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Almare Tourist Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Ballina Racecourse

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BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Reception
Deluxe Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Family Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Family Room

Highlights

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

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

Single/Couple Budget Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ballina RSL Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thai on High - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Donut King - ‬2 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:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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)
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
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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?

Situated in Ballina, 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. 229 out of 556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 556 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Really friendly staff, clean rooms. Close to dining and really nice place to stay on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

It was very basic but clean and tidy with friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice and clean, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

8/10

Ability to accommodate larger family group.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Very comfortable and clean for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very clean and friendly, great position. One night stay very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Fast easy check-in, clean room with all the bits and pieces
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Was greeted by very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Good price, but a bit noise in early morning as traffic start. It is beside main road.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

I had to add to my stay and there were no hassles with getting some additional nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very happy with our stay here. It was clean and comfortable. Very well maintained and much more than we were expecting for a budget stay. Will stay again next time we are in Ballina!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

A very well maintained property that is comfortable and spotlessly clean. Very conveniently located with road access in all directions to and from the property. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

My accommodation had everything that I needed, which made my stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

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

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

10/10

Had everything we needed, and considering we were on the main road it was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Would recommend it to anyone wanting to stay at Ballina.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

Nice convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

The staff were great and it was just what we wanted -a quiet stay over halfway into our trip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

The property was clean and had parking space at the front of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025