10 Best Family Friendly Hotels in Northern Rivers for 2026

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A room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A building with a balcony, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential areas, and a lighthouse on a hill.

A poolside area with wooden decking, white wicker chairs, and beige umbrellas.

1. Wollongbar Motel

Byron Bay

RM580

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Two wicker chairs facing a scenic view of a green landscape with hills and trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a view of greenery through a sliding glass door.

A swimming pool with a clear blue sky, a tall palm tree, and a purple flowering tree in the background.

A landscaped area with a sign for Invercauld House, indicating it offers conferences, retreats, and accommodation.

2. Invercauld House

Goonellabah

RM572

RM629 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a black cabinet. There are two framed pictures on the wall, and a potted plant on the cabinet.

A hotel room with two beds, a sliding glass door to a garden, a small table with a kettle, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A pool with white lounge chairs and a straw umbrella.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of greenery.

3. Arabella Garden Inn Motel

Wollongbar

RM477

RM525 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A person riding a bicycle with a basket on a paved area with palm trees and a picnic table.

A beach with a rocky breakwater, clear skies, and a sandy shore.

A hotel corridor with a row of rooms, a vehicle parked outside, and a person standing by the door.

A swimming pool with blue chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a white building.

4. The Cubana Ballina

Ballina Central

RM418

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A multi-story hotel with balconies and outdoor seating, located near a body of water.

A balcony with a view of a calm body of water, a railing, and two chairs.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

A balcony with white lounge chairs, a table, and a view of a marina with boats.

5. Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina Byron

Ballina Central

RM647

RM712 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating.

A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, white cabinets, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a brick wall.

6. Lismore Wilson Motel

Lismore CBD

RM424

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A motel with a brick facade, a signboard, and a gated entrance.

A corridor with a staircase leading to a balcony with seating.

A seating area with two chairs and a table, a potted plant, and a view through a glass door labeled 'OFFICE'.

7. Karinga Motel

Lismore CBD

RM541

RM595 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern living room with a teal sofa, a wooden entertainment unit, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel entrance with a staircase leading to the lobby, surrounded by landscaped areas and a clear sky.

A coastal property with a swimming pool, dense greenery, and a beach view.

A balcony with two wicker chairs and a glass table with a fruit bowl. A swimming pool is visible in the background.

8. Byron Beachcomber

Byron Bay

RM615

RM677 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a modern design.

A modern building with a covered patio area, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a metal roof.

A modern cafe with wooden chairs and tables, a bar area, and large windows offering views of the street.

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre

West Ballina

RM351

RM386 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception area with a wooden counter, a large abstract art piece on the wall, and a glass door leading outside.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and concrete planters, leading to a building with balconies.

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, hanging wicker lamps, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

YHA Byron Bay

Byron Bay

RM370

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden deck with a bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and a white umbrella structure.

A hotel with a parking lot, a white conical structure, and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, a white refrigerator, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with two white chairs.

A modern bar area with wooden chairs and a wine rack.

Comfort Inn All Seasons

Ballina Central

RM394

RM433 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a landscaped garden.

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A modern living room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.

A pool area with palm trees, a pebble-lined walkway, and a modern building with balconies.

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa

Kingscliff

RM419

RM419 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A lifeguard tower, a palm tree, and a lifeguard vehicle on a beach.

A pathway with two people riding bicycles, a beach in the background, and a palm tree.

A porch with a white table and chairs, a hat, and a potted plant.

A beach-themed chair with a straw bag and a life preserver.

La Costa Motel

Bilinga

RM504

RM569 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a sign reading "manta on salt beach".

A modern bar area with a white counter, bar stools, wicker chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

Mantra on Salt Beach

Kingscliff

RM482

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a dining area.

A poolside area with wicker furniture, a wooden deck, and a view of a lush garden with trees and a clear blue sky.

A lobby area with a reception desk, seating arrangements, and a large mirror.

A casual indoor space with a ping pong table, seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Aquarius Backpacker Resort

Byron Bay

RM506

RM557 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.

A person in a bathtub filled with bubbles, holding a glass of white liquid.

A modern living room with wicker chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a glass shelving unit with various items.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

Crystalbrook Byron

Suffolk Park

RM1,039

RM1,143 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern restaurant with a blue carpet, yellow chairs, and a ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern lobby with blue seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings along a sandy beach.

Rydges Gold Coast Airport

Bilinga

RM572

RM629 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A table set for breakfast with a view of a lake and mountains.

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.

A lakeside hotel with a well-maintained lawn, stone steps leading to the entrance, and a view of the lake.

Tweed River Motel

South Murwillumbah

RM311

RM376 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Northern Rivers

A modern outdoor living space with a covered patio, built-in seating, and a barbecue area.

A beach with waves, a wooden fence, and some vegetation.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a black refrigerator.

Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay

Byron Bay

RM385

RM385 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and wicker chairs.

A two-story building with a green roof, a porch with chairs, and a bicycle parked outside.

Wollongbar Motel

Byron Bay

RM580

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a white railing.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a window with a view of the outside.

A reception area with a sign, a small kiosk, and palm trees in the background.

Glen Villa Resort

Byron Bay

RM433

RM433 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A poolside lounge area with sun loungers and a large umbrella providing shade.

A modern interior with a central seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a large window on the left.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table with magazines, and a bed with a canopy.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a wooden coffee table with a chessboard.

Drifter Byron Bay

Byron Bay

RM483

RM532 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A beach scene with a tent and a person carrying a surfboard.

A water play area with slides and water jets, featuring a brick wall and a blue and orange water slide.

A modern house with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a view of a forested area.

A modern cabin by a lake with a reflective water surface, surrounded by dense trees.

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay

Byron Bay

RM495

RM495 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a blue accent wall, a wooden wardrobe, a small side table, and a framed picture above the bed.

The Cubana Ballina

Ballina Central

RM418

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, a large mirror, and a window with blinds.

A white building with a 'VACANCY' sign, large windows, and a covered porch area.

Arabella Garden Inn Motel

Wollongbar

RM477

RM525 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An aerial view of a residential property with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Byron Beachcomber

Byron Bay

RM615

RM677 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden floor.

A room with a brick wall, a window with white blinds, and a wooden railing.

A wooden bench with colorful cushions, a white lantern, and tropical plants.

A round wooden table with four chairs, a vase with green plants, and a window with white blinds.

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

Ballina Central

RM479

RM527 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a small kitchenette.

A wooden sign with the text 'Lake Ainsworth' and 'a natural dunal lake...' indicating a natural setting.

A beach with a wooden fence, grassy areas, and a clear sky.

Santa Fe Motel & Holiday Units

Lennox Head

RM399

RM438 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top Northern Rivers Hotel Reviews

The Sebel Byron Bay

8/10 Good

"Middle of town location and well priced for 1 bedroom apartment. Unfortunately the TV in Room 207A appeared to be signed in to Adelaide and was fairly unusable, only allowing a couple of streaming TV channels and no regular antenna TV could be accessed."