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Almare Tourist Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Ballina Racecourse

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Guests find a peaceful garden retreat at Almare Tourist Motel, conveniently located near Ballina Golf Club and Shelly Beach. The motel offers in-room WiFi connectivity, serves cooked-to-order breakfasts, and provides barbecue facilities for all visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room

Deluxe Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single/Couple Budget Room

Single/Couple Budget Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single/Couple Budget Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
339 River Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478

What's nearby

  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ballina Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Shelly Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Lennox Head Beach - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre - 21 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 31 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Swish - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dory's Takeaway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Henry Rous - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Almare Tourist Motel

Motel near Ballina Racecourse
Located close to Ballina Golf Club and Shelly Beach, Almare Tourist Motel provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Almare Tourist Motel feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 16.50 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 15.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12.00 to 16.50 per person
  • Pet fee: AUD 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Almare Tourist Motel Ballina
Almare Tourist Motel
Almare Tourist Ballina
Almare Tourist
Almare Tourist Motel Motel
Almare Tourist Motel Ballina
Almare Tourist Motel Motel Ballina

Frequently asked questions

Is Almare Tourist Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 15.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Almare Tourist Motel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Almare Tourist Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Almare Tourist Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Almare Tourist Motel located?

Located in Ballina Central, this motel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Ballina Racecourse and within 6 mi (10 km) of Shelly Beach and Ballina Golf Club. Pat Morton Lookout and Seven Mile Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Almare Tourist Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 576 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great breakfast, good management
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lawson

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for our purpose which was an overnight stay while on a long trip. Convenient to access shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so relaxing that stay another day thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and had all the ammenities that we needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable clean accommodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place to stay that’s quiet and convenient with very friendly and welcoming hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend it to anyone wanting to stay at Ballina.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very basic but clean and tidy with friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accomodating and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean, super comfortable bed and extremely quiet. Expected fairly average for price but was pleasantly surprised. Great for a night or two. Lovely lady on the front desk. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice lil spot, not far from the town centre Room was cosy and clean Great for an overnight stay, has everything you need Pleasantly greeted upon arrival
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what we wanted for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

The property offered good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean & comfortable. The staff were friendly & professional. The motel is well maintained. I was only there for one (1) night and would recommend this motel for anyone travelling as it is also reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Modern, Clean and Comfortable Bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mervyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant stay for two nights!

Comfortable stay for two nights. Room was spacious with everything we needed. Very clean and tidy. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely apartment. Always enjoy our stay here. Apartments really well done, clean and comfortable. Staff extremely accommodating with parking for car and trailer. Will always stop here on our trips up north.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Amenities
Such an easy stay, thank you! Clean, comfy and well equipped room and we really appreciated the room having had the heater on awaiting our arrival - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

RUNTAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price, but a bit noise in early morning as traffic start. It is beside main road.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy to locate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, recently renovated room. Clean and great service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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