, fax and printing at reception. Express check-in/check-out, dry cleaning and onsite self parking. High-speed wireless internet throughout the property.

Three on-site restaurants plus a coffee shop/café and bakery serve breakfasts, casual bites and full meals. There's a bar/lounge for drinks and limited-hours room service; cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.