Slipway Hotel - Motel

Slipway Hotel - Motel is a pub and accommodation venue at 56 River Street in Ballina, positioned close to the Richmond River and the Pacific Ocean. Its setting connects a traditional hotel format with access to the town’s river and coastal surroundings, making the venue relevant for both local patrons and visitors staying in the area.

The hotel has two bars and a beer-focused offering with 20 beers on tap. The layout also includes two beer gardens, giving the venue separate outdoor areas for relaxed drinks and socialising. An outdoor undercover dining area adds another setting for meals, while keeping the pub’s informal character at the centre of the experience.

Slipway Hotel - Motel presents a straightforward combination of drinks, outdoor areas, dining and accommodation. The atmosphere is friendly and uncomplicated, with the two-bar layout providing options for different parts of a visit. The beer gardens suit casual gatherings, while the undercover dining area provides a dedicated place to eat outside the main bar spaces.

The motel rooms make the venue more than a place for drinks or dining, with on-site accommodation forming part of the overall offering. That combination can suit visitors looking for a Ballina base with a pub attached, as well as locals seeking a casual venue near the river. The setting also gives the hotel a natural connection to short stays around Ballina and the wider Byron Bay region.

With its river-side location, coastal proximity, beer selection, beer gardens and motel rooms, Slipway Hotel - Motel covers several practical needs in one venue. It is best suited to patrons who value a relaxed pub atmosphere, outdoor areas and convenient access to food, drinks and accommodation rather than a formal restaurant experience.