Best family hotels in Ballina

"I originally wanted to stay in Byron Bay, but when I made a reservation a month in advance, the Thursday room I thought was good value for money was fully booked, and the price was not cheap, so I chose the quiet town of Balina nearby and stayed at the Manor Hotel in a historic building. This is an old house with 12 rooms and five stars. Although there are not many rooms and the yard is not big, the hotel service and the layout of the room are exquisite. Location: Not far from the central city, the hotel has a parking lot for free. It takes only three to five minutes to drive to the center of the city, the lake, and the sea. It is about half an hour's walk away. I think it is very convenient. For a small town, there are many restaurants and bars on the central street, some of which are open until quite late. Facilities: sufficient parking spaces, a small swimming pool, a back garden, a restaurant, and breakfast. Although it is a simple Western meal, the variety is OK, mainly because the relatively fresh ingredients show the meticulous management. We booked a king + a single room, which is in the middle of the second floor. It has its own balcony area. You can sit on the balcony and listen to the birds singing, watch the sunset, and drink a cup of tea. Surroundings: There is a large sports field and green space one block behind the hotel. If you are willing to walk a little further, you can walk to the river. There is a long riverside trail. We arrived in the afternoon and walked along the trail to fully enjoy the tranquility and peace of the town. There is a WWS supermarket and a cafe, restaurant and bar in the center of the town."