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Almare Tourist Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Ballina Racecourse

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Garden view
Reception
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
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
The current price is P5,388
P5,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14

Room options

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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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
339 River Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478

What's nearby

  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Shelly Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lennox Head Beach - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre - 21 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Swish - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Henry Rous - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dove - ‬16 min walk

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 does it cost to stay at Almare Tourist Motel?

As of Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almare Tourist Motel on Oct 13, 2025 start from P 5,387.52, 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.

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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Reviews

Almare Tourist Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 573 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always easy check in. Room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Almare was lovely, suited us perfect nicely renovated room and lovely renovated bathroom easy walk to everything beds were nice and comfortable thanks again 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value, clean, comfortable, spacious and friendly hosts with good, cooked breakfast. :)
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Lucy

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

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our accommodation was good, it had everything that we needed to make it a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

8/10 Good

Aaron

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

8/10 Good

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to where I had to visit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly owners, comfy beds and great outdoor BBQ area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is well run, rooms are nice, clean, and a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy. Very reasonably priced and great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Kylie

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