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Almare Tourist Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Ballina Racecourse

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

Explore the area

Map
339 River Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Ballina Racecourse
  • Ballina Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room

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

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ballina

In Ballina .At this Ballina motel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Ballina Racecourse and 6 miles (10 km) of Shelly Beach. Ballina Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km) and Pat Morton Lookout is within 9 miles (15 km).
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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

3-star motel near Ballina Racecourse
Almare Tourist Motel offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ballina motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Almare Tourist Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Ballina motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: AUD 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Almare Tourist Motel to the airport?

Almare Tourist Motel is 3.1 mi (6-min drive) away from the Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Almare Tourist Motel?

As of Jun 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almare Tourist Motel on Jun 13, 2025 start from $109.21, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Almare Tourist Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Almare Tourist Motel.

How close is Almare Tourist Motel to the beach?

This motel is 3.5 mi (7-min drive) from Shelly Beach and 8.2 mi (13-min drive) from Seven Mile Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Almare Tourist Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Almare Tourist Motel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 12.00 and 16.50 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Almare Tourist Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Almare Tourist Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Almare Tourist Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Almare Tourist Motel have a pool?

Almare Tourist Motel does not have a pool.

Does Almare Tourist Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Almare Tourist Motel to downtown Ballina?

Almare Tourist Motel is 0.7 mi away from Ballina.

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 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

8/10 Good

Kylie

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was greeted by very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, well maintained. Near new bathroom. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast easy check-in, clean room with all the bits and pieces
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly, great position. One night stay very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is old but clean and comfortable with a renovation/ makeover.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Yozo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good for walking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanti

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and had parking space at the front of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paresh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
The property offered good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My accommodation had everything that I needed, which made my stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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